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UK cyber attacks driven by fraud, says Ponemon Institute
Financial fraud is the motivating factor behind 63% of targeted cyber attacks on UK businesses, reveals a study by the Ponemon Institute News | 22 May 2012
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CIOs need to 'relinquish their control of technology'
CIOs will need to take a hands-off approach to IT as the speed of digital technology gathers pace, says Ovum analyst News | 22 May 2012
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Nuclear authority outsources shared services to Atos in £140m deal
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has outsourced the IT in its shared service for five years to Atos in a £140m deal that aims to reduce costs by 30%. News | 21 May 2012
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Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense
Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense. News | 18 May 2012
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Howard Schmidt to step down as White House Cyber Czar
White House Cyber Czar Howard Schmidt is stepping down after two-and-a-half years in the role. News | 18 May 2012
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Analyst Insight: Is There a Smart City Market?
The value of the IT market for smart cities globally is approximately $35bn, according to this in depth analysis from Ovum. News | 18 May 2012
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Smart Cities: The anywhere working city
This report from Microsoft presents a vision for the development of smart cities which bring together technology, architecture and people. News | 18 May 2012
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UK leaps up hacking league table, finds NCC Group
The UK is in the top ten sources of cyber attacks for the first time this year, according to the latest Origin of Hacks report from NCC Group News | 17 May 2012
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The Pirate Bay is latest site to be hit by DDoS attack
The Pirate Bay has become the latest high-profile website to be hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack Cybersecurity | 17 May 2012
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UK government websites miss cookie law deadline
Most UK government websites will fail to comply with the "cookie law" to be enforced from 26 May 2012 News | 17 May 2012
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How to formulate an effective smartphone security policy
The mobile revolution offers new ways of working, but what are the challenges and how can they be overcome? Feature
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How smart is the Smart Metering Implementation Programme?
The Smart Grid will allow people to manage energy consumption with smart meters, but carries all the risks of a large government IT project. Feature
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Security Think Tank: What is the most important nut for infosec to crack in 2012?
What is the most important nut for infosec to crack in 2012? Feature
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Security Think Tank: Managing security in the cloud
With cloud computing, as with data breaches, it is a question of “when” not “if”, so what practical steps can information security professionals take to manage security compliance in the cloud? IT risk management
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UKtech50: Meet the 50 most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the final listing for the second annual UKtech50, the definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT. UKtech50
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Information security superheroes: are we overlooking the obvious?
In these dark days of professional, organised cyber crime and state-sponsored cyber espionage, the world of business is looking for a cyber superhero to save the day. But in the quest for a cyber superhero, business is failing, Lois Lane-like, to rec... Feature
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The security threats of technology ubiquity
The ubiquity of mobile technology and internet-connected devices present new threats and increase the challenges for IT security managers. Feature
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How to embed innovation in the corporate culture
This paper from Kurt Salmon identifies the common inhibitors to innovation and how to overcome them, and sets out some important principles that can help. Research
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Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2011 conference coverage
Read TechTarget’s coverage of Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2011 in both Barcelona and Orlando. Feature
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Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey
This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Research
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Cloud choices: How to select the right hosted services
Adopting cloud computing can save money, but it is important to choose the right cloud solution for your business needs Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Outsource only run-of-the-mill security functions
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Effective management essential for IT security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Three considerations to outsourcing IT security
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: IT security outsourcing should be informed and risk-managed
Security experts advice on what should and should not be outsourced in IT security Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Effective quality control key to security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Business cannot outsource accountability
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: No one-size-fits-all approach to security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Start with capability gap when outsourcing security
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Outsourcing of IT security is not for everyone
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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London 2012 Olympic Games Coverage
Read all our London Olympics IT coverage so far including IT preparations, the website, power concerns and the creation of thousands of new jobs. guide
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UK cyber attacks driven by fraud, says Ponemon Institute
Financial fraud is the motivating factor behind 63% of targeted cyber attacks on UK businesses, reveals a study by the Ponemon Institute News
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Cloud choices: How to select the right hosted services
Adopting cloud computing can save money, but it is important to choose the right cloud solution for your business needs Opinion
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CIOs need to 'relinquish their control of technology'
CIOs will need to take a hands-off approach to IT as the speed of digital technology gathers pace, says Ovum analyst News
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Nuclear authority outsources shared services to Atos in £140m deal
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has outsourced the IT in its shared service for five years to Atos in a £140m deal that aims to reduce costs by 30%. News
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Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense
Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense. News
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Security Think Tank: Outsource only run-of-the-mill security functions
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Howard Schmidt to step down as White House Cyber Czar
White House Cyber Czar Howard Schmidt is stepping down after two-and-a-half years in the role. News
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Analyst Insight: Is There a Smart City Market?
The value of the IT market for smart cities globally is approximately $35bn, according to this in depth analysis from Ovum. News
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Smart Cities: The anywhere working city
This report from Microsoft presents a vision for the development of smart cities which bring together technology, architecture and people. News
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UK leaps up hacking league table, finds NCC Group
The UK is in the top ten sources of cyber attacks for the first time this year, according to the latest Origin of Hacks report from NCC Group News
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