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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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EC calls on Google to address competition concerns
The European Commission (EC) is pushing Google to address concerns about abusing its dominant position in the internet search engine market News | 22 May 2012
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EMC claims cloud not ready for enterprise back-up
As EMC launches a number of back-up products, the division’s president says cloud back-up faces a lot of challenges. News | 22 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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Businesses at risk from 'unfair' cloud contracts
Businesses are unwittingly signing cloud computing contracts that could leave them liable for failures by their supplier. 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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ACTA likely to be defeated by European vote in July
The controversial intellectual property bill will not be supported by the European Parliament, says an influential MEP. News | 17 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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Buyer's Guide: Disclosing security breaches in SMEs
Protecting regulated data is a big enough headache for many small businesses – now they also need to think about disclosure Buyer's Guide
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Infosecurity: The changing landscape
The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) must adapt as businesses rethink IT security Feature
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CW500: Everything you need to know about big data in 15 minutes
Harvey Lewis, research director for Deloitte Analytics, discusses the big trends in big data Feature
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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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Computer Weekly / TechTarget IT priorities survey 2012
Learn which IT priorities are at the top of UK IT managers lists for 2012. Coverage from across our network includes cloud, budget cuts, networking, security, disaster recovery and more. IT priorities survey
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Microsoft: Is computing more trustworthy 10 years on?
Microsoft is marking the 10th anniversary of its Trustworthy Computing group (TwC), but has any significant progress been made since 15 January 2002 when Microsoft chairman Bill Gates sent an email memo to all employees, identifying trustworthy compu... Analysis
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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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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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Security Zone: Cloud security concerns – talk to your cloud vendor
Inherent security risks restrict many from adopting cloud - every CIO has questions in mind about security. Security Zone
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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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InfoSec Europe 2012: A look at IT security skills in the current climate
At InfoSec Europe 2012 security industry experts gave their view on IT skills in the security sector Infosec 2012
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Tim Wilson, deputy head of ICT at NHS City & Hackney, on ISO 27000 compliance
ISO 27000 has reduced the number of information security incidences dramatically at NHS City & Hackney Video
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Input from the business vital to risk management in infosec, says CISO for Steria UK
In this video, Mathew Lord, chief information security officer at Steria UK discusses the top of risk management in the context of information security. Infosec
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Computer Weekly & FT video debates - managing the cost of IT
Computer Weekly and the Financial Times invite a panel of experts to discuss how IT spending is changing. Video
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Supplier profile: Symantec
In this Symantec guide you will find a special nine-page report from Computer Weekly analysing the challenges facing Symantec. guide
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Essential guide: EU Data Protection Regulation
This guide lays out what the new European Data Protection Regulation means for European businesses. Find news, features, tips and videos on the European Data Protection Regulation guide
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InfoSec Europe 2012: Conference coverage
Keep up date with all the news from InfoSec Europe 2012, taking place 24-26 April at London’s Earls Court. guide
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How to comply with the EU cookie law
Effective from 26 May 2012 the EU cookie law requires websites to gain permission from users, before planting cookies. Find out how to comply and what fines you may face if you don’t. Learning Guide
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A quick guide to IT security
Everything you need to know on cyber-attacks, data protection, malware and computer viruses Quick 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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EC calls on Google to address competition concerns
The European Commission (EC) is pushing Google to address concerns about abusing its dominant position in the internet search engine market News
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EMC claims cloud not ready for enterprise back-up
As EMC launches a number of back-up products, the division’s president says cloud back-up faces a lot of challenges. 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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Businesses at risk from 'unfair' cloud contracts
Businesses are unwittingly signing cloud computing contracts that could leave them liable for failures by their supplier. 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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Supplier profile: Symantec
In this Symantec guide you will find a special nine-page report from Computer Weekly analysing the challenges facing Symantec. guide
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ACTA likely to be defeated by European vote in July
The controversial intellectual property bill will not be supported by the European Parliament, says an influential MEP. News
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Issues around data protection and privacy are under greater focus than ever before as ubiquitous internet access exposes personal information and critical corporate data to new security threats. New legislation will change the way IT managers need to approach IT security to meet the changing needs of data privacy. We follow the latest developments in the legislative and technological environments.
