In Depth

In Depth

IT risk management

• Evolution of the internet protocol virtual private network

  Fran Howath, principal analyst, Quocirca Many organisations today operate in complex, distributed environments that encompass multiple branch offices...  Continue Reading

• Chinook helicopter disaster - computer software failure or pilot error?

  Chinook helicopter crash: was it computer software failure or a cause we'll never know? This article gives the background to the Chinook helicopter disaster with links to all the relevant articles published by ComputerWeekly and other useful web ...  Continue Reading

• Efficiency the priority as main players map out datacentre strategies

  Computer Weekly reviews how the main server makers are formulating strategy for the datacentre, and whether any viable alternatives are on the way. Our conclusion: keep an eye on Dell  Continue Reading

• Cranfield seeks key to understanding change management

  How can you maximise the chances that a large-scale IT project will succeed?  Continue Reading

• Credit crunch: the IT expert view

  The credit crunch currently blighting the financial services industry and contributing to the onset of global recession has had a major impact on IT...  Continue Reading

• ID cards in depth

  Prime Minister Gordon Brown has reiterated the government's determination to press ahead with plans for ID cards at a cost of £5.4bn over 10 years, despite concerns over a series of data losses by government departments.  Continue Reading

• Constant vigilance keeps Stroud & Swindon secure

  "Information security is part of life now for financial services organisations and you have to take it seriously. If the business is linked to any loss of sensitive data, it causes serious reputational damage and you can't afford for that to happen,...  Continue Reading

• Infosecurity 2008: show guide and preview

  Infosecurity Europe is the event where those responsible for securing their organisations' information can find all the latest technology, services and advice, with more than 300 of the top security companies from across the globe taking part.  Continue Reading

• Spot the Editor: Terms and conditions

  Full competition terms and conditions  Continue Reading

• Heathrow Terminal 5 - Essential Guide

  BAA’s latest London airport terminal, Heathrow Terminal 5 is based on ambitious and innovative use of IT, despite its current difficulties. Catch up on the background and latest news.  Continue Reading

• Infosecurity needs pragmatic solutions, says Aviva chief

  Aviva's security head, Paul Wood, talks to SA Mathieson about the City's approach to infosecurity, including toughening data protection regulation, the shortcomings of suppliers - and why finance is a better sector to work in than people think  Continue Reading

• Seven categories of software security flaws

  These seven attack vectors for software were formulated by Gary McGraw, CTO at secure code development consultancy Cigital, in conjunction with security experts Katrina Tsipenyuk and Brian Chess.  Continue Reading

• Trusted client computing cuts out the operating system to ensure security

  Lloyds TSB recently informed some of its on-line banking customers that their home computers had been infected with a virus which stole passwords. The...  Continue Reading

• Can Web 2.0 cope with second class security?

  Web 2.0 promises a banquet of tasty features, rich experience and sizzling socialising. But will the dash to gorge bring its own problems?  Continue Reading

• Game: Debug your system with Infosecurity Europe

  Coffee break? Play Debug, a great free online game from Infosecurity Europe, and get that virus out of your system.  Continue Reading