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IT for government and public sector
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March 06, 2013
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Mar'13
Met risks rolling out 30,000 mobile ‘paperweights’, says London Assembly
Mobile devices rolled out at the Metropolitan Police could be useless without a strong business case, says a London Assembly committee
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
Computers cannot replace human ingenuity, say business bosses
Fears that machines will encroach on human skills in the workforce are greatly exaggerated, a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit claims
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
ICO highlights funding challenges as it launches new three-year plan
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights funding challenges as it launches its new three-year corporate plan
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
UK slips on superfast broadband adoption
The latest report from Ofcom shows there is more enthusiasm for superfast broadband adoption in Belgium and Malta than in the UK
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
Commentators cast doubt on Pirate Bay's North Korea relocation claims
Technology websites cast doubt on claims by file-sharing site The Pirate Bay that it has moved to North Korea after being ejected from Sweden
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
Oracle and Apple release Java security updates
Oracle and Apple have released emergency Java patches to address the latest in-the-wild exploits
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
Indiegogo joins Adyen for local currency payments
Crowdfunding website Indiegogo has joined global payments company Adyen to let users give and receive contributions in local currencies
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
Rapid malware growth for smartphones, reports G Data
Malware is increasingly targeting smartphones and tablet PCs with an Android operating system, according to a malware study from G Data
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March 04, 2013
04
Mar'13
Derbyshire council saves £200,000 with tiered storage architecture
Derbyshire County Council has made substantial savings using NetApp NAS and Sata drives to create tiered storage with integrator Phoenix
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March 04, 2013
04
Mar'13
Government opens consultation on cyber risk
The UK government plans to select an organisational standard that best meets the requirements for effective cyber risk management
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March 04, 2013
04
Mar'13
Samsung seeks cuts to Apple patent payments
Samsung Electronics wants a review of the patent damages awarded to Apple after winning a reduction of about 45% to the $1.05bn bill
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March 04, 2013
04
Mar'13
Evernote online storage breached by hackers
US-based online storage firm Evernote has implemented a service-wide password reset after its computer systems were breached by hackers
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March 01, 2013
01
Mar'13
RSA 2013: Government will help businesses to help themselves, says US cyber lead
Government is prepared for the worst, but Hollywood-style simultaneous power outages in 14 cities is not part of the “new normal”, says the lead for US federal government cyber security policy
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March 01, 2013
01
Mar'13
RSA 2013: Standards core to LA County security strategy
Standards are the key to a successful security strategy, says Robert Pittman, chief information security officer of Los Angeles County
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February 28, 2013
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Feb'13
UK teams up with Estonia to develop digital public services
The UK government has signed an agreement with Estonia to work together on developing digital public services
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February 28, 2013
28
Feb'13
Local government IT departments must plan for digital skills shortage
IT managers in local government face a shortage in digital skills as workers demand the ability to use consumer IT in the workplace, says Socitm
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February 28, 2013
28
Feb'13
RSA 2013: China not the only cyber espionage country, says Mandiant
China is not the only country carrying out large-scale cyber espionage, says US cyber security firm Mandiant.
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February 28, 2013
28
Feb'13
RSA 2013: Hacking back is illegal, says legal advisor
Active defence against cyber attacks is illegal if it is tantamount to hacking back or vigilantism, says security startup CrowdStrike.
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February 28, 2013
28
Feb'13
RSA 2013: Suppliers need to prepare for new security vulnerability handling standards
Software makers and online service providers need to prepare for two ISO standards on vulnerability handling processes due by the end of 2013
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February 27, 2013
27
Feb'13
Health records should be protected like bank details, says BCS
The BCS and NHS say people should protect their online medical records in the same way they look after their bank details
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February 26, 2013
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Feb'13
RSA 2013: Despite the gloom, there is cause for optimism in IT security, says Microsoft
Despite escalating security challenges, there is a case for optimism, says Scott Charney of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group
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February 26, 2013
26
Feb'13
RSA 2013: Embrace big data to enable better security, says RSA
The era of big data has arrived and information security professionals need to embrace it, says Art Coviello, executive chairman of RSA
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February 26, 2013
26
Feb'13
Metropolitan Police technology strategy under review
The London Assembly is reviewing the Met’s technology strategy to assess whether it can cut costs and retain service levels
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February 26, 2013
26
Feb'13
RSA 2013: Cyber security skills shortage needs urgent attention, says DoHS
The lack of people with cyber security skills requires urgent attention, says Mark Weatherford, deputy under-secretary for cybersecurity at the US Department of Homeland Security (DoHS).
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February 26, 2013
26
Feb'13
RSA 2013: Obama cyber order will have significant effect, says DoHS
President Barack Obama’s executive order on cybersecurity is a “very big deal” says Mark Weatherford, deputy under-secretary for cybersecurity at the US Department of Homeland Security (DoHS).
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February 26, 2013
26
Feb'13
RSA 2013: Big data could help or hinder business, says RSA
Big data has the potential to transform businesses through the ability to extract meaning, but it will also increase exposure to cyber attack
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February 24, 2013
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Feb'13
Universal Credit has the hallmarks of another IT failure
Charities, housing associations and consultancies have warned that the Department for Work and Pensions’ £2.2bn Universal Credit programme has all the hallmarks of another public sector IT disaster.
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February 22, 2013
22
Feb'13
Most security threats in just 10 apps, says Palo Alto
Some 97% of all security threats sent across business networks are found within just 10 applications, says Palo Alto Networks
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February 22, 2013
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Feb'13
Financial attacks migrate to other sectors, McAfee finds
Cyber attacks originally crafted to target the financial services industry are migrating to other sectors, says security firm McAfee.
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February 22, 2013
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Feb'13
Superfast Wales project gets underway
The first state-sponsored fibre cabinet is installed in Bangor as part of the Superfast Cymru project to bring faster broadband speeds to Wales
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February 22, 2013
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Feb'13
CIO interview: Mark Hall, HMRC CIO
Mark Hall took the reins from HMRC’s larger-than-life former CIO Phil Pavitt at the end of last year. He talks about plans to be fully digital
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February 22, 2013
22
Feb'13
A quarter of 2013 DDoS attacks will be app-based, says Gartner
A quarter of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in 2013 will be application-based, according to a report by research firm Gartner.
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February 22, 2013
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Feb'13
Music companies critical of Google’s anti-piracy efforts
Music companies have accused Google of failing to fulfil a pledge not to give prominent rankings in search results to websites offering illegal music downloads.
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February 22, 2013
22
Feb'13
Anonymous hit in Twitter attack
Hacking collective Anonymous is the latest victim in a series of Twitter account hacks that have hit high-profile organisations such as Burger King and Jeep.
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February 21, 2013
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Feb'13
Over half of botnet control centres in the US, says Check Point
The command and control centres (C&C) for more than half of the world’s botnets are in the US, not China, says security firm CheckPoint
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February 21, 2013
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Feb'13
Case study: City of London School goes wireless
The independent boy’s school installs a wireless network and mobile device management systems to enable staff, pupils and visitors to get connected
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February 21, 2013
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Feb'13
GPs could de-rail plans for online patient records by 2015
The government’s plan to make all patient records available online by 2015 could get de-railed, as just 4% of GPs currently offer digital access
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February 21, 2013
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Feb'13
Twitter shortens tweets for security reasons
Changes to the way Twitter deals with web links for security reasons means users will have fewer characters to use in tweets
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February 21, 2013
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Feb'13
Apple releases security update for Mac OS X following Java malware attack
Apple releases a security update for its Mac OS X to protect against malware used to attack the company’s computer systems
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February 21, 2013
21
Feb'13
US will pile diplomatic pressure on cyber crime nations, says attorney general Eric Holder
Attorney general Eric Holder says the US will put diplomatic pressure on foreign governments over cyber crime and plans to prosecute offenders
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February 20, 2013
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Feb'13
Stuxnet smart, but stupid, says MP
Stuxnet 'tactically smart but strategically stupid', says David Davis, MP for Haltemprice and Howden, former Minister of State at Foreign Office
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February 20, 2013
20
Feb'13
Can the mutuals model help government change IT?
Can mutuals, touted as a new model for the public sector, help change the way government does IT, both as a user and provider of services?
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February 20, 2013
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Feb'13
Cyber attacks on trust could cost top firms $398m, says Ponemon
Every Global 2000 organisation faces $398m in potential losses from new and evolving attacks on their ability to control trust with cryptographic keys and digital certificates, a study has revealed
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February 20, 2013
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Feb'13
The winners and losers of Ofcom's 4G spectrum auction
The results of Ofcom’s 4G spectrum auction and what it means for the industry, the government and the users
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February 20, 2013
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Feb'13
Accenture consortium bags EC Visa system deal
Accenture is leading a consortium of suppliers to maintain the IT system integrating national border controls across Europe
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February 20, 2013
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Feb'13
Somerset Council blocked £60m Southwest One outsourcing savings
Somerset Council prevented its troubled Southwest One outsourcing partner from delivering millions of pounds in back-office savings
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February 20, 2013
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Feb'13
Ofcom announces 4G spectrum winners
The main four mobile operators and BT win lots in the spectrum auction, albeit for more than £1bn less than Chancellor George Osborne hoped
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February 20, 2013
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Feb'13
Chris Chant calls for money for 'woefully underfunded' G-cloud programme
Former G-Cloud director Chris Chant has called for greater investment and more resources for the 'woefully underfunded' programme
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February 20, 2013
20
Feb'13
Apple hit by same hackers that targeted Facebook
Apple says its computer systems have been breached by the same attackers that targeted Facebook
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February 20, 2013
20
Feb'13
Prolific cyber espionage group tied to the Chinese military
US security firm says a secretive branch of China's military in Shanghai is probably one of the world's 'most prolific cyber espionage groups'
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February 19, 2013
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Feb'13
How will EU cyber security directive affect business?
Much focus on EU’s proposed cyber security strategy and directive has been on implementation, but what effect will it really have on business?
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February 19, 2013
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Feb'13
Information security salaries flattening out
Salaries for most information security professionals are growing more slowly as pressure on corporate spending continues
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February 19, 2013
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Feb'13
Are universities ready for influx of overseas students?
If Indian students take up David Cameron’s open invitation to study in the UK, universities will need to ensure their visa processing systems are adequate
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February 19, 2013
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Feb'13
David Cameron pledges UK collaboration with India to fight cyber attacks
Prime Minister David Cameron will use his visit to Delhi to promise greater collaboration with India in fighting cyber attacks
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February 19, 2013
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Feb'13
McDonalds supporters hack Burger King Twitter account
Hackers have hijacked Burger King's Twitter account and used it to send tweets promoting rival fast-food chain McDonalds
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February 19, 2013
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Feb'13
Google may soon face action by EU privacy regulators
Google may face action by privacy regulators across Europe if it does not change the way it manages user data
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February 18, 2013
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Feb'13
TCS establishes UK centre as part of Home Office contract
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has opened a delivery centre in Liverpool to ensure it complies with government rules on security
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February 18, 2013
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Feb'13
Pitchford to head-up Universal Credit programme
David Pitchford, executive director of Major Projects Authority heads up the Universal Credit at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
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February 18, 2013
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Feb'13
No user data compromised in hack, claims Facebook
Facebook claims that no user data was compromised in a zero-day attack on its systems in January
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February 18, 2013
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Feb'13
Egypt’s telecoms ministry appeals YouTube block
The Egyptian telecommunication’s ministry and human rights group AFTE have filed appeals against a court order to block YouTube
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February 18, 2013
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Feb'13
Adobe to release emergency patches for Reader, Acrobat
Adobe is to release security patches for two critical vulnerabilities being exploited by hackers in targeted attacks
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February 15, 2013
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Feb'13
Bad outsourcing decisions cause 63% of data breaches
Bad outsourcing decisions nearly two-thirds of data breaches investigated by security firm Trustwave in the past year
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February 15, 2013
15
Feb'13
Departments to push millions through G-Cloud this year
Government will spend tens of millions through the G-Cloud framework in 2013, says Alex Holmes, deputy director of IT reform at the Cabinet Office
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February 15, 2013
15
Feb'13
ICO issues £150,000 penalty, urging more care with personal data
ICO urges review of personal data policies after issuing a £150,000 fine to Nursing and Midwifery Council for breaching data protection laws
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February 15, 2013
15
Feb'13
iOS 6.1 security flaw allows iPhone lock screen bypass
Apple may have to release another fix for its recently released operating system update iOS 6.1 to protect against thieves and hackers
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February 14, 2013
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Feb'13
Government introduces new rules to prevent tax-avoidance
The government has introduced new rules intended to prevent companies from minimising their UK tax bills, amid several IT companies having been singled out as alleged tax-avoiders.
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February 14, 2013
14
Feb'13
Data breach investigations show no-one is immune
Nearly every industry, country and type of data was involved in a breach of some kind in the past year, according to security firm Trustwave
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February 14, 2013
14
Feb'13
Southwest One outsourcing achieves 10% of target savings
Somerset council's Southwest One outsourcing venture achieved just 10% of the savings initially targeted half way through the programme
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February 14, 2013
14
Feb'13
Spanish police arrest ransomware cyber gang
Police in Spain have arrested a gang of 11 cyber criminals who used "ransomware" to demand money from thousands of victims in 30 countries
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February 14, 2013
14
Feb'13
Cisco quarterly profits jump 44% to $3.1bn
Network company Cisco has reported $3.1bn profits for its last quarter, up 44% compared with the same period the year before
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February 14, 2013
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Feb'13
Grant Thornton uses Huddle for business support programme
Grant Thornton is using Huddle to share information and content as part of the £200m government-backed GrowthAccelerator
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February 13, 2013
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Feb'13
European Commission funds research to eliminate latency
Researchers from universities and enterprises across Europe are undertaking a project to minimise latency over the internet
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February 13, 2013
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Feb'13
US Army boots up VDI with Atlantis ILIO flash caching software
US Army Medical Command equips 11,000 staff at six hospitals with virtual desktop access and login times slashed to 30 seconds using Atlantis ILIO flash caching software
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February 13, 2013
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Feb'13
UK companies use IAM for business not security, study shows
UK businesses use Identity and access management (IAM) mainly for cloud and collaboration rather than security, a Quocirca study reveals
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February 13, 2013
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Feb'13
Barack Obama signs cyber security executive order
US President Barack Obama has signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to share cyber threat information with private companies
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February 12, 2013
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Feb'13
Cornwall stuck with paper records after collapse of BT partnership
The collapse of Cornwall's strategic alliance with BT has scuppered a plan for the county's hospitals to digitise 750,000 patient records.
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February 12, 2013
12
Feb'13
IT industry group releases password-killing standard
A consortium of IT companies, including PayPal and Lenovo, publishes new set of standards that could rid users of usernames and passwords
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February 12, 2013
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Feb'13
Apple releases fix for latest iOS update
Apple has released iOS 6.1.1 as a fix for iPhone 4S users' 3G connections after some mobile operators warned of problems with the latest update to the operating system.
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February 12, 2013
12
Feb'13
NAO details progress and challenges of UK cyber security strategy
The UK government’s strategy for cyber security is delivering benefits even in its early stages, according to the National Audit Office (NAO)
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February 11, 2013
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Feb'13
HMRC alerts businesses to impending real-time PAYE changes
HMRC is notifying businesses about impending real-time information (RTI) changes to the PAYE payroll system
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February 11, 2013
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Feb'13
UK government to crack down on tax-avoiding suppliers
IT suppliers could lose out on multi-billion-pound contracts as the government introduces methods to exclude tax avoiders from bidding process
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February 11, 2013
11
Feb'13
Military-grade social media spying technology revealed
Software that can map people’s lives by mining data from social media sites has already been developed
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February 11, 2013
11
Feb'13
Australia to quiz tech giants on pricing
The Australian parliament has summoned Microsoft, Apple and Adobe to appear before a committee investigating pricing
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February 11, 2013
11
Feb'13
CIO interview: David Matthewman, CIO, Open University
Three years after joining the Open University, CIO David Matthewman continues to push a strategic programme to deliver value and innovation
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February 11, 2013
11
Feb'13
Apple seeks to improve iOS security with image recognition
Apple is planning to improve the security of iOS on iPhones and iPads by using image recognition or response, according to a patent application
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February 10, 2013
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Feb'13
Government seeks evidence for 'information economy' strategy
The government is urging SMEs to submit evidence ahead of the publication of its Information Economy Strategy in May
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February 08, 2013
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Feb'13
Interview: Metropolitan Police assistant commissioner Mark Rowley
Assistant commissioner Mark Rowley is tasked with reviewing the Met’s technology operations ahead of swingeing cuts due to come in this April
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February 07, 2013
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Feb'13
Infosec a key part of business risk, says Deloitte
Information security is one of the fundamental aspects of business risk, says Mike Maddison, partner at Deloitte.
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February 07, 2013
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Feb'13
Can government change its risk-averse take on security?
Risk-averse policy has long curbed government IT reform, but in simplifying security, Whitehall hopes to widen its range of commodity IT
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February 07, 2013
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Feb'13
Mixed reaction to EC’s cyber security plan
The European Commission's cyber security strategy and proposed network and information security directive are met with mixed reaction
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February 07, 2013
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Feb'13
Government school building project harnesses cloud collaboration
The Education Funding Agency (EFA) is using cloud-based collaboration to underpin the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP)
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February 07, 2013
07
Feb'13
Kaspersky apologises as AV update cuts links to web
Kaspersky Lab apologises after thousands of corporate computers with Windows XP were cut off from the web by an anti-virus software update
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February 07, 2013
07
Feb'13
Europe tops Microsoft cyber security policy report
A report from Microsoft on factors that differentiate malware infection rates around the world shows Europe leading the fight for cyber security
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February 07, 2013
07
Feb'13
Anonymous hackers hit US Federal Reserve
US Federal Reserve confirms an intranet breach but denies claims that Anonymous hackers accessed the passwords of over 4,000 executives
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February 06, 2013
06
Feb'13
European government moves to private clouds
Over half of local and central governments across Europe are using or plan to use private clouds hosted by third parties
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February 06, 2013
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Feb'13
NHS databases must be improved, urges report
NHS information systems must be improved to prevent malpractice, a report has urged
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February 06, 2013
06
Feb'13
EU cyber strategy aimed at boosting preparedness and cooperation
The European cyber security strategy addresses insufficient national preparedness and boosting co-operation in the region, says the EC
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February 06, 2013
06
Feb'13
Andy Nelson appointed DWP CIO
Government CIO Andy Nelson has been officially appointed CIO at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
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February 06, 2013
06
Feb'13
Business avoids cloud over fear of government snooping
Almost half of IT professionals are deterred from keeping sensitive data in the cloud because of fear of government intervention and possible legal action, a survey has revealed
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February 06, 2013
06
Feb'13
HMRC doubles in-house software development team
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is doubling its software development team to 600 to reduce reliance on large outsourcers, says CIO Mark Hall