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IT for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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September 09, 2015
09
Sep'15
Security vulnerability management more than patching, warns Secunia
Keeping track of what makes an IT environment vulnerable is an ongoing and complex task, according to Secunia
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September 01, 2015
01
Sep'15
DDoS attack on NCA highlights need to be prepared, says Barracuda Networks
A Lizard Squad DDoS attack the NCA says is a fact of life highlights the need for organisations to be prepared, according to Barracuda Networks
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September 01, 2015
01
Sep'15
Use 2FA to mitigate KeyRaider iOS malware, says Rapid7
KeyRaider iOS malware targeting iPhone users in China and 17 other countries including the UK has raised enterprise security concerns
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August 27, 2015
27
Aug'15
Rapid7 calls on router makers to eliminate backdoors
Until manufacturers stop using default passwords, we will continue to see opportunistic attacks on home and small business routers, says Rapid7's Tod Beardsley
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August 26, 2015
26
Aug'15
Many firms not getting to grips with third-party data security risk
Supply chain data security risk is pervasive, but being unable to deal with it is down to basic failings, says a cyber risk expert
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August 20, 2015
20
Aug'15
Mumsnet suffers multi-vector cyber attack
Mumsnet has been hit by a DDoS attack, its admin hacked and data stolen, and then a hoax call sent armed police to the home of the organisation's co-founder, Justine Roberts
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August 20, 2015
20
Aug'15
Premiership Rugby scores security and efficiency with Intralinks
By setting access controls, Premiership Rugby can ensure that its partners get quick access only to role-appropriate content
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August 03, 2015
03
Aug'15
Why the time is ripe for security behaviour analytics
Recent months have seen an uptick in announcements by security suppliers around behavioural analytics, but what is driving this trend?
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July 31, 2015
31
Jul'15
Commercial software more secure than open source, finds report
A study has found that commercial code is more compliant than open source code with security compliance standards, such as the Owasp top 10 and the CWE top 25
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July 29, 2015
29
Jul'15
A third of employees will sell company data if the price is right, study reveals
For £5,000, a quarter of employees polled said they would sell confidential company data, and risk both their job and criminal convictions
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July 21, 2015
21
Jul'15
Information security governance maturing, says Gartner
Increasing awareness of the impact of digital business risks, coupled with high levels of publicity regarding cyber security incidents, is making IT risk a board-level issue, says Gartner
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July 14, 2015
14
Jul'15
Vodafone scheme to help SMEs get online
Vodafone is to trial a series of digital workshops for SMEs aimed at equipping them with a stronger online presence
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July 14, 2015
14
Jul'15
Symantec bets on simplicity, cloud and mobile
Symantec is not trying to be all things to all people, but is instead focusing on threats and protecting information in the mobile and cloud environments
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July 10, 2015
10
Jul'15
UK sales teams are the most exposed to cyber attacks, study reveals
UK sales staff, callcentre agents and customer services teams are among the most highly targeted by cyber attacks, yet few firms give these groups IT security training, a study shows
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July 08, 2015
08
Jul'15
Symantec uncovers Morpho cyber espionage operation
A cyber espionage group has targeted high-profile technology, internet, commodities and pharmaceutical companies in the US, Europe and Canada, reports Symantec
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July 07, 2015
07
Jul'15
Dashlane bullish about the future despite LastPass hack
Password management firm Dashlane is confident its business model will evolve and continue to be relevant even if passwords eventually disappear
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July 01, 2015
01
Jul'15
UK universities revise computer course guidelines to boost ranks of cyber warriors
UK universities revise course guidelines to transform computing degree courses and ensure that undergraduates learn cyber security skills
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June 30, 2015
30
Jun'15
West Yorkshire extends BT BDUK contract in £13m deal
West Yorkshire Combined Authority will extend the Superfast West Yorkshire BDUK scheme to 28,000 more properties by 2018
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June 30, 2015
30
Jun'15
Connection voucher scheme opened to businesses across West Sussex
Small businesses in West Sussex will be able to apply for £3,000 broadband connection vouchers after the extension of an existing scheme across the county
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June 26, 2015
26
Jun'15
Dutch court orders Facebook to identify revenge porn poster
Facebook has a legal obligation to provide information about a user who posted a revenge porn video on the site, a Dutch court has ruled
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June 17, 2015
17
Jun'15
FBI investigates US baseball team over rival's hacking allegations
FBI investigations, into claims a US baseball team stole data from a rival, highlights cyber crime perpetrated by competitors – not just anonymous criminals
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June 17, 2015
17
Jun'15
DD4B cyber extortion gang ramps up operations
Cyber criminals using DDoS attacks to extort funds from victims are carrying out more attacks despite a $26,000 bounty
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June 11, 2015
11
Jun'15
Kaspersky Lab praised for handling of Duqu 2.0 cyber attack
Kaspersky Lab determined the best approach to cyber attack was to not only admit that it had been hacked, but also to provide extensive information on the malware
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June 10, 2015
10
Jun'15
International police operation arrests cyber fraud gang
Police in six countries have arrested 49 people suspected of committing financial fraud involving email account intrusions
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June 03, 2015
03
Jun'15
Sourcing must adapt to digital business goals, says Gartner
Businesses need to change their sourcing strategies if they are to keep pace with the digital revolution, says analyst organisation Gartner
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June 02, 2015
02
Jun'15
The drivers and inhibitors of cyber security evolution
A study shows a shift in IT security spending to detection and response – but why are most organisations falling way behind the more enlightened front runners?
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May 29, 2015
29
May'15
Data classification key to IP protection, says Titus
Data classification can help organisations get more value out of encryption and data loss prevention systems
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May 29, 2015
29
May'15
Top six enterprise IT priorities in the Nordics
The future of enterprise IT looks bright in the Nordic region, with growing focus on datacentre investments, national cloud and automatisation
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May 27, 2015
27
May'15
Social engineering attacks more complex than ever, says expert
Expert warns attackers are starting to use increasingly sophisticated ways to get people in organisations to help them circumvent security controls
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May 21, 2015
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May'15
G.fast ultrafast broadband test lab opens in Swansea
BT kicks off trials of G.fast broadband technology in Swansea and opens a new test lab for startups
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May 20, 2015
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May'15
BT and BDUK failed to make costs transparent, says report
A major report on BDUK commissioned by DCMS identifies a number of failures around the transparency of the scheme’s costs
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May 14, 2015
14
May'15
Digital age a turning point for policing, says commissioner Leppard
Policing in the digital age will face a turning point in the next two years, according to City of London Police commissioner Adrian Leppard
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May 14, 2015
14
May'15
Vodafone bemoans 4G business laggards
A survey of 4G take-up in business by Vodafone has revealed many businesses are struggling to understand how it can help them
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May 07, 2015
07
May'15
Businesses should prepare for black swans, says resiliency consultant
While black swan events are random and unexpected, businesses can still prepare for them, according to a resiliency consultant
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May 07, 2015
07
May'15
Future IAM will need to be broader, says Martin Kuppinger
Identity and access management systems need to look at all forms of identity, not just employees or users, says KuppingerCole analyst
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April 30, 2015
30
Apr'15
IoT benefits and privacy not mutually exclusive, says industry expert
It is possible to mitigate the privacy and security risks of the internet of things (IoT) without losing its benefits, according to an industry expert
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April 30, 2015
30
Apr'15
Ryanair remains tight-lipped over £3.3m hacker theft
Ryanair provided no details of how hackers took £3.3m from one of its bank accounts, as industry pundits call for greater collaboration
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April 29, 2015
29
Apr'15
Time to embrace a new level of IAM, says Martin Kuppinger
A new level of identity and access management is at hand, yet many businesses still rely on usernames and passwords
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April 27, 2015
27
Apr'15
EU data protection regulation will drive privacy by design, says KuppingerCole
The EU data protection regulation will drive privacy by design in companies with European clients, says KuppingerCole analyst Karsten Kinast
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April 23, 2015
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Apr'15
Mobile malware overhyped, says security company Damballa
Mobile internet users are 1.3 times more likely to get struck by lightning than infected by mobile malware, research by security firm Damballa finds
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April 22, 2015
22
Apr'15
Destructive cyber attacks making security a business concern, says Microsoft
Destructive cyber attacks are driving a fundamental shift in the information security market, according to Microsoft
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April 22, 2015
22
Apr'15
Collaboration key to cyber security, says US homeland security chief
Collaboration between governments and with the private sector key to improving global cyber security
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April 14, 2015
14
Apr'15
Security risk potential linked to young, mobile users
A study conducted by wireless supplier Aruba Networks has identified a distinct cohort of high-risk, security-agnostic workers
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March 31, 2015
31
Mar'15
DDoS losses potentially £100k an hour, survey shows
DDoS attacks could expose 40% of businesses to losses of £100,000 or more an hour at peak times, a survey shows
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March 30, 2015
30
Mar'15
British Airways rewards scheme hack highlights password problem
The hacking of British Airways’ executive club frequent flyer accounts shows the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all online accounts
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March 26, 2015
26
Mar'15
UK attacks on crypto keys and digital certificates endemic
All UK security professionals polled in a global survey have responded to attacks on keys and certificates in past two years
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March 20, 2015
20
Mar'15
Home devices threaten enterprise data security, warn researchers
Poor or lacking security on ADSL routers and other devices used by teleworkers a threat to global enterprise information security
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March 19, 2015
19
Mar'15
BIS sets out to assist development of digital sharing economy
The government has set out a number of proposals to assist in the development of the £9bn trade body Sharing Economy UK
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March 19, 2015
19
Mar'15
Target agrees to $10m breach compensation
US retailer Target has agreed to a $10m compensation package for victims of its 2013 data breach
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March 18, 2015
18
Mar'15
Premera hack exposes 11 million financial and medical records
US health insurance firm Premera Blue Cross reveals an IT systems breach, exposing financial and medical records of 11 million customers