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June 21, 2019
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UK takes world lead in surveillance camera security
Although the UK is sometimes referred to as “the most surveilled country” in the world, it has taken the lead in setting minimum security requirements for surveillance cameras. But how will this make a difference internationally?
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June 21, 2019
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Surveillance camera czar calls for stronger UK code of practice
Surveillance cameras are for supporting communities, not spying on them, but the UK needs stronger regulation and citizen engagement in this area, says surveillance camera commissioner
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June 20, 2019
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Facebook officially unveils cryptocurrency plans
Facebook has released details about its Libra cryptocurrency, but questions still remain over how, and if, it will work
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June 20, 2019
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Enterprises challenged with security basics
Visibility, security tool overload and manual reporting are cited as top concerns by UK security leaders, a report reveals
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June 20, 2019
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UK to launch security standard for surveillance cameras
The UK is launching the world’s first voluntary cyber security standard and compliance certification mark for the manufacturers of surveillance cameras
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June 20, 2019
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Most mobile apps vulnerable to malware
iOS and Android apps equally vulnerable to being exploited remotely by malware, report reveals
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June 19, 2019
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NetApp ports services to NetApp HCI for multi-cloud storage
NetApp will debut multi-cloud services on its NetApp HCI hyper-converged platform, with the first being its Kubernetes orchestrator service and Cloud Volumes
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June 19, 2019
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Looming private sector IR35 reforms prompts calls for gig economy-focused tax system overhaul
The growth of the gig-based economy has exposed weaknesses in the UK tax system – exacerbated by the IR35 reforms – that mean an overhaul is needed, panel claims
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June 19, 2019
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IoT Security Foundation publishes smart building whitepaper
The IoT Security Foundation has published a guide on security for smart buildings to highlight key issues and gather feedback to inform future guidance for industry stakeholders
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June 19, 2019
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Telcos hail progress improvements in meeting UK full-fibre broadband deployment targets
Senior management from Openreach, TalkTalk and Three use Connected Britain keynote to share insights on how full-fibre broadband deployment is progressing across the country
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June 19, 2019
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Converged security takes centre stage at IFSEC
The importance and benefits of combining physical and cyber security was underlined in the opening session of the 2019 IFSEC security conference
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June 19, 2019
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Regional alliances boost Nordic AI industry
Universities and technology businesses in Nordic countries are working cross-border as part of two pan-Nordic organisations
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June 19, 2019
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University graduates to Rubrik backup appliance with Azure cloud
University of Reading could only back up 20% of its data on an ageing tape library, so it modernised with a Rubrik appliance and Azure cloud storage in a cost-neutral project
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June 19, 2019
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Luxembourg tech startups get premium connections
Luxembourg is at the centre of a continent with ambitious plans to develop a thriving tech industry, but what makes it different?
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June 18, 2019
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Facebook announces global digital currency Libra
Facebook is launching digital coin to open up affordable financial services to the world
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June 18, 2019
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Openreach trials will speed up broadband upgrade
Tests to focus on process of migrating households and businesses to fibre to the premise and voice over IP
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June 18, 2019
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UK to host world’s first surveillance camera day
The UK is to host the world’s first surveillance camera day to raise awareness about surveillance cameras and generate a debate about how they are used
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June 17, 2019
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WekaIO adds enterprise features to scale-out NAS file system
WekaIO has Dell EMC’s Isilon, NetApp, GPFS and Lustre in its sights with its massively scalable hybrid-cloud NAS file system that also runs in the Amazon cloud
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June 14, 2019
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How digital transformation underpins Three’s 5G ambitions
At Three, the smallest of the UK’s four mobile network operators, a transformative attitude to underlying IT is helping the firm mount a serious challenge to its rivals when it comes to 5G roll-out
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June 14, 2019
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Innovation drives Nominet to cyber security
Embracing an innovation strategy for a mature organisation led domain name registry Nominet to found a cyber security business based on its core expertise, its CEO tells London Tech Week
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June 13, 2019
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AI-enabled cyber attacks a reality soon, warns Mikko Hypponen
Technology continues to shape human conflict and artificial intelligence will be no exception, so business needs to up its ability to detect attacks and respond, says security expert
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June 13, 2019
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AWS skills collaboration gives rise to two-year pre-university cloud qualification
Amazon Web Services joins forces with Career College Trust to create cloud course that will prepare students for entry-level tech jobs or further education at university
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June 12, 2019
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DCMS adds cash to 5G testbed fund and moves to ease planning laws
The government is to invest £40m in new projects under its 5G Testbeds and Trials scheme, and will explore new ways to liberalise planning laws to support quicker 5G deployment
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June 12, 2019
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Operational technology security improving, but attack surface continues to grow
Critical national infrastructure providers and others are improving cyber security capabilities around industrial control systems, but the cyber threat remains high and continues to evolve, a study shows
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June 12, 2019
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From oil crash to tech startup boom in Norway
For countries highly dependent on oil, the global price crash had huge potential ramifications – one of which, in Norway, was the development of a thriving technology sector
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June 11, 2019
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Scale targets edge workloads with HE500 hyper-converged nodes
Scale Computing adds hyper-converged infrastructure nodes to provide edge compute and storage that is fully compatible with its datacentre-scale HCI appliances
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June 11, 2019
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Most code-signing processes insecure, study shows
The majority of organisations are failing to enforce security for code-signing processes, providing opportunities for cyber criminals, a survey reveals
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June 11, 2019
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MP brands Huawei exec a ‘moral vacuum’ as operators demand 5G clarity
Huawei chief security officer John Suffolk faces tough questions from parliament’s Science and Technology Select Committee over the firm’s links to the Chinese government
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June 11, 2019
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Virgin Atlantic partners with Accenture to bring self-service capabilities to cargo management
Transatlantic airline becomes the first to adopt the latest version of Accenture's cloud-based Freight and Logistics platform as part of its digital transformation push
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June 10, 2019
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Etihad Airways uses artificial intelligence to source ideas from staff
UAE airline works with tech startup to create a platform to help it apply employees’ ideas to address business challenges
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June 07, 2019
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NotPetya offers industry-wide lessons, says Maersk’s tech chief
There are several key industry-wide lessons to be learned from the NotPetya attack in 2017, according to the information chief at one of the companies most heavily impacted
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June 07, 2019
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Edtech in the Nordics offers students alternative learning journeys
Pioneering attitude to technology innovation across business and society lends itself to adoption in education across the region
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June 07, 2019
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Ofcom confirms broadband USO to be introduced in March 2020
BT and Kcom will begin to provide broadband services under the government’s USO scheme from 20 March 2020
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June 07, 2019
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Misconfigured container services are a security risk
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks have released details of the scale of misconfigured and exposed container services putting organisations at risk of cyber attack
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June 06, 2019
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Weak cyber security top challenge, says NCSC chief Ciaran Martin
UK cyber security agency NCSC is focusing on practical support and making the internet and technology safer to use, but says the area that needs most attention is improving basic cyber security in firms, says agency chief
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June 06, 2019
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Half of CFOs frustrated by complex accounting systems
Chief financial officers need to upgrade to easier-to-use accounting systems, but are strapped for time and lack the resources to make the right choices, according to survey
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June 05, 2019
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DNS – a security opportunity not to be overlooked, says Nominet
Domain name system data is the best-kept secret for eliminating network cyber threats, Nominet tells Infosecurity Europe attendees
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June 03, 2019
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Consumer comms providers sign Ofcom’s new fairness pledge
The UK’s biggest communications service providers have signed up to a series of new commitments pledging to put fairness to customers at the heart of their business
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June 03, 2019
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Most of today’s enterprise blockchain platforms will need replacing in two years
Most blockchain platforms currently being used in enterprises will have to be replaced in the next couple of years, says Gartner
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June 03, 2019
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Nordics block European Commission tech tax levy to protect digital investment
The Nordic EU countries have formed a powerful voice against the European Commission’s plans on digital service tax.
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May 31, 2019
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Facebook loses bid to halt European court decision on EU-US data sharing
Irish Supreme Court dismisses attempt by Facebook to prevent the European Court of Justice considering the validity of US-EU data transfers, after Austrian lawyer Max Schrems argued that they put the privacy of EU citizens at risk
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May 31, 2019
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New-build homes to get broadband quality certification
Broadband connectivity rating firm WiredScore is offering its full-fibre certifications to residential property developers and landlords for the first time
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May 31, 2019
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Slowing smart meter roll-out puts 2020 deadline at risk
The smart meter installation rate is slowing, and with 18 months until the December 2020 deadline, achieving the Smart Meter Programme’s aims now looks very unlikely
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May 31, 2019
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GCHQ urged to abandon plans to access encrypted chats
Tech companies and security and policy experts are calling for more dialogue with GCHQ on encryption, urging it to ditch its proposal for eavesdropping on encrypted chats
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May 30, 2019
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EE launches consumer 5G, but experts say no rush to upgrade
EE launched the UK’s first official 5G network this week, but with limited availability and 4G networks improving all the time, industry watchers say there is no big impetus for users to upgrade yet
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May 30, 2019
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Red flags missed during ESN planning process, Home Office admits
The PAC’s latest evidence-gathering session for its inquiry into the delayed and over-budget Emergency Services Network has laid bare a number of crucial errors made over the past few years, and found the Home Office missed a number of warning signs
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May 30, 2019
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2.3 billion business and consumer data files exposed online
In the year since the GDPR compliance deadline, the number of data files exposed online without adequate protection is up more than 50% due to misconfigured security controls, report reveals
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May 29, 2019
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Hackers targeting UK universities a threat to national security
Poorly defended UK university research that is mainly commissioned by government is a top target for hackers, putting national security at risk, a study reveals, underlining the need for better cyber security
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May 29, 2019
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FoI requests reveal slow but steady adoption of cloud-first stance in UK police forces
Intercity Technology's freedom of information (FoI) request-led poll of UK police forces and their use of technology shines a light on how the sector's attitudes towards cloud and digital transformation are changing
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May 29, 2019
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ICO to shortlist Sandbox applicants
Privacy watchdog’s Sandbox service aims to help develop innovative and beneficial products and services that are privacy compliant