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Opinion

• The US government shutdown is a wake-up call for cyber self-reliance

  As the US government shutdown heads towards a second month, could the disruption to cyber security programmes be the impetus end-users need to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps?  Continue Reading

• Why we should all be worried about the AI bubble

  The phrase 'don't believe the hype' has never been more apt - there are growing warnings of an AI investment bubble that could affect everyone if it bursts  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: How not to fall for Big Tech’s false green claims

  In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how?  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: Distinguishing the green washers from the green winners

  In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how?  Continue Reading

• Beyond the refresh: Your cyber strategy must include AI PCs

  Viewing a PC refresh as part of security strategy helps build a more resilient and productive enterprise and is an opportunity to move beyond tactical upgrades to adopt a security-first hardware strategy for the AI era.  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: Don’t believe Big Tech’s green IT hype

  In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how?  Continue Reading

• Brazil’s broadband boom: lessons for the Global South

  While Brazil boasts of some of the fastest internet speeds in the Americas, its broadband market is fragmented and under-monetised, posing challenges for investors, operators and the country’s digital future  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: How IT directors can spot false green claims from Big Tech suppliers

  In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how?  Continue Reading

• How AI is redesigning the rules for building your engineering teams

  With AI reshaping the engineering talent landscape, organisations must move beyond assessing pure coding skills and cultivate engineers with a blend of tool literacy, human judgment and strategic thinking  Continue Reading

• Why it takes 11 hours to resolve one ID-related cyber incident

  A recent ESG study revealed it takes an average of 11 hours for enterprises to resolve a single identity-related security incident. How did we get here, and what do we need to do differently?  Continue Reading

• Our phones as our castles: can His Majesty’s Government enter?

  Ancient laws secure the sanctity of even the most humble of homes from government intrusion. How do they fare in an age of digital technology?  Continue Reading

• Building resilience in the cloud: Bridging SLA gaps and mitigating risk

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators.  Continue Reading

• Managing AI’s environmental impact

  With AI set to account for half of IT greenhouse gas emissions by 2028, businesses must look beyond energy use and embed sustainability, transparency and social equity into their AI strategy to avoid derailing their green goals  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: Helping IT directors see through suppliers' greenwashing claims

  In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how?  Continue Reading

• The UK’s National Data Strategy must evolve to unlock AI in the public sector

  The UK government is investing both hope and money into using AI to improve public services - but the benefits will remain elusive unless the public sector changes its approach to data strategy  Continue Reading

• How UK immigration must evolve to attract the best global talent

  In a post-Brexit world, the UK’s ability to attract and retain global talent is not just an economic issue, it is a strategic need  Continue Reading

• System integrators to capture $43bn in enterprise services

  While telcos focus on providing connectivity, system integrators are capturing a projected $43bn in enterprise services by embedding AI and cloud capabilities directly into industry-specific workflows  Continue Reading

• Why SLA gaps should not hinder cloud innovation

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators.  Continue Reading

• How to land your next tech role – six top tips

  Technology professionals may be finding it harder to move jobs but there are still opportunities out there for people with the right skills and proven experience. Here are six tips to help you find your next role  Continue Reading

• What UK CIOs get wrong about AI and cloud … and how to fix it

  UK firms are chasing AI and cloud combinations without clarity, risking failure. Success needs clear use cases, skills, a data strategy, agile methods, and focus on business value  Continue Reading

• Deconstructing the UK-US Tech Prosperity 'Deal'

  The so-called 'deal' between the UK and US to promote collaboration in science and technology reveals a UK government selling out homegrown talent to the demands of Big Tech  Continue Reading

• How UK tech firms can reduce risk amid reforms to immigration

  Changes to immigration rules have led to a fall in the number of skilled worker visas issued to IT professionals to work in the UK  Continue Reading

• Rethinking identity in the age of AI impersonation

  Trust in business has long hinged on human instincts but with the advent of deepfakes, it is becoming dangerous to assume too much.  Continue Reading

• Digital ID risks turning UK into ‘Checkpoint Britain’  

   Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for mandatory ID cards at the Labour Party Conference next week. It risks urging in an era of surveillance, digital check points, reliance on online systems, and the risk of data breaches.    Continue Reading

• How to fend off identity-based cyber attacks

  Attackers are using legitimate credentials to walk through the front door and “live off the land”. True cyber resilience now depends on protecting identity, not just the perimeter  Continue Reading

• Angus McCullough’s review: A reckoning for the PSNI – and for press freedom

  The McCullough Review to be published on Wednesday could mark a turning point for press freedom and for policing in Northern Ireland  Continue Reading

• From breach to resilience: How the Electoral Commission rebuilt its cyber defences

  The UK's Electoral Commission fell victim to a major cyber attack in 2022. Three years on, the organisation is reflecting on its experience and sharing the lessons it learned to help others improve their security resilience.  Continue Reading

• Can APAC telcos outmanoeuvre SIs and hyperscalers?

  In the first of a four-part series on how telcos can stay relevant, we explore the power shift that could sideline the region’s telecoms leaders and the moves they can make to shore up their competitive edge  Continue Reading

• How the UK can seize the robotics opportunity

  The UK has world-leading capabilities in robotics and as the technology starts to go mainstream, it's vital we make the most of the opportunity – but further action and commitment from government is essential  Continue Reading

• Plotting a path forward with VMware version 7

  Version 7 reaches end of life at the start of October. But while version 8 is available, buying support may require a VCF subscription  Continue Reading

• Rethinking Kubernetes for APAC’s AI ambitions

  APAC organisations need to move away from expensive managed services and do-it-yourself Kubernetes deployments. The way forward is a centralised team that can standardise Kubernetes and unlock its true potential for cost savings, agility and ...  Continue Reading

• Cyber leaders must make better use of risk experts

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators.  Continue Reading

• Lessons from Jaguar Land Rover: How can businesses prepare for cyber attacks?

  A cyber attack at Jaguar Land Rover has halted production lines and caused widespread disruption. How can businesses protect themselves and mitigate the risks of such an attack?  Continue Reading

• AI without borders: Why the next advantage is in model ownership, not just access

  Enterprises have become familiar with AI tools by accessing publicly available models - but to gain true differentiation, it's time to explore ownership of your AI model  Continue Reading

• SLA promises, security realities: Navigating the shared responsibility gap

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators.  Continue Reading

• How telcos can win the AI talent war

  With tech giants offering nine-figure deals for AI experts, telcos seem outmatched. But by focusing on national purpose, unique partnerships and tangible impact, they can attract top AI talent  Continue Reading

• Tech buying without regret

  Too many technology decisions leave businesses tied to costly, underperforming tools. The solution requires CIOs to embed leadership throughout the buying journey and embrace lean and agile practices  Continue Reading

• Bridging the SLA gap: A guide to managing cloud provider risk

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators.  Continue Reading

• Growing demand for AI-skilled cyber specialists  

   AI is increasingly at the heart of organisations’ digital transformation journeys – whether that’s to drive up efficiencies, generate powerful insights from data, delight customers, or supercharge internal productivity.  Continue Reading

• The government’s AI push needs clear accountability

  The UK AI Opportunities Action Plan reads like a technology leader’s wish list. But public sector AI needs to be designed with human oversight  Continue Reading

• How to manage Active Directory security

  Understanding prevention and recovery steps is crucial for managing attacks on Active Directory  Continue Reading

• Cyber Girls First is encouraging girls to study tech at university  

  A charitable initiative is alerting girls to opportunities to study technology in universities and through sponsored apprenticeships  Continue Reading

• Why digital transformation has a physical address

  CCS Insight looks at how Sidara, Cisco, Schneider Electric, Ideal and Para have flipped building design to put digital and sustainability first  Continue Reading

• Can the M1-Simba merger rewrite the telco playbook?

  The merger of investment-heavy M1 and lean challenger Simba has created Singapore’s newest telecom giant. Their attempt to solve the “investment-agility paradox” could offer a blueprint for saturated telco markets in Asia-Pacific  Continue Reading

• Jack of all managed security services, or master of none?

  Large managed cyber services providers rule the roost when it comes to security buying priorities, but could this be watering down the overall quality of services available on the market?  Continue Reading

• The future workforce is not fully human, and that is a good thing

  Studies show AI agents can boost productivity of people at work but making the most of AI agents is not just an IT challenge, it is a leadership challenge.  Continue Reading

• Teen hackers aren't the problem. They're the wake-up call

  If we take the time to build the right pathways into cyber, young people could be our best line of defence.  Continue Reading

• Guardian agents: Stopping AI from going rogue

  AI systems don't share our values and can easily go rogue. But instead of trying to make AI more human, we need a new class of guardian agents to act as digital sentinels, monitoring our autonomous systems before we lose control completely  Continue Reading

• Protecting your data in the EU means protecting an independent authority 

  As the EU faces mounting scrutiny over institutional transparency, ensuring the genuine independence of the European Data Protection Supervisor is key to preserving the rule of law and the credibility of the Union’s digital governance.  Continue Reading

• What the UK's ransomware crackdown signals for Europe

  The UK government is forging a bold path as it aims to ban ransomware payments from certain organisations. Its actions could herald an inflexion point in Europe's broader response to ransomware.  Continue Reading

• What boards should look for in a CISO

  The role of the chief information security officer has evolved dramatically over the years – and will continue to do so. What should boards really looking for when hiring a security leader in 2025?  Continue Reading

• How CISOs can adapt cyber strategies for the age of AI

  Traditional security measures may not be able to cope with the AI reality. In order to safeguard enterprise operations, reputation and data integrity in an AI-first world, security leaders need to rethink.  Continue Reading

• Diversity Think Tank: Divesting from inclusion is a tech business mistake

  Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip ...  Continue Reading

• Diversity Think Tank: Stepping back? A look at DEI in the current climate

  Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip ...  Continue Reading

• How the UK's cloud strategy was hijacked by a hyperscaler duopoly

  The UK competition regulator says the cloud market is not working - it's time to take radical steps to reduce the dominance of the two US cloud giants  Continue Reading

• How a hundred AI Interns can beat a Moonshot Project

  AI projects seem to be associated with big ideas, big budgets and a promise to solve even bigger problems. Many fail to deliver  Continue Reading

• The blind spot: digital supply chain is now a board-level imperative

  Many companies lack visibility into complex digital supply chains, meaning hidden risks and regulatory exposure. Cyber security requires continuous mapping and board engagement  Continue Reading

• I lost my sister to online harms, the OSA is failing vulnerable people

  Adele is a member of Families and Survivors to Prevent Online Suicide Harms campaign, a network that brings together survivors and families bereaved by online harm-related suicides. They are calling for changes to the enforcement of the Online ...  Continue Reading

• Cyber governance practices are maturing - and reshaping leadership expectations

  How technology leaders can help organisations shape their cyber governance practices and strengthen their collaboration across the executive team  Continue Reading

• GDPR’s 7th anniversary: in the AI age, privacy legislation is still relevant

  Seven years after GDPR reshaped data protection, AI is forcing a fresh look at governance. GDPR’s principles remain critical, guiding ethical AI use, risk management, and trusted innovation  Continue Reading

• Burnout burden: why CISOs are at breaking point, what needs to change

  CISOs face growing burnout as their roles expand beyond security, with high stress, low organisational authority, and short tenure. AI can help but change requires autonomy  Continue Reading

• What comes next for VMware customers?

  The VMware subscription changes tip the balance of the supplier/customer relationship towards Broadcom  Continue Reading

• The UK’s ransomware payment ban is a strategic win

  The UK's proposed public sector ransomware payment ban could be a bold step, but it can't operate in isolation.  Continue Reading

• Is it time to rethink the OWASP Top 10?

  The OWASP Top 10 serves as a key reference point for developers and security professionals, but with a new iteration on the horizon, we need to confront a hard truth: has it lost its effectiveness, or have we failed to implement it meaningfully?  Continue Reading

• AI legislation in the UK - has anybody seen any?

  The government has promised a consultation and legislation to govern the use of AI - but with nothing planned in the short term, is it leaving this essential consideration too late?  Continue Reading

• Overconfidence in cyber security: a silent catalyst for CNI breaches

  Many CNI organisations are perilously overconfident in their ability to manage and combat cyber risks, according to Bridewell research. This is leaving vital systems exposed.  Continue Reading

• Why enterprise application strategies fail

  Enterprise applications are vital for business, yet more than half of all projects fail to deliver a clear return on investment. We explore the common pitfalls and how to build a strategy that ensures success  Continue Reading

• One year on from the CrowdStrike outage: What have we learned?

  A year has passed since the CrowdStrike outage caused widespread disruption to enterprise IT systems and infrastructure, but what - if anything - has been learned from the situation?  Continue Reading

• Data (Use and Access) Act: Reflections on an eight-month statute

  It took a long time, but the government's new data legislation finally made it into the statute book - it holds a lot of promise, but also leaves a lot of unanswered questions  Continue Reading

• The big lie of artificial intelligence

  The companies promoting AI fail to mention it's often underpinned not by code but by humans tagging data and viewing unsavoury content - AI could not exist without cheap labour largely outsourced to the Global South  Continue Reading

• SAP’s Christian Klein – cloud, data, AI: How to harness new engines of progress

  SAP’s chief executive outlines the triadic philosophy behind the company’s approach to business AI  Continue Reading

• Why proactive asset management is mission-critical for APAC datacentres

  The Asia-Pacific region is leading a global datacentre expansion, but surging energy demands and the risk of outages will require datacentre operators to adopt proactive strategies to ensure a resilient and sustainable digital future  Continue Reading

• From the FBI to F&A: lessons learnt in safeguarding systems and data

  One chief information security officer shares her experience of marshalling what she learned at the FBI for business security, with a particular focus on finance and accounting  Continue Reading

• Technology’s true test - serving people, society, economy, and the planet

  The TechUK President's Awards reflect the ambitions that everyone in technology should be striving for - to improve, not simply transform, the world in which we live  Continue Reading

• Shared services in the public sector – is bigger really better?

  CIO Sean Green discusses the role of shared services in the UK public sector today  Continue Reading

• Better governance is required for AI agents

  The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions  Continue Reading

• Why AI reliability is the next frontier for technical industries

  AI is no longer a futuristic idea — it’s embedded in the core operations of many of today’s industries. But can we trust its outputs?  Continue Reading

• Beyond the AI hype: How data laws quietly handed power to government and Big Tech

  The UK is at risk of becoming an ‘algorithm state’ as the government hands more power to Big Tech and reduces the rights of individuals  Continue Reading

• Should we trust Humphrey to boost public sector efficiency?

  Labour is betting on Humphrey, an AI toolkit named after a Yes Minister character, to drive public sector efficiency  Continue Reading

• Fortifying retail: how UK brands can defend against cyber breaches

  The recent spate of cyber attacks on UK retailers has to be a wake-up call to build more cyber resilience into digital supply chains and fortify against social engineering attacks  Continue Reading

• AI vs creative industries - the UK government's foolish choice

  The UK government is cosying up to Big Tech when instead it should be vociferously protecting the creative industries from the avarice of AI giants  Continue Reading

• Cyber security beyond compliance: Why resilience is the new boardroom imperative

  Cyber security has been everything from a tick-box exercise to a compliance headache for organisations - but the pressing threats we face mean cyber resilience must become a boardroom issue  Continue Reading

• Human vs digital therapy: AI falls short when IT pros need help

  Stressed IT and cyber professionals are turning to AI chatbots for support, but is handing people's mental wellbeing over to algorithms really such a bright idea?  Continue Reading

• Investor behaviour in the wake of cyber's 'black swan' moment

  So-called Black Swan events expose the blind spots in even the most sophisticated forecasting models, signaling a need to rethink how businesses, and those investing in them, quantify and prepare for cyber risk.  Continue Reading

• An industrial strategy without tech is no strategy at all

  Ahead of the delivery of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy white paper, TechUK sets out how the tech sector can drive growth, and the steps the government should take to harness it  Continue Reading

• How to increase business value with AI agents

  To overcome the complexity of deploying agentic AI at scale, organisations must mix and match capabilities, understand key limitations, and take an agile approach to implementation  Continue Reading

• CISOs: Don't block AI, but adopt it with eyes wide open

  The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions.  Continue Reading

• Building the foundations: A national roadmap for digital identity and sovereign data

  Now the UK government has offered some clarity on the future of private and public sector digital identity services, it's time to work together to put the essential foundations in place to make digital ID work for everyone  Continue Reading

• Diversity Think Tank: Inclusion matters – here’s why you should care

  Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip ...  Continue Reading

• Fortifying the future: The pivotal role of CISOs in AI operations

  The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions.  Continue Reading

• Preparing for AI: The CISO’s role in security, ethics and compliance

  The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions.  Continue Reading

• The hidden security risks of open source AI

  The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions.  Continue Reading

• AI security: Balancing innovation with protection

  The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions.  Continue Reading

• Rethinking secure comms: Are encrypted platforms still enough?

  A leak of information on American military operations caused a major political incident in March 2025. The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs can learn from this potentially fatal error  Continue Reading

• Trump, DEI and UK technology businesses

  What does US retrenchment on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, mean for tech companies in the UK, and could a similar retreat happen in this country?  Continue Reading

• What VMware’s licensing crackdown reveals about control and risk 

  An assessments of the risks VMware customers on perpetual licences now need to consider  Continue Reading

• Signalgate is a signal to revisit security onboarding and training

  A leak of information on American military operations caused a major political incident in March 2025. The Security Think Tank considers what can CISOs can learn from this potentially fatal error.  Continue Reading

• Zero-trust is redefining cyber security in 2025

  The future of zero-trust is about embedding resilience into every facet of an organisation. To achieve this, SRM leaders must reimagine their strategies to address emerging challenges and prioritise key areas.  Continue Reading

• RSAC rewind: Agentic AI, governance gaps and insider threats

  AI was naturally a major theme of this year's RSAC conference, but we maybe failed to anticipate how it is coming to dominate every conversation.  Continue Reading

• Four successful strategies for public sector technology recruitment

  Four key strategies public bodies can adopt to attract talented IT professionals  Continue Reading