Opinion

Opinion

• Security Think Tank: Severing C&C comms is key, but complex

  As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure that they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including “sleepers” designed to be ...  Continue Reading

• Security Think Tank: Firms neglect DNS security at their peril

  As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure that they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including “sleepers” designed to be ...  Continue Reading

• Resist the tech backlash before it’s too late

  An increasingly unhealthy narrative has grown up around the tech sector – some of which is justified. But industry leaders need to push back and argue for the benefits of technology, too  Continue Reading

• Security Think Tank: Three steps to detect malware comms

  As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure that they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including “sleepers” designed to be ...  Continue Reading

• Douglas Engelbart, the forgotten hero of modern computing

  Half a century ago, Douglas Engelbart demonstrated an experimental computer that laid the foundations for modern computing. His vision to use computing power to solve complex problems in all areas of human activity has become reality, but not in the...  Continue Reading

• Security Think Tank: How to tool up to catch evasive malware comms

  As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure that they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including “sleepers” designed to be ...  Continue Reading

• Drawing the line for cyber warfare

  With alleged Russian meddling in elections and the state-backed attack on Iran’s nuclear programme, it is becoming difficult to define the boundaries of cyber warfare  Continue Reading

• Security Think Tank: Situational awareness underpins effective security

  As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including ‘sleepers’ designed to be activated...  Continue Reading

• Raising security awareness through phishing simulation – how to get it right

  Testing employees’ security practices by sending fake phishing emails has become commonplace, but few organisations are conducting such exercises effectively  Continue Reading

• Security Think Tank: Basic steps to countering malware comms

  As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including "sleepers" designed to be activated...  Continue Reading

• Security Think Tank: Combine tech, process and people to block malware comms

  As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure that they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including "sleepers" designed to be ...  Continue Reading

• Brexit and digital identity – avoiding future restrictions on digital trade

  The UK has been a major contributor to European efforts to establish cross-border digital identities. Governments need to ensure that Brexit does not introduce unwanted restrictions that harm digital trade  Continue Reading

• Agile becomes mainstream

  There are clear parallels between the conditions that led the IT industry to adopt agile approaches and the challenges facing business today  Continue Reading

• Tips for minimising the impact of the Microsoft Office price rise

  Microsoft has “adjusted” prices with Office 2019, making it more expensive to buy on-premise versions of its products  Continue Reading

• More effective digital transformation through the power of your own people

  The old model of escalating decisions up and down the management chain does not work any more. Business leaders need to delegate responsibility for projects to business and technology specialists and eliminate the fear of failure  Continue Reading