Business continuity planning
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News
30 Apr 2025
Current SaaS delivery model a risk management nightmare, says CISO
JPMorgan Chase security chief Patrick Opet laments the state of SaaS security in an open letter to the industry and calls on software providers to do more to enhance resilience Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
Co-op shuts off IT systems to contain cyber attack
A developing cyber incident at Co-op has forced the retailer to pull the plug on some of its IT systems as it works to contain the attack Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2020
NCSC names national security expert Lindy Cameron as new CEO
New National Cyber Security Centre head joins from the Northern Ireland Office and has spent 20 years in government at home and abroad Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2020
Scotland’s security resilience centre concept goes national
Based on the success of the Scottish Business Resilience Centre, a series of regional Cyber Resilience Centres are now launching across the rest of the UK Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2020
NCSC inducts six security startups to Cyber Accelerator
10-week programme will guide some of the UK’s most innovative security startups as they scale their businesses for future growth Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2020
Investment in neurodiverse talent a win-win for security
Current careers guidance and recruitment processes for security jobs are not working for people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia, but the problem is fixable with a little attention to detail Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2020
Post-Privacy Shield, what chance for a Brexit data adequacy deal?
The striking down of Privacy Shield has been hailed as a victory for digital rights and privacy campaign groups, but it will have consequences that go beyond transatlantic data transfers Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2020
Microsoft results show impact of tech-driven business resilience
While economies are set to shrink, businesses are leaning on tech to support operations, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2020
NCSC reveals scale of cyber attacks on UK sports industry
The UK’s sports industry is under near constant cyber attack, according to new statistics from the National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2020
No let-up in cyber attacks as lockdown eases
Cyber attacks are up by one-third as the coalescence of cyber activity and nation state-linked threats around the pandemic bears fruit for bad actors Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2020
Australian industry panel calls for ‘clear consequences’ of cyber attacks
A government-appointed panel recommends strong deterrence and other measures to be implemented in Australia’s next cyber security strategy Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2020
ICO hails transformative year as average fine trebles
Information Commissioner’s Office annual report reflects on a busy period, during which it levied two of the largest fines so far seen under the GDPR Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2020
Twitter hack fallout: Investigators on trail of cyber criminals
Investigators are hunting the cyber criminals who broke into Twitter’s systems to hijack prominent accounts, amid concerns that more attacks may come Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
Coronavirus shines spotlight on cyber security
Programme committee chair of this year's RSA Conference Asia-Pacific and Japan talks up the challenges that IT security professionals in APAC are facing to mitigate security risks amid the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2020
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes 123 bugs in July 2020 update
The bugs start coming and they don’t stop coming; Microsoft has issued yet another bumper Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2020
CISOs undervalued, overworked, burning out, warns CIISec
The vast majority of security professionals say they are under immense pressure, according to a report Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jul 2020
Security Think Tank: AI in cyber needs complex cost/benefit analysis
AI and machine learning techniques are said to hold great promise in security, enabling organisations to operate a IT predictive security stance and automate reactive measures when needed. Is this perception accurate, or is the importance of automation being gravely overestimated? Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Jul 2020
Security Think Tank: Ignore AI overheads at your peril
Artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques are said to hold great promise in security, enabling organisations to operate an IT predictive security stance and automate reactive measures when needed. Is this perception accurate, or is the importance of automation being gravely overestimated? Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2020
NCSC launches pen testing service for remote workers
An expansion to the successful Exercise in a Box toolkit will enable SMEs to probe the cyber security defences of remote workers Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2020
Drive to improve flash reliability
Due to its limited write cycles, flash-based storage can corrupt data. Computer Weekly looks at how flash reliability is being addressed Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Majority of security pros fed up with alert fatigue
A vast majority of security professionals say they experience alert fatigue, and 88% are facing challenges with their current SIEM setup, according to a report Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jul 2020
CW Middle East: Facing up to coronavirus
The UAE, like the rest of the world, continues to be heavily impacted by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic – and technology is helping to lead the fight. Also read why the the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sees its flagship digital project in high demand, and how the coronavirus has spurred the use of financial technology in Bahrain. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2020
Need to secure industrial IoT more acute than ever
A report from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation is calling for urgent action to secure industrial infrastructure, as the IoT leaves it increasingly exposed Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jul 2020
Security Think Tank: SIEM and AI – a match made in heaven?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques are said to hold great promise in security, enabling organisations to operate an IT predictive security stance and automate reactive measures when needed. Is this perception accurate, or is the importance of automation gravely overestimated? Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2020
Locked-down teens flock to NCSC CyberFirst training scheme
A record number of 14 to 17-year-olds have signed up to the National Cyber Security Centre’s CyberFirst summer school Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Jul 2020
Security Think Tank: AI cyber attacks will be a step-change for criminals
AI and machine learning techniques are said to hold great promise in security, enabling organisations to operate an IT predictive security stance and automate reactive measures when needed. Is this perception accurate, or is the importance of automation gravely overestimated? Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
UK’s unsung cyber security heroes sought
Nominations have opened for the fifth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
Zoom making progress on cyber security and privacy, says CEO
Three months after being hit by a spate of security incidents, Zoom’s CEO, Eric Yuan, has been discussing progress towards a more secure product Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
Remote workers more aware of security, but still flout the rules
Almost three-quarters of remote workers reckon they have gained in cyber security awareness during lockdown, but don’t seem to be especially bothered about keeping themselves safe Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jul 2020
Time to rethink business continuity and cyber security
Business continuity and cyber security remain largely in separate silos, but changes in the IT and cyber threat landscapes mean there is an urgent need for organisations to alter their approach Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jun 2020
Security Think Tank: ‘Shift left’ to secure containers
Adopting containers promises great organisational efficiency advantages, but the fast-evolving technology can be problematic for security teams. What do CISOs need to know to safeguard containers? Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
The Security Interviews: What CISOs can learn from Covid-19
Mike Lloyd, CTO at Redseal, holds 21 cyber security patents and a PhD in stochastic epidemic modelling from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, so is probably the man to talk to when it comes to cyber security in the world of Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
Complex security estates hinder incident response
The more disparate security tools in use in an organisation, the harder it becomes to mount an effective incident response Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2020
Phishing back in vogue as ransomware vector
Researchers have observed an increase in phishing as a means to deliver ransomware payloads – and organisations don’t appear to be prepared Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2020
Post-pandemic security market still set for growth, but slower
Frost & Sullivan report says the global security industry will withstand the economic crash caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, but growth will be slower for a few years Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Cyber crime landscape evolving as lockdown eases
As some countries begin to gradually ease Covid-19 lockdown measures, cyber criminals’ tactics are changing, but the pandemic remains a tempting lure Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
Pub ‘check-in’ apps provoke fresh privacy concerns
With pubs and restaurants required to collect customer data for contact tracing when they reopen, data privacy risks will be heightened Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
Veeam bullish on growth in APAC
Veeam’s top executive in Asia-Pacific expects the company’s growth momentum in the region to continue despite the Covid-19 pandemic, and is setting sights on growth areas such as container backups Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Jun 2020
Security Think Tank: Securing containers needn’t be taxing
Adopting containers promises great organisational efficiency advantages, but the fast-evolving technology can be problematic for security teams. What do CISOs need to know to safeguard containers? Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2020
EU judges GDPR an overall success, but changes still needed
Two years after its implementation, an EU report says that the GDPR is achieving what it set out to do, with a few reservations Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2020
APT groups’ mobile momentum finally faces resistance
State-backed APT groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices as Covid-19 puts the spotlight on remote working infrastructure security. We explore how the industry is fighting back Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
Neurodiversity on the rise among career hackers
More diverse hackers enhance the ability of both traditional and cutting-edge cyber security solutions to find and fix vulnerabilities, according to a new report from Bugcrowd Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
Concern over digital risk falls dramatically during pandemic
Brits are understandably more worried about the NHS than personal cyber security Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
Huawei to invest S$5m in Singapore to boost tech ecosystem
Huawei is pumping in S$5m this year to develop joint partner offerings in Singapore with a focus on artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Cyber security spend to slow in 2020
Analysts revise down previous growth targets for security technology as the Covid-19 pandemic bites Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: 50% of security pros had no pandemic contingency plan
A survey of security professionals conducted on behalf of Bitdefender reveals the lack of forward planning for events such as the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2020
CISOs buying into unified security proposition
The time is right for all-in-one security solutions, according to a report Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
Decade-old vulnerability among 129 Patch Tuesday fixes
A 10 year-old bug in Windows Group Policies could easily enable attackers to gain highly privileged user status on target systems, opening the doors to a wave of cyber attacks Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jun 2020
Security Think Tank: Container security is evolving, so must CISOs
Adopting containers promises great organisational efficiency advantages, but the fast-evolving technology can be problematic for security teams. What do CISOs need to know to safeguard containers? Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: How to go back to the office safely and securely
Security teams should be used to supporting remote workers effectively by now, but what’s going to happen when people start returning to their offices? We look at the risks and how to address them. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
Nasty surprises lurking in furloughed employees’ inboxes
Research conducted by KnowBe4 points to a looming email security problem as furloughed employees head back to work Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Jun 2020
What are the risks of canceling an ERP project?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many business and technology leaders are deciding whether to cancel or pause an ERP implementation. Here are some risks to factor into the decision. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
Honda investigates suspected Snake ransomware attack
Attack disrupts global operations at carmaker, with assembly lines falling silent and sales suspended Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
Cyber security needs more women role models, says report
A report compiled by security assurance organisation Crest highlights the progress made on gender diversity in cyber security, and offers pointers for next steps Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2020
Small businesses failing on remote worker protection
Only one-third of people working for small businesses have received any guidance from their employers on how to secure their remote working set-up Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2020
Security Think Tank: Four steps to container security best practice
Adopting containers promises great organisational efficiency advantages, but the fast-evolving technology can be problematic for security teams. What do CISOs need to know to safeguard containers? Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Sodinokibi data auctions highlight changing criminal tactics
The operators of the Sodinokibi ransomware strain are auctioning off swathes of stolen data in an apparent bid to raise cash. What is motivating this new tactic? Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Security procurement framework goes live for NHS and public sector
Cyber Security Services Framework, developed by NHS Shared Business Services, has formally launched Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Infosec 2020: Covid-19 an opportunity to change security thinking
The annual Infosecurity Europe is being held virtually this year, and speakers at an online panel session have been considering the impact of the pandemic on security awareness Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Aston Martin swaps out legacy antivirus for AI-driven service
Luxury car manufacturer says the advent of artificial intelligence-powered services will revolutionise its security posture Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Jun 2020
A view from the SOC: Maintaining security capabilities during the pandemic
What are the challenges of maintaining security event and incident detection capabilities in these challenging times? Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
NIS security regulations proving effective, but more work to do
The UK’s NIS cyber security and risk regulations are proving somewhat effective, according to a government report Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2020
What are the security priorities for the post-coronavirus world?
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing massive change across the business world and things may never go back to normal. What does security look like in this new world, and what will buyers be prioritising? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Jun 2020
What will be the IT security priorities of the post-coronavirus world?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the working world after the pandemic set to be very different, we assess the IT security priorities for the ‘new normal’. Facial recognition firms are racing to identify people wearing face masks. And how did Europe’s telecoms networks cope with the switch to remote working? Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
How managed threat hunting helps bust malicious insiders
Managed threat hunting services can help take some of the pressure off security operations centres and help ensure potential breaches don’t escalate into something far worse. We explore one such case with a happy ending Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2020
Test and Trace has not passed data protection impact assessment
Public Health England failed to complete the required impact assessment before launching the Covid-19 Test and Trace programme Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 May 2020
Security Think Tank: CISO stress – moving from recognition to action
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security professionals manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental well-being and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
Public Health England to keep contact-tracing data for 20 years
PHE will retain the data it collects via the NHS Test and Trace programme for 20 years Continue Reading
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Video
28 May 2020
How Zoom is keeping pace with demand for conferencing tools
Magnus Falk, CIO advisor at Zoom, offers insights on how the company is scaling up its resources to meet the growing usage of its service Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2020
GDPR at two: How far we’ve come, how far we still have to go
Marking two years of the General Data Protection Regulation, industry voices weigh in on the state of data protection and privacy, consider what has changed, and what still needs to change Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Enterprise clouds hammered by cyber attacks during pandemic
Remote workers logging onto enterprise cloud service accounts are an easy access point for attackers, says McAfee Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Fears contact-tracing app will open the floodgates for cyber criminals
Study of UK consumers reveals worries over an uptick in cyber crime and a lack of trust in government Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2020
The Security Interviews: Temper tantrums ahead as GDPR enters its terrible twos?
On the General Data Protection Regulation’s second birthday, Tim Hickman, a data protection lawyer and partner at White & Case LLP, discusses the regulation’s teething troubles and assesses how best to maintain optimum compliance Continue Reading
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E-Zine
26 May 2020
Can Lady Gaga and Madonna get people to take IT security seriously?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after hackers threatened to release data from a US law firm’s celebrity clients, will people finally take cyber security seriously? Designing software for older users makes systems better for all – we examine how. And the IT chief at TSB explains how the bank recovered from its 2018 IT disaster. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
EasyJet to be sued over customer data breach
If successful, airline’s potential liability for the loss of millions of customer records could be as high as £18bn Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2020
How effective security training goes deeper than ‘awareness’
Cyber criminals are constantly developing their techniques and strategies, so security training needs to do the same Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
Covid-19 will leave organisations exposed to higher cyber risks
Hacking attacks and phishing emails could become the new norm, according to research by the World Economic Forum Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
Coronavirus: How MyIX is keeping Malaysians connected
Malaysia’s MyIX internet exchange has been classed as critical national infrastructure, with member telcos adding more capacity to meet the surge in demand for internet services Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Personal devices putting Singapore employers at risk
More than half of Singapore respondents to a CrowdStrike-commissioned survey believe their devices are only somewhat secure against advanced cyber threats Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Responsible Cyber acquires Secucial in S$7m deal
Singapore startup Responsible Cyber plans to bolster its Immune platform with access control management capabilities, and sets out to expand its global footprint Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2020
Supply chain recovery post-COVID-19: Risk, disruption and tech
The coronavirus pandemic exposed the fragility of global supply chains and leaders must turn their attention to boosting resiliency. Here's how to start. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Cancelled NCSC CyberUK event gets green light for 2021
The NCSC’s popular CyberUK event has been rescheduled to next year, and will again take place in Newport in south Wales Continue Reading
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Feature
18 May 2020
Malaysia’s data protection practices still have some way to go
Some Malaysian firms are not using data protection tools to the fullest potential, while others only think about data protection after a breach Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
Why a pandemic-specific BCP matters
Many organisations still do not have scenario-specific business continuity plans, which are helpful when the situation requires a customised response, such as a pandemic, according to Forrester Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2020
Should COVID-19 halt your ERP implementation? 12 questions
The COVID-19 pandemic is casting doubt on whether ERP and enterprise business applications projects should move forward. Here's help on deciding. Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
Australian firms soldier on amid Covid-19 outbreak
From the largest financial institutions to small companies, Aussie firms have been dialling up their use of technology tools to keep their businesses humming during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
How APAC firms are coping with the Covid-19 outbreak
The air of change looms large in companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region, with some doing better than others in keeping the lights on amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
China targeting Covid-19 researchers through IT suppliers, claims US
The US CISA says it is seeing targeting and attempted network compromise of Covid-19 research centres by China Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2020
Report reveals inadequate cyber security at Schiphol Airport
A report has revealed problems with critical security systems in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Burnt out CISOs are a huge cyber risk
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security pros manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental wellbeing, and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2020
Nation state APT groups prefer old, unpatched vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI have published details of the most commonly exploited vulnerabilities of recent years, and there are some “classics” on the list Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2020
Microsoft fixes 16 critical vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday
The trend towards mammoth Patch Tuesdays continues as Microsoft fixes 111 vulnerabilities Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Create healthy habits to avoid burnout
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security professionals manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental well-being and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Maze ransomware attack will cost Cognizant at least $50m to $70m
Cognizant’s clients cut off the IT supplier’s access to their networks to contain a Maze ransomware attack – effectively putting projects on hold Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2020
Four in 10 Australians will share GPS data for alerting
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, 40% of Australians are likely to share GPS data with the government to facilitate alerting, new study finds Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2020
What are the security priorities for the post-coronavirus world?
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing massive change across the business world and things may never go back to normal. What does security look like in this new world, and what will buyers be prioritising? Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2020
Storage 101: Replication vs backup, and synchronous vs asynchronous
Storage 101: Can replication replace backup? What are the pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous backup? What’s the best way to mix backup and replication? Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Security teams are key workers and need support
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security pros manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental wellbeing, and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Caring for the IT security caretakers
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security professionals manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental well-being and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 May 2020
Four risks to data privacy and governance amid Covid-19
EY privacy experts assess some of the novel risks to data privacy, protection and governance during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 May 2020
Security Think Tank: CISOs must adapt to fight Covid-19 burnout
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security pros manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental wellbeing, and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Compliance and risk are top security concerns
When it comes to security, buyers are prioritising solutions and services that address compliance issues, risk management and data protection, according to the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities 2020 study Continue Reading