IT governance
IT governance provides the core workflows and processes that help IT managers to oversee the successful functioning of the IT department, and to prove the value of IT to the business. Regulations and compliance are just as important as technological and management skills, and we highlight the best practice in IT governance and the example of successful IT leaders.
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News
11 Jul 2024
Dutch research firm TNO pictures the SOC of the future
In only a few years, security operations centres will have a different design and layout, and far fewer will remain Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2024
Rapid AI development poses supervisory challenges in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the financial regulator and the monetary authority are grappling with the pace of artificial intelligence development and its implications for the financial industry Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2021
Tech sector reacts to Trump social media bans
Facebook, Instagram and others moved to limit US president’s social media access after the violence in Washington DC, but experts have condemned them for acting too slowly, while disinformation about the riots persists Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Jan 2021
Brexit deal grants UK temporary data adequacy
The EU-UK Brexit deal has granted the UK temporary data adequacy to allow for the continued flow of data across borders, but the agreement has divided data protection experts Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
08 Jan 2021
The nation state threat to business
The SolarWinds hack shows the widespread damage possible from a nation state cyber attack. What is the threat to business and how can it be mitigated? Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2021
Which? online banking investigation reveals ‘worrying gaps’ in security
Consumer rights organisation has ranked the security of UK online current account providers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Jan 2021
Biden picks cyber veteran to reinvigorate security response
Appointment of career intelligence operative Anne Neuberger signals refreshed security approach for the US government under Joe Biden's administration Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Jan 2021
The five tenets of quality ITAM
At the end of last year we looked at some of ITAM’s failings. This time we explore how to improve ITAM Continue Reading
By- Eric Chiu, FisherITS
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News
07 Jan 2021
Hackney Council data leaked by Pysa ransomware gang
Council data stolen in October is leaked online in a double extortion attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jan 2021
Robust member administration system indispensable for Dutch Coeliac Society
Organisation had to find a dedicated member administration system to support existing members, new members and countless volunteers Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
06 Jan 2021
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to remain in prison despite winning extradition battle
Judge cites Assange’s support of NSA whistleblower as one of the reasons for him being at high risk of absconding. He will remain in Belmarsh prison until the US government completes its appeal Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jan 2021
SolarWinds attack almost certainly work of Russian spooks
Investigations into the far-reaching SolarWinds Solorigate attack did not let up during the holidays Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: Cyber effectiveness, efficiency key in 2021
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
04 Jan 2021
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to face charges in US, court rules
Court rules it would be oppressive to send Julian Assange to the US to face trial after finding he is at high risk of suicide. US government says it will appeal Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
04 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: The year of the work-from-home hangover
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Continue Reading
By- Mike Lloyd, RedSeal
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News
04 Jan 2021
Journalists’ FOI bids stayed as court reconsiders freedom of information rights of people outside UK
Tribunal questions whether people without a British passport or Britons living overseas are eligible to use the UK’s Freedom of Information Act Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Dec 2020
Top 10 investigations and national security stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 investigations and national security stories of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Dec 2020
Top 10 technology and ethics stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 technology and ethics stories of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
30 Dec 2020
How to monitor remote workers humanely
Monitoring employees who work remotely has taken on a whole extra dimension in the Covid-19 pandemic year of 2020. Financial services firms are among those which suggest ways of doing it humanely and legally Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2020
Top 10 Benelux IT stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Benelux IT stories of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
24 Dec 2020
Security Long Reads: Cyber insiders reveal what’s to come in 2021
In this long read, we gather together the thoughts of cyber security insiders from across the industry to get their take on what will happen in 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Dec 2020
Top 10 Middle East stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Middle East stories of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
24 Dec 2020
How to manage non-human identities
Identity management has traditionally focused on human identities, but non-human identities are proliferating and must not be overlooked. Businesses can reduce risk by managing both types of identity in the same way using a services-based approach Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
23 Dec 2020
It’s time to accept that disinformation is a cyber security issue
Tackling the manipulation of truth and facts is no easy task, and it’s time for the cyber security sector to take up the challenge Continue Reading
By- Saj Huq, Plexal
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Feature
23 Dec 2020
Patching: Balancing technical requirements with business considerations
With an increasing reliance on subscription models alongside the regular patching of software, updates have become an essential part of modern business practices. However, care needs to be taken to ensure the optimum patching process is implemented Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2020
Top 10 startup stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 startup stories of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
22 Dec 2020
Ministry of Justice in the dock for catalogue of serious data breaches
Annual report reveals major incidents of personal data loss affecting 121,355 people and including misplaced, unencrypted USB stick containing documents from a trial, accidental disclosure of identities, and staff files made visible to unauthenticated users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Dec 2020
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Nordic enterprise IT stories of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Dec 2020
Utility supplier People’s Energy has entire customer list stolen
All 270,000 customers of People’s Energy, a renewable energy startup, have had their details compromised in a major data breach incident Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Dec 2020
SolarWinds cyber attack is ‘grave risk’ to global security
More victims of the SolarWinds Orion Sunburst cyber attack are being identified as the massive scale of the Russia-linked cyber espionage campaign becomes more clear Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Dec 2020
Post Office suffers latest court defeat in Horizon IT scandal
Court of Appeal indicates subpostmasters can pursue appeal route that could do more damage to Post Office’s reputation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Dec 2020
EU security strategy a ‘step up’ on cyber leadership, says Brussels
The EU’s new cyber security strategy forms a key component of Shaping Europe’s Digital Future, the Recovery Plan for Europe, and the EU Security Union Strategy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Dec 2020
NHS Scotland taps Check Point to secure Covid-19 data
NHS National Services Scotland is working with security firm Check Point to safeguard its sensitive data in the cloud and support its work on the coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Dec 2020
UK police unlawfully processing over a million people’s data on Microsoft 365
The roll-out of Microsoft 365 to dozens of UK police forces may be unlawful, because many have failed to conduct data protection checks before deployment and hold no information on their contracts Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
16 Dec 2020
What is wrong with ITAM?
IT asset management should be an important pillar in an organisation's digital transformation journey, but it doesn't seem to be working Continue Reading
By- Eric Chiu, FisherITS
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News
15 Dec 2020
UK government unveils details of upcoming online harms rules
Online Harms Bill due early 2021 will introduce GDPR-style fines for technology companies that breach online duty of care rules Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
15 Dec 2020
SolarWinds cyber attack: How worried should I be, and what do I do now?
Security teams across the world are on high alert as more details emerge of the widespread SolarWinds ‘Sunburst’ attack. What do defenders need to do next? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Dec 2020
Air purifier manufacturer creates IoT service in the cloud
Sweden’s Blueair introduces new functionality for customers through a cloud-based internet of things platform Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
15 Dec 2020
Driving innovation in government
An insider's perspective on the organisation, culture and methods used to drive innovation in the Department for Work and Pensions Continue Reading
By- Simon King
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News
14 Dec 2020
FireEye identifies flaw in networking monitoring software as US agencies attacked
Cyber security company says investigations have revealed security breach occurred because of a flaw in a network monitoring software Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Dec 2020
Digital Ethics Summit 2020: governance key to inclusive post-Covid economic recovery
Pluralism key to developing and deploying technologies for an inclusive post-Covid economic recovery, according to a panel at Digital Ethics Summit 2020 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Dec 2020
The week in ransomware: Foxconn and Randstad are high-profile victims
Foxconn and Randstad are laid low by cyber criminals, while Sophos spills on Egregor, and prognosticators turn to their crystal balls to divine how ransomware will develop in the next 12 months Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Dec 2020
Disputed PostgreSQL bug exploited in cryptomining botnet
PGMiner cryptomining botnet remained unnoticed by exploiting a disputed CVE in PostgreSQL Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
11 Dec 2020
Security Think Tank: Integration between SIEM/SOAR is critical
SIEM and SOAR share much in common but there are key differences between the two that may influence the best fit for your organisation. What should security pros consider when making a choice? Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Dec 2020
Post-pandemic approaches to IAM for cloud security
Cloud technology may have saved businesses from catastrophe during the pandemic, but it has also introduced additional challenges around identity and access management. Here’s why IAM policies are crucial in the new normal Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2020
French regulators fine Google and Amazon over cookie policies
Google and Amazon rapped over their use of advertising cookies by the French data protection authorities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Dec 2020
Data on Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine stolen in cyber attack
The European Medicines Agency has launched a full investigation into an apparent security incident that has seen documents on the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine stolen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Dec 2020
Calls for Facebook break up as US issues lawsuits for anti-competitive behaviour
Antitrust lawsuits issued by the US Federal Trade Commission and 48 attorneys general call for the breakup of Facebook following 10 years of anti-competitive behaviour Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
09 Dec 2020
Security Think Tank: SOAR to the next level with automation
SIEM and SOAR have much in common, but there are key differences between the two that may influence the best fit for your organisation. What should security pros consider when making a choice? Continue Reading
By- Jason Yakencheck, Isaca
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News
09 Dec 2020
Amnesia:33 IoT flaws dangerous and patches unlikely, say experts
The disclosure of multiple flaws by Forescout has raised big questions for the developers of connected products, and for their users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Dec 2020
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft presents just 58 CVEs for Christmas
The final Patch Tuesday of 2020 contains 58 fixes, a minnow compared to some recent drops, but many are still of high importance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Dec 2020
FireEye’s ethical hacking tools stolen in state-backed attack
Hacking tools used to conduct red team penetration testing were stolen in the state-backed attack on security firm FireEye Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Dec 2020
Home Office digital border programme has failed to deliver, says NAO
The Home Office’s digital border programme has so far not achieved value for money, has suffered delays, lacks clear objectives and will cost taxpayers an additional £173m, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2020
CMA sets out plan to regulate technology giants
With its new Digital Markets Unit, the CMA is hoping to curb the excesses of the internet, improve competition and give more choice to consumers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Dec 2020
Multiple D-Link routers found vulnerable to attack
Digital Defense discloses a remotely exploitable root command injection flaw in a number of D-Link wireless router devices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Dec 2020
Russian state actors exploiting VMware bug to hijack data, users warned
Russian APT groups are actively exploiting a vulnerability in VMware products to access protected data, according to latest warnings Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Dec 2020
Met Police failed to clear backlog of subject access requests
Metropolitan Police failed to comply fully with an enforcement notice issued by the Information Commissioner, and despite hundreds of overdue subject access requests the regulator did not take further action Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 Dec 2020
HMRC referred 11 data security incidents to ICO in 2019-20
HM Revenue & Customs shares details of a number of data security incidents that occurred during the 2019-20 financial year in its annual report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Dec 2020
A trillion dollars lost to cyber crime every year
Data collated by McAfee and the Centre for Strategic and International Studies highlights the growing impact of cyber crime Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Dec 2020
Cyber Aware campaign to help safeguard Christmas shoppers
New government campaign sets out to raise awareness of online shopping fraud in the run-up to Christmas Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
03 Dec 2020
SIEM or SOAR or both? Consider your business complexity first
SIEM and SOAR have much in common, but there are key differences between the two that may influence the best fit for your organisation. What should security pros consider when making a choice? Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2020
Lax Android app developers putting millions of users at risk
Eight months after Google patched a critical vulnerability, developers have failed to update their apps, putting millions of users of apps such as dating services Bumble and Grindr at risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Dec 2020
ICT disaster threatens Dutch environment law
The Dutch government’s revamp of its construction planning law faces major IT challenges and scepticism Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
02 Dec 2020
CIO interview: John Davison, First Central Group
For the last nine years, John Davison has provided an IT strategy to drive business operations. Automation is the next phase of that strategy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 Dec 2020
Government covers its ears as complaint by victims of Post Office abuse heads to ombudsman
Government denies responsibility for the abuse inflicted on subpostmasters by the Post Office over faulty IT system Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Nov 2020
MI5 accused of withholding surveillance compliance failures from cabinet minister
MI5 withheld high-risk concerns about its ability to comply with legislation from the home secretary when it submitted applications for surveillance warrants, NGOs Privacy International and Liberty claimed last week Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Nov 2020
Lords propose making tech giants pay for using news
Digital platforms such as Google and Facebook profit from running adverts alongside publishers’ content, but no financial compensation is given for carrying that content, says Lords committee Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
27 Nov 2020
UK government ramps up efforts to regulate tech giants
The Digital Markets Unit of the Competitions and Markets Authority aims to protect consumer privacy and lower barriers to entry for businesses Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Nov 2020
Algorithmic transparency obligations needed in public sector
Public sector’s use of algorithms with social impacts needs to be more transparent to foster trust and hold organisations responsible for the negative outcomes their systems may produce, says report Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
27 Nov 2020
How to modernise identity governance and administration
Modernising identity governance and administration (IGA) capabilities is essential for organisations to manage identities effectively to ensure they remain competitive, compliant and secure Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
27 Nov 2020
This Christmas, Covid-19 heightens retail security risks for everyone
Do you think it’s only retailers and consumers who need to consider cyber security when shopping online during the holidays? You’re dead wrong. This year, the Covid-19 pandemic and the shift to remote working has thrown a spanner in the works Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Nov 2020
Government must hold technology companies to account on e-waste
MPs urge UK government and global technology companies to deal with ‘tsunami of electronic waste’, which is throwing away valuable resources vital for building a sustainable future Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Nov 2020
Merger of national policing systems over budget and behind schedule
UK government effort to replace legacy IT systems suffers further delays, and will not be fully completed until 2025 at the earliest Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
25 Nov 2020
From front line to back office – how supporting the cyber community keeps the NHS safe
NHS Digital’s chief information security officer describes how the Cyber Associates Network benefits security experts in health and care Continue Reading
By- Neil Bennett, NHS Digital
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News
25 Nov 2020
Securing UK’s critical national infrastructure is a 2021 priority
Government outlines the UK’s strategic cyber security policies for the coming 12 months, with critical national infrastructure a clear priority Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Nov 2020
NHSX to launch data strategy for health and social care
Government sets out plans to ‘bust bureaucracy’ in the NHS, including implementing a new data strategy, consulting on changes to data collection legislation, and making progress on shared care records Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2020
Post Office accused of lying and being in contempt of Parliament in IT scandal
Campaigning politician demands access to documents that could prove that the Post Office lied Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Nov 2020
Nominet introduces new resources for cyber scam victims
Domain name registrar is working with law enforcement to provide new information, guidance and resources for potential victims of online scams Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Nov 2020
Telcos could face huge fines under new security laws
Government boasts of unprecedented powers to boost the security standards of the UK’s critical national infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Nov 2020
Manchester United praised for swift response to cyber attack
Manchester United’s systems were attacked last week, and the club has been praised for a swift and decisive response Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Nov 2020
MPs subjected to over 22 million malicious email attacks in 2020
Members of Parliament are targeted by millions of spam and phishing emails every month, according to a Freedom of Information disclosure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Nov 2020
Pricing questions persist but Openreach overall observes Ofcom independence mandates
UK communications regulator notes real progress made in implementing its requirements, but more is needed to be done to strengthen broadband provision division independence and engagement Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2020
Security pros fear prosecution under outdated UK laws
CyberUp, a group of campaigners who want to reform the Computer Misuse Act, finds 80% of security professionals are concerned that they may be prosecuted just for doing their jobs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2020
Data silos and IT complexity stifle business potential
A study from 451 Research highlights the problems organisations face in managing data Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Nov 2020
Security sector broadly backs Boris Johnson’s Cyber Force
Security community says the presence of a robust cyber defence force alongside a robust physical one will be vital to the UK’s national security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2020
2021 the year of commodity ransomware, says Sophos
Sophos researchers anticipate a trickle-down effect in the cyber criminal underground Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2020
US cyber security chief fired for contradicting Trump
CISA chief Chris Krebs ousted for doing his job fighting disinformation in an apparent purge of officials deemed disloyal to president Donald Trump Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Nov 2020
Kaspersky shuts down data-processing activities in Russia
Cyber security provider’s data storage and processing activities for customers in Europe, the US and Canada, have now been fully relocated to Switzerland Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Nov 2020
HMRC warns over uptick in Self Assessment tax scams
HMRC issues updated warnings as 2021 Self Assessment deadlines loom Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Nov 2020
Financial services data volumes heighten risk of insider breach
Financial services organisations hold so much data that it is becoming virtually impossible to safeguard properly against data breaches caused by malicious or careless employees Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
17 Nov 2020
Brexit and risks to data privacy and governance
EY privacy specialists assess the risks to data privacy, protection and governance on the table for businesses, with less than two months until Brexit Continue Reading
By- Paul Smith and Krittika Singh
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Feature
17 Nov 2020
How to build an effective vulnerability management programme
As cyber criminals increasingly look to exploit vulnerabilities in software and hardware, businesses must build and implement an effective vulnerability management programme to counter this growing threat Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2020
Privacy advocates call for European probe into Palantir
Dutch group SOMI is trying to raise awareness of Palantir’s data privacy practices and how it works with European government agencies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Nov 2020
Human error blamed in Welsh Covid-19 patient data leak
Public Health Wales accepts recommendations of independent probe into data breach that saw PII on 18,105 coronavirus patients leaked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Nov 2020
Dutch IT award recognises importance of research in the wild
Promoter of human-centric scientific research techniques claims the prestigious 2020 Netherlands Prize for ICT Research Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
13 Nov 2020
Humanitarian data collection practices put migrants at risk
United Nations report on smart borders warns that data collection about migrants and refugees by humanitarian organisations risks excluding them from essential basic services like access to food Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
12 Nov 2020
DDoS mitigation strategies needed to maintain availability during pandemic
The growing prevalence of DDoS attacks combined with the increased reliance on internet connectivity during the pandemic means enterprises can no longer afford to ignore the threat of DDoS attacks. Computer Weekly explores organisations’ perceptions of the risks and best practice for mitigation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
12 Nov 2020
Financial Stability Board says it’s time to talk about IT outsourcing risks
International organisation that monitors the finance sector asks for the industry to discuss the risks that IT outsourcing brings to the sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Nov 2020
Tim Berners-Lee startup releases decentralisation tech to enterprises
Roll-out of Inrupt’s decentralised privacy technology to four large organisations is helping the startup to develop explicit use cases, which it hopes will prove the tech and lead to faster adoption Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Nov 2020
EU aid funds used to train ‘unaccountable intelligence agencies’ in high-tech surveillance
Hundreds of documents obtained by campaign group Privacy International show how the EU is supporting surveillance programmes in the Balkans, the Middle East and Africa Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2020
Intel and AMD processors affected by another side-channel exploit
Two years after Spectre and Meltdown, the x86 processor faces another side-channel exploit – only this time, it is based on sensing temperature Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
10 Nov 2020
Border technologies largely fail to respect human rights
AI-powered border technologies used to ‘manage’ migration frequently make the process more arbitrary, discriminatory and unjust, says human rights group Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor