IT risk management
Risk management is an increasingly important discipline for IT leaders, with regulatory compliance an ever-present consideration and the amount of legislation and regulation concerning data security on the rise. We examine the issues around IT risk management and the best practices that IT managers need to know.
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News
30 May 2025
Dutch businesses lag behind in cyber resilience as threats escalate
While non-IT business professionals in the middle of their careers face the most disruption from AI, professionals in the IT services sector and their employers must prepare for change Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2025
How cyber security professionals are leveraging AWS tools
It’s now essential for IT security teams to have oversight of cloud computing, and AWS offers a plethora of tools to make managing it easier. Find out how cyber pros are using them in the wild Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2021
IT Priorities 2022: Pandemic’s long tail for cyber buyers
Pandemic response has been top of mind for cyber leaders these past 18 months, and as Covid-19 turns two, the TechTarget/Computer Weekly IT Priorities 2022 study shows buyers are still focused on how Covid has upended the workplace Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
02 Dec 2021
Security Think Tank: Think people, processes and systems
Security learning is a career-long process, so as 2021 draws to a close, participants in the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank sum up the most important cyber lessons they’ve taken away from the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Cate Pye, PA Consulting
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News
01 Dec 2021
Kaspersky introduces cyber policy for bionic devices
Cyber firm Kaspersky has become one of the first organisations in the world to develop and implement a security policy covering the use of bionic devices and other forms of human augmentation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
01 Dec 2021
A ‘whole of society’ approach to cyber may be on the horizon
Nominet Cyber managing director David Carroll reflects on the NCSC’s latest annual review amid 2021’s fast-evolving threat landscape Continue Reading
By- David Carroll, Nominet Cyber
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Opinion
01 Dec 2021
Security Think Tank: In the cloud, anti-human approaches set us up to fail
Security learning is a career-long process, so as 2021 draws to a close, participants in the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank sum up the most important cyber lessons they’ve taken away from the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Mike Lloyd, RedSeal
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News
30 Nov 2021
Compliance, device management a challenge for NHS cyber teams
Information gleaned by asset visibility specialist Armis reveals that despite improvements, some daunting security challenges still dog the NHS Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Nov 2021
MI6 will ‘open up’ to tech firms to innovate faster than adversaries, says chief Richard Moore
MI6 will use investment fund to back tech companies to develop long-term technologies that will help it to keep pace with China and Russia Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2021
HP patches bugs in over 150 printer models
More than 150 HP multifunction printers are at risk of compromise through a series of newly disclosed vulnerabilities, one of them wormable Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Nov 2021
ICO warns facial recognition company Clearview AI it could face £17m fine over privacy breaches
The UK’s information commissioner has issued a preliminary decision to fine Clearview over £17m for breaching UK data protection law and invited the company to make representations Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Nov 2021
British Army picks Immersive Labs for cyber training
The British Army will make Immersive Labs’ security training platform available to all serving personnel Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Nov 2021
Three latest trends and developments around the Mitre ATT&CK framework
Framework is set to receive important updates to help organisations and businesses evolve their cyber security. Learn more about what it offers Continue Reading
By- Shannon Flynn, ReHack Magazine
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Opinion
29 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: Dissecting the true value of SASE is a challenge
As a relatively nascent technology that is getting a lot of publicity, dissecting the true value of SASE is still a difficult proposition, for now Continue Reading
By- Maximilian Brook
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Opinion
26 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: SASE will become operational reality
While still considered very much a buzzword, the pace of change in corporate networks and operational technology means secure access service edge (SASE) is becoming reality for many Continue Reading
By- Tom Venables, Turnkey Consulting
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News
25 Nov 2021
Government must prove its plans to police encryption work, says ex-cyber security chief
Ciaran Martin, the former UK cyber security chief, says the government must explain how it can access encrypted communications without damaging cyber security and weakening privacy Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Definition
23 Nov 2021
footprinting
Footprinting is an ethical hacking technique used to gather as much data as possible about a specific targeted computer system, an infrastructure and networks to identify opportunities to penetrate them. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2021
Why is Emotet back, and should we be worried about it?
The sudden reappearance of Emotet this week has security teams on high alert, but do we need to be worried about its return, and what should we be doing about it? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2021
GCHQ, NSA chiefs recommit to counter cyber threats
UK and US intelligence services reaffirm a joint commitment to disrupt and deter new and emerging cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2021
Memento ransomware gang quick to retool for ‘optimum’ outcome
The operators of a new ransomware called Memento are quick to retool for ‘success’ if they run up against a competent defender, says Sophos Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2021
Sky ECC provided free cryptophones to a Canadian police force
Internal emails disclosed in a US court show how Sky Global supplied sample encrypted phones to a Canadian police force before its phone users became subject to an international police investigation Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2021
Cryptophone supplier Sky Global takes legal action over US government website seizures
Canadian tech company Sky Global has filed a legal motion claiming that the US government unlawfully seized the company’s internet sites following police investigations into the use of its cryptophones by organised crime Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2021
Security startups line up on Cyber Runway
Some 108 cyber security startups representing the UK’s most cutting-edge innovators are to join Plexal’s Cyber Runway accelerator Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Nov 2021
Zero-days: The next element of the service-based cyber economy?
Digital Shadows researchers have reported on the emergence of zero-days as a service, which could be the next big thing in the cyber criminal underworld Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Nov 2021
Out of the shadows: The rise of ethical hackers in 2021
Ethical hackers working on the Bugcrowd platform have saved organisations almost $30bn in risk during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the community sheds old stereotypes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Nov 2021
One-fifth of NCSC-supported cyber incidents linked to Covid-19
National Cyber Security Centre has helped to thwart multiple cyber incidents that could have seriously disrupted the UK’s response to the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
16 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: SASE – more than the sum of its parts?
Airbus Cybersecurity’s Paddy Francis asks what makes an integration of the various components of SASE more the sum of their parts, and what are the benefits and pitfalls? Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
UK government proposes new rules for digital supply chain security
Proposals could see IT service providers legally required to adhere to the NCSC’s Cyber Assessment Framework, among other things Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2021
IT Priorities 2022: APAC enterprises invest in digital future
Nearly two-thirds of enterprises in Asia-Pacific plan to increase their IT budgets next year in areas such as cloud computing and cyber security to secure their digital future Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
11 Nov 2021
Finance ombudsman overturns more than three-quarters of bank decisions on APP fraud
The financial services ombudsman is siding with customers in over 75% of complaints against banks that refuse to repay losses to authorised push payment fraud Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Nov 2021
Scale of crime-as-a-service economy a growing concern, say researchers
The cyber criminal underground continues its evolution towards a service-based economy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
11 Nov 2021
The ICO is right to push back against government meddling
Some criticisms of the ICO are justified, but the answer to that is not to give Whitehall more oversight over the data protection regulator, argues legal expert Edward Machin Continue Reading
By- Edward Machin
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E-Zine
11 Nov 2021
CW Benelux: Dutch IT company rips up the HR rule book for better work-life balance
One Dutch tech firm has used learnings from the pandemic to rip up its HR rule book and implement an official work-from-home policy. In fact, Infolearn has gone further than hybrid working, with a personal mobility budget for staff and a four-day working week, all with retention of full-time salary. Also in this issue, read how Dutch education administrators appear to be underestimating the threat of cyber crime. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2021
Bank of England loses 161 computing devices in three years
Bank cannot account for phones, laptops and tablets that have gone missing over the past three years Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Nov 2021
Lloyd v Google Supreme Court verdict brings end to privacy class actions against big tech in UK
A ruling by the Supreme Court has left it financially unviable for individuals to bring class actions in the UK against big tech companies for privacy breaches Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
11 Nov 2021
Zero trust: Now is the time
The cyber security industry has been talking about a zero-trust approach to security for just over a decade, but now it’s time to move towards full implementation because it is more appropriate than ever, and it is rapidly gaining support from suppliers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Nov 2021
November Patch Tuesday drop fixes bugs in Excel, Exchange Server
Another relatively light Patch Tuesday drop from Microsoft addresses 55 vulnerabilities, two of them already being exploited Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
10 Nov 2021
Digital surveillance of remote workers may increase enterprise risk
From productivity tools to security threats, we explore how digital surveillance is forcing remote workers towards shadow IT Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2021
How to manage endpoint security in a hybrid work environment
The future of the workplace is clearly hybrid, but this has untold implications around endpoint security. How can businesses overcome these? Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Nov 2021
The Secret IR Insider’s Diary – this is not a fashion show
In the latest pages taken from their diary, the Secret IR Insider reveals why organisations should be worried about every threat, not just the latest and greatest Continue Reading
By- The Secret IR Insider, Check Point
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Opinion
08 Nov 2021
Watching me, watching you – challenging the rise of digital surveillance at work
Unprecedented levels of digital monitoring at work is embedding a culture of surveillance, despite workers’ opposition to the practices, says Prospect Union Continue Reading
By- Andrew Pakes, Prospect Union
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News
07 Nov 2021
Technology spending reaches record levels, fuelling jobs boom
Spending on IT has reached its highest levels for a decade but a shortage of skilled IT professionals could dampen growth Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
05 Nov 2021
Immutable snapshots aim to neutralise ransomware
Snapshots – usually immutable anyway – get functionality to stop ransomware intruders moving or deleting snapshots, so customers know they have clean copies of data to restore from Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
04 Nov 2021
Managing supply chain risk requires new priorities, tools
Understanding that cost may not be the top driver in supply chain risk management is critical in the new normal. Learn why and what technologies can help. Continue Reading
By- Diann Daniel, Executive Editor
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News
04 Nov 2021
The Netherlands works on resilience with large-scale national cyber exercise
For the Netherlands, the biggest challenge in a large-scale cyber crisis is to maintain speed while exercising due care Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Opinion
03 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: SASE – marketing buzz or the future of security?
SASE architectures promise to prevent multiple types of cyber attacks, but deciding whether SASE is right for your organisation will require understanding whether SASE is a fit for your use cases in IT Continue Reading
By- Martin Kuppinger, KuppingerCole
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News
01 Nov 2021
Businesses and governments urged to take action over Trojan Source supply chain attacks
Businesses and governments have been put on alert to guard against Trojan Source hacking attacks Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
29 Oct 2021
Online Safety Bill puts user protection onus on platform providers
The Online Safety Bill will place new duties and responsibilities on online platforms accessible from the UK, but as it currently stands, it contains several grey areas Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Oct 2021
Changing the rules against cyber attacks
UKRI’s John Goodacre reveals how projects supported by the Digital Security by Design Challenge aim to improve cyber security resilience, beginning with the very fundamentals of computing Continue Reading
By- John Goodacre
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News
28 Oct 2021
CIA sought revenge against Julian Assange over hacking tool leaks, court hears
The CIA discussed kidnapping Julian Assange after WikiLeaks published thousands of documents revealing its arsenal of hacking tools, defence lawyers tell a London court Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2021
How ransomware crews pile on the pressure to get victims to pay
Sophos researchers share some of the more common tactics ransomware gangs use to pressurise their victims into paying up Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Oct 2021
‘No-one extradited from UK to US has committed suicide,’ US tells court in Assange appeal
US government claims that a district judge has given WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a ‘trump card’ to avoid extradition Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2021
Government commits millions to security investment
Spending Review adds more than £750m of funding to improve cyber security resilience across government Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Oct 2021
Cyber sector growth exacerbating skills shortage
Data from security association (ISC)² shows demand for cyber pros is still outpacing supply as the sector continues an upward growth trajectory Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Oct 2021
DarkMarket takedown results in 150 arrests
A coordinated operation by law enforcement has seen 150 taken into custody amid allegations of buying or selling illicit goods on the dark web Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Oct 2021
Cyber experts on how to nobble a Nobelium attack
A recent spate of attempted Nobelium cyber attacks were mostly unsuccessful, but serve as a reminder to pay attention to some more fundamental aspects of security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
26 Oct 2021
Managing cyber risk by integrating supply chains
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest Buyer’s Guide examines the security and IT integration challenges of modern supply chains, especially post-pandemic – while we also talk to the CEO of software provider SolarWinds about how the company overcame its huge supply chain attack. And we look at how a small town in Lancashire was chosen as the HQ for the UK’s new National Cyber Force. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2021
Lacework expands into ANZ, eyes APAC market
DevSecOps supplier Lacework’s expansion into Australia and New Zealand will pave the way for a broader move into the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
- 25 Oct 2021
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News
25 Oct 2021
Attempted hack causes Tesco website outage
Retailer’s website and app back after attempted hack caused problems over the weekend Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Oct 2021
Airport operator MAG boosts threat visibility with hybrid SOC
With budget concerns weighing heavy during the pandemic, Manchester Airports Group ditched an impending capex-heavy cyber investment in favour of a hybrid managed/in-house approach. Learn more about its experience Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Oct 2021
APAC organisations warm to zero trust
Two-thirds of APAC organisations have a zero-trust strategy even as they grapple with the lack of skills and other organisational challenges, study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
20 Oct 2021
US intelligence agencies issue advisory on BlackMatter gang
Joint advisory on ransomware gang warns about potential of further attacks on critical infrastructure providers Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Oct 2021
LightBasin hackers breach 13 telcos in two years
Hackers have obtained an undisclosed volume of subscriber information and call metadata in a sustained campaign against telecommunications firms Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
19 Oct 2021
Back on the office network: What are the risks for mobile users?
Many people are returning to offices and bringing their mobile devices with them. What are the cyber security implications of this? Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
How Samlesbury, Lancashire became the home of the National Cyber Force
The National Cyber Force, a new branch of the military, is gearing up to fight battles in cyber space from the fields of Lancashire. Its presence is expected to bring a high-tech renaissance to the region Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
18 Oct 2021
No easy fix for vulnerability exploitation, so be prepared
Vulnerability management and disclosure is a tricky business with ethical and business ramifications for software vendors, CISOs and ethical hackers alike – and CISOs sit right in the middle of this Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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Opinion
15 Oct 2021
Doing the right thing: How CISOs should approach responsible disclosure
Owen Wright, responsible for penetration testing and adversary simulation at Context, part of Accenture Security, advises how CISOs should approach responsible disclosure Continue Reading
By- Owen Wright, Accenture Security
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News
14 Oct 2021
Apple scheme to detect child abuse creates serious privacy and security risks, say scientists
Apple’s plan to automatically scan photos to detect child abuse would unduly risk the privacy and security of law-abiding citizens and could open up the way to surveillance, say the world’s top cryptographic experts Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
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E-Zine
14 Oct 2021
CW APAC, October 2021: Tech Career Guide
Despite marked improvements, tech still faces a diversity problem. In this handbook, focused on cyber security’s gender gap in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at the mentoring programmes aiming to combat the issue, the career path of IAG’s Elaine Muir, how hacking won Claudean Zheng a job and what else needs to be done to tackle the ongoing gender imbalance Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
NHS Digital enhances in-house cyber awareness drive
Keep IT Confidential campaign aims to help NHS staff understand more about security threats and learn how to reduce risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
14 Oct 2021
Encryption protects the marginalised – and it’s under threat
Encryption keeps marginalised groups connected and safe, but new regulatory attempts to break it put them at risk Continue Reading
By- Callum Voge
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News
13 Oct 2021
Google Cybersecurity Action Team springs into life
Google has announced a new Cybersecurity Action Team, with a mission to support security and digital transformation in governments, critical infrastructure, enterprises and small businesses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Oct 2021
FCA warns over future hybrid working security risks
Earlier this week, the Financial Conduct Authority issued fresh guidance to regulated organisations on keeping hybrid workers safe and secure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Oct 2021
Microsoft warns of MysterySnail on October Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has fixed a zero-day that is being actively exploited to deliver a new remote access trojan dubbed MysterySnail to targets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Oct 2021
Australia unveils ransomware action plan
The Australian government has established a task force to address the ransomware menace and is proposing legislation to mandate reporting of ransomware incidents by businesses Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
BCS calls on government to retain protections against AI
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, wants the government to retain protections that allow people to have decisions about them made by an AI reviewed by humans if needed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Oct 2021
Covid-19 will loom over cyber strategy for years to come
In remarks delivered to a Chatham House conference, NCSC head Lindy Cameron reflects on the security challenges facing the UK, and sets out some plans for the future Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Oct 2021
Sensitive documents to stay with whistleblower after deadline for agreement for their return passes
A deadllne to agree the safe return of the sensitive banking details of former and current NatWest Group customers has passed without agreement Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Oct 2021
Singapore refreshes cyber security strategy
The city-state updates its national cyber security strategy to shore up the security of critical infrastructure and enterprises while growing its cyber security industry, among other goals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
08 Oct 2021
Fast-moving Ryuk campaign targets healthcare organisations
Newly designated FIN12 gang leverages the work of the cyber criminal ecosystem to conduct lightning-fast ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Oct 2021
NatWest admits to weaknesses in anti-money laundering systems
Bank pleads guilty to failures concerning the laundering of hundreds of millions of pounds, but says it has since improved its anti-money laundering systems Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Oct 2021
ICO expresses concerns over its future independence
In its response to the government’s data protection consultation, the Information Commissioner’s Office has raised worries over its future ability to function independently of government interference Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
US lawmakers propose ransomware reporting rules
Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren lends her support to a bill that would require corporate ransomware victims to disclose more information about their attacks to the authorities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 Oct 2021
Security Think Tank: Responsible vulnerability disclosure is a joint effort
By working hand-in-hand, developers and security researchers can both play a vital role in ensuring newly-discovered vulnerabilities are addressed appropriately, writes Paddy Francis of Airbus CyberSecurity Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Gaming service Twitch hacked, data leaked
Users of livestreaming platform Twitch may be at risk after a 125GB torrent of data was leaked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
Auto-enrolment begins for Google multi-factor authentication
Google has started to turn on multi-factor authentication on consumer accounts by default, and aims to auto-enrol 150 million users by the end of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Oct 2021
New Python-based ransomware attacks unfold in record time
Sophos researchers detail a new variety of Python-based ransomware attack targeting VMware ESXi-hosted VMs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
Invest in cyber security with confidence using a structured approach
Cyber security has never been more challenging or important in rapidly changing business, regulatory, IT and threat environments. There is a need for a more structured approach to investment Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Oct 2021
Australian organisations lack maturity in responsible AI
Most Australian organisations are still in the early stages of their responsible artificial intelligence efforts despite growing use of AI by businesses and consumers, study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
04 Oct 2021
One Identity buys OneLogin for access management expertise
Acquisition of OneLogin adds access management solutions to One Identity’s Unified Identity Security platform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Oct 2021
Two arrests made in European ransomware investigation
Unnamed ransomware operation was disrupted last week in Kiev, Ukraine, following a coordinated investigation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
04 Oct 2021
Security Think Tank: Embracing vulnerability management for the greater good
When it comes to vulnerability management, CISOs should define a responsible disclosure policy so that they can receive and manage identified vulnerabilities transparently, practically and collaboratively, says Paul Watts of the ISF Continue Reading
By- Paul Watts, Information Security Forum
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News
01 Oct 2021
Amnesty International exploited in malware campaign
According to new intelligence from Cisco Talos, Amnesty International’s branding and profile is being used as part of a new malware campaign that exploits people’s fears of the notorious Pegasus spyware app Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Sep 2021
FoggyWeb malware latest tool of dangerous Nobelium APT
Microsoft’s threat intelligence team warns of a new strain of malware being used by the Russia-linked Nobelium APT Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Sep 2021
Dedicated number for victims of fraud launched amid national security threat
Consumers that suspect they are being targeted by fraudsters can call 159 to be directly linked to their bank, as part of a 12-month pilot Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Sep 2021
The Security Interviews: How SolarWinds came through its darkest hour
In his first major UK press interview, SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna tells Computer Weekly how a relentless focus on transparency saw the company safely through a nightmare cyber breach scenario Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Sep 2021
How one red team exercise averted a new SolarWinds-style attack
Palo Alto Networks shares details of how its red teamers found and sealed a customer vulnerability that could have led to another SolarWinds-style supply chain attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Sep 2021
Women and BAME people bear brunt of cyber crime impact
Cyber crime has a disproportionate impact on women and BAME people, according to a new report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Video
24 Sep 2021
Empowering APAC women on the frontlines of cyber security
In this webinar, we discuss the issues facing women in cyber security, the challenges of breaking into the field and why it’s important to close the gender gap Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
24 Sep 2021
Facial recognition cannot be a standalone authentication method
As more organisations look to facial recognition to improve their digital identity practices, they must remember that it cannot stand in isolation Continue Reading
By- Amir Nooriala