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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E-Zine
17 Apr 2025
CW EMEA: Shutting down cyber crime
In the Netherlands, the average ransomware attack costs firms about €514,000, and these huge sums mean it makes sense that the police invest their time and resources into combating it. One PhD student spent four years embedded in Dutch police cyber teams to conduct research on their efficacy. Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2025
Tariff turmoil is making supply chain security riskier
Many businesses around the world are taking the decision to alter their supplier mix in the face of tariff uncertainty, but in doing so are creating more cyber risks for themselves, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Apr 2021
ToxicEye malware exploits Telegram messaging service
The Telegram instant messaging service is being used by malicious actors to manage a remote access trojan called ToxicEye Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
22 Apr 2021
Security Think Tank: Security culture must underpin vaccine passports
What are the security challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2021
NCSC offers teachers free cyber security training
The NCSC’s latest security training offer builds on a package of measures designed to protect schools from cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Apr 2021
SonicWall Email Security zero-days need urgent patch
Users of SonicWall Email Security are advised to patch immediately, but the supplier is being criticised for the pace of its response Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Apr 2021
Time is running out to probe networks for Emotet
Security teams will lose an unprecedented opportunity to gain valuable intelligence to enhance their defences when Emotet is finally ‘executed’ in a few days’ time Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Apr 2021
Health app myGP adds Covid-19 vaccine passport function
The new feature is described as the UK’s first NHS-assured Covid-19 certification feature Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Apr 2021
UK’s proposed IoT cyber security law gathers momentum
New statistics appear to vindicate UK government proposals to force suppliers to be upfront about IoT security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Apr 2021
Chinese APT exploits critical CVE in Pulse Secure VPN
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Pulse Secure’s VPN is being exploited by a Chinese advanced persistent threat group – assume compromise and mitigate today Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
20 Apr 2021
Security Think Tank: ‘Legitimate interest’ crucial for vaccine passports
What are the security issues and challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2021
Codecov supply chain attack has echoes of SolarWinds
Supply chain attack on code auditing service may have compromised the likes of HPE and IBM Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Apr 2021
Singapore’s ViewQwest debuts security service
ViewQwest’s SecureNet service uses Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewall with deep packet inspection capabilities to guard against cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
18 Apr 2021
Government puts Facebook under pressure to stop end-to-end encryption over child abuse risks
Facebook faces growing government pressure to abandon its plans to offer users end-to-end encryption to secure the privacy of their messages as the NSPCC raises concerns about child protection Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
16 Apr 2021
The Secret IR Insider’s Diary – from Sunburst to DarkSide
From dealing with SolarWinds fallout to ransomware attacks, it’s been a busy few weeks for the Secret IR Insider, but they've picked up some new tricks along the way Continue Reading
By- The Secret IR Insider, Check Point
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News
16 Apr 2021
Finnish government strengthens country’s IT network security
Finland’s government has created a new national organisation to help public and private bodies improve network security Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
15 Apr 2021
Biden sanctions Russia over SolarWinds cyber attacks
US president imposes new sanctions on Russia following malicious cyber attacks against the US and allies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Apr 2021
How Windows patching leaves security exposed
Four years on since it devastated IT systems across the NHS, WannaCry remains a threat to organisations around the world Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Apr 2021
NSA unearths more MS Exchange vulnerabilities
Microsoft patches more critical vulnerabilities in Exchange Server a month after the ProxyLogon incident, after being warned by the US National Security Agency Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
14 Apr 2021
Security Think Tank: Vaccine passports cannot be taken lightly
What are the security issues and challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
By- Richard Hunt, Turnkey Consulting
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Opinion
14 Apr 2021
Security Think Tank: Vaccine passports must be secure by design
What are the security issues and challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2021
MP told to ditch official email over hacking fears
MP Tom Tugendhat claims the intelligence services advised him to switch to the Gmail service due to concerns his parliamentary email could be hacked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Apr 2021
Covid-19 left people feeling vulnerable to cyber crime
Around 15 million people in the UK experienced cybercrime in the past 12 months, with a cumulative 64 million hours wasted dealing with the fallout Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Apr 2021
Millions of devices at risk from NAME:WRECK DNS bugs
Newly disclosed set of nine DNS vulnerabilities puts over 100 million consumer, enterprise and industrial IoT devices at risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Apr 2021
Vaccine passports and travel plans race up Covid threat charts
With lockdown restrictions easing in the UK, cyber criminals are tailoring their phishing lures to new areas of interest Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
12 Apr 2021
What has a year of home working meant for the DPO?
Byron Shirley of The Compliance Space explores how the role of the data protection officer has changed in the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Byron Shirley, The Compliance Space
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News
11 Apr 2021
Executive interview: Unleashing blockchain’s potential
Labrys founder and CEO Lachlan Feeney offers his observations about blockchain adoption in Australia, and what his firm is doing to help organisations unleash the full potential of the technology Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
09 Apr 2021
NCSC: Using your pet’s name as a password is very stupid
If your email password is still Rex, Rover or Mr Fluffles, it’s probably best to change it, the NCSC has said Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2021
Nation-state cyber attacks double in three years
Cyber attacks backed by nation states are becoming more frequent and varied, moving the world closer to a point of ‘advanced cyber-conflict’, according to a University of Surrey research project Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Apr 2021
Facebook ducks calls to apologise over huge data leak
Facebook gives its side of the story as data on millions of its users leaks, but is yet to apologise for security lapses that put half a billion people at risk of compromise Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Apr 2021
A billion extra contactless payments in year since limit increase
Visa said there was an extra one billion contactless payments made by its customers last year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Apr 2021
Unpatched SAP applications are target-rich ground for hackers
Report from SAP and cyber threat research company Onapsis warns that hackers are attacking mission-critical SAP business applications that contain unpatched vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
06 Apr 2021
Facebook data leak could be outside scope of GDPR
Regulators may be unable to do much about leaked data on 533 million Facebook users, as it seems to have been stolen before GDPR came into force Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Mar 2021
NHS is apparently closing security skills gap
By the end of 2020, there were more than twice as many in-house security professionals at NHS trusts as there were two years before Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
31 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Evolving threats, tech, leaves CNI exposed
In light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
By- Tim Parker
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News
31 Mar 2021
Cyber Security Council to champion UK security pros
A new cyber security professional body has launched with the aim of developing and promoting UK cyber security excellence globally and growing the skills base Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Mar 2021
The Security Interviews: How to secure an F1 team in a pandemic
A multi-year digital transformation programme paid off for F1 team Williams Racing when the 2020 season was abruptly postponed thanks to Covid-19. Learn how the team’s CIO has been supporting remote working and protecting data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Mar 2021
Cyber attack takes Channel Nine off-air
The Australian broadcaster was hit by an alleged ransomware attack that disrupted broadcasting operations in its Sydney studio Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
29 Mar 2021
Ecolabels and data sanitisation key to recycling and reusing IT assets
Ecolabels on hardware and data sanitisation of devices are key to recycling and reusing old IT equipment respectively, helping enterprises avoid unnecessary asset destruction and contributing to increasingly high levels of electronic waste globally Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
26 Mar 2021
Backup appliances the hot topic for Pas-de-Calais fire brigade
With requirements for strict, long-duration backup and archiving, French fire brigade set out to replace optical media with a StorageCraft appliance and disaster-proof storage Continue Reading
By- Pierre Berlemont
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
26 Mar 2021
Retailer FatFace pays $2m ransom to Conti cyber criminals
Retailer FatFace paid out a $2m ransom to restore its data following a January 2021 cyber attack by the Conti ransomware syndicate Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
- Valéry Rieß-Marchive, Rédacteur en chef
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News
26 Mar 2021
Remote working burn-out a factor in security risk
After a year of working from the kitchen table, stress and burn-out are increasing, giving rise to more security risks – and Millennials seem to be particularly affected Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Mar 2021
Cyber security complacency puts UK at risk, says NCSC head
National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron, in her maiden speech in the role, warns of challenges ahead for the UK and sets out the future agenda for cyber Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Mar 2021
Facebook disrupts Chinese espionage operation
Social media giant’s in-house security team has tracked down and disrupted a long-running Chinese campaign targeting the Uighur Muslim minority Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Mar 2021
More than £34.5m stolen in pandemic scams over past year
City of London Police and National Cyber Security Centre report large uptick in threats and crime related to Covid-19 over the past year, in some cases directed specifically at health organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Mar 2021
Oil giant Shell hit through Accellion FTA breach
Energy firm discloses cyber attack through Accellion File Transfer Appliance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Mar 2021
Apparent drop in cyber incidents highlights underlying problems
UK organisations report fewer cyber security incidents, but the headline data masks more serious issues, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Mar 2021
UK faces significant cyber talent shortfall
Cyber security sector is struggling to attract the talented workforce it needs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Mar 2021
Cyber criminals forging Covid-19 vaccine certificates
Vaccine passports and certificates are gaining mainstream traction, which means cyber criminals are also on the bandwagon Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
24 Mar 2021
How to choose the right email security service for your organisation
With email security threats growing rapidly, businesses can quickly identify and block these by using a top email security service. Here’s how to select the right provider Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2021
Anti-money laundering technology must operate in a collaborative ecosystem
With new technologies making it easier for banks to spot money laundering activity, we look at why the problem persists at scale, finding that ecosystems and collaborative processes need to be built Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Mar 2021
NCSC beefs up support for education sector after spate of attacks
Refreshed guidance from the NCSC recommends a defence-in-depth strategy as schools and universities face a renewed wave of cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
23 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Attacks on CNI – an evolving frontier in warfare
In the light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
By- Asaf Weisberg, ISACA board of directors
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E-Zine
23 Mar 2021
Would the UK really nuke a cyber attacker?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, did the UK’s defence and security review really suggest a nuclear response to a cyber attack? Data visualisation has been widely used to explain the Covid-19 pandemic, but not always that effectively. And jewellery retailer Pandora explains how it kept the personal touch as customers went online. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2021
$50m ransomware demand on Acer is highest ever
Record-breaking double-extortion cyber attack saw REvil gang exfiltrate financial data from Taiwan-based PC manufacturer Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Mar 2021
Unionised drivers call on Microsoft to suspend Uber’s Face API licences
Unionised private hire drivers in the UK are calling for Microsoft to suspend Uber’s licences to use its Face API technology after claims the ride-hailing firm’s ID-checking system has led to drivers losing their jobs and having licences revoked Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
22 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Back to square one – ground-up CNI protection
In the light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
By- Matthias Reinwarth, KuppingerCole
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Opinion
19 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Properly protecting CNI demands specificity
In the light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2021
Vaccine passports cannot put basic rights at risk, warns BCS
BCS warns of challenges to come as the government presses on with its plans for Covid-19 vaccine passports Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Mar 2021
Eastern Health reports ‘cyber incident’, takes systems offline
Australian healthcare provider Eastern Health takes IT systems offline as a precaution while it looks into a cyber incident Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
17 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Take a realistic perspective on CNI cyber attacks
In light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
17 Mar 2021
Average ransomware cost triples, says report
The average amount paid out by ransomware victims has grown almost threefold to more than $300,000 per incident, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Mar 2021
Digital Green Certificate proposed for travel in Europe
Digital Green Certificates will supposedly help re-establish freedom of movement within the European Union Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
17 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: CNI operators must focus on core issues
In the light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2021
Cyber sector welcomes PM’s defence review
Security commentators approve of measures to improve the UK’s cyber resilience, strengthen its R&D and skills base, lead on the development of new technology and promote a free, open, peaceful and secure global internet Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Mar 2021
MoD partners playing fast and loose with confidential data
Clear spike in data breach incidents at defence partners may reflect better reporting standards, claims MoD Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Mar 2021
Microsoft releases one-click ProxyLogon mitigation tool
Microsoft’s mitigation tool is designed to help customers without dedicated security or IT teams navigate fixing their vulnerable Exchange servers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Mar 2021
Government calls for input into Covid-19 vaccine passports
Evidence gathering exercise will inform the development of the UK’s proposed Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Mar 2021
UK plans ‘full spectrum’ approach to national cyber security
PM Boris Johnson expands on proposed National Cyber Force and plans to set up a north of England Cyber Corridor Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Mar 2021
Microsoft Exchange ProxyLogon attacks spike 10 times in four days
Exploitations of the Microsoft Exchange ProxyLogon vulnerabilities have increased tenfold in just four days Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Mar 2021
Judges refuse EncroChat defendants’ appeal to Supreme Court
Experts suggest Parliament and Investigatory Powers Tribunal need to consider the implications of a court decision on police use of data from the EncroChat phone network Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
15 Mar 2021
EncroChat ruling has ‘far-reaching effects’ for legal role of interception in UK investigations
The computer forensic experts involved in the review of police use of data hacked from the ultra-secure EncroChat phone network assess the impact of the Appeal Court ruling on future legal use of intercept evidence Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell, Ian Brown
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Opinion
15 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: CNI operators are in an unenviable position
In the light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
By- Mike Lloyd, RedSeal
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News
14 Mar 2021
Arrest warrants issued for Canadians behind Sky ECC cryptophone network used by organised crime
The US has issued arrest warrants for the CEO of Sky Global and a former distributor for racketeering, aiding and abetting the distribution of illegal drugs by supplying encrypted phones to criminals Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Mar 2021
NCSC issues emergency alert on Microsoft Exchange patch
UK’s national cyber agency calls on organisations affected by the ProxyLogon vulnerabilities to patch their Microsoft Exchange Servers immediately Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
12 Mar 2021
Does email security need a human solution or a tech solution?
People spend a lot of time using email systems, but many do not realise that this makes them attractive targets for cyber criminals. With education and technology, businesses can tackle this problem head-on Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2021
CW Innovation Awards: Fighting fake Covid-19 vaccines with blockchain
A blockchain-based system developed by Singapore-based Zuellig Pharma can help governments and healthcare providers weed out fake vaccines and manage vaccine distribution and administration Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
12 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: US security efforts may centre on collaboration
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
By- Cath Goulding, Nominet
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News
11 Mar 2021
After Emotet takedown, Trickbot roars up threat charts
Malicious actors are turning to new tricks as Emotet fades away Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
11 Mar 2021
CW Europe: Nordic tech startups create blueprint for post-Covid working environment
Business can learn lessons from Nordic tech startups to prepare employees to return to the office after Covid restrictions end. Also read why Netherlands police need a training ‘roadmap’ to get them up to speed to tackle cyber crime. Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2021
Patch Tuesday overshadowed by Microsoft Exchange attacks
Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday update drops amid ongoing fall-out from widespread Exchange attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Mar 2021
Police crack world’s largest cryptophone network as criminals swap EncroChat for Sky ECC
Belgian and Dutch police have breached the encryption of users of Sky ECC, the world’s largest cryptophone network. There are significant parallels with the international police operation against the EncroChat cryptophone network which led to hundreds of arrests Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Mar 2021
Belgian police raid 200 premises in drug operation linked to breach of encrypted phone network
More than 1,600 police and law enforcement officials conduct drug raids after the compromise of an encrypted mobile phone network that has parallels with EncroChat Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
09 Mar 2021
Why your business needs SOC as a service
Security in the digital era demands that businesses monitor their entire IT estate and resolve all alerts, but for many organisations the most effective way of doing that is SOCaaS Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Mar 2021
Significant jump in number of hackers reporting vulnerabilities to companies
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of hackers reporting security vulnerabilities and bugs to enterprises has increased by nearly two-thirds Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
09 Mar 2021
Gartner: Three tips to avoid cloud service suspension
As recent events have shown, public cloud providers have the power to terminate cloud contracts, and seemingly legitimate businesses may be at risk Continue Reading
By- Lydia Leong
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News
09 Mar 2021
EBA restores services after Microsoft Exchange attack
European Banking Authority was breached through vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server, but is now back online Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Mar 2021
Nottinghamshire schools suspend online learning following cyber attack
Cyber attack on central trust that manages secondary schools in Nottinghamshire leaves them unable to access IT systems and deliver remote lessons Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
05 Mar 2021
Dealing with the challenge of beg bounties
The rise of so-called beg bounties is becoming a challenge for security teams, and can be a drain on time and resources. But what is a beg bounty, and how does it differ from a bug bounty? Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2021
Singapore Airlines the latest victim of supply chain attack
A restricted set of data of over 580,000 frequent flyer members of Singapore Airlines was exposed in a supply chain attack against Sita’s passenger service system Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Mar 2021
Okta picks up Auth0 for $6.5bn
Multibillion-dollar acquisition a vote of confidence in future of identity and access management services Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2021
Microsoft Exchange CVEs more widely exploited than thought
US CISA issues emergency guidance as impact of four newly disclosed Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities becomes clearer Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Mar 2021
Qualys caught up in Accellion FTA breach
Security services supplier confirms that some of its data was stolen via vulnerabilities in Accellion’s file transfer product Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Mar 2021
UK contactless payment limit more than doubled
UK increases the amount that can be spent in one go using a contactless payments card to £100 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Mar 2021
Emergency patch addresses MS Exchange Server zero-days
Microsoft releases an emergency patch to address multiple zero-day exploits directed at on-premise installations of Exchange Server Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Mar 2021
EU seeking pan-European Covid-19 passport solution
The European Union’s proposal could see the creation of a Covid-19 vaccine passport to enable travel across the EU Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Guide
01 Mar 2021
Essential guide to operation-centric security
To stay ahead of cyber attackers, IT security teams need to take an operation-centric approach, to offer a real-time picture of activity across their estate. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2021
NCSC Cyber Action Plan emphasises SME security
NCSC self-assessment tool launched to help sole traders and micro-businesses tackle their cyber security challenges Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Feb 2021
GCHQ sets out rules of the road for AI in cyber
A paper produced by GCHQ shows how the intelligence agency can use artificial intelligence responsibly as a tool to protect the UK’s national security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Feb 2021
MHRA and other agencies to offer new resources for scam victims
New landing page resources will replace .uk domains suspended for criminal activity to help members of the public access appropriate guidance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Feb 2021
Transport for NSW hit by Accellion breach
Australian state agency Transport for New South Wales is the latest victim of the supply chain attack against Accellion’s legacy file transfer system Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Feb 2021
Vaccine passports prove an ethical minefield
Privacy campaigners warn that vaccine passports may turn out to be discriminatory and invasive, while technologists agree careful consideration must be given to their design Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor