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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Opinion
05 Nov 2024
User-centric security should be core to cloud IAM practice
The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Nov 2024
Data bill aims to boost police and NHS productivity
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the government’s new data bill promises to improve productivity and efficiency for the NHS and police, but will it ensure privacy as well? We talk to Dell’s global CTO about how the IT giant sees the AI boom playing out. And we examine which industries stand to benefit most from the collaboration opportunities of virtual reality. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2017
Ransom DDoS attacks on the rise
The use of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks to extort money from organisations is on the rise, warns security firm Kaspersky Lab Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2017
The fields of Athenry – how Apple’s datacentre plans are causing turmoil in a small Irish town
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look into Apple’s controversial plans to build a huge datacentre in a small town in the west of Ireland, and hear the local arguments it has caused. We find out how the Met Office is managing the vast quantities of data it uses for weather forecasting. And we examine Google plans to bring artificial intelligence tools to the job recruitment market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2017
Why Facebook’s AI termination raises safety concerns
Revelations that researchers at Facebook had to switch off two bots that went rogue have raised questions about the safety of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Jul 2017
CIA hacking tools for Mac OS and Linux exposed by WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks has exposed hacking tools targeting the Mac and Linux operating systems in the latest of its series of leaks allegedly from the US Central Intelligence Agency Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2017
Big data means big risk, Swedish Transport Agency leak shows
The Swedish Transport Agency exposed sensitive information by transferring its databases to a third party cloud provider without following data protection procedures Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Jul 2017
Tech disruption forces CEOs to rethink leadership
Headline figures from KPMG’s Outlook 2017 survey of 1500 CEOs shows that 40% expect technology innovation to cause major disruption Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Jul 2017
Retail data breaches still high as GDPR deadline looms
As the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline approaches, retail data breaches remain unacceptably high, a data threat report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ANZ: Cyber security plan bears fruit
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy, aimed at protecting citizens, companies and critical infrastructure, has made significant headway over the past year, but the jury is still out on its long-term impact. In this month’s CW ANZ, we take a look at the progress of Australia’s national cyber security blueprint and what else needs to be done to better protect Australia’s interests in the global cyber security landscape. Also, read about what the Australian government is doing to better guard public sector IT systems against cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ASEAN: Stay alert to threats
With cyber threats intensifying in recent years, from the global outbreak of ransomware to intrusions of university networks to access government data, the role of threat intelligence in anticipating and mitigating threats has become more important than ever. In this month’s CW ASEAN, learn how organizations can make the most out of threat data feeds in an intelligence-driven security strategy. Also, find out how companies can navigate the ominous cyber threat landscape by investing in cyber security technology and processes. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2017
Newcastle council data leak shows need for security automation
Leak of child adoption information by Newcastle City Council resulted from accidental email attachment by employee Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2017
Airbus helps secure critical infrastructure
In this week's ezine, Computer Weekly explores how to secure industrial control systems, which have often lagged behind the leading edge of IT security and pose serious risks to critical national infrastructure. Airbus believes that despite the vulnerabilities of individual components, industrial control systems as a whole are quite resilient. We also speak to the head of technology at Centrica about how the utility company is becoming a specialist provider of data lake integration tools, and we explore the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2017
IBM claims breakthrough in mainframe encryption
IBM says its new mainframe ushers in a new era of data protection in response to a call to action from chief information security officers and security experts worldwide Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Jul 2017
Encryption keys too predictable, warn security researchers
Encryption keys are not as random as most people think, which means encrypting data is often not as secure as it could be, according to security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2017
CW Middle East: How women can fill the tech skills gap
The growth of the IT sector continues to drive both innovation and employment in the Gulf, but women – as with all industries in the region – are under-represented in technology by significant margins, and could help to fill the tech skills gap. Also in this issue, read about growing threats in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector, and how Dubai is becoming a world leader in smart city developments. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2017
Verizon denies data loss but admits potentially huge breach
Verizon has responded to reports of millions of customer records being exposed to the internet by saying no data was accessed by malicious third parties, but the incident raises thorny issues Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Jul 2017
What Singapore can learn from Israel’s cyber security playbook
A former Unit 8200 captain from the Israel Defense Forces shares what Singapore can learn from Israel’s approach to cyber security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
12 Jul 2017
Criminal law: Are Twitter threats taken seriously?
As threats of violence become increasingly common online, law enforcement is taking stronger action against the perpetrators Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2017
Kaspersky researcher in Asia develops cyber forensics tool
The open source tool lets cyber forensics investigators access infected machines remotely to collect malware artefacts without compromising system integrity Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
30 Jun 2017
Why immutable buckets are a worthy risk management tool
Immutable buckets offer businesses benefits in terms of data compliance, backup, archiving and security Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2017
Danish shipping giant Maersk recovering from major Petya cyber attack
Company confirms attack took down its IT system across multiple sites and business units, but has now been contained Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Jun 2017
Security Think Tank: Focus on high risk by automating low-risk patching
How should organisations address the need to keep software up to date with security patches without it costing too much or being too labour intensive? Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2017
Key lessons from ‘Petya’ ransomware attack
While the cyber security community is still working to understand the latest ransomware attack that has reportedly hit 60 countries, there are key lessons to be learned Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
29 Jun 2017
Security Think Tank: Patching is vital and essentially a risk management exercise
How should organisations address the need to keep software up to date with security patches without it costing too much or being too labour intensive? Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2017
Singapore authorities issue alert on Petya ransomware
The country’s emergency response team has called for users to boost their cyber defences as the Petya ransomware rages through IT systems in Asia and Australia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
21 Jun 2017
Microsoft admits Windows 10 disables third-party security software
Microsoft has admitted Windows 10 disables some third-party security software, but claims this is purely because of compatibility issues Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Jun 2017
Pirated software used to spread malware in APAC
A regional study by a Singapore university has found that counterfeit software distributed through discs and file-sharing networks is plagued by malware Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Jun 2017
Web hosting firm agrees to pay $1m ransomware demand
South Korean hosting firm Nayana agrees to pay more than $1m to restore data that was encrypted by a ransomware attack on its Linux servers on 10 June 2017 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
20 Jun 2017
What it takes for the internet of things to take off in ASEAN
Besides lowering adoption costs, an ecosystem of governments, technology suppliers and telcos is necessary for the internet of things to flourish in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 Jun 2017
Abu Dhabi uses surveillance tech to protect Grand Prix
Police use surveillance technology and monitoring software to ensure public safety when Formula One visits the UAE each year Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jun 2017
The Macedonian surveillance scandal that brought down a government
Macedonia has been accused of using surveillance technology for covert spying - the subsequent political protests were instrumental in the ruling party losing power after 10 years Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2017
Australia’s decryption plan seen as untenable
Experts say efforts to get technology and social media firms to cooperate with the authorities in decrypting communications will be hard to achieve Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2017
10 ways to prevent breaches and minimise impact
Attackers are continually adapting to security technologies to fly under the radar, but taking action in 10 key areas can reduce the risk of breaches and minimise their impact, according to a resilience expert Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Jun 2017
SAP users look to software suppliers to help with fast-approaching GDPR
An SAP UK and Ireland user group survey has found user organisations crying out for help as GDPR approaches, with cloud delivery a special concern Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
14 Jun 2017
Microchips implanted in hands could be in use for payments in 20 years
UK consumers are becoming more accepting that biometric authentication will become the norm for payments Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
13 Jun 2017
Tips for buying hyper-converged systems
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the growing market for hyper-converged infrastructure - combining processing, storage and networking into an integrated design - and assess the options available to IT leaders. We ask mature users of the cloud what’s next for their migration to off-premise systems. And we analyse how retail supply chains are developing to keep up with online and mobile shopping trends. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2017
Infosec17: Society needs to address encryption dilemma
There needs to be a discussion about how to balance the interests of privacy, security and the tech industry, says Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame inductee Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Jun 2017
Islamic State supporters shun Tails and Tor encryption for Telegram
Confidential communications show terror group’s supporters are turning to simple mobile phone messaging apps to exchange messages and distribute propaganda Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
07 Jun 2017
Rethink risk through the lens of antifragility
Antifragility is an exciting alternative that fuses value and risk, and CIOs and IT executives are well positioned to help Continue Reading
By- Bill Murray, Leading Edge Forum
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News
06 Jun 2017
Mainframe blindspots expose companies to insider threats
More than three-quarters of CIOs say their mainframe is more secure than other systems, but most admit they are still exposed to insider threats Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Jun 2017
UK firms stockpiling bitcoins for ransomware attacks
Large UK firms are prepared to pay out more than £136,000 on average to cyber criminals who launch ransomware attacks, a survey has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Jun 2017
Enterprises struggle with emergency patching
Companies are struggling to maintain emergency patch cycles, despite the fact that enterprise reliance on legacy systems often means emergency patches are an everyday fact of life, a survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
31 May 2017
WannaCry shows validity of risk-based security, says RSA head
WannaCry and other recent cyber attacks underline the importance of adopting a risk-based approach to security, says RSA president Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
31 May 2017
Shadow Brokers prepares zero-day subscription service
Businesses may face an onslaught of zero-day attacks soon as the group that leaked the NSA exploits used in the WannaCry ransomware attacks prepares to release more stolen code Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 May 2017
People can be strongest link in cyber security, says NCSC
People are often seen as the weakest link when it comes to cyber security, but that must change, says the National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 May 2017
EternalRocks author throws in the towel after media attention
Security researcher who discovered worm that could have bigger impact than WannaCry says the author seems to have given up Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
25 May 2017
CW Nordics: The trouble with connected things
In this issue, Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen talks about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices. Also read how Icelandic airline Wow Air averted disaster through the use of application performance monitoring software when it embarked on a major expansion. And find out how, since December 2015, anyone playing popular sandbox game Minecraft has been able to build their worlds on the actual map of Sweden. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2017
Singapore government to spend S$2.4bn on technology initiatives
Funding will go towards building a national sensor platform, boosting the government’s cyber security capabilities and driving the use of robots Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 May 2017
Interview: Nick Bleech, head of information security, Travis Perkins
Last year, Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 May 2017
Economic and political uncertainty drives organisations to rethink IT strategies
CIO job satisfaction reaches a three-year high as organisations hire more IT staff and invest in innovative digital technology Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
23 May 2017
EternalRocks worm combines seven leaked NSA attack tools
Hard on the heels of the WannaCry ransomware attacks, a researcher has found a worm that combines four NSA exploits and associated attack tools, including EternalBlue used by WannaCry Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
23 May 2017
Global ransomware attack could be a security wake-up call
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the global WannaCry ransomware attack that struck the NHS and spread across 150 countries – will it be the wake-up call that finally makes organisations take cyber security seriously? We find out how Moscow is leading the way in smart city digitisation. And our latest buyer’s guide examines customer experience management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2017
Windows 7 accounts for most WannaCry infections
Statistics show that computers running Windows 7 accounted for the biggest proportion of machines infected with the WannaCry ransomware, while NHS suppliers are blamed for hampering patching by NHS trusts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 May 2017
Command and control communications key to detecting threats
Malware command and control (C&C) communications are key to detecting advanced threats, according to a security researcher Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 May 2017
Strong cyber security posture reduces impact of breaches
There is a direct correlation between data breaches and falls in stock prices, but the impact is lighter on companies with good cyber security, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
18 May 2017
CW ASEAN: Rise of the machines
In this month’s CW ASEAN, we look at how artificial intelligence and machine learning is improving the way ASEAN businesses fend off cyber attacks and better predict how customers react to various marketing efforts. The growing interest in AI in the region has also spawned start-ups such as Singapore’s Adatos, which is pushing the bar by using declassified methodologies and software used by US defense and intelligence communities to produce data-driven insights. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 May 2017
Toxic data: What it is and how to find it and deal with it
In this podcast, Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, looks at the management of legacy data and how to find and deal with toxic data that could expose your organisation to compliance breaches Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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E-Zine
15 May 2017
Political turmoil threatens global IT services sector
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the threats to the global IT services sector caused by US president Donald Trump’s protectionist rhetoric, and by the UK’s planned departure from the EU. Home Office IT chief Sarah Wilkinson discusses the challenges of digital transformation in a large government department. And we find out how business leaders need to improve their digital skills. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 May 2017
GDPR: a quick start guide
We look at how UK organisations can prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2017
Five cyber security imperatives for all companies
There are five things all companies should ensure they are doing in terms of cyber security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 May 2017
Cognitive security is the future, says Martin Kuppinger
Modern computing capabilities combined with cognitive technology has huge potential for tackling unknown attack patterns and addressing the security skills shortage, says Martin Kuppinger Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
09 May 2017
Casting the IT skills net wider
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as research reveals that three-quarters of non-tech workers would be interested in a job in IT, we examine what’s stopping them from making the move and how cross-training can help. We analyse the key storage elements of building a private cloud. And Bloomberg’s head of data science talks about the benefits of machine learning. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2017
Testing is key to IoT security, says researcher
Building an effective testing process across all elements associated with a product is key to securing the internet of things, according to a researcher in the field Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 May 2017
UBS applies data protection for compliance and competitive advantage
Swiss bank UBS aims to get greater value out of investments in sensitive data protection systems by using its security capabilities as a differentiator Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 May 2017
Intel urges business to patch critical remote-execution flaw
Intel advises business customers to apply a security update for some versions of its administration firmware for vPro processors to fix a remote execution flaw Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Apr 2017
Mastercard integrates biometric technology into cards
MasterCard tests out biometric technology embedded into payment cards, with further trials in Europe planned Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Apr 2017
Banks suffer average of 85 attempted serious cyber attacks a year, and one-third are successful
Banks face daily cyber attacks, many of which succeed in stealing data, research finds Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Apr 2017
Human interaction still key to cyber attacks, study reveals
An analysis of threats faced by organisations in the first quarter of 2017 reveals that cyber attackers still rely heavily on user interaction Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Apr 2017
Skype most popular communication channel for cyber criminals
The cyber criminal network is truly global and collaborative, making use of popular messaging services, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Apr 2017
Enterprise adoption of encryption accelerating, study shows
Cloud adoption and escalating threats are accelerating adoption of encryption, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
13 Apr 2017
CW Middle East: UAE faces IT recruitment challenge
In this issue, read how organisations in the UAE face a challenge to attract and retain top-quality CIOs and other key IT staff as the region seeks to tackle a technology skills gap. Also, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed that plans to unveil passenger-flying cars are in the final stages, with the initiative expected to launch in July 2017. Meanwhile, the UAE is mirroring global trends by eagerly adopting virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2017
Six key security weaknesses in industrial systems
Organisations should mitigate six key vulnerabilities in industrial control systems to reduce the risk of cyber attack, warns security firm FireEye Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Apr 2017
Security as a service on the rise in the UAE
Organisations in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly turning to security services Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Apr 2017
Virtual reality in healthcare
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how virtual reality technology is starting to be used to improve health and patient care. We examine the new UK tax laws that are causing IT contractors to quit government digital projects. And we analyse the software licensing issues arising from SAP’s recent court case over indirect access to its applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2017
IAM a core building block for GDPR compliance
Identity and access management is key to enabling organisations to become compliant with the GDPR, increase security and improve customer relationships, according to a senior analyst at KuppingerCole Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Apr 2017
Outsourcing service left Scottrade Bank customer data exposed
Mistake by outsourcing service provider left the details of 20,000 Scottrade Bank customers vulnerable to theft Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
07 Apr 2017
How UK organisations are leaving themselves open for cyber attack
UK organisations are leaving themselves wide open to cyber attack despite huge investments in cyber security systems, according to two former hackers now working in cyber defence Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Apr 2017
Interview: F-Secure’s Mikko Hyppönen on the Nordics, Russia and the internet of insecure things
Computer Weekly sat down with Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen to talk about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2017
Chinese hacking group targeted firms through IT MSPs
Security researchers have uncovered a China-based cyber espionage campaign that targeted IT services firms and their customers, underlining the need for supply chain security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
31 Mar 2017
How IT can be more defensible
A renowned Google engineer calls for the IT industry to build devices capable of being defended and for enterprises to take a balance sheet approach in managing risks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Mar 2017
Non-malware attacks pose bigger threat than malicious software
Malware-free cyber attacks are on the rise and artificial intelligence in cyber security is still far from replacing humans, according to most cyber security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Mar 2017
Threats grow in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector
Saudi Arabia's wealth makes it an attractive target for cyber criminals, but what have been the recent trends in cyber crime? Continue Reading
By- Triska Hamid
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News
20 Mar 2017
IBM cognitive assistant to help manage and secure devices
IBM has announced a cognitive assistant powered by IBM Watson to help businesses manage and secure endpoints, including devices making up the internet of things Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
16 Mar 2017
CW ASEAN: Raising national security standards
In this month’s CW ASEAN, we describe how Singapore is improving its cyber security defenses and preparations through a partnership with British security company BAE Systems. We also find out why the Thai military plans to recruit civilian cyber warriors and we take a look at evolving security approaches. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2017
APAC topped the world in number of cyber attacks in 2016
The prevalent use of pirated software is one of the possible reasons for the APAC region’s poor showing in Trend Micro’s annual study on the state of cyber security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Mar 2017
CIO interview: Simon McCalla, Nominet
Nominet, the registry for more than 10 million of the UK’s internet domains, is expanding into the internet of things and internet security services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Mar 2017
Paying ransomware attackers perpetuates attacks, says researcher
Continually evolving ransomware is among the threats organisations need to factor into their cyber defences in 2017, but only once they have taken care of the basics, says Kaspersky Lab researcher Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
09 Mar 2017
CW Europe: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society
Rapid advances in technology could have destabilising effects on employment and economic growth, and could exacerbate social unrest, the World Economic Forum (WEF) warned. Society’s failure to keep pace with technology change was a key risk under discussion at Davos in January. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2017
WhatsApp, Signal, ProtonMail safe from CIA hacking tools
Top secure messaging and email apps are said to be safe from CIA hacking tools, but organisations are urged to assess their own vulnerability if the tools were to fall into the hands of cyber criminals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Mar 2017
Retail industry steps up the fight against rising cyber threats
UK retail body BRC publishes the first of its kind step-by-step guide on how to manage cyber security threats Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
07 Mar 2017
Industrial control systems pose big risk to security
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the risks to critical national infrastructure from security vulnerabilities in legacy industrial control systems. DevOps is growing in popularity – we find out about the organisational, process and cultural approaches to make it succeed. And we ask CIOs how they are becoming hybrid IT and digital leaders. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2017
More than a million Gmail and Yahoo account credentials on sale
Usernames, email addresses and plaintext passwords of more than a million Yahoo and Gmail accounts are reportedly on sale on the dark web, posing a threat to corporate security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Feb 2017
Citizen Love: the story of an ordinary family's fight with the US government
Finnish documentary makers Raimo Uunila and Lauri Danska tell the behind-the-scenes story of activist Lauri Love’s battle with the US government – and the impact of the case on his family Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Feb 2017
Banking malware, DDoS, ransomware and CEO fraud top UK cyber threats
Businesses need to be aware of the value of their data, how that data is likely to be attacked, and how to defend against particular attacks, says leading UK cyber cop Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
23 Feb 2017
CW Nordics: Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2017
In this first issue of CW Nordics in 2017 we take a look what CIOs in the region are expecting in the year ahead. We asked a select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden what IT projects are at the top their priority lists. Also read about the Nordic region as a hotspot for IT startups, with Sweden punching above its weight in financial technology. And find out how board executives at healthcare company Elekta are analysing workforce data to make better strategic decisions. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2017
RSAC17: Geopolitical changes driving encryption usage, survey shows
More organisations are planning to deploy encryption in response to geopolitical changes, but confidence in organisations’ ability to secure and protect encryption is low, a survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Feb 2017
RSAC17: Infosec pros must help create business-driven security, says RSA CTO
The inability to draw connections between security details and business metrics is one of the biggest challenges facing most companies, according to RSA CTO Zulfikar Ramzan Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Feb 2017
MobileIron: Corporate IT policy and mobile device security are mismatched
MobileIron report identifies a gap between security policy and the actual deployment of that policy on mobile devices Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
13 Feb 2017
Breaking the cyber kill chain
Traditional antivirus is no longer good enough for fileless malware attacks that don’t leave a trace Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
09 Feb 2017
CW Benelux: Is there a Dutch digital delusion?
On government and business levels, the Netherlands aspires to be a digital leader in Europe, but it may be losing ground because of a lack of research and development investment. Also in this issue, IT decision makers based in the Benelux region are less confident than their European neighbours that IT budgets will increase in 2017, and Dutch bank ING, which used digital technology to reinvent itself after the financial crash, is about to reinvent itself again. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2017
How a Dublin court case could derail EU-US data privacy agreements
The Irish Commercial Court will consider whether privacy protection offered by standard contractual clauses for data transfers to the US from Europe is legally valid Continue Reading
By- Kevin Cahill and Dai Davis