IT security
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News
19 May 2025
Legal Aid Agency breach may encompass millions of people
Legal Aid Agency says the data of anybody who applied for legal aid over the past 15 years has been compromised in a cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
19 May 2025
CW APAC – Trend Watch: API management
Application programming interfaces are subject to the pros and cons of emerging technologies. In this handbook, focused on API management in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at governance and security, gateway tools, and strategic approaches to creating an automation framework Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2019
Security skills gap will take a decade to fill
The British education systems cannot move fast enough to address the security skills crisis, and in the absence of government action increased reliance on automation may be the least worst solution Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
27 Nov 2019
The super-resilient organisation
We need to build super-resilient organisations that can not only survive in a tempestuous world, but become energised by it Continue Reading
By- Ade McCormack, Auridian Consulting
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News
26 Nov 2019
Enterprises muddled over cloud security responsibilities
A McAfee study suggests that 2020 will be a big year for cloud adoption, but confusion still persists over who is responsible for securing it Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Video
26 Nov 2019
CW500 Interview: Jonathan Moreira, CTO of PrimaryBid.com
In this CW500 video, Jonathan Moreira, CTO of PrimaryBid.com, gives a fintech startup’s perspective on the security challenges small businesses can face when adopting new technologies. Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Nov 2019
Facebook undermined rivals in bid to dominate global messaging
Facebook used buyouts and bullying tactics towards competitors to grow its business empire, documents leaked to Computer Weekly reveal Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
- Crina Boros
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News
25 Nov 2019
General Election 2019: The Conservatives’ technology policies and digital plans
With the UK gearing up for its third general election in four years, Computer Weekly outlines the Conservative and Unionist Party’s main technology policies and digital plans, as laid out in its manifesto Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
AI may open dangerous new frontiers in geopolitics
Truly artificial intelligence has the potential to provoke an international geopolitical crisis, warns F-Secure’s Mikko Hypponen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
Uber app exploit posed safety risk to passengers
A flaw in Uber’s system meant thousands of trips in London were taken with unauthorised drivers at the wheel Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
Tim Berners-Lee launches nine principles for the web
Inventor of the worldwide web sets out Contract for the Web to protect its freedom, data privacy and access for all Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
Conservatives propose national cyber crime force
Manifesto also says Tories would “empower the police to safely use new technologies like biometrics and artificial intelligence, along with the use of DNA, within a strict legal framework” Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Video
22 Nov 2019
CW500 Interview: Paddy Francis, CTO, Airbus CyberSecurity
In this CW500 video, Paddy Francis, CTO, Airbus CyberSecurity shares his advice and experiences of keeping tabs on security when trying to introduce emerging digital technologies into large organisations. Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
Mystery surrounds leak of four billion user records
Threat researchers uncover four billion user records on a wide-open Elasticsearch server but who left them there is a mystery Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
IT chiefs recognise the risks of artificial intelligence bias
Artificial intelligence promises to change the way businesses operate. IT leaders are now taking bias in AI algorithms seriously Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
Some 29,000 UK web domains suspended for criminal activity
Domain suspensions for criminal activity over the past year has dropped for the first time since 2014 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
Druva eyes data protection for IoT workloads
Cloud data protection software supplier Druva is looking at a comprehensive platform that will protect data generated by IoT workloads Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
21 Nov 2019
Labour pledges review of NCSC in UK security overhaul
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre may get expanded powers under a Labour government Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Nov 2019
British Airways cancels flights due to technical issue
British Airways customers are suffering delays and cancellations as a result as a technical issue Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
21 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Stopping data leaks in the cloud
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
By- Cath Goulding, Nominet
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News
21 Nov 2019
F-Secure’s Blackfin challenges perceptions of how AIs think
New research project aims to develop adaptive, autonomous and collaborative AI agents, and challenges the notion that machine intelligence should merely mimic human intelligence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
21 Nov 2019
CW Nordics: Automation pays off for Sweden’s social workers
Software robots are freeing up time for social workers in Sweden to help benefits claimants find employment and to receive the money they are entitled to. Also in this issue, read how Sweden’s SEB bank is using a Google-inspired, cloud-native core banking platform, and why India is leading the pack when it comes to IT outsourcing from the Nordic countries. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2019
How Nicigas is disrupting Japan’s gas market with IoT
Japanese energy retailer Nicigas is deploying 850,000 IoT devices to convert traditional gas meters into smart meters to unlock consumption data amid efforts to shake up the utilities industry Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
20 Nov 2019
Senators raise questions over Facebook’s monitoring of phone users’ locations
After Facebook publishes a blog post with conflicting statements, two US senators ask for clarification on how the company collects location data from its users Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Nov 2019
Mimecast blocked 99 billion suspicious emails in third quarter
Latest threat intelligence report reveals the scale of the threat posed by malicious emails, with the transport, legal and financial sectors hit hardest Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Nov 2019
Massive increase in fraud attacks on TSB customers during IT meltdown
There was a massive spike in attempts by fraudsters to steal from TSB customers when the bank’s IT systems failed in 2018 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Nov 2019
Conservatives slammed over social media trickery
The Conservative Party has been caught spreading online disinformation during the General Election campaign for a second time Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Nov 2019
Carbon Black to open Australia datacentre in 2020
Australia datacentre comes on the heels of VMware’s acquisition of Carbon Black and will serve organisations with data sovereignty requirements Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
19 Nov 2019
Public sector risks downplayed by senior IT leaders
Sophos reveals a significant cyber security perception gap between senior IT and security leaders in the public sector and their front-line teams Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Macy’s Magecart breach presages Christmas fraud spike
US retailer Macy’s admits some customer data was accessed by unknown actors during a week-long Magecart attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Anti-stalkerware coalition calls time on intrusive abusers
New coalition plans to tackle the scourge of stalkerware as a tool of domestic and other forms of abuse Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Businesses failing to wipe data from old endpoints
Organisations are not taking adequate precautions to sanitise data held on endpoints when refreshing their PC or mobile device estates Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Huawei shrugs off latest US reprieve
Chinese tech giant dismisses the latest extension of the US Temporary General Licence and maintains that the US government is harming its own interests in banning it Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Managed services fuelling APAC security market
Spending on managed security services will account for almost half of Asia-Pacific’s cyber security market by 2023, as global and local providers shore up their offerings in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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E-Zine
19 Nov 2019
Is facial recognition happening too fast?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the information commissioner calls on police forces to slow down the introduction of facial recognition, we examine the issues. We look at what the use of DevOps methods means for storage strategy. And we talk to Microsoft’s global cyber security chief. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2019
The Security Interviews: Applying AI to Lego, and security
Ann Johnson, Microsoft corporate vice-president of cyber security, is on a mission to prove that artificial intelligence holds great promise for the security sector, and she has the analogies to back it up. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2019
ICO says UK police must ‘slow down’ use of facial recognition
The Information Commissioner’s Office is calling for a statutory code of practice to govern how police in the UK deploy live facial recognition technology while controversy surrounding its use continues. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2019
Microsoft increases data protection for enterprises following Dutch MoJ audit
Last year’s audit by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security got the attention of the European Data Protection Supervisor. Now Microsoft has reacted Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Tip
15 Nov 2019
The top 10 network security best practices to implement today
Even as security techniques improve, attackers are becoming more adept. Learn about 10 network security best practices and how they can keep your network secure. Continue Reading
By- Amy Larsen DeCarlo, GlobalData
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News
15 Nov 2019
Notorious hackers claim responsibility for Labour DDoS
Hackers claiming to represent Lizard Squad say they were behind a distributed denial of service attack on the UK’s Labour Party Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Nov 2019
Home Office Brexit app contains multiple security flaws
The Home Office’s Brexit app may be putting EU citizens’ personal data at risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Nov 2019
Cyber criminals tool up for Christmas fraud season
Organised criminals are trying to cash in on the festive retail boom with both brand new and tried-and-tested techniques Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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14 Nov 2019
Collaborative security approaches underpin container success
Containers are helping organisations to accelerate age-old software development approaches, but success is underpinned by a constant and team-wide attention to security. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2019
How APAC enterprises can keep pace with container security
For all the promises of containers, changes in architecture and practices associated with the technology bring new challenges and opportunities. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Nov 2019
CW APAC: Expert advice on container security
For all the promises of containers, changes in architecture and practices associated with the technology bring new challenges and opportunities. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at the security challenges associated with container technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2019
What the EU’s decision on Facebook means for social media
Recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union will have global implications for social media companies and any organisations that host online content Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2019
11 new 5G hacks enable user device tracking and monitoring
Researchers at Purdue University and the University of Iowa publish details of several new 5G mobile network vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Nov 2019
Business leaders fibbing to cover up lax security posture
Nominet study finds evidence that many businesses tout the robustness of their security posture as a selling point even though their security teams lack confidence in themselves Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Nov 2019
Finnish biometric identity plans for seamless air travel
Finnair and Finavia explore options for automatic digital identification and authentication of air travellers Continue Reading
By- Alex Cruickshank
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News
13 Nov 2019
Attack on Labour shows need for DDoS defence but should alarm few
After being hit by two DDoS attacks in the space of 24 hours, many commentators are convinced the UK’s Labour Party is the victim of foreign interference in the General Election campaign. It probably isn’t Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Nov 2019
Business must engage with consumers to boost AI
Artificial intelligence is set to become a core part of business, but to get the most from it, enterprises need to engage with consumers to focus personalisation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
13 Nov 2019
Taking responsibility for security in the cloud
From accidental leaks to full-on data breaches, maintaining security across cloud services is becoming a headache for enterprises. What questions should organisations be asking of their cloud service provider and, ultimately, whose responsibility is cloud security anyway? Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2019
Cyber risk insurance is more than just insurance
Insurance companies such as Chubb are offering incident response services and security tools to help companies improve their cyber security posture and better cope with cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
12 Nov 2019
Nordic SMEs lack the money needed for cyber security
Businesses and governments in Denmark and Norway are working together to address a cyber security shortfall for SMEs in each country Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
12 Nov 2019
PCI DSS payment security compliance drops again
Worldwide, barely one-third of companies are maintaining full compliance with the PCI DSS security standard – and the numbers are falling Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2019
‘Robust’ security foils cyber attack on Labour Party
Labour claims to have been the victim of a cyber attack, but says it is confident no data leaked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2019
Shared responsibility model key to solving 5G security problem
Both buyers and sellers need to cooperate to solve the thorny issues around 5G security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2019
IBM drums up quantum computing future
IBM’s head honcho, Ginni Rometty, welcomes Australia’s Woodside Energy to the quantum computing fold through a partnership to harness the technology to shore up cyber security and plant operations Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2019
Australia’s productivity woes pinned on poor employee experience
Research by Ricoh suggests that the lukewarm view of employee experience among IT leaders is part of the reason for Australia’s declining productivity Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2019
Security pros urged to get ahead of incoming BlueKeep exploits
The BlueKeep RDP vulnerability is beginning to be exploited in the wild, and security teams have no excuse for not trying to get in front of it, says Microsoft Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Nov 2019
Morrisons in new appeal over data breach fine
The Supreme Court has heard an appeal from retailer Morrisons as it attempts to overturn prior judgments holding it liable for a 2014 leak of employee data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
08 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Base cloud security posture on your data footprint
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
By- Rob Clyde, Isaca
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Opinion
07 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Cloud security is a shared responsibility
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
Amazon Ring video doorbell flaw left users open to attack
A vulnerability in Amazon’s Ring video doorbells left the internet-of-things devices open to a variety of attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Nov 2019
Security in the supply chain – a post-GDPR approach
A year and a half after the introduction of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, Fieldfisher's James Walsh reviews the fundamentals of supply chain security Continue Reading
By- James Walsh, Fieldfisher
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News
07 Nov 2019
Saudis recruited Twitter employees to spy on critics
Court documents reveal how the Saudi Arabian government targeted Twitter employees as part of a coordinated effort to gather information on known dissidents Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
07 Nov 2019
CW Benelux: Dutch banks fight money laundering
Dutch banks are sharing expertise and resources to help reduce money laundering through their accounts. Also read in this issue how companies could lose loyal IT staff because salary rises do not match those at rival employers, and why a Dutch province is pioneering a no-code software development platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Nov 2019
Navigate PII data protection and GDPR to meet privacy mandates
Know the commonalities surrounding personally identifiable information to better navigate and comply with the regulations and penalties IT managers must contend with today. Continue Reading
By- Marc Staimer, Dragon Slayer Consulting
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News
06 Nov 2019
Trend Micro insider breach exposes need for data-centric protection
Simple measures could have saved consumer security product supplier from insider breach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Nov 2019
How Facebook’s ‘Switcheroo’ plan concealed scheme to kill popular apps
Leaked documents reveal how Facebook used and abused app developers, cut off data to competitors, gave privileged access to its friends and used privacy as a cover story Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
- Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
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News
06 Nov 2019
Global security workforce must more than double to meet demand
There are about 2.8 million cyber security professionals working today, and the world needs four million more Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Nov 2019
Professional cyber criminals command $75k per annum
An ill-advised career in cyber crime is potentially almost as well-paying as a job as a threat researcher in the industry, according to Tenable researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Nov 2019
Lawmakers study leaked Facebook documents made public today
Computer Weekly publishes cache of leaked documents disclosed to Congress Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
06 Nov 2019
What changes are needed to create a cyber-savvy culture?
PA Consulting's Cate Pye considers the people and process changes that are necessary to build a security aware business culture Continue Reading
By- Cate Pye, PA Consulting
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News
06 Nov 2019
Huawei: 5G growth will be maintained with or without US tech supply
Huawei dismisses US tech sabre-rattling and claims it will continue robust business growth in 5G with or without US suppliers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
06 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Adapt security posture to your cloud model
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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Blog Post
05 Nov 2019
Making sense of the current UK Cybersecurity Skills scene
But that is for the future. For the here and now I strongly recommend participation in the DPA cybersecurity skill sub-group in order to make sense of what it happening and ensure that your needs, ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
05 Nov 2019
Ransomware authors seeking new ways to avoid being spotted
Sector analysis from Sophos has revealed some insight into how malware authors are adapting to thwart cyber security controls Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: The cloud needs security by design
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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E-Zine
05 Nov 2019
The benefits of API-first software development
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how organisations are using an API-based approach to software development to boost digital initiatives. We examine the potential pitfalls in using cloud storage. And we talk to the Department for Work and Pensions about its four-year project to move from outsourced IT to the cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
ICO launches data security campaign for UK General Election
Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham launches campaign to remind the public of their rights when personal data is used for political purposes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Nov 2019
Gartner: The time is right to make IT a boardroom issue
In many businesses, IT is regarded as an internal service provider and cost centre. Gartner says now is the best time for CIOs to make IT strategic Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
04 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Secure the cloud when negotiating contracts
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2019
Sumo Logic buys into cloud security software market
Jask’s cloud-native autonomous security operations software will be integrated into Sumo Logic’s intelligence platform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Nov 2019
EU patches 20-year-old open source vulnerability
Ethical hackers taking part in a bug bounty programme on behalf of the European Union have uncovered a 20-year-old vulnerability Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
04 Nov 2019
Making the case for integrated risk management
Security experts discuss how an integrated approach to risk and governance can be effectively managed Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Blog Post
03 Nov 2019
Insurability is the key to Cybermaturity
Most organisations are uninsurable. They spend large amounts on security products and services technology but they are not doing that which reduces the risk of a successful cyberattack, limits the ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
01 Nov 2019
General Election sees UK government defer ‘high-risk’ 5G tech supplier review
Decision on allowing so-called high-risk suppliers access to the UK’s market for 5G infrastructure delayed due to 12 December poll Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
01 Nov 2019
ICO says UK police must ‘slow down’ use of facial recognition
The Information Commissioner’s Office is calling for a statutory code of practice to govern how police in the UK deploy live facial recognition technology while controversy surrounding its use continues Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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News
01 Nov 2019
CIO must focus on easing data access to help data scientists build models more quickly
Data scientists struggle to get the right data in the right format to build artificial intelligence models, so to benefit from AI, CIOs will need to simplify data access Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
01 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: In the cloud, the buck stops with you
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2019
Banks let customers down with mixed approaches to security
Treasury Committee report recommends new measures to tackle financial fraud Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Oct 2019
Facebook agrees to pay £500,000 fine over Cambridge Analytica data law breaches
Social media giant also promises to change the way its platform is used to protect people’s data Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
31 Oct 2019
Alibaba Cloud earns security credentials in automotive and healthcare sectors
Alibaba Cloud’s compliance with Tisax and GxP follows earlier efforts by major public cloud suppliers to win over enterprises with strict data protection and security rules Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
30 Oct 2019
What will succeed the National Cyber Security Strategy?
As the National Cyber Security Strategy nears the end of its working life, the government is considering what comes next, and is asking probing questions of its successes and failures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Oct 2019
NordVPN enlists ethical hackers, launches bug bounty programme
Breached consumer VPN supplier details steps it is taking to shore up its cyber security posture after an unknown actor gained access to one of its servers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Oct 2019
Fancy Bear resumes Olympic hacks ahead of Tokyo games
Fancy Bear is back in action and once again targeting anti-doping bodies and sporting organisations, warns Microsoft Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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29 Oct 2019
Mitigating social engineering attacks with MFA
The growing frequency of social engineering attacks highlights the increasing need for organisations to take steps to mitigate the effects of phishing. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
29 Oct 2019
IR35 reforms – the difficult decisions facing IT contractors
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the difficult choices facing UK IT contractors from the controversial IR35 tax reforms. Social engineering is a major source of cyber security attacks – we look at mitigation strategies. And the IT chief at Mercedes F1 explains what it takes to support a world championship team. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Oct 2019
Security Think Tank: Embedding security in governance
How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision-making? Continue Reading
By- Sandeep Godbole, ISACA
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News
28 Oct 2019
Windows 7 upgrade haunts health service tech vision
Windows 7 issues at the NHS are making headlines, 15 months after the release of the review of how legacy IT was exploited by the WannaCry attack Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
28 Oct 2019
Security puzzle calls for some joined-up thinking
The age of digitisation brings new risks to organisations, so security needs to be more integrated Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor