Identity and access management products
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News
17 Jul 2024
How iProov is fending off deepfake fraud
Facial biometrics and controlled illumination can detect liveness, verify identities and help prevent deepfake attacks Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Incubator Plexal heads to Singapore for CyberBoost
Cyber startup hub Plexal expands its presence to Singapore through a new initiative, and sets its sights on helping new UK businesses break into the booming Asia-Pacific market Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: The case for blockchain-based identity
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Too soon to dismiss blockchain in cyber security
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Use blockchain for integrity and immutability checks
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Blockchain is not for everyone, so look carefully before you leap
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Blockchain utility depends on business type and cost
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
At least 47,000 servers vulnerable to remote attack
All organisations using Supermicro servers are being urged to update firmware to block remote attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Risk mitigation is key to blockchain becoming mainstream
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Blockchain – balance risk and opportunity for smart security
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2019
Passwordless enterprise already possible, says RSA
The passwordless enterprise is getting easier to attain as the security industry gears up to support a passwordless future, says RSA’s identity chief. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Aug 2019
GDS reveals details of digital identity pilot for passport data checks
The Government Digital Service (GDS) has published details of the planned pilot project for opening up passport data to companies that wish to offer digital identity services. GDS recently held a ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Finland’s security agencies collaborate after cyber attacks
National Bureau of Investigations and National Cyber Security Centre aim to increase expertise and capability to defend Finland’s critical IT infrastructure Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Aug 2019
Gov.uk Verify’s £40m bill for losing Experian
The Government Digital Service (GDS) insists that its plans for Gov.uk Verify “remain on track” despite the withdrawal of three of the five remaining identity providers (IDPs) supporting the ... Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Aug 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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News
23 Aug 2019
Three more identity providers to withdraw from troubled Gov.uk Verify programme
Three of the five companies supporting the government's troubled digital identity scheme are pulling out, raising further questions over the viability of the £175m programme Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Aug 2019
How to bolster IAM strategies using automation
Identity and access management processes and technologies play an important role in security strategies, but organisations and IT professionals need to ensure these strategies are robust enough to deal with new threats Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2019
Silence APT group eyes APAC banks
Russian-speaking advanced persistent threat group has set its sights on banks in the region, customising its arsenal for targeted attacks Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
How EDR is moving beyond the endpoint
An emerging breed of detection and response offerings is going beyond endpoints to collect and decipher telemetry data from across the enterprise Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
Google finds that web users log in with compromised credentials
People continue to use passwords that have been breached. Google has proposed a protocol, which could warn them if their credentials have been stolen Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
Passwordless enterprise already possible, says RSA
The passwordless enterprise is getting easier to attain as the security industry gears up to support a passwordless future, says RSA’s identity chief Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Aug 2019
How C3M is easing multi-cloud management
Managing and securing access to multiple public cloud services can be a challenge for enterprises that are embarking on a multi-cloud strategy. Besides making sure that only authorised members of ... Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2019
Australia needs to get digital identity right
A top Ping Identity executive urges Australia to put more focus on digital identity management following the government’s efforts to lay the groundwork for an open banking regime Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
Publicly accessible biometric database highlights key failings
The discovery of a publicly accessible database of biometric information highlights failings by the supplier, the need for supply chain security, and the challenges of using biometric data Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
DCMS funding aims to increase diversity in cyber sector
A funding round has been announced as part of the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) with aims of encouraging more diverse talent into the UK’s cyber security sector Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
GDPR faces growing pains across Europe
The General Data Protection Regulation is over a year old now, but it faces challenges across Europe where compliance has taken place at different speeds Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
Digital domain identified as major security threat by Norway’s intelligence service
Norway's intelligence services has revealed the extent of the threat posed to the country by cyber attacks Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
UK finance regulator gives extra time for companies to meet payment security rules
Financial Conduct Authority gives companies under its watch an extra 18 months to meet an EU payments security standard Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Aug 2019
Why Gov.uk Verify faces a critical few months - again
Gov.uk Verify – the government’s flagship digital identity system – faces a critical few months ahead. Again. As the clock ticks down towards the end of March 2020, when further public investment ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2019
Leaked Sephora databases peddled on dark web
Cyber security firm finds two databases likely to be related to the Sephora data breach that affected online customers in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2019
Cyber kill chain is outdated, says Carbon Black
The chief cyber security officer of Carbon Black calls for a new cognitive paradigm to fend off cyber adversaries that are now attacking in cycles Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2019
F-Secure talks up threat-hunting to stay ahead of cyber attacks in APAC
Cyber security firm calls for organisations to double up on threat-hunting now that nearly all attack and reconnaissance traffic is automated Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2019
Most SMEs severely underestimate cyber security vulnerabilities
Small businesses are the primary target for cyber attacks, yet most are unprepared and do not think they will be targeted, a survey reveals Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2019
Government launches digital identity consultation and new pilot scheme
DCMS is seeking views on the role of the government and private sector in developing digital identities, while a small-scale trial will open up passport data for companies to prove online IDs Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jul 2019
How IT pros are building resilience against email security threats
For most people, emails are an easy and harmless way to communicate in the workplace, but they could also be a security disaster waiting to happen Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2019
HID weighs in the glacial move towards digital ID
There are still concerns over data integrity, security and privacy of digital identities, but the convenience of the technology outweighs the risks, says a HID expert Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2019
CW ASEAN: Trend Watch – Security
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming a vital part of the security arsenal for organizations and cyber criminals alike. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how ASEAN firms are using AI to combat cyber threats and experts discuss the latest smart cyber security tools. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2019
UN resolution ignores special rapporteur’s call for halt to spyware sales
UN’s Human Rights Council adopts resolution to explore the impact of new and emerging digital technologies on human rights, but the text ignores a damning report by the council’s own expert on freedom of expression Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2019
UK boards ignoring £30bn cyber risk
Despite the danger posed by cyber attacks to mid-sized companies, boards are not prepared to manage the risk and firms are over-confident in their cyber capabilities, report finds Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2019
Windows 10 to enable passwordless sign-in
Windows 10 users will soon be able to sign in to devices without using a password to encourage the use of two-factor authentication methods to improve security Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jul 2019
We shouldn't need to debate online identity again, but it's right that we do
The latest select committee report by MPs into the progress of digital government in the UK has resurrected a question that has reared its head on several occasions in the past – do we need a ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2019
Nearly half of firms fear cloud apps make them insecure
Survey shows more than one-third of global companies appoint a CISO in the face of data breaches, and the UK is giving CISOs more power despite making fewer appointments Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2019
APAC experts weigh in on cyber security trends
The onslaught of cyber attacks being reported each day has been a wake-up call, but experts say businesses need to be mindful of the limitations of certain security measures Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2019
UK consumers still concerned about personal data security
Most UK consumers are still concerned about the security of their personal data, indicating that organisations need to do more to gain consumer trust, such as implementing biometric controls Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2019
Sweden’s Protective Security Act targets cyber risks
IT suppliers must comply with tighter cyber security requirements, but are being offered help from government agencies Continue Reading
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Podcast
02 Jul 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 22
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna, Caroline Donnelly and Clare McDonald talk about digital transformation in the NHS, Sky’s efforts to get more women working in tech and how big businesses could be risking extinction by ignoring IT Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2019
Singapore to beef up police tech capabilities
Singapore government singles out biometrics, data analytics and digital forensics as promising areas to boost crime-fighting efforts Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jul 2019
Facebook’s privacy game – how Zuckerberg backtracked on promises to protect personal data
Facebook promised its users privacy then quietly abandoned its promises in pursuit of profits. Now it faces antitrust regulation Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2019
Dutch bank and researchers begin defence against quantum computing’s dark side
ABN Amro is working with QuTech to ensure that banks can protect data against quantum computers in the future Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2019
DWP looks to extend digital identity capabilities
Department for Work and Pensions wants to reduce reliance on existing identity assurance methods such as Gov.UK Verify and face-to-face Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2019
Fido Alliance announces new standards
Fido Alliance announces new identity verification and IoT initiatives to expand the reach and impact of Fido authentication, which seeks to eliminate the world’s dependence on password-based security Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2019
Saudi banks trial blockchain-based identity technology at ATMs
Biometric and blockchain technologies are being used in tandem to provide ID verification at Saudi Arabian cash machines Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2019
Online porn age-verification checks delayed for six months
Changes to force UK internet users to prove their age to access adult content are postponed for a third time because of failure to notify the European Commission of key policy details Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2019
Facebook officially unveils cryptocurrency plans
Facebook has released details about its Libra cryptocurrency, but questions still remain over how, and if, it will work Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2019
UK to host world’s first surveillance camera day
The UK is to host the world’s first surveillance camera day to raise awareness about surveillance cameras and generate a debate about how they are used Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2019
Singapore faced fewer cyber threats in 2018
Despite the fall in the number of common cyber threats last year, Singapore will continue to face advanced persistent threats, CSA warns Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2019
Inside F5’s cyber security playbook
F5 Networks' CISO talks up measures that the application delivery and security specialist is employing to fend off cyber attackers that come knocking on its doors Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2019
Facebook London hiring spree focuses on tackling online harms
Facebook is hiring for 500 tech jobs in the capital in the next six months, with a particular focus on seeking out and clamping down on malicious content and fake accounts, and curbing other harmful behaviour on its platforms Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2019
Government increases efforts to drive Verify uptake
Renewed push to create a ubiquitous digital identity market will include a consultation with the private sector and the creation of a dedicated unit Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2019
Large firms look to zero-trust security to reduce cyber risk
In the face of increasing cyber breach risk as organisations move to hybrid multi-cloud IT environments, just over half of large firms in Europe are planning a zero-trust approach to security Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jun 2019
‘A breath of fresh air’ for Gov.uk Verify?
Three months ago, the Government Digital Service (GDS) appointed the first ever director of digital identity, Lisa Barrett – tasked with taking on the troubled Gov.uk Verify programme. Barrett ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2019
How ASEAN firms are using AI to combat cyber threats
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming a vital part of the security arsenal for organisations and cyber criminals alike Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2019
Nearly two-thirds of businesses hit by credential abuse
Most businesses admit to breaches relating to abuse of user credentials, according to a report that highlights cyber hygiene failings in the UK and the importance of greater visibility and integration to cyber defence capability Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
Deterministic data-based AI key for security
AI-based cyber security systems have enormous potential, but under specific conditions that are essential for success, AI expert tells Infosecurity Europe Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2019
Data governance: The importance of getting it right
With ever-increasing storage capacity, organisations are needing to take more control of their file management systems with thorough data governance policies. Otherwise, they run the risk of project data being exposed Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2019
2.3 billion business and consumer data files exposed online
In the year since the GDPR compliance deadline, the number of data files exposed online without adequate protection is up more than 50% due to misconfigured security controls, report reveals Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2019
What the UK can learn from the Nordics when it comes to digital ID
The UK and other countries can learn from the Nordic region when it comes to digital identity Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2019
Planned UK age verification checks risky for internet users
Proposed controversial online age verification checks could increase the risk of identity theft and other cyber crimes, warn security experts, who advise parents to set technological boundaries and ensure their families are aware of risks Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2019
Self-sovereign ID key to data privacy
Coupling self-sovereign identity with insights from research on consumer identity management may be the key to personalising products and services without putting people at risk, says industry analyst Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2019
Implement multifactor authentication, urges expert panel
Multifactor authentication should be a top priority for organisations to defend users from cyber attacks, coupled with zero-trust architecture and artificial intelligence-based technologies, says expert panel Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 May 2019
Security Think Tank: Understanding tech is key to effective data segregation
What are the security benefits and challenges of segregating IT environments, and how best are these challenges overcome? Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2019
Digital business is connected business, says KuppingerCole
Businesses need to unlock data, rethink identity and access management, and capitalise on artificial intelligence in the digital era, says KuppingerCole Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2019
Electronic ID in the Nordics – a model for other countries?
Use of electronic identity schemes in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark is far ahead of other countries – but why? Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 May 2019
Security Think Tank: How to realise the benefits of security zoning
What are the security benefits and challenges of segregating IT environments, and how best are these challenges overcome? Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2019
Security Think Tank: Benefits and challenges of security segmentation
What are the security benefits and challenges of segregating IT environments, and how best are these challenges overcome? Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2019
Key lessons from an ethical hacker
Understanding hacker techniques and processes is the best way to defend against cyber attacks, and focusing on business risks is the best way to get security budget, according to an ethical hacker Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2019
Dutch businesses not yet implementing NIS Directive
Little urgency to comply with the Network and Information Systems Security Act, which seeks to protect the Netherlands’ vital infrastructure and digital services from cyber attack Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 May 2019
Gov.uk Verify is the Theresa May of digital government
Gov.uk Verify is the Theresa May of digital government. The embattled Prime Minister faces calls to quit from all around – her own Conservative MPs, grassroots Tory activists, the right-wing press ... Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2019
Gov.uk Verify has 'failed users' and its leaders lack accountability, say MPs
Public Accounts Committee slams government's flagship digital identity service after a ‘catalogue of problems’ Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2019
Privileged access management moving to cloud
Survey shows nearly half of information security professionals are either planning to move privileged access management to the cloud or are exploring the possibility Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2019
Singapore rolls out blockchain platform for verifying educational certificates
Employers in the city-state can now use the OpenCerts platform to verify the qualifications of employees and new hires Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2019
GDPR cases drive bigger budgets for Nordic regulators
High-profile General Data Protection Regulation cases in Finland and Sweden have increased the workload for regulators, which are to receive an increase in funding Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2019
European Union to create central biometrics database
New rules will see the introduction of a repository of personal data from hundreds of millions of citizens to support law enforcement across member states Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2019
UK government to introduce online porn age checks
World-first regulations will see age verification introduced in July and enforced by the British Board of Film Classification. Non-compliant sites risk withdrawal of payment services or being blocked Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2019
Singtel and NUS claim quantum breakthrough
Researchers from Singtel and the National University of Singapore have succeeded in coordinating the paths of photons across a fibre network to drive wider adoption of quantum key distribution Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2019
NatWest eases business payments with biometric authentication on mobile
NatWest is making it easier and safer for businesses to make payments of any size via a mobile app using biometric authentication technology Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2019
How Palo Alto Networks fends off its cyber adversaries
Palo Alto Networks CIO Naveen Zutshi talks up the company’s approach in keeping threat actors at bay Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Enhanced Wi-Fi cuts costs to maximise efficiency at Dorset school
The need for cost-effective, manageable wireless infrastructure without additional annual licence fees drove Lytchett Minster School’s decision to upgrade its on-site network with TP-Link Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2019
Black Hat Asia 2019: Get ready for the cyber arms race
The arms race is now squarely in the cyber realm as defence teams and threat actors arm themselves with AI tools Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2019
Singapore government to review data security in public sector
A high-level committee comprising ministers and private sector security experts will review data security practices and recommend measures to better protect citizens’ data Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2019
Web inventor wants a web built on solid data principles
Tim Berners-Lee has urged app developers to be courteous to users’ data privacy, saying users should own their own data and apps need to interoperate Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2019
IT complexity raises concerns of certificate-related outages
Company executives are concerned that increased IT complexity will result in more security certificate-related outages, with nearly two-thirds of organisations affected in the past year Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Mar 2019
MPs hear more revelations about Gov.uk Verify as troubled project gets a new leader
Hello and good luck, to Lisa Barrett - the newly appointed director of digital identity at the Government Digital Service (GDS). She's taken on what many people outside GDS see as something of a ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2019
IT Priorities 2019: ANZ organisations focus on fundamentals
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand will spend more on modernising legacy applications and breaking down data silos this year Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2019
How aid workers are using encrypted communications to stay safe in conflict zones
Often operating in volatile conflict zones, aid workers are frequently turning to encrypted communication services to protect each other Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2019
Cyber espionage group behind SingHealth attack
A cyber espionage group dubbed Whitefly has been identified as the perpetrators behind Singapore’s largest data breach to date Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Mar 2019
NAO hammers another nail into Gov.uk Verify
It’s not commonly known outside Whitehall that by the time the National Audit Office (NAO) – Parliament’s independent spending watchdog – publishes a report, it will have been through several ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2019
Singapore can now certify security products based on Common Criteria
The city-state is has attained the status of a Certificate Authorising Nation, enabling it to evaluate and certify security products under the Common Criteria standard Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2019
GDS cut expected benefits of troubled Gov.uk Verify system by 75%
In a highly critical report, the National Audit Office says it is 'difficult to conclude' that past decisions to continue with the flagship digital identity system have been justified Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2019
Android now Fido2 certified
Mobile operating system’s certification accelerates global migration beyond passwords, says Fido Alliance, which seeks to eliminate the world’s dependence on password-based security Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2019
Finding security in the cloud
When choosing a cloud security provider, enterprises will need to consider the level of data privacy and data security risk involved Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
CaixaBank customers can use their faces to withdraw money at ATMs
Spanish bank begins roll-out of ATMs equipped with facial recognition technology, but customers can still use card and PIN Continue Reading