Regulatory compliance and standard requirements
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News
07 Feb 2025
Tech companies brace after UK demands back door access to Apple cloud
The UK has served a notice on Apple demanding back door access to encrypted data stored by users anywhere in the world on Apple’s cloud service Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Feb 2025
US lawmakers move to ban DeepSeek AI tool
US politicians have introduced a bill seeking to ban the use of the DeepSeek AI tool on government-owned devices, citing national security concerns due to its alleged links to the Chinese state Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
Nasty surprises lurking in furloughed employees’ inboxes
Research conducted by KnowBe4 points to a looming email security problem as furloughed employees head back to work Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
How Australian firms can defend against supply chain attacks
Supply chain security risks can wreak havoc if measures are not taken to deter cyber attackers from exploiting a supplier’s security gaps to target another firm Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2020
The Security Interviews: How the BSI protects the IoT from itself
David Mudd of the BSI reveals how a pragmatic and realistic approach to security vulnerabilities underpins its internet of things kitemark, helping give users the confidence to buy smart devices safely Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
04 Jun 2020
Why trust is the new currency
Businesses need to engender trust with customers amid the complexity of digital transactions involving multiple third parties, even as consumers are not fully cognizant of the importance of data privacy Continue Reading
By- Simon Piff
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News
04 Jun 2020
Malaysian minister backtracks on spectrum allocation decision
Amid reports of a surreptitious decision to allocate spectrum to five Malaysian operators, the communications minister rescinds his own order, calling for a more transparent review of the allocation process Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
NIS security regulations proving effective, but more work to do
The UK’s NIS cyber security and risk regulations are proving somewhat effective, according to a government report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 May 2020
Government launches IoT security funding round
A £400,000 funding pot is on offer for innovators to design schemes that boost internet-of-things security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 May 2020
Singapore’s contact-tracing app tops privacy study
Singapore’s TraceTogether is least intrusive in terms of privacy communications compared with similar apps in the region, study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
28 May 2020
Public Health England to keep contact-tracing data for 20 years
PHE will retain the data it collects via the NHS Test and Trace programme for 20 years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 May 2020
Revealed: Surveillance camera network that covered Dominic Cummings’ lockdown travel
A network of automatic number plate recognition and local authority traffic cameras could help police track Downing Street chief of staff Dominic Cummings’ journeys to Durham and Barnard Castle during the Covid-19 lockdown Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
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Feature
27 May 2020
GDPR at two: How far we’ve come, how far we still have to go
Marking two years of the General Data Protection Regulation, industry voices weigh in on the state of data protection and privacy, consider what has changed, and what still needs to change Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 May 2020
Max Schrems accuses Ireland of ‘Kafkaesque’ delay in Facebook GDPR investigation
Privacy campaigner Max Schrems has urged the European Commission to intervene after the Irish Data Protection Commission allegedly used ‘Kafkaesque’ tactics to delay investigations into Facebook’s compliance with GDPR Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
26 May 2020
The Security Interviews: Temper tantrums ahead as GDPR enters its terrible twos?
On the General Data Protection Regulation’s second birthday, Tim Hickman, a data protection lawyer and partner at White & Case LLP, discusses the regulation’s teething troubles and assesses how best to maintain optimum compliance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 May 2020
Coronavirus: Australia calls for stronger defences amid cyber attacks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre offers guidance for critical infrastructure operators to guard against cyber attacks which have already hit the healthcare sector Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 May 2020
EasyJet to be sued over customer data breach
If successful, airline’s potential liability for the loss of millions of customer records could be as high as £18bn Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
22 May 2020
How effective security training goes deeper than ‘awareness’
Cyber criminals are constantly developing their techniques and strategies, so security training needs to do the same Continue Reading
By- Adenike Cosgrove
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News
22 May 2020
Hancock to Harman: No contact-tracing privacy law
Health secretary claims existing data protection law is good enough to guarantee the security of contact-tracing data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 May 2020
NCSC discloses multiple vulnerabilities in contact-tracing app
National Cyber Security Centre has received mountains of feedback on the security of the government’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app, and has now taken the step of making multiple disclosures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 May 2020
Responsible Cyber acquires Secucial in S$7m deal
Singapore startup Responsible Cyber plans to bolster its Immune platform with access control management capabilities, and sets out to expand its global footprint Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 May 2020
Cancelled NCSC CyberUK event gets green light for 2021
The NCSC’s popular CyberUK event has been rescheduled to next year, and will again take place in Newport in south Wales Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2020
GDPR wholly inappropriate to govern contact-tracing data
Human Rights Committee Chair Harriet Harman says current data protection law is not up to the job of governing the data collected by the Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2020
Huawei: US using technological strengths to ‘crush’ companies outside its own borders
Chinese tech giant hits back at White House decision to extend technology ban and says it will ultimately be self-harming Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
18 May 2020
Malaysia’s data protection practices still have some way to go
Some Malaysian firms are not using data protection tools to the fullest potential, while others only think about data protection after a breach Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
Harman seeks to bring private member’s bill over contact tracing
Chair of Human Rights Committee aims to put the proposed Contact Tracing (Data Protection) Bill 2020 before parliament as a private member’s bill if necessary Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
13 May 2020
Surveillance capitalism in the age of Covid-19
Could the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic further consolidate surveillance capitalist practices and enterprises? Author Shoshana Zuboff warns Computer Weekly it is possible Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
13 May 2020
Report reveals inadequate cyber security at Schiphol Airport
A report has revealed problems with critical security systems in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Opinion
13 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Burnt out CISOs are a huge cyber risk
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security pros manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental wellbeing, and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
By- Cavan Arrowsmith, Turnkey Consulting
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News
13 May 2020
Nation state APT groups prefer old, unpatched vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI have published details of the most commonly exploited vulnerabilities of recent years, and there are some “classics” on the list Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 May 2020
Can Lady Gaga and Madonna get people to take security seriously?
What does it take to get people to pay attention to cyber security? A celebrity law firm hack may hold some answers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 May 2020
European comms bodies set up standards group, call for vigilance on contact-tracing apps
New ETSI group will develop standardisation framework for secure smartphone-based proximity tracing systems, helping to break Covid-19 transmission chains Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2020
Draft Covid-19 contact tracing legislation proposes formal oversight
Human Rights Committee chair Harriet Harman has outlined a proposed bill to guarantee the security and privacy of data generated by the UK’s Covid-19 contact tracing app Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 May 2020
Details released of second UK contact-tracing app development
Contractual documents show Zuhlke Engineering receiving an official start date of 6 May to supply a managed delivery team to support and run proximity mobile application and services for the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2020
Police failing to consult public on new technologies
A freedom of information campaign has revealed that UK police are largely failing to consult the public on their use of new technologies, with the potential to undermine the principle of policing by consent Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
12 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Create healthy habits to avoid burnout
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security professionals manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental well-being and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
By- Dan Norman
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News
12 May 2020
APAC firms still coming to grips with data protection
More governments in Asia are implementing data protection regimes, but challenges such as checkbox compliance and the lack of effective staff training remain Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 May 2020
How Australian firms can plug data protection gaps
Australian organisations can address data protection challenges by creating roles such as a data governance lead, classifying data and improving employee awareness of cyber hygiene Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Banks failing to protect customers from coronavirus fraud
Just 13 of the 64 banks accredited for the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme have implemented Dmarc protection Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
11 May 2020
What are the security priorities for the post-coronavirus world?
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing massive change across the business world and things may never go back to normal. What does security look like in this new world, and what will buyers be prioritising? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2020
Contact-tracing app fails to protect privacy and human rights
Reassurances over the security and human rights implications of NHSX’s approach to developing its Covid-19 contact-tracing app are insufficient, says the cross-bench Human Rights Committee Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2020
Facebook announces oversight board members
New board will rule on freedom of expression issues and make policy recommendations to social media giant. Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 May 2020
FBI search warrants reveal Trump aide’s messages to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
FBI search warrants reveal Trump campaigner Roger Stone sent private messages to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after the site published thousands of documents that damaged Hillary Clinton’s election campaign Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
05 May 2020
Contact tracing: The privacy vs protection debate
The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated extreme measures not seen in peacetime for over 100 years. Contact-tracing apps are being developed as a tool for managing the pandemic, but are they a step too far? Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
Building security and privacy into contact-tracing apps
Governance and data decentralisation are among measures that organisations can take to allay security and privacy concerns over contact-tracing apps, according to RSA Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 May 2020
NHSX contact-tracing app needs legislative oversight
Legal experts have told Parliament’s Human Rights Committee that legislation is desirable to ensure public trust in the data security of the Covid-19 coronavirus contact-tracing app Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
04 May 2020
Podcast: How to get cyber accountability on the board agenda
We look at how boards should carry out strategic and operational risk profile assessments and plan for compliance on an ongoing basis to avoid fines and damage to the business Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
04 May 2020
Four risks to data privacy and governance amid Covid-19
EY privacy experts assess some of the novel risks to data privacy, protection and governance during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Pragasen Morgan and Paul Smith
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Opinion
04 May 2020
Security Think Tank: CISOs must adapt to fight Covid-19 burnout
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security pros manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental wellbeing, and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
By- Jason Yakencheck, Isaca
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News
04 May 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Compliance and risk are top security concerns
When it comes to security, buyers are prioritising solutions and services that address compliance issues, risk management and data protection, according to the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities 2020 study Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 May 2020
NCSC tackles unconscious bias in security terminology
The terms whitelisting and blacklisting are out at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
01 May 2020
Why you should think before you Zoom
Feel free to use Zoom during the coronavirus lockdown, but think before you discuss anything confidential Continue Reading
By- Dai Davis, Percy Crow Davis & Co
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News
29 Apr 2020
IMDA to issue 5G spectrum to Singtel and StarHub-M1 venture
Singapore’s telco regulator will award 5G spectrum to major operators whose proposals have exceeded its requirements in some cases Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Call for extension to European payment security standard deadline
Payment processors across Europe want more time to meet the SCA payment security standard Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Apr 2020
Julian Assange extradition hearing postponed amid coronavirus lockdown
Julian Assange’s lawyers say they have been unable to communicate or share legal documents with the WikiLeaks founder to enable them to prepare a defence in time for a planned extradition hearing in May Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Apr 2020
UK tech companies launch online safety body
Online Safety Tech Industry Association unites 14 technology companies to drive conversation and policy around online safeguarding Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Apr 2020
Australia’s CovidSafe app debuts, source codes to follow
Australia’s contact tracing app has been downloaded more than 1.1 million times, even as privacy concerns linger on Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2020
Ransomware-stricken Travelex up for sale
Travelex’s parent Finablr is washing its hands of the ransomware-stricken forex provider as it struggles with the twin shocks of the Covid-19 pandemic and a developing fraud scandal Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Apr 2020
Public authorities set to receive expanded surveillance powers
UK government wants to extend the number of public authorities able to obtain communications data using mass surveillance Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
23 Apr 2020
A carrot-and-stick approach to fixing cyber security complacency
With a majority of IT decision-makers holding the opinion that their employers are complacent when it comes to data protection, we look at what needs to be fixed, and how to fix it Continue Reading
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Podcast
22 Apr 2020
Podcast: Remote compliance assessments and how they are done
Remote working adds to IT compliance risks, but doesn’t remove the need to assess compliance. How are remote compliance assessments carried out and how can you prepare for them? Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
20 Apr 2020
IT services company Cognizant warns customers after ‘Maze’ ransomware attack
US IT services company Cognizant alerts customers after the Maze ransomware group launches a cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Apr 2020
Dutch organisations address business email compromise fraud
Public-private partnership in the Netherlands works to break the chains used by fraudsters to carry out BEC attacks Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
20 Apr 2020
Australian workers are weakest link in fight against cyber attacks
About four in 10 employees are sharing inappropriate data across mobile devices and half of all security incidents in 2019 occurred through inappropriate IT use, new study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: How Nominet fights back against malicious domains
Domain name registry has thwarted hundreds of attempts to register malicious .uk domain names during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Apr 2020
EU warns no compromise on privacy as NHS clashes with tech firms on contact tracing
EU and UK regulators express data privacy concerns days after Silicon Valley giants announce collaboration on contact-tracing apps to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Security certification body puts exams online
Candidates for certification by the International Association of Privacy Professionals will now be able to sit their exams remotely Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: ICO temporarily relaxes regulatory approach
The Information Commissioner’s Office sets out a revised approach to its regulatory duties during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
15 Apr 2020
A legal perspective on data breaches and home working
Legal experts from Fieldfisher share guidance on how to deal with cyber attacks during the coronavirus crisis, and what the ICO expects in terms of notification Continue Reading
By- Sabba Mirza and Michael Brown
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Feature
08 Apr 2020
Multicloud storage 101: Pros, cons, pitfalls and strategies
Not putting all your eggs in one basket can be helpful to an enterprise’s resilience strategy. We look at multicloud storage and the benefits and pitfalls it brings Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2020
BA and Marriott get GDPR fine reprieve
Both British Airways and Marriott International have had their General Data Protection Regulation fines deferred until later in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Apr 2020
Covid-19 apps pose threat to digital privacy on a global scale
Digital security firm Surfshark has reviewed a number of apps aimed at tackling the spread of coronavirus, and found that many pose a threat to people’s digital privacy Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
03 Apr 2020
Security Think Tank: Continuity planning doesn’t have to be complex
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
02 Apr 2020
Morrisons appeal success is cold comfort for enterprises
The success of Morrisons’ appeal against judgments that it should be held vicariously liable for an insider data breach will be welcomed by businesses, but may be of limited comfort to them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
02 Apr 2020
Podcast: Covid-19, compliance risk, remote assessment and training
We talk to Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, about why organisations cannot drop their guard on compliance during the increased risks faced as a result of the coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
01 Apr 2020
Swedbank to rebuild anti-money laundering systems after damning report
Report finds that €36.7bn in transactions, all carrying a high risk for money laundering, were processed through the bank’s branch network in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
31 Mar 2020
Marriott International hotel chain in second data breach
Marriott International notifies customers of a major data breach that unfolded earlier in 2020 – the second it has experienced in the past two years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
31 Mar 2020
Top five compliance concerns for UK business in 2020
We look at the top five legal and regulatory compliance concerns for UK businesses in 2020. It’s a list that includes GDPR, the DPA, PECR, PCI-DSS and the CCPA Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2020
Why security validation matters
FireEye’s top executives in Asia-Pacific discuss the benefits of security validation and offer their take on the region’s cyber threat landscape Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Mar 2020
Lorca calls on security scaleups to tackle coronavirus challenge
Lorca innovation programme has launched an open call for its next cohort of cyber security scaleups, with a timely focus on coronavirus challenges Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: What are the latest free cyber security offers?
We round up the latest free offers on cyber security products and services being made available during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Mar 2020
Developed APAC states most exposed to cyber risks
Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand have the highest exposure to cyber risks, but they are also the most prepared to deal with cyber attacks, study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
25 Mar 2020
Almost half of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in past year
Latest government statistics reveal the scale of the cyber security challenge facing UK plc, but reveals some cause for optimism Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus and privacy – finding the middle ground
Data collection has a role to play in fighting the deadly Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, but governments need to be accountable for how it is used Continue Reading
By- Eduardo Ustaran
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Feature
23 Mar 2020
The AWS bucket list: Keep your cloud secure
Misconfigured cloud installations risk billions of records being exposed, damaging organisations’ finances and reputations. Paying attention to securing AWS storage buckets is a simple matter Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Kaspersky, Bitdefender make products free to NHS
Kaspersky and Bitdefender have both made various products and services available free to healthcare customers as the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic intensifies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
23 Mar 2020
Why zero trust may not be all it’s cracked up to be
While they are discussed ad nauseam in the security industry, zero-trust architectures may not be all they’re cracked up to be, according to analyst Sam Bocetta Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2020
Cyber gangsters hit UK medical firm poised for work on coronavirus with Maze ransomware attack
The Maze ransomware group has published personal and medical details of thousands of former patients of a London-based medical research company after a failed attempt to disable the firm's computer systems Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Mar 2020
UK Coronavirus Bill relaxes restrictions on mass surveillance powers
Emergency legislation would massively expand state surveillance and police detainment powers Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: How to implement safe and secure remote working
Find out what CIOs and CISOs need to know to enable their end-users to work remotely and stay secure during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, and learn how users can help themselves Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Mar 2020
Prudential turns to AI to secure computer networks against cyber attacks
Prudential, the UK’s largest listed insurer, is turning to artificial intelligence to protect its computer networks in the US, Asia and Africa from malware hackers and internal threats Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Mar 2020
Travelex under threat as insolvency risk, hacking costs and coronavirus take their toll
Foreign exchange group’s future remains uncertain as its parent company, Finablr, prepares for potential insolvency Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Mar 2020
UN identifies tech companies working in Occupied Palestinian Territories
United Nations Human Rights Office report names a number of technology companies that could be involved in violating human rights Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
17 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: To tackle Covid-19, be prepared, flexible and resilient
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
By- Dan Norman
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News
17 Mar 2020
UK makes its case for post-Brexit data adequacy decision
Government sets out an explanatory framework as it seeks adequacy decisions from the European Commission to maintain the free flow of personal data between the European Union, the UK and Gibraltar Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Mar 2020
Equality watchdog calls on police to stop using facial recognition
Equalities and Human Rights Commission says use of automatic facial recognition and predictive algorithms by police is discriminatory, stifles freedom of expression and lacks a proper legislative framework Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
13 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: A guide to security best practice for pandemics
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: Coronavirus crisis helps put security in context
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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News
11 Mar 2020
Cross-regulator taskforce on digital economy announced in 2020 Budget
UK regulators will join forces to look at how the potential regulation of the digital platforms and advertising markets would work Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Mar 2020
Microsoft fixes 26 critical vulnerabilities in another heavy Patch Tuesday
March’s Patch Tuesday is another big one for Microsoft, addressing 115 vulnerabilities, 26 of them critical Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Mar 2020
Inside Oracle’s cloud strategy
Oracle may be late to the cloud infrastructure and platform game, but it believes it has what it takes to carve out a bigger slice of the Asia-Pacific’s cloud market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
09 Mar 2020
Bill Gates backs Crest fintech security scheme for Africa and Asia
UK-based cyber security accreditation and certification non-profit Crest has been awarded a $1.4m grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to expand cyber security capacity for fintechs in Africa and Asia Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor