Regulatory compliance and standard requirements

Secure software: Third-party suppliers your first-party risk

Outgoing CISA chief Jen Easterly called on buyers to demand better security standards from their software suppliers. The Security Think Tank considers what better means, and what best practice for secure software procurement looks like in 2025 Continue Reading

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• Ejona Preci, Lindal Group

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard probes UK demand for Apple’s encrypted data

A secret order issued by the UK against Apple would be a ‘clear and egregious violation’ if it provides back door access to Americans’ encrypted data, says US director of national intelligence Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Singapore rolls out guidelines to bolster cloud and datacentre resilience

New advisory guidelines to enhance resilience and security of cloud services and datacentres in Singapore amid potential service disruptions and growing cyber threats Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Rethinking the route to net zero

In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide looks at the need to apply innovative and long-term thinking to reducing carbon emissions in IT. We find out how retailer Dunelm is benefiting from a programme to attract, retain and support women in tech. And Volvo Cars explains why the future for its vehicles is software-defined. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK businesses should look to Ireland amid EU cyber security overhaul

With a flourishing technology sector and a direct line to Brussels, investing in Ireland may be a sound bet for UK organisations looking to navigate Europe's transforming cyber landscape. Continue Reading

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• Anne-Marie Tierney-Le Roux, IDA Ireland

Watchdog approves Sellafield physical security, but warns about cyber

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has taken Sellafield out of special measures for physical security, but harbours cyber security concerns Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Quantum computing in cyber security: A double-edged sword

Scepticism still abounds, but quantum computing stocks have boomed this year. In the world of cyber, however, quantum brings both unprecedented capabilities and significant threats, demanding careful attention Continue Reading

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• Isla Sibanda

Cyber Monitoring Centre develops hurricane scale to count cost of cyber attacks

A non-profit company aims to measure the impact of cyber events on the economy using a 1 to 5 scale borrowed from hurricane classification Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

AI Action Summit calls for a rethink of regulation

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report from the AI Action Summit in Paris on how easing red tape is overtaking safety as a priority. We examine the AI regulations that IT leaders need to understand. And we talk to the UK government’s AI minister about the country’s artificial intelligence opportunities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

How to get employees to take cyber risk more seriously

To combat risky cyber security behaviour, organisations must move beyond awareness training and cultivate a culture where security violations are personally felt and socially unacceptable, leveraging existing values, real-world impacts, and even humour Continue Reading

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• Leigh McMullen

Gartner: CISOs struggling to balance security, business objectives

Only 14% of security leaders can ‘effectively secure organisational data assets while also enabling the use of data to achieve business objectives’, according to Gartner Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Lenovo CSO: AI adoption fuels security paranoia

Doug Fisher, Lenovo’s chief security officer, outlines the company’s approach to security and AI governance, and the importance of having a strong security culture to combat cyber threats amplified by the use of AI Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Top cryptography experts join calls for UK to drop plans to snoop on Apple’s encrypted data

Some of the world’s leading computer science experts have signed an open letter calling for home secretary Yvette Cooper to drop a controversial secret order to require Apple to provide access to people’s encrypted data Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

UK accused of political ‘foreign cyber attack’ on US after serving secret snooping order on Apple

US administration asked to kick UK out of 65-year-old UK-US Five Eyes intelligence sharing agreement after secret order to access encrypted data of Apple users Continue Reading

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• Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University

Apple: British techies to advise on ‘devastating’ UK global crypto power grab

A hitherto unknown British organisation – which even the government may have forgotten about – is about to be drawn into a global technical and financial battle, facing threats from Apple to pull out of the UK Continue Reading

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• Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

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

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Met Police spied on BBC journalists’ phone data for PSNI, MPs told

The Metropolitan Police monitored the phones of 16 BBC journalists on behalf of police in Northern Ireland, a cross-party group of MPs heard Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
• Cormac Kehoe

“Unsafe At Any Speed”. Comparing automobiles to code risk

Outgoing CISA chief Jen Easterly called on buyers to demand better security standards from their software suppliers. The Security Think Tank considers what better means, and what best practice for secure software procurement looks like in 2025. Continue Reading

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• Tyler Shields

Vigilant buyers are the best recipe for accountable suppliers

In January 2025, outgoing CISA chief Jen Easterly called on IT buyers to demand better security standards from their software suppliers. The Security Think Tank considers what better means, and what does best practice for secure software procurement looks like in 2025. Continue Reading

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• Aditya K Sood, Aryaka

DeepSeek-R1 more readily generates dangerous content than other large language models

Research scientists at cyber firm Enkrypt AI publish concerning findings from a red team exercise conducted against DeepSeek, the hot new generative AI tool Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Australian government doubles down on AWS

Federal government signs three-year whole-of-government agreement with Amazon Web Services, expanding access to cloud services for all levels of government Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Police swoop on Sky ECC cryptophone distributors in Spain and Holland

Dutch and Spanish police have arrested four people accused of making millions of euros by distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones to criminal organisations Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

AI jailbreaking techniques prove highly effective against DeepSeek

Researchers at Palo Alto have shown how novel jailbreaking techniques were able to fool breakout GenAI model DeepSeek into helping to create keylogging tools, steal data, and make a Molotov cocktail Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Data protection and consumer trust are the key to unlocking AI

The government is pushing a light touch to regulating AI training but the public have real concerns about data privacy Continue Reading

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• Miriam Everett, partner Herbert Smith Freehills

Vallance rejects latest charge to reform UK hacking laws

Science minister Patrick Vallance rejects proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse Act, arguing that they could create a loophole for cyber criminals to exploit Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NAO: UK government cyber resilience weak in face of mounting threats

The National Audit Office has found UK government cyber resilience wanting, weakened by legacy IT and skills shortages, and facing mounting threats Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

EU law could usher in transformative change to digital ecosystems

The EU’s Digital Fairness Act aims to end exploitative practices online and enhance consumer protection, but civil society groups say it must address the power and information asymmetries between users and tech firms Continue Reading

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• Adele Zeynep Walton

Your first steps to improve international compliance

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected Continue Reading

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• Petra Wenham

Turbulent times ahead for tech

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted growing risks to digital supply chains – we examine the turbulence ahead. Data sovereignty is becoming a growing issue as companies move to the cloud – we look at the regulatory challenges. And we analyse the best practices in automated patch management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

VMware backup: Key decision points if you migrate away from VMware

VMware’s pricing changes have spurred some organisations to move to new virtualisation environments, but they’ll need backing up. We look at the key points to consider Continue Reading

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• Stephen Pritchard

CISOs boost board presence by 77% over two years

A global research study, from Splunk and Oxford Economics, into how chief information security officers interact with boards finds greater participation but enduring gaps Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

What is SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)?

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an open standard for sharing security information about identity, authentication and authorization across different systems. Continue Reading

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• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor

ICO launches major review of cookies on UK websites

ICO sets out 2025 goals, including a review of cookie compliance across the UK’s top 1,000 websites, as it seeks to achieve its ultimate goal of giving the public meaningful control over how their data is used Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Privacy professionals expect budget cuts, lack confidence

Over 50% of privacy professionals in Europe expect to see less money earmarked for data security initiatives in 2025, and many don’t have faith their organisations are taking the issue seriously, according to an ISACA report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Europol seeks evidence of encryption on crime enforcement as it steps-up pressure on Big Tech

Europol wants examples of police investigations hampered by end-to-end encryption as it pressures tech companies to provide law enforcement access to encrypted messages Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Will the UK become an AI powerhouse?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we analyse the UK government’s new AI strategy and ask if the ambitious plans are achievable. The latest EU regulation affecting cyber security, called DORA, will affect digital resilience plans for many businesses – we examine the implications. We also look at the benefits and technologies behind cloud data lakes. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Cyber innovation to address rising regulatory, threat burden

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected Continue Reading

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• Nick New, Optalysys

A guide to DORA compliance

We look at the new EU regulation for cyber resiliency, the role of IT asset management in auditing and third-party risks Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Biden signs new cyber order days before Trump inauguration

With days left in the White House, outgoing US president Joe Biden has signed a wide-ranging cyber security executive order with far-reaching implications Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Almost half of UK banks set to miss DORA deadline

A significant minority of financial services organisations in the UK will not be fully compliant with the EU’s DORA cyber and risk management regulation when it comes into force on 17 January Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Davos 2025: Digital supply chains at risk as world faces two years of turbulence

World Economic Forum urges digital business leaders to build the resilience of supply chains, improve cyber defences and develop contingency plans Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Users protest, flee TikTok as clock ticks on US ban

As the US Supreme Court prepares to rule on the future of TikTok, rumours of a sale are swirling around Washington DC while panicked users make plans for an exodus Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Preparing for AI regulation: The EU AI Act

The EU AI Act builds on existing cyber security, privacy and data governance regulations such as GDPR Continue Reading

Generating customer experience at NatWest Bank

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how NatWest Bank is using generative AI to enhance its customer experience. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging regulatory compliance environment affecting IT leaders. And we learn how Toyota is turning to automation to improve its helpdesk support service for employees. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK government plans to extend ransomware payment ban

A ban on ransomware payments by UK government departments will be extended to cover organisations such as local councils, schools and the NHS should new government proposals move forward Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Why we need better cyber regulation to protect the UK from disruption

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected. Continue Reading

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• Adam Stringer, PA Consulting

CNI operators should ask these 12 questions of their OT suppliers

The NCSC, CISA and others have set out 12 cyber security considerations CNI organisations and other users of operational technology should incorporate into their buying processes to force their suppliers to do better Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Can UK government achieve ambition to become AI powerhouse?

The artificial intelligence opportunities action plan has been largely well received, but there are plenty of questions about how it will be achieved Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Preparing for AI regulation: The EU AI Act

The EU AI Act builds on existing cyber security, privacy and data governance regulations such as GDPR Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Why CISOs should build stronger bonds with the legal function in 2025

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected. Continue Reading

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• Mandy Andress, Elastic

Saudi Arabia calls for humanitarian AI after tightening screws on rights protesters

Oppressive state wants global digital identity system at the heart of all AI, to make it trustworthy and prevent it being used for ‘unauthorised surveillance’ Continue Reading

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• Mark Ballard

What is the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)?

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act or GLBA), also known as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, is a federal law enacted in the United States to control the ways financial institutions deal with the private information of individuals. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna
• Garry Kranz

US Treasury incident a clear warning on supply chain security in 2025

A cyber incident at the US Department of the Treasury – blamed on a Chinese state actor – raises fresh warnings about supply chain risk after it was found to have originated via vulnerabilities in a remote tech support product Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Corporate cover-up behind world-beating cyber security record in Middle East

Report ranking Gulf corporations ahead of US and EU counterparts for cyber security has sparked debate about the region’s tendency for secrecy and state control Continue Reading

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• Mark Ballard

Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2024

Revelations of covert and unlawful monitoring of journalists and their confidential sources by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Metropolitan Police attracted a huge amount of attention this year Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Top 10 ANZ stories of 2024

The 2024 tech landscape in Australia and New Zealand was dotted with developments spanning cloud migrations and AI adoption to heightened data security and real-time data streaming Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Top 10 police technology stories of 2024

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 police technology stories of 2024 Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Latest attempt to override UK’s outdated hacking law stalls

Amendments to the Data Bill that would have given the UK cyber industry a boost by updating restrictive elements of the Computer Misuse Act have failed to progress beyond a Lords committee Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

The Data Bill: It’s time to cyber up

The Computer Misuse Act is outdated and needs reform - so it's disappointing to see the government decline an opportunity to update the legislation, says the peer who proposed amendments Continue Reading

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• Lord Chris Holmes, House of Lords

Innovation, insight and influence: the CISO playbook for 2025 and beyond

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Mandy Andress, Elastic

French court refuses to expedite trial of Sky ECC cryptophone distributor Thomas Herdman

Canadian businessman Thomas Herdman, who was arrested by French police despite agreeing a deal to cooperate with US investigators, has been denied bail after 42 months in pre-trial detention Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Top 10 cyber security stories of 2024

Data breaches, data privacy and protection, and the thorny issue of open source security were all hot topics this year. Meanwhile, security companies frequently found themselves hitting the headlines, and not always for good reasons. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 cyber security stories of 2024 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Look to the future: How the threat landscape may evolve next

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Elliott Wilkes, ACDS

Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2024

From ransomware targeting the NHS to nation-state-backed intrusions, 2024 was another big year for cyber criminals and cyber spooks alike, but they didn't have it all their own way as the good guys fought back Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

2025-30: Geopolitical influence on cyber and the convergence of threat

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Rob Dartnall, SecAlliance

Using AI to build stronger client relationships in 2025

On the Twelfth Day of AI, we explore the key benefits of Copilot, the potential risks, barriers to adoption, and strategies for ensuring successful implementation. Continue Reading

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• Josie Rickerd, ANS

Conservative MP adds to calls for public inquiry over PSNI police spying

Conservative MP David Davis calls for a public inquiry following a court ruling that the PSNI and Metropolitan Police unlawfully placed journalists under electronic surveillance Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
• Cormac Kehoe

Digital Ethics Summit 2024: recognising AI’s socio-technical nature

At trade association TechUK’s eighth annual Digital Ethics Summit, public officials and industry figures and civil society groups met to discuss the ethical challenges associated with the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools globally and the direction of travel set for 2025 Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Private vs public AI: Which should your business use in 2025?

On the Eleventh Day of AI, we explore the differences between private and public AI, the key benefits and downsides of private AI, future trends, and how to get started with a hybrid AI approach. Continue Reading

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• Chris Folkerd, ANS

Decoding the end of the decade: What CISOs should watch out for

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Paul Lewis, Nominet

Computer Misuse Act reform gains traction in Parliament

An amendment to the proposed Data (Access and Use) Bill that will right a 35-year-old wrong and protect security professionals from criminalisation is to be debated at Westminster Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CISOs: Don’t rely solely on technical defences in 2025

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Deepti Gopal, Gartner

Russia focuses cyber attacks on Ukraine rather than West despite rising tension

Computer Weekly talks to GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre operations director Paul Chichester and former NCSC chief executive Ciaran Martin on Russia, China and Salt Typhoon Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Defending against cyber grinches: AI for enhanced security

On the Seventh Day of AI, Defending against cyber grinches: AI for enhanced security, we explore the double-edged sword of AI in cybersecurity and how businesses can protect themselves against the cyber grinches. Continue Reading

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• Justin Young, ANS

UK police continue to hold millions of custody images unlawfully

Annual report from the biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner of England and Wales highlights the ongoing and unlawful retention millions of custody images of innocent people never charged with a crime by police Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

DWP ‘fairness analysis’ reveals bias in AI fraud detection system

Information about people’s age, disability, marital status and nationality influences decisions to investigate benefit claims for fraud, but the Department for Work and Pensions says there are ‘no immediate concerns of unfair treatment’ Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

In 2025: Identities conquer, and hopefully unite

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Stephen McDermid, Okta

AI and cloud: The perfect pair to scale your business in 2025

On the Sixth Day of AI, we explore how leveraging AI and cloud can enhance business performance and shares tips for successful implementation. Continue Reading

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• Matt Gallagher, ANS

Six trends that will define cyber through to 2030

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Pierre-Martin Tardif, ISACA

US TikTok ban imminent after appeal fails

TikTok’s appeal against a US government ban has failed, with a judge dismissing its arguments that its First Amendment free speech rights are being restricted Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How AI can help you attract, engage and retain the best talent in 2025

On the Fifth Day of AI, we explore how AI is reshaping HR – boosting productivity, addressing concerns, and preparing organisations for the future. Continue Reading

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• Toria Walters, ANS

Shared digital gateway was source of three NHS ransomware attacks

Alder Hey children’s hospital confirms ransomware operators accessed its systems through a shared digital gateway, but is standing firm in the face of the gang’s demands Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

The most pressing challenges for CISOs and cyber security teams

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Elliot Rose, PA Consulting

Nordics move to deepen cyber security cooperation

Nordic countries are increasing collaboration on cyber security amid more sophisticated and aggressive attacks Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

F1 heightens fan experiences with the power of Salesforce

Learn how the technical teams behind Formula One are using Salesforce’s tools to enhance fan activation and engagement at 24 races across the world, and how they are bringing AI into play with Agentforce capabilities Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Curing cancer with computers

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the Francis Crick Institute to find out how data science and AI support its groundbreaking medical research. As courts on both sides of the Atlantic target Google, we analyse the legal threats for Big Tech. And our latest buyer’s guide examines cloud and object storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

NCSC boss calls for ‘sustained vigilance’ in an aggressive world

NCSC CEO Richard Horne is to echo wider warnings about the growing number and severity of cyber threats facing the UK as he launches the security body’s eighth annual report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CISOs will face growing challenges in 2025 and beyond

From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading

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• Mike Gillespie and Ellie Hurst, Advent IM

Unwrapping the benefits of AI for marketing

In the first of a new series of articles, the 12 Days of AI, we explore how AI is being used in marketing, the benefits and key use cases, as well as concerns and how marketers can best take advantage of AI Continue Reading

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• Sophie Rea, ANS

UK economy could see £600m boost through digital IDs for businesses

Government-backed organisation kicks off initiative to widen use of digital identities, in an effort to streamline financial services and cut hundreds of millions of pounds of economic crime Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Energy sector’s digital shift opens door to cyber threats

The transition to renewable energy and the increasing integration of IT and OT systems in the energy sector are creating new cyber security challenges Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

In the cloud, effective IAM should align to zero-trust principles

The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading

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• Vladimir Jirasek, Foresight Cyber

Sellafield operator opens dedicated cyber centre

The UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has opened a cyber security centre spanning its activities across the nuclear sector Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

The Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2024

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 50 most influential women in UK technology for 2024. Read an interview with the winner, co-CEO of Tech She Can, Sheridan Ash. And meet this year’s rising stars – six women with a bright future in IT leadership. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Metropolitan Police officer dismissed for unlawfully accessing Sarah Everard files

Over 100 Met Police officers and staff have been investigated for accessing sensitive data related to the Sarah Everard case, leading to the dismissal of a Roads and Transport officer who accessed the information while off-duty Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Microsoft calls on Trump to ‘push harder’ on cyber threats

Microsoft’s Brad Smith urges president-elect Donald Trump to keep the faith when it comes to fighting back against hostile cyber actors from China, Iran and Russia Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NIS2 - GDPR Revisited?

NIS2 – have we another “GDPR” on our hands in its own way here? That’s to say, another “does this apply to us?” mentality that led to an almighty scramble at the last minute (and beyond) for ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

Government issues strategic priorities for online safety regulator Ofcom

Technology secretary Peter Kyle sets out the government’s strategic priorities for how Ofcom should approach regulating online safety, including embedding safety by design and supporting innovation in technologies to help protect people online Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Storage technology explained: Ransomware and storage and backup

We look at ransomware attacks, and the importance of good backup practice as well as immutable snapshots, air-gapping, network segmentation, AI anomaly detection and supplier warranties Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor