IT for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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03 Jan 2024
Artificial intelligence to the front in Sweden’s National Technology Strategy
Sweden focuses in on artificial intelligence in its latest far-reaching national IT strategy Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Sep 2023
Interview: Ashish Gupta, head of EMEA, HCLTech
It’s not just enterprises that changed their operating models during and after Covid, but also the suppliers that took them on the journey, HCLTech Europe’s head explains Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2019
Wider threat campaign behind Wipro breach
A sophisticated, far-ranging threat campaign was behind the breach at Indian IT services firm Wipro in April, which was not an isolated incident, RiskIQ report reveals Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2019
How facial recognition technology threatens basic privacy rights
As adoption of facial recognition systems continues to grow worldwide, there is increasing concern that this technology could undermine fundamental privacy rights and how it can be kept in check Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2019
UK cyber security progress stalled, says report
UK firms rank cyber attacks as a top business issue, but are stalling in cyber security best practice, lagging behind top performers in India Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2019
Moscow’s 2019 Startup Village rewards innovation
Moved to a bigger site, Moscow’s annual Startup Village continues to expand, with interest from large corporates growing Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2019
Airbus opens cyber innovation hub in Wales
Newport hub will focus on industrial control systems, artificial intelligence and data analytics Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2019
Cyber attackers using wider range of threats
Businesses need to ensure they are able to defend against a wide range of threats in the face of increased malicious Office documents, Mac malware and web application exploits, report shows Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2019
UK firms downloading vulnerable open source software
Vulnerable open source software components are posing a security threat to UK firms, according to a report that also shows how best practice, including automation, can reduce the risk Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2019
Hospitality industry at highest risk of phishing
Benchmarking report shows average phish-prone percentage across all industries and sizes of organisations at 29.6% – up 2.6% since 2018 Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2019
Steel firm adds steel to resilience with Scale hyper-converged
Carrs Tool Steels had to move on from legacy servers and found hyper-converged infrastructure from Scale Computing the ideal fit for a small business that couldn’t afford downtime Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2019
Nominations open for UK’s security unsung heroes
The Security Serious cyber awareness campaign has opened nominations for the fourth annual cyber security Unsung Heroes awards Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2019
Small business not necessarily weakest security link
Small businesses may not be the weakest link in the supply chain after all, with a lack of skills and best practices being bigger factors, a study by (ISC)² reveals Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2019
Disaster planning: How to expect the unexpected
Focusing too much on specific disasters rather than considering an organisation’s data protection, network security and process requirements, can lead to unpredicted vulnerabilities Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
Enterprises challenged with security basics
Visibility, security tool overload and manual reporting are cited as top concerns by UK security leaders, a report reveals Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
UK to launch security standard for surveillance cameras
The UK is launching the world’s first voluntary cyber security standard and compliance certification mark for the manufacturers of surveillance cameras Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
Most mobile apps vulnerable to malware
iOS and Android apps equally vulnerable to being exploited remotely by malware, report reveals Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2019
Looming private sector IR35 reforms prompts calls for gig economy-focused tax system overhaul
The growth of the gig-based economy has exposed weaknesses in the UK tax system – exacerbated by the IR35 reforms – that mean an overhaul is needed, panel claims Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2019
IoT Security Foundation publishes smart building whitepaper
The IoT Security Foundation has published a guide on security for smart buildings to highlight key issues and gather feedback to inform future guidance for industry stakeholders Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2019
Converged security takes centre stage at IFSEC
The importance and benefits of combining physical and cyber security was underlined in the opening session of the 2019 IFSEC security conference Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2019
Luxembourg tech startups get premium connections
Luxembourg is at the centre of a continent with ambitious plans to develop a thriving tech industry, but what makes it different? Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2019
Openreach trials will speed up broadband upgrade
Tests to focus on process of migrating households and businesses to fibre to the premise and voice over IP Continue Reading
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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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Opinion
18 Jun 2019
Security Think Tank: Business needs to see infosec pros as trusted advisers
How can security professionals communicate effectively with the board and senior business leaders – what works and what doesn’t? Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2019
DevSecOps is key to uniting opposing forces
Unifying DevOps and security teams with the aid of automation will bring harmony and added business benefits, says systems engineer Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2019
Security Think Tank: Top infosec task is getting on board agenda
How can security professionals communicate effectively with the board and senior business leaders – what works and what doesn’t? Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2019
HMRC urged to delay April 2020 extension of IR35 rules to private sector by 'at least' 12 months
An analysis of the responses HMRC has reportedly received to its consultation on extending the IR35 tax avoidance reforms to the private sector suggests the tax agency is coming under pressure to put its plans on hold for at least 12 months Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2019
Asco breaks silence on ransomware attack
A week after reportedly being hit by a ransomware attack, Belgium-based mechanical equipment manufacturer Asco has finally provided some details Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jun 2019
Building a cyber-physical immune system
Shantanu Rane, researcher in cyber-physical systems security at the Palo Alto Research Center, explains how our own immune systems can inspire the design of modern cyber-physical systems Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jun 2019
Security Think Tank: Infosec needs to avoid FUD and keep it real
How can security professionals communicate effectively with the board and senior business leaders – what works and what doesn’t? Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2019
Innovation drives Nominet to cyber security
Embracing an innovation strategy for a mature organisation led domain name registry Nominet to found a cyber security business based on its core expertise, its CEO tells London Tech Week Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2019
UK firms need to address risky user habits
McAfee calls for companies to ramp up their security culture and improve the integration of technical security controls to minimise exposure from workers Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Jun 2019
Security Think Tank: Security risk ratings key to security/business understanding
How can security professionals communicate effectively with the board and senior business leaders – what works and what doesn’t? Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2019
AI-enabled cyber attacks a reality soon, warns Mikko Hypponen
Technology continues to shape human conflict and artificial intelligence will be no exception, so business needs to up its ability to detect attacks and respond, says security expert Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Jun 2019
Security Think Tank: Focus on business impact and likelihood of cyber attacks
How can cyber security professionals communicate effectively with the board and senior business leaders – what works and what doesn’t? Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jun 2019
Why the rise of IT managed by the business is driving creative thinking
Organisations that encourage business units to implement and run their own IT systems have an edge over competitors that rely entirely on the IT department, research from Harvey Nash and KPMG reveals Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2019
In a cyber data breach, preparation is key
The importance of preparation was strongly emphasised at a breach response workshop hosted by DAC Beachcroft as part of London Tech Week Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2019
Scale targets edge workloads with HE500 hyper-converged nodes
Scale Computing adds hyper-converged infrastructure nodes to provide edge compute and storage that is fully compatible with its datacentre-scale HCI appliances Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2019
Most code-signing processes insecure, study shows
The majority of organisations are failing to enforce security for code-signing processes, providing opportunities for cyber criminals, a survey reveals Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jun 2019
Security Think Tank: Frame cyber security impacts in business contexts
How can security professionals communicate effectively with the board and senior business leaders – what works and what doesn’t? Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2019
Implementing Dmarc a top priority for UK
Basic email security should be a top priority for UK firms, followed by reducing third-party web exposure and monitoring data flows leaving the enterprise, a Rapid7 study reveals Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jun 2019
Security Think Tank: Infosec letter to the board
How can security professionals communicate effectively with the board and senior business leaders – what works and what doesn’t? Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2019
NotPetya offers industry-wide lessons, says Maersk’s tech chief
There are several key industry-wide lessons to be learned from the NotPetya attack in 2017, according to the information chief at one of the companies most heavily impacted Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2019
Ofcom confirms broadband USO to be introduced in March 2020
BT and Kcom will begin to provide broadband services under the government’s USO scheme from 20 March 2020 Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2019
Misconfigured container services are a security risk
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks have released details of the scale of misconfigured and exposed container services putting organisations at risk of cyber attack Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2019
Weak cyber security top challenge, says NCSC chief Ciaran Martin
UK cyber security agency NCSC is focusing on practical support and making the internet and technology safer to use, but says the area that needs most attention is improving basic cyber security in firms, says agency chief Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2019
Firms face targeted bespoke cyber attacks, dark web study reveals
Academic study exposes prolific availability and demand for tailored malware, network access and corporate espionage services, which suggests many firms’ cyber defences are below standard Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2019
Half of CFOs frustrated by complex accounting systems
Chief financial officers need to upgrade to easier-to-use accounting systems, but are strapped for time and lack the resources to make the right choices, according to survey Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2019
Legacy IT systems a significant security challenge
Information security professionals need to work closely with the business to identify critical legacy IT systems to ensure security risks are managed effectively, CISO tells Infosecurity Europe Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2019
Digital transformation an opportunity for security
Digital transformation is an opportunity not only for the business to up its game, but also for security teams to engage with and win over the business, CISO tells Infosecurity Europe Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2019
London could be world cyber risk leader, says ex-Lloyd’s chief
Collaboration across the cyber insurance, technology and security organisations in London could make the capital a leading world centre on these topics, says former Lloyd’s of London boss Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2019
DNS – a security opportunity not to be overlooked, says Nominet
Domain name system data is the best-kept secret for eliminating network cyber threats, Nominet tells Infosecurity Europe attendees Continue Reading
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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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04 Jun 2019
Cyber crime widely under-reported, Isaca study shows
Cyber crime, which is the top cyber threat to business, remains widely under-reported, and only a third of organisations are confident in their ability to detect and respond to threats, a study reveals Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2019
Business leaders failing to address cyber threats
Businesses are failing to address growing cyber threats as business leaders admit to knowledge gaps, a lack of resources and confusion about who is responsible for data breaches, a report reveals Continue Reading
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30 May 2019
A lack of skills and ownership are top challenges to OT security
A lack of skills, visibility and clarity on which business function is responsible for securing operational technology are the biggest challenges to managing the risk, a study shows Continue Reading
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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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29 May 2019
Hackers targeting UK universities a threat to national security
Poorly defended UK university research that is mainly commissioned by government is a top target for hackers, putting national security at risk, a study reveals, underlining the need for better cyber security Continue Reading
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29 May 2019
Turla APT group beefs up cyber attack tool
An advanced persistent threat cyber espionage group has improved its tools to attack diplomatic targets, making their activities more difficult to detect and block Continue Reading
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29 May 2019
Cyber weapons readily available to criminals, researchers warn
Security researchers have discovered an attack campaign infrastructure designed to scan, brute-force and infect tens of thousands of MS-SQL and PHPMyAdmin servers Continue Reading
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29 May 2019
ICO to shortlist Sandbox applicants
Privacy watchdog’s Sandbox service aims to help develop innovative and beneficial products and services that are privacy compliant Continue Reading
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28 May 2019
Perfect storm for data science in security
After nearly 20 years of research, the perfect storm of computing technologies is finally enabling data science to realise its potential to make valuable contributions to improving cyber security capabilities Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
Just over half of UK firms don’t have a cyber resilience plan
Many UK firms still lack cyber resilience and data protection capabilities covering email a year after the implementation of the GDPR aimed at improving personal data protection Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
GDPR: Are we there yet?
A full year since the General Data Protection Regulation was implemented, there has not been the severe punitive action expected by many and personal data breaches continue to happen, leaving many wondering if any progress has been made Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
Effect of GDPR yet to be felt, says law firm Hogan Lovells
Despite the fact that the GDPR has been in full effect for a year, the true effect of the regulation is yet to be felt and organisations should ensure they keep their eye on the ball, says leading privacy law firm Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
Ofcom makes new proposals to liberalise access Openreach’s ducts and poles
The telecoms regulator is proposing new regulations on accessing Openreach’s infrastructure that it hopes will incentives others to roll out ultrafast networks quicker Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
No real change a year into GDPR, says privacy expert
A year after the GDPR compliance deadline, many organisations still have a lot of work to do to make real changes and shift focus away from fines to business value and gain, says PwC’s GDPR and data protection lead Continue Reading
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22 May 2019
V.Pharma swaps Data Domain for Quantum and cuts backup costs
Belgian pharmacy’s Data Domains had reached end-of-life and it wanted to remain in-budget. Quantum DXi worked out a lot cheaper and easy to manage, with good support Continue Reading
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22 May 2019
TalkTalk admits new failings in 2015 data breach notification
TalkTalk’s failure to notify all those affected by its 2015 data breach highlights the importance of data visibility so that breach notifications are fast and accurate – a key requirement of the GDPR Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2019
Security Think Tank: Effective IT segregation must involve the business
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
21 May 2019
UC Expo 2019: Experts talk up future tech in unified communications
Automation and AI are increasingly prevalent in unified comms, but do enterprises really need it? Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 May 2019
Security Think Tank: In-app segregation more intelligent and permissive
What are the security benefits and challenges of segregating IT environments, and how best are these challenges overcome? Continue Reading
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21 May 2019
Cyber security scholarships on offer in Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast is backing the cyber security sector with funding for master of science scholarships Continue Reading
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20 May 2019
DCMS shakes up BDUK with new rural full-fibre scheme
The Rural Gigabit Connectivity programme will run for two years, trialling a new model for full-fibre broadband delivery – meanwhile, BDUK is getting a new name Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 May 2019
Security Think Tank: IT asset separation is a risk-based decision
What are the security benefits and challenges of segregating IT environments, and how best are these challenges overcome? Continue Reading
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20 May 2019
GDPR an opportunity to improve data systems and processes
A year after the official implementation of the GDPR, it is important to highlight the positive opportunities that compliance provides and the insights breach reports are providing, say Deloitte consultants Continue Reading
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20 May 2019
ICO to support GDPR certification schemes
The UK data protection watchdog is accepting enquiries from organisations considering developing GDPR certification schemes, which the ICO says could help recipients achieve competitive advantage Continue Reading
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17 May 2019
École Hôtelière de Lausanne puts Amelia the robot at its core
When Switzerland-based hospitality school EHL began to automate processes, it was met with staff inertia, but that all changed after its benefits became clear Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 May 2019
Security Think Tank: Challenges of 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
17 May 2019
Identity custodians needed in digital era
Digital identity systems will fail if they do not take humans into account, warns identity innovator, suggesting that a ‘digital guardian’ could help overcome most of these challenges Continue Reading
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17 May 2019
GozNym bust underlines cyber crime threat
A criminal network using GozNym malware has been shut down in an international law enforcement operation, but others are still operating, underlining the need for vigilance, warns a security expert Continue Reading
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Feature
16 May 2019
Vulnerability assessment done. Now what?
Vulnerability assessment establishes the current state of an organisation’s cyber security, but to meet industry best practices, companies should go beyond that to achieve continuous improvement Continue Reading
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16 May 2019
Fujitsu sets out to restore trust in technology
Trust in technology, how to recapture it, and how to ensure AI doesn’t overstep its bounds were the big messages on the opening day of Fujitsu Forum in Tokyo Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Microsoft working to support decentralised identity
Microsoft is among the big tech players aiming to help enable personalisation of products and services without putting privacy at risk Continue Reading
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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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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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News
13 May 2019
Security standard for surveillance cameras set for launch
A long-overdue cyber security standard for the manufacturer of surveillance cameras is on track for an official launch in June 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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Feature
10 May 2019
Debugging bug bounty programmes
Bug bounty programmes have recently become a popular method of vulnerability management, but poor programme management can lead to development teams becoming overwhelmed and bugs being missed Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 May 2019
Security Think Tank: Surviving the existential cyber punch, part 3
How should businesses plan to survive a potential cyber attack extinction event? Continue Reading
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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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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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09 May 2019
Northern Ireland generating cyber security knowledge and jobs
Northern Ireland is establishing itself as an international hub of cyber security research and innovation, providing growing employment opportunities Continue Reading
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08 May 2019
Time to start thinking about AI regulation, says KuppingerCole
Organisations and individuals should think about regulating artificial intelligence to avoid sleepwalking into a future regulated by these technologies, says analyst Continue Reading
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08 May 2019
Cyber criminals targeting C-suite, DBIR shows
Executives and cloud-based services are gaining popularity as targets for cyber criminals, according to the latest data breach investigations report Continue Reading
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07 May 2019
Greater Manchester invites bidders for public sector broadband
£32m tender request will enable ultrafast full-fibre connectivity to more than 1,300 public sector sites in Greater Manchester Continue Reading
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03 May 2019
Zero trust: A 21st century security model
Traditional corporate security models date back to a time when there were fewer, lower-level threats, but a zero trust model is better suited to the 21st century, according to the originator of the idea Continue Reading
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03 May 2019
Norsk Hydro urges caution as it counts cost of cyber attack
Norwegian aluminium giant Norsk Hydro is urging partners to be cautious in the wake of a damaging ransomware attack in March as financial impact estimates come in above initial estimates Continue Reading
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02 May 2019
Firms urged to embrace positive security trends to win cyber war
Modern cyber security challenges overshadow the information security successes of the past, but several positive trends are emerging as defenders come to grips with new threats, says Deloitte Continue Reading
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02 May 2019
Microservices introduce hidden security complexity, analyst warns
Microservice architecture – an approach to application development in which applications are built as a suite of modular services – simplifies development but complicates security, says KuppingerCole Continue Reading
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02 May 2019
Businesses unprepared for cyber breaches
Study shows many organisations lack IT security and operations basics, including visibility across their IT operations Continue Reading