IT for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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News
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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News
20 Mar 2019
Spike in cyber attacks targeting Cisco Webex
Cyber attacks targeting a leading web conference tool have increased dramatically and sextortion is becoming more popular with attackers, according to WatchGuard Technologies Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2019
Pivot3 to target Azure, Google clouds and enhance AI/ML
Hyper-converged infrastructure maker Pivot3 plans to extend backup for its appliance clusters to additional public clouds and optimise service levels across storage tiers and cache Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2019
Police investigate Norsk Hydro ransomware attack
Ransomware attack on one of the world’s largest aluminium producers is under police investigation Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2019
UK cyber experts to support global company boards
A consortium of UK cyber security experts and academics is to support multinational company boards to tackle online threats and protect against cyber crime Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2019
Bournemouth and Northampton next in line for CityFibre broadband upgrade
A £75m investment will see thousands of residential properties hooked up to full-fibre broadband services Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2019
UK government organisations’ email security lagging
Email security in UK government organisations is lagging far behind that of central government, analysis reveals, with less than a third implementing standard protection Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Mar 2019
Growing board focus on cyber risk challenges current thinking
As digital transformation continues to drive change in the business and risk landscape, business and cyber security leaders need to improve discussions around this topic Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2019
Salisbury to get ‘universal’ full-fibre broadband
Every residential and business property in Salisbury will be able to access full-fibre broadband in 12 months, claims Openreach Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2019
Norsk Hydro confirms ransomware attack
A Norwegian aluminium producer has confirmed a ransomware attack is affecting several areas of its business, forcing it to switch to manual operations Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2019
More than half of EU firms report cyber attack losses
More than half of European firms admit business disruption and data loss due to cyber attacks in the past 24 months, with UK firms among the most targeted, a survey shows Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2019
Ctera teams with HPE to put cloud gateways in Simplivity HCI
X Series appliances marry HPE’s hyper-converged hardware with Ctera’s hybrid cloud file server gateway to provide edge compute with storage tiered to the cloud Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2019
Firms urged to protect against spear phishing
Spear phishing attacks are sophisticated, targeted, costly and increasing in popularity among cyber attackers, a report warns Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2019
Norwegian aluminium producer hit by ‘extensive’ cyber attack
A Norwegian aluminium producer has disclosed that it has come under cyber attack affecting several areas of its business as the firm faces claims of environmental damage Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2019
Build in trust, experts advise cyber innovators
Trust will be increasingly important in the digital era, and is therefore a key component of new products and services, experts have told cyber security innovators Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2019
EU law enforcement agencies prepare for major cyber attacks
Law enforcement agencies across the European Union are preparing for major cross-border cyber attacks, says Europol Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2019
CyLon announces latest cyber security accelerator cohort
Swiss and Israeli cyber security startups join teams from the UK for CyLon’s ninth London accelerator cohort Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2019
Businesses failing to grasp DevSecOps
UK and US businesses are being exposed to security risks by a failure to integrate security into DevOps programmes, research shows Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2019
Brexit complicating already complex data protection
GDPR impact is yet to be felt and data protection is set to become increasingly complex, with Brexit adding even more complexity that could be overwhelming, warns head of international privacy association Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2019
Avoid infosec mistakes of the past, urges Robert Hannigan
Technology innovators need to avoid security mistakes of the past by building in integrity so that products and services can be used with trust and confidence, says former GCHQ director Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Map your own important risk metrics
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
ICO pledges to support innovation
UK data privacy watchdog is increasingly gearing up to support innovation to ensure developers of tech and digital services do not lose society’s trust Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Financial loss as a key security risk indicator
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
Almost half UK firms hit by phishing attacks
Almost half of UK organisations have been compromised in the past two years using phishing attacks, despite high levels of cyber awareness and training, research shows Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2019
Cyber attackers favouring stealthier attacks, says Darktrace
Cyber attackers are moving away from ransomware to stealthier tactics, including banking Trojans and cryptojacking, an analysis of attack data reveals Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: No one key risk indicator is generic across all businesses
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2019
Many firms unaware of data exfiltration threat
Many firms are unaware that they are being targeted by cyber espionage and that data is being exfiltrated from their networks by overseas adversaries, a security firm warns Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2019
Despite failings, exec appetite for secure collaboration growing
Top business decision makers are more reckless than ever with company data, but the appetite for secure collaboration tools is growing, survey reveals Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Key considerations for determining cyber risk
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2019
Citrix breach once again highlights password weaknesses
A reported breach of Citrix, which has potentially exposed data at hundreds of thousands of customer organisations, has once again highlighted the need for an alternative to passwords and the importance of supply chain security Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2019
ICO data raises doubts over UK firms’ ability to manage breaches
Most ICO data breach reports late and incomplete prior to full GDPR implementation, FoI request data reveals, raising doubts about breach prevention, detection and response capabilities Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2019
Growing awareness of mobile security risk
There is a growing awareness of mobile security risk among members of the information security community, but most admit accessing corporate data from personal devices or public Wi-Fi Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2019
Equifax defends against scathing Senate report
Equifax chief says firm did take cyber security seriously in a response to a scathing Senate report on the credit rating agency’s 2017 data breach, which experts say highlights failings around open source software Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Five elements of a key cyber risk indicator
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2019
Machine identities for sale on dark web, business warned
Academics and security professionals are warning businesses that certificates used to establish trust and privacy on the internet are being weaponised and sold to cyber criminals bundled with other services Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Mar 2019
How Europe’s largest datacentre is helping to expand broadband access
NGD, the operator of the largest datacentre in Europe, is playing an unlikely role in helping expand access to full-fibre broadband in south Wales. We find out how, and why Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Aim for business intelligence-driven system of risk indicators
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Invest in proactive approach to security and digital risk
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2019
RSA Security bets on digital risk management
RSA Security chief predicts that managing digital risk is set to become increasingly important to organisations as they complete their journeys to digital transformation Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Cyber metrics need to be meaningful
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2019
Clearer North Korean link to global infrastructure malware campaign
Researchers have uncovered clearer links between a North Korean hacking group and a cyber espionage campaign targeting government, defence, nuclear, energy and financial organisations around the world Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2019
Using simulated disaster management to tackle the security skills gap
With the increasing need for cyber security professionals, organisations are turning to new ways to address the skills gap facing the security sector Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2019
Teen becomes first millionaire through HackerOne bug bounties
A self-taught teen hacker from Argentina has become the first bug bounty hacker to become a millionaire by hacking to create a safer internet Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2019
Supplier consolidation tops infosec goals for 2019
Supplier consolidation, collaboration between networking and security teams, and security awareness are the top priorities for information security professionals trying to prepare for the unknown, annual benchmark study shows Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2019
Sextortion accounts for one in 10 spear-phishing emails
Email sextortion scams have increased in frequency and scope in the past four months, as well as evolving to bypass spam filters and trick recipients into reading the messages, research shows Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2019
Icann calls for community collaboration to protect the internet
The domain name system watchdog Icann has reaffirmed its commitment to engage in collaborative efforts to ensure the security, stability and resiliency of the internet’s global identifier systems Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2019
SME backup products offer diverse routes to the cloud
We take the temperature on cloud-era SME-focused backup products that come as “traditional” software, replication-centric protection environments and hardware appliances Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2019
Security is battling to keep pace with cloud adoption
Cloud-based business initiatives are accelerating more rapidly than security teams can secure them, a survey reveals Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2019
Cyber criminals earn $3bn a year exploiting social platforms
Businesses urged to respond to research findings that the ready availability of hacking tools, wildfire spread of malware and proliferation of cryptocurrency mining has seen a 300-fold increase in social media-enabled cyber crimes in two years Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2019
EU gathers momentum in cyber security legislation and cooperation
The past two years have seen a step-change in the rate at which the European Union is putting legislation in place to support improved cyber security standards, collaboration and sharing of resources, says digital commissioner’s representative Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2019
Nordic tech is increasing diversity but more needs to be done
The shortage of women in the boardroom is a problem in the Nordics, like other regions, but work in its tech sector means the future could be more promising Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2019
Cyber power needs wider discussion, says GCHQ director
The topic of cyber power needs wider discussion, says GCHQ head in a speech about the opportunities of digital innovation such as 5G, as well as the accompanying complexity and risk, with particular mention of China and Huawei Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2019
BlackBerry acquires Cylance to cement security capability
BlackBerry moves forward with its plans to establish itself as an enterprise security firm, focusing on internet-connected endpoints Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2019
Thales to sell nCipher to Entrust Datacard
Thales eSecurity has announced that it is to sell HSM specialist nCipher, the UK-based encryption firm it acquired in 2008, after spinning it out as a separate business Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2019
Businesses urged to prepare for extortion campaigns
C-level executives, lawyers and doctors are the top extortion targets of cyber criminals, a report by researchers tracking thousands of sextortion attempts reveals Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Feb 2019
CW Nordics: Sweden to test e-krona and plans cashless society
Sweden’s vision of a cashless society has gained traction after the Riksbank (central bank) rolled out plans to test a digital currency, the e-krona. Also read how the Nordic region’s longer-established companies are playing a forceful role to advance digital transformation, and how Finland’s IT sector has rebounded strongly after Microsoft’s takeover of Nokia’s mobile phones and smart devices business units in 2014. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2019
Cooperation a key theme of Brussels cyber security symposium
Fostering trust-based cooperation of like-minded cyber security stakeholders to create new strategies, policies and standards emerged as a key theme at a cyber security conference in Brussels Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Feb 2019
Breaking the chains: How FUD is holding the cyber sector hostage
The cyber security industry must move past fear tactics and get back to the basics of good cyber security practice Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2019
No More Ransom releases GandCrab decryption tool
Another free decryption tool is available that allows anyone infected with the latest versions of the GandCrab ransomware to regain control of their files and avoid paying the fee Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2019
IT Priorities 2019: Cyber security and risk management among top priorities for 2019
This year’s Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities research shows that cyber security and risk management are among the top investment priorities Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Feb 2019
Collaborative security approaches underpin container success
Containers are helping organisations to accelerate age-old software development approaches, but success is underpinned by a constant and team-wide attention to security Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
CISOs under increasing pressure, study shows
Cyber security professionals are under growing pressure from workloads and budget deficits, a study has revealed Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
(ISC)² invests in professional development of security workforce
Security industry association sets up Professional Development Institute to extend training offerings beyond certification Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Feb 2019
Making the move to cloud work for you
Getting the best out of a move to the cloud means getting the size right, turning off what you don’t need, smart purchasing and continuously decluttering your new environment Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2019
Satellite broadband secures Cornish observatory a brighter future
The Tolcarn Observatory near St Austell in Cornwall is putting its money where its mouth is and using satellite broadband to enhance its research work and educational outreach Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: UTM a key part of a well-rounded security strategy
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2019
Dutch developer offers businesses nuclear security option for communications
Startup that created the secure platform for communication between world leaders at the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit in the Netherlands seeks to revolutionise business mail Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: No tech will ever counter-balance poorly implemented processes
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Know strengths and weaknesses of UTM systems
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2019
Brexit is killing full-fibre broadband and 5G roll-outs, says CBI
A CBI report has warned that Brexit is “sucking the oxygen” out of digital priorities such as full-fibre broadband roll-out and 5G mobile network deployment Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Approach UTM with caution
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2019
Nordic region primed to pioneer 5G
The Nordic region could pioneer the commercial use of 5G, with Finland and Sweden hotbeds for the technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: UTM attractive to SMEs, but beware potential pitfalls
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Suffolk County Council awards 20-year WAN contract
MLL Telecom will work with CityFibre to extend Suffolk County Council’s existing WAN to 600 sites and offer them ultrafast connectivity services Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
UK’s IT and BPO spend plummets because of Brexit uncertainty
UK businesses cut their investment in IT and business process outsourcing last year because of confusion over Brexit, but there was a 68% rise in public sector spending Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Focus UTM capabilities on security and business needs
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Cambridge launches urban data IoT project
The city of Cambridge will use Telensa IoT sensors and a Microsoft Azure platform to better manage its urban data assets Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Many routes to UTM to boost security capabilities
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2019
Government restates SME spend commitment as large suppliers win more cloud hosting deals
An analysis of the G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS) framework sales figures suggests proportion of cloud hosting deals going to big suppliers is continuing to rise Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Arguments for and against unified threat management
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Orange acquires UK’s SecureData
The Orange telecommunications group is to acquire UK cyber security firm SecureData to strengthen its leadership position in Europe in this sector Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
ICO to audit Leave.EU and Eldon Insurance
UK privacy watchdog will audit the data protection practices at Leave.EU and Eldon Insurance and has confirmed fines for both companies for unlawful marketing messages Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
New stolen credentials cache puts spotlight on authentication
The discovery of billions more stolen usernames and passwords in Collections #2 to #5 have prompted fresh calls for the implementation of better authentication methods across industry Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
No-deal Brexit could lead to data issues, MPs told
Trade body TechUK is concerned smaller companies are far from ready for a no-deal scenario, while warning that leaving without a deal could lead to serious data issues for businesses Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2019
NetSuite CEO Evan Goldberg: Oracle ownership is symbiotic
Evan Goldberg, chief executive officer and founder of NetSuite, talks about the company’s narrative, from cloud applications pioneer to its acquisition by Oracle Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
Cyber insurance uptake growing, but not all firms convinced
The adoption of cyber insurance is expected to grow, but one in three companies still are not sold on the benefits, a survey shows Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
Unconfigured IoT is a security risk, warns researcher
Internet of things researcher says unconfigured internet-connected devices are a largely unrecognised cyber security risk to businesses and consumers, and welcomes the increased likelihood of UK IoT legislation Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
Global cyber attack could cost up to $193bn, study shows
A coordinated global cyber attack could have an economic impact of up to $193bn, an insurance industry-backed report claims Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
IT leaders grapple with workforce skills gap as they deploy AI and digital technology
Organisations will have to find new ways of reskilling their workforce as they get to grips with artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. CIOs also need to keep their skills updated if they are to succeed Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
UK police target hundreds of DDoS attackers
National Crime Agency is investigating hundreds of suspected users of a distributed denial of service-for-hire site that was taken down by an international law enforcement operation Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
New tech putting sensitive data at risk, report confirms
Deployments of new technologies are putting sensitive corporate data at risk because organisations are struggling to secure these new IT environments, a report confirms Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2019
Data protection practices still poor, survey shows
Despite concerns over privacy and data protection and a greater understanding of best security practices, individuals and businesses are still falling short, a survey reveals Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2019
Minister urges UK firms to prepare for no-deal Brexit
On International Data Protection Day, the UK’s digital minister has added her voice to calls by the data protection watchdog for UK firms to prepare for a no-deal Brexit Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2019
UK IT spending worth £27bn held back due to Brexit uncertainty
UK businesses are putting billions of pounds of IT investments on hold until they know the terms that the UK will leave the EU Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2019
UK cyber security agency investigates DNS hijacking
NCSC is probing the large-scale DNS hijacking campaign that has reportedly affected government and commercial organisations worldwide, and has issued defence advice Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
Budding UK cyber strategists gear up for national competition
Teams of UK university students are preparing to compete for the second time in analysing the threat of a simulated cyber attack to develop policies and strategies Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
ICO adds to guidance on ‘no-deal’ Brexit
The UK’s privacy watchdog has been advising UK firms to prepare for a no-deal Brexit and has added some guidance for SMEs Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
Poor practices expose 24 million financial records
Failure to maintain appropriate security controls has again led to the exposure of millions of sensitive data records, this time from the banking world Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
IoT application vulnerabilities leave devices open to attack
Barracuda Networks calls for internet of things devices to be subject to regular security review after researchers detail the application vulnerabilities of an internet-connected security camera Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
Crime stats show switch in focus by cyber criminals
The latest crime statistics suggest that cyber criminals are turning their attention to organisations and social engineering attacks as they become more sophisticated Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
Business failing to see strategic value of cyber security
UK businesses are failing to get value out of cyber security because they fail to see its strategic importance and often have a negative attitude towards security professionals, a study has revealed Continue Reading