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
21 Sep 2015
Gigabit network is more than a fringe benefit for city of Edinburgh
As CityFibre begins a 150km fibre dig in Edinburgh, local businesses and the city council outline their objectives and plans for ultrafast broadband Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2015
Defence minister Michael Fallon promises increased MOD spending with SMEs
Opening up the Ministry of Defence (MOD) supply chain to access SME innovation is vital to meet its technology needs, says secretary for defence Michael Fallon Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2015
Most DDoS attacks hiding something more sinister, Neustar warns
Smaller DDoS attacks can be more dangerous than a powerful attack that knocks a company offline but does not install malware or steal data, warns Neustar Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2015
Security industry welcomes GCHQ password guidelines
GCHQ's guidance on password policy covers some of the most pressing issues facing UK businesses and employees today, according to Skyhigh Networks Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2015
Researchers discover Android PIN locker ransomware
Researchers say LockerPIN is a self-defending, aggressive piece of ransomware currently targeting Android devices, mainly in the US Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2015
US health insurer Excellus BlueCross BlueShield hit by data breach
Forensic investigation reveals a data breach at US health insurer Excellus BlueCross BlueShield exposing up to 11 million records 21 months after the first intrusion Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2015
Security pros failing to address digital certificate risks, survey shows
Even though 90% of security professionals believe a leading CA will be compromised in next two years, only 13% have existing automation to deal with that happening Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2015
Conventional security measures hit productivity, study shows
Most IT professionals say context-aware security would improve productivity without compromising security, a survey from Dell reveals Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2015
Security vulnerability management more than patching, warns Secunia
Keeping track of what makes an IT environment vulnerable is an ongoing and complex task, according to Secunia Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2015
DDoS attack on NCA highlights need to be prepared, says Barracuda Networks
A Lizard Squad DDoS attack the NCA says is a fact of life highlights the need for organisations to be prepared, according to Barracuda Networks Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2015
Use 2FA to mitigate KeyRaider iOS malware, says Rapid7
KeyRaider iOS malware targeting iPhone users in China and 17 other countries including the UK has raised enterprise security concerns Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2015
Rapid7 calls on router makers to eliminate backdoors
Until manufacturers stop using default passwords, we will continue to see opportunistic attacks on home and small business routers, says Rapid7's Tod Beardsley Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2015
Many firms not getting to grips with third-party data security risk
Supply chain data security risk is pervasive, but being unable to deal with it is down to basic failings, says a cyber risk expert Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2015
Mumsnet suffers multi-vector cyber attack
Mumsnet has been hit by a DDoS attack, its admin hacked and data stolen, and then a hoax call sent armed police to the home of the organisation's co-founder, Justine Roberts Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2015
Premiership Rugby scores security and efficiency with Intralinks
By setting access controls, Premiership Rugby can ensure that its partners get quick access only to role-appropriate content Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2015
Why the time is ripe for security behaviour analytics
Recent months have seen an uptick in announcements by security suppliers around behavioural analytics, but what is driving this trend? Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2015
Commercial software more secure than open source, finds report
A study has found that commercial code is more compliant than open source code with security compliance standards, such as the Owasp top 10 and the CWE top 25 Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2015
A third of employees will sell company data if the price is right, study reveals
For £5,000, a quarter of employees polled said they would sell confidential company data, and risk both their job and criminal convictions Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2015
Information security governance maturing, says Gartner
Increasing awareness of the impact of digital business risks, coupled with high levels of publicity regarding cyber security incidents, is making IT risk a board-level issue, says Gartner Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2015
Vodafone scheme to help SMEs get online
Vodafone is to trial a series of digital workshops for SMEs aimed at equipping them with a stronger online presence Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2015
Symantec bets on simplicity, cloud and mobile
Symantec is not trying to be all things to all people, but is instead focusing on threats and protecting information in the mobile and cloud environments Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2015
UK sales teams are the most exposed to cyber attacks, study reveals
UK sales staff, callcentre agents and customer services teams are among the most highly targeted by cyber attacks, yet few firms give these groups IT security training, a study shows Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2015
Symantec uncovers Morpho cyber espionage operation
A cyber espionage group has targeted high-profile technology, internet, commodities and pharmaceutical companies in the US, Europe and Canada, reports Symantec Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2015
Dashlane bullish about the future despite LastPass hack
Password management firm Dashlane is confident its business model will evolve and continue to be relevant even if passwords eventually disappear Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2015
UK universities revise computer course guidelines to boost ranks of cyber warriors
UK universities revise course guidelines to transform computing degree courses and ensure that undergraduates learn cyber security skills Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2015
West Yorkshire extends BT BDUK contract in £13m deal
West Yorkshire Combined Authority will extend the Superfast West Yorkshire BDUK scheme to 28,000 more properties by 2018 Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2015
Connection voucher scheme opened to businesses across West Sussex
Small businesses in West Sussex will be able to apply for £3,000 broadband connection vouchers after the extension of an existing scheme across the county Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2015
Dutch court orders Facebook to identify revenge porn poster
Facebook has a legal obligation to provide information about a user who posted a revenge porn video on the site, a Dutch court has ruled Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2015
FBI investigates US baseball team over rival's hacking allegations
FBI investigations, into claims a US baseball team stole data from a rival, highlights cyber crime perpetrated by competitors – not just anonymous criminals Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2015
DD4B cyber extortion gang ramps up operations
Cyber criminals using DDoS attacks to extort funds from victims are carrying out more attacks despite a $26,000 bounty Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2015
Kaspersky Lab praised for handling of Duqu 2.0 cyber attack
Kaspersky Lab determined the best approach to cyber attack was to not only admit that it had been hacked, but also to provide extensive information on the malware Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2015
International police operation arrests cyber fraud gang
Police in six countries have arrested 49 people suspected of committing financial fraud involving email account intrusions Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jun 2015
How to cull old, potentially risky data
Unused data is a potential security risk, with old spreadsheets, reports and email containing industry secrets and laced with company gossip. If it's no longer useful, it's time to delete it Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2015
Sourcing must adapt to digital business goals, says Gartner
Businesses need to change their sourcing strategies if they are to keep pace with the digital revolution, says analyst organisation Gartner Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2015
The drivers and inhibitors of cyber security evolution
A study shows a shift in IT security spending to detection and response – but why are most organisations falling way behind the more enlightened front runners? Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2015
Data classification key to IP protection, says Titus
Data classification can help organisations get more value out of encryption and data loss prevention systems Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2015
Top six enterprise IT priorities in the Nordics
The future of enterprise IT looks bright in the Nordic region, with growing focus on datacentre investments, national cloud and automatisation Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2015
Social engineering attacks more complex than ever, says expert
Expert warns attackers are starting to use increasingly sophisticated ways to get people in organisations to help them circumvent security controls Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2015
How to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks
Implement simple checks to reduce the risk of the main types of social engineering attacks Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2015
G.fast ultrafast broadband test lab opens in Swansea
BT kicks off trials of G.fast broadband technology in Swansea and opens a new test lab for startups Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2015
BT and BDUK failed to make costs transparent, says report
A major report on BDUK commissioned by DCMS identifies a number of failures around the transparency of the scheme’s costs Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2015
Digital age a turning point for policing, says commissioner Leppard
Policing in the digital age will face a turning point in the next two years, according to City of London Police commissioner Adrian Leppard Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2015
Vodafone bemoans 4G business laggards
A survey of 4G take-up in business by Vodafone has revealed many businesses are struggling to understand how it can help them Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2015
Businesses should prepare for black swans, says resiliency consultant
While black swan events are random and unexpected, businesses can still prepare for them, according to a resiliency consultant Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2015
Future IAM will need to be broader, says Martin Kuppinger
Identity and access management systems need to look at all forms of identity, not just employees or users, says KuppingerCole analyst Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2015
IoT benefits and privacy not mutually exclusive, says industry expert
It is possible to mitigate the privacy and security risks of the internet of things (IoT) without losing its benefits, according to an industry expert Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2015
Ryanair remains tight-lipped over £3.3m hacker theft
Ryanair provided no details of how hackers took £3.3m from one of its bank accounts, as industry pundits call for greater collaboration Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2015
Time to embrace a new level of IAM, says Martin Kuppinger
A new level of identity and access management is at hand, yet many businesses still rely on usernames and passwords Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2015
Top tips for remote and mobile workers to improve their cyber security
Steps remote and mobile workers can take to improve cyber security on mobile devices, using public Wi-Fi and computers, and handling USB devices Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2015
EU data protection regulation will drive privacy by design, says KuppingerCole
The EU data protection regulation will drive privacy by design in companies with European clients, says KuppingerCole analyst Karsten Kinast Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2015
Mobile malware overhyped, says security company Damballa
Mobile internet users are 1.3 times more likely to get struck by lightning than infected by mobile malware, research by security firm Damballa finds Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2015
Destructive cyber attacks making security a business concern, says Microsoft
Destructive cyber attacks are driving a fundamental shift in the information security market, according to Microsoft Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2015
Collaboration key to cyber security, says US homeland security chief
Collaboration between governments and with the private sector key to improving global cyber security Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2015
Security risk potential linked to young, mobile users
A study conducted by wireless supplier Aruba Networks has identified a distinct cohort of high-risk, security-agnostic workers Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Apr 2015
Can legislation stop cyber crime?
Rising cyber crime suggests criminal law does not deter criminals and that a better legal solution is required to prevent further rises Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2015
NHS data security: Lessons to be learned
The NHS does not always provide a trusted repository for patient data, but some trusts are examples of good practice in action Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2015
DDoS losses potentially £100k an hour, survey shows
DDoS attacks could expose 40% of businesses to losses of £100,000 or more an hour at peak times, a survey shows Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 Mar 2015
What went wrong with the IT for farmers' rural payments?
In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the real reasons behind the failure of the government's rural payments digital service. We look at how Windows 10 Universal Apps will change the way IT teams manage PCs. And we hear from IT leaders about their experiences of bringing cloud computing into the mainstream. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2015
British Airways rewards scheme hack highlights password problem
The hacking of British Airways’ executive club frequent flyer accounts shows the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all online accounts Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2015
UK attacks on crypto keys and digital certificates endemic
All UK security professionals polled in a global survey have responded to attacks on keys and certificates in past two years Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2015
Home devices threaten enterprise data security, warn researchers
Poor or lacking security on ADSL routers and other devices used by teleworkers a threat to global enterprise information security Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2015
BIS sets out to assist development of digital sharing economy
The government has set out a number of proposals to assist in the development of the £9bn trade body Sharing Economy UK Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2015
Target agrees to $10m breach compensation
US retailer Target has agreed to a $10m compensation package for victims of its 2013 data breach Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2015
Premera hack exposes 11 million financial and medical records
US health insurance firm Premera Blue Cross reveals an IT systems breach, exposing financial and medical records of 11 million customers Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2015
Microsoft warns of fake SSL certificate for Windows Live
Microsoft has warned that a fake security certificate has been issued for the Windows Live domain that could be abused by attackers Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2015
Lookout bets on big data analytics to secure enterprise mobiles
Mobile security SaaS provider Lookout is betting on its cloud-based big data analytics capability to attract enterprise customers Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2015
Why IAM is topping security investments in 2015
It is not surprising identity and access management (IAM) is set to move to the fore in 2015 Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2015
Group claiming links to Isis hacks small business websites
The FBI is investigating the hacking of a number of SME websites in the US and Europe by people claiming affiliation with Islamic State Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2015
How to ensure your hot-desking colleagues keep their data secure
Once hot-desking is implemented, data security suddenly demands greater attention Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2015
Sharing Economy UK launched to champion digital businesses
New trade body brings together digital businesses that encourage consumer and business asset-sharing, such as Airbnb and ZipCar Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2015
Cyber crime: What every business needs to know
Computer Weekly gets the low-down on cyber crime from law enforcement officers and investigators Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2015
Cloud security still needs a lot more work, say European experts
Security and privacy remain a stumbling block for cloud computing, according to information experts at the Trust in the Digital World conference Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2015
Austin, San Francisco and Tel Aviv revealed as top tech cities
Austin, San Francisco and Tel Aviv have been ranked as top cities for tech companies, Savills report reveals Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2015
SMEs seek legal advice over controversial Capita contracts with government
SMEs that claim to have lost significant revenue through two government contracts are seeking legal advice over alleged breaches of competition law Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2015
UK consumers lack confidence in data protection, study finds
UK consumers do not believe businesses or governments do enough to protect their data, according to to Symantec’s State of Privacy report Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2015
PrivDog SSL compromise potentially worse than Superfish
Some versions of PrivDog software designed to block online ads compromise internet security in a similar way to Superfish Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2015
Security fears stop small firms using cloud computing
Although 60% of small businesses are using cloud computing services, the remaining 40% are put off by security fears Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2015
Intel Security warns of six social engineering techniques targeting businesses
An Intel Security report encourages businesses to address and educate employees on “six levers of influence” used by hackers Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2015
Five ways to prepare a company board for a cyber breach
Five key things that boards need to do to stop their businesses leaking like sieves and potentially going to the wall Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2015
$1bn cyber heist underlines need for detection, say security experts
The theft of up to $1bn from financial institutions in a daring cyber crime operation underlines the need for monitoring, say security experts Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2015
Damballa report highlights the limitations of prevention-centric security
Anti-virus (AV) suppliers can take more than six months to create signatures for malware, according to a report from security firm Damballa Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2015
EC3 announces industry partnership in fight against cyber crime
Europol's European Cybercrime Centre has partnered with security firm AnubisNetworks to help fight the global threat of cyber crime Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Feb 2015
How to implement risk-based security
Implement a simple process to identify, analyse and prioritise risk without significant investment in time or money Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Feb 2015
Five questions every board should ask after Sony Pictures breach
What can the board do to avoid having to answer embarrassing questions at the next shareholder meeting? Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2015
Cyber crime is a threat to global economy, says researcher
Halting cyber crime could have a positive impact on the global economy, says Intel Security Europe security researcher and CTO Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2015
Darknet technologies have legitimate security uses, says researcher
Darket technologies have legitimate security applications for business, says security investigator Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2015
BDUK accused of not being “vigilant” in upholding broadband targets
MPs accused BDUK of not being vigilant enough to deliver its own current superfast broadband coverage targets Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2015
Data Protection Day: Five steps to securing data
Data management firm Iron Mountain has compiled five steps to securing data to mark Data Protection Day Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2015
QinetiQ hosts latest Cyber Security Challenge competition
UK defence firm QinetiQ challenged amateur cyber defenders in a realistic global online terrorist attack simulation Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2015
Security Think Tank: How to deal with wiper malware
How much should businesses worry about destructive, computer-killing malware, and what steps should they take to mitigate attacks? Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2015
FTSE 350 firms still have long way to go on cyber risk
Many FTSE 350 firms still have a long way to go to manage the risks of a cyber attack, a government-backed cyber governance health check has revealed Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jan 2015
Quantum key distribution is the future for secure comms
Quantum teleportation is a technology that will ultimately replace encryption as the foundation of communication security Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2015
Obama calls for single US data breach notification law
The US president is calling for a single US data breach notification law as part of proposed legislation to improve data security Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2015
Attackers bypass conventional security, says FireEye study
Hackers breach most conventional, signature-based security technologies, with 27% involving advanced threats Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2015
Sony Pictures admits it was unprepared for November’s cyber attack
Sony Pictures admits it was not prepared for the nature and extent of the cyber attack that hit the company last November Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2015
Traditional security putting UK businesses at risk, study shows
Traditional approaches to security are exposing UK businesses to heightened risk of attack, a study shows Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2015
Google under fire over Windows zero-day disclosure
Google has come under fire for publishing a proof-of-concept attack exploiting a flaw in Windows 8.1 before Microsoft had released a security update Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2015
Hackers can exploit free mobile apps to steal data, study shows
Hackers can access private data by exploiting vulnerabilities mainly in free mobile apps, according to security researchers Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2014
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2014
Computer Weekly looks back at the most significant stories on cyber crime in the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2014
Social media threats to business on the rise, says report
Social media threats to business are increasing, according to the first in-depth analysis covering Fortune 100 companies Continue Reading