An initiative in Rotterdam is helping young people get into the IT sector by targeting those overlooked by traditional methods
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427226/Young-wayward-hackers-could-help-fill-Dutch-IT-skills-gap
Tax administration steps up cyber security initiatives as more of its services are delivered digitally
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427214/Finnish-Tax-Administration-strengthens-cyber-security-capabilities
The National Cyber Security Centre has begun several initiatives in its first year and hopes to use data drawn from those to drive better cyber security practices
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427211/Cyber-security-should-be-data-based-says-NCSC
As business becomes increasingly mobile, we look at the latest trends in mobile device management to give businesses the edge
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Where-the-device-hits-the-network-a-mobile-device-management-update
The global WannaCry and NotPetya attacks were both examples of pseudo-ransomware, according to McAfee researchers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427114/WannaCry-an-example-of-pseudo-ransomware-says-McAfee
Vodafone’s fifth annual look at the IoT market reveals that the percentage of companies with more than 50,000 connected devices has effectively doubled in the past year
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427112/Large-scale-IoT-deployments-double-in-12-months
Cyber Security Challenge UK is setting up charitable foundation to boost accessibility and diversity in cyber security, with an emphasis on supporting those from a disadvantaged background
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427105/Cyber-Security-Challenge-UK-launches-charitable-foundation
An ethical hacker’s insights into how and why organisations should conduct a cyber threat and risk analysis based on nine years’ experience conducting penetration tests for hundreds of organisations
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/How-and-why-to-conduct-a-cyber-threat-and-risk-analysis
Cyber attacks on bank cash machines are a growing problem despite strong law enforcement cooperation, warns Europol
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427015/ATM-cyber-attack-a-growing-threat-warns-Europol
The CEO of Equifax has stepped down – the third executive to leave the company after it disclosed a massive data breach
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426974/Equifax-breach-claims-another-scalp
Tackling the shortage of cyber security skills tops the agenda for the Security Serious Week, an industry initiative aimed at helping organisations become more security savvy
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426961/Skills-shortage-tops-Security-Serious-agenda
The internet of things will have a huge impact on storage – the sheer volume of data, the radically different types of data created, and the storage needed, from flash to object to cloud
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Storage-101-The-IoTs-impact-on-storage
The healthcare sector and social media users are popular targets for cyber attackers, a report has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426943/Health-sector-and-social-media-top-cyber-targets
If you approach GDPR as if compliance is all that matters, then you’re bound to fail – data protection should be at the heart of business strategy
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/GDPR-for-the-CIO-Data-protection-is-about-more-than-GDPR-compliance
Copper-based local area networks are increasingly unfit for purpose in a digital enterprise, but passive optical LANs may be a solution. Tech evangelist Paul Ryan, chair of the Association of Passive Optical LAN, explains why
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Passive-optical-LAN-When-network-speed-bandwidth-and-security-matter
Some Apple Mac users are at risk of password theft due to a zero-day vulnerability discovered in some versions of the operating system
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426931/Mac-OS-passwords-at-risk-of-theft-researcher-warns
Muhammad Rabbani, international director of Cage, is convicted of an offence under the terrorism act after refusing to disclose his mobile phone pin and laptop password under terrorism law.
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426918/Cage-director-found-guilty-of-terrorism-offence-after-refusing-to-hand-over-passwords
A breach of Deloitte’s email system, which may have exposed client details, emphasises the need for two-factor authentication and the monitoring of systems administrators
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426883/Deloitte-breach-underlines-need-for-better-authentication
Traditional approaches to cyber security no longer enable organisations to keep up with cyber threats, but security analytics is an increasingly popular addition to the cyber arsenal
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Firms-look-to-security-analytics-to-keep-pace-with-cyber-threats
The UK is among the European countries that are most prepared for cyber attack, but there is room for improvement by all, a report has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426871/UK-cyber-defences-among-the-best-in-Europe
Advertising giant was one of many companies hit in June 2017 by malware distributed through Ukrainian accounting software
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426854/NotPetya-attack-cost-up-to-15m-says-UK-ad-agency-WPP
General-purpose artificial intelligence is probably a long way off, but the rapid rate of innovation means off-the-shelf AI can kick-start many projects
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426790/Why-AI-success-depends-on-IT-picking-the-low-hanging-fruit
Small businesses in the US have filed a class-action lawsuit against credit rating firm Equifax, representing millions of others affected by a breach of personal data
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426799/Equifax-faces-small-business-class-action-over-data-breach
Speaking at the inaugural Datacloud Ireland event in Dublin, NetApp chief privacy officer, Sheila FitzPatrick, outlined her concerns over tech suppliers cashing in on the enterprise rush for GDPR compliance
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426779/NetApp-privacy-chief-warns-enterprises-off-investing-in-GDPR-snake-oil-tech
Major tech firms were targeted by malware hidden in Avast’s Piriform CCleaner software, researchers have found, leading to speculation that it may have been state-sponsored espionage attack
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426778/Malware-hidden-in-CCleaner-targeted-tech-firms
There needs to be a change in the way technology is designed and in attitudes to data security to ensure cyber safety, say industry experts
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426724/Cyber-security-demands-change-in-approach
Phishing attacks continue to increase in volume and sophistication, according to researchers at security firm Webroot
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426696/More-than-one-million-new-phishing-sites-created-each-month
SGN manages the network that distributes natural and green gas, and is now updating its corporate IT network for the cloud
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426484/Gas-distribution-network-SGN-invests-in-software-defined-perimeter
A study has revealed that most UK local authorities have suffered cyber attacks in the past year, showing local government is a key target for cyber criminals and that legacy software is a top security concern
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426631/Most-UK-councils-hit-by-cyber-attacks
Cyber crime is still a significant risk to individuals and organisations, a report claims, with the top threats including business email compromise, ransomware, and banking and mobile malware
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426626/Cyber-crime-a-significant-risk-to-individuals-and-organisations
The UK, France and Italy will use a meeting with technology companies at the UN General Assembly in New York to press for development of technical solutions to defeat terrorist activity on the internet
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426628/PM-pressures-internet-companies-to-act-on-terrorist-propaganda
Poor password practices are still putting UK citizens and the companies they work for at risk, a survey reveals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426562/Poor-passwords-still-putting-UK-firms-at-risk
What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Cyber-resilience-cheaper-than-attack-recovery
Security industry needs to get involved to raise awareness of cyber security career opportunities, say commentators
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426538/UK-education-system-exacerbates-cyber-skills-gap
Banks in the United Arab Emirates will share information on cyber attacks through a platform instigated by the country’s banking federation
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426475/UAE-banks-share-information-to-combat-cyber-threats
Avast-owned Piriform has warned that some versions of its CCleaner software was compromised by hackers that would allow them to install malware on users’ computers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426477/Hackers-installed-backdoor-in-CCleaner-Avasts-Piriform-warns
Equifax replaces two senior staff members as it reveals how many Britons were hit by a massive data breach that affected millions of consumers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426464/Heads-roll-as-Equifax-reveals-400000-Britons-affected-by-breach
A delegation from Europe’s data protection regulators will meet with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, which oversees US intelligence gathering
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426336/Europes-data-regulators-head-to-US-to-discuss-Privacy-Shield
The UK government announces details of its data protection law that will align with the EU’s GDPR
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426295/Government-aligns-data-laws-with-GDPR
Equifax appears to have failed to roll out a patch that might have stopped the massive breach of its systems
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426309/Equifax-confirms-massive-data-breach-was-result-of-missed-patch
The head of the Gibraltar National Archives discusses how cloud and archiving technologies are safe-guarding the history of the island for future generations
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426166/Self-preservation-The-Gibraltar-National-Archives-uses-cloud-to-safeguard-its-history
The CBI is warning of the risks to UK businesses of no deal with the European Union on data exchange when Brexit arrives
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426215/CBI-calls-for-transitional-deal-with-EU-on-data
The UK government wants to maintain deep links with the European Union’s cyber security working groups following Britain’s exit from the bloc in 2019
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450426158/Government-wants-to-remain-in-EU-cyber-security-club-after-Brexit
Major security breach unfolded over a two-month period, and is thought to have affected 143 million customers in the US, as well as an undisclosed number of Britons and Canadians
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425985/Millions-of-customer-records-compromised-in-Equifax-breach
The Irish High Court in Dublin has embarked on a long hearing into the legality of standard contractual clauses. It is a sideshow from the real issue – the legality of US surveillance in the UK and Ireland
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Legal-hurdles-cloud-Max-Schrems-complaint-over-US-spying
What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Four-simple-ways-of-blocking-cyber-attackers
Cyber attacks are turning their attention to UK universities, with research being the main prize
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425728/UK-universities-increasingly-targeted-by-cyber-criminals
Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425724/People-with-non-IT-backgrounds-could-help-fill-cyber-security-skills-gap
What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Six-ways-to-boost-cyber-resilience
Diana McKenzie, CIO of Workday and triathlon competitor, on analytics, data lakes and the relationship between IT and business
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425653/CIO-interview-Adrenaline-junkie-leaps-from-big-pharma-to-cloud-services
What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Strategies-for-surviving-a-cyber-attack
Robust defence of law firms’ email systems is critical to the £26bn industry in the face of increased impersonation attacks aimed at stealing money and data, claims security firm OnDmarc
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425631/Almost-all-UK-law-firms-vulnerable-to-email-fraud-study-shows
About 200 billion emails are sent every day, but because of its importance email is constantly exploited by attackers, and yet is often overlooked in cyber security strategies
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/How-to-improve-security-against-email-attacks-and-for-GDPR-compliance
WorldStores Group, the owner of a number of online home and lifestyle retail brands, has transformed its customer experience with enhanced content delivery capabilities from Instart Logic
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425622/Content-delivery-innovation-improves-user-experience-for-e-tailer
What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Patching-backup-and-access-control-key-to-resilience
Security researchers are urging businesses to prepare for ransomware attacks after the discovery of a massive attack campaign
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425614/Business-warned-of-massive-ransomware-campaign
