What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
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Some Nato countries are reportedly considering responding to cyber attacks with offensive cyber strikes, but security industry commentators warn of dangers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431022/Security-community-urges-caution-on-offensive-cyber-defence
Appeal court hears that conditions in the Metropolitan Detention Centre, where alleged hacker Lauri Love is likely to be incarcerated if he is extradited to the US, have been described by US judges as “unconscionably bad”, and that Love, who has serious medical conditions, would be at “real risk”
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430993/Lauri-Love-would-face-jail-in-detention-centre-condemned-by-US-judges
Privacy International is calling for legislation and regulation to ensure financial technology firms respect consumers’ rights to privacy, equality and non-discrimination
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430987/Fintechs-must-curb-privacy-invasion-says-Privacy-International
Technology giant is accused of harvesting and selling data from millions of iPhone users from 2011 to 2012 who could each receive compensation of several hundred pounds
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430976/Google-faces-27bn-claim-on-behalf-of-54-million-iPhone-users
Last year’s data breach, which saw the details of 57 million accounts compromised, affected about 2.7 million accounts in the UK
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430904/Uber-breach-affected-27-million-Britons
Engineering student Lauri Love should be tried in the UK, court hears, as new evidence is presented on the “medieval” conditions in US jails for people with medical problems
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430889/Lauri-Love-would-face-medieval-conditions-in-US-prison
Businesses should not overlook the fact that the EU’s new data protection laws may require fundamental changes to internal business processes, warns a data protection lawyer
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430871/GDPR-likely-to-affect-internal-processes-heavily-warns-lawyer
Ahead of Re:Invent 2017, AWS CISO Stephen Schmidt discusses how the cloud giant addresses user demand for new products and services, without compromising on cloud security
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/AWS-cloud-security-Amazon-CISO-shares-secrets-to-building-secure-cloud-products
Consumer identity and access management is a growing trend, but system choice is still challenging, according to KuppingerCole
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430875/Consumer-identity-management-a-growing-trend
In the light of the high number of data breaches, organisations should embrace the inevitable and ensure they can build better trust if they are breached, an information security professional advises
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430795/Data-breach-an-opportunity-to-build-trust
Balancing user experience, privacy and security for the connected consumer is a key challenge for online businesses, according to KuppingerCole
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430785/Businesses-need-to-balance-user-experience-privacy-and-security
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT.
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Laurie-Love-how-reformed-hackers-prevented-the-spread-of-NHS-malware
Reform think tank argues that government could use blockchain technology to create a secure identity for citizens to use across public services
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430641/Blockchain-could-be-used-for-citizen-identity-services-says-Reform
Vigitrust’s Mathieu Gorge reports from Web Summit 2017 on the impact on storage and compliance of biometric security, Blockchain, and robots in internet of things deployments
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/podcast/The-impacts-on-storage-and-compliance-from-Blockchain-robots-and-IoT
After details of the Pentagon’s online data collection habits came to light in the wake of its recent AWS S3 bucket leak, Gartner said web users should not be surprised to know the intelligence services are keeping tabs on their online activities
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430602/Gartner-on-the-Pentagons-misconfigured-AWS-S3-bucket-data-leak
House of Lords artificial intelligence committee hears evidence from experts about the challenges of sharing NHS patient data
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430604/NHS-data-not-fit-for-AI-Lords-Select-committee-told
The first technology revolution was brought about by all computers going online, but care must be taken that in the second and third tech revolutions, the good outweighs the bad, a cyber security researcher warns
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430593/Work-needed-to-ensure-positive-tech-revolutions-says-researcher
The ransom demanded for stolen or encrypted data is likely to rise after the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline in May 2018, according to a cyber security researcher
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430554/GDPR-could-ramp-up-cyber-extortion-demands-warns-researcher
Open letter calls for UK government to make it easier for consumers to get compensation for mass data breaches by implementing an effective system for collective redress
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430540/Government-urged-to-improve-redress-for-mass-data-breaches
The US has charged an Iran-based hacker with accessing HBO’s computer systems, stealing data and attempting to extort millions of dollars
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430534/US-charges-Iranian-man-with-HBO-hacking
New Uber leadership has recognised the importance of consumer trust and that they never should have attempted to cover up a 2016 data breach that affected millions of customers and drivers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430525/Uber-recognises-need-for-consumer-trust-after-breach-cover-up
Like other cyber security firms, Finland’s F-Secure is building an artificial intelligence capability into its products and services, but says this is no replacement for cyber security professionals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430451/Cyber-security-requires-man-and-machine-says-F-Secure
UK national cyber attack response and investigation is a well-defined and rehearsed process, but the responsible agencies say they are building more capability and closing the gaps
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430399/UK-cyber-defenders-set-to-build-on-existing-capability
MPs question the attorney general and prime minister about why alleged hacker Lauri Love is to be extradited to the US, when at least 13 other hackers have been tried for US hacking offences in the UK
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430374/MPs-press-Theresa-May-to-explain-why-alleged-hacker-Lauri-Love-is-being-extradited-to-US
Businesses should look beyond compliance with new data regulations to ensure that their business processes and models are in line with future requirements, advises a privacy innovation expert
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430337/Use-GDPR-to-future-proof-business-models
Business has a crucial role in fighting cyber crime in terms of intelligence sharing and pursuing cyber criminals, according to the country’s top cyber cops
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430303/Business-crucial-to-cyber-crime-fight-say-UK-cyber-cops
The UK’s privacy watchdog has begun funding innovative research into data privacy tools for children and the medical and financial sectors
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430261/ICO-funds-first-four-privacy-tool-development-projects
Cyber attack simulation challenge sees 22-year-old computer science student crowned UK amateur cyber security champion
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430263/Computer-science-student-wins-2017-UK-Cyber-Security-Challenge
Information Commissioner’s Office says it backs prison sentences for anyone abusing their position to access personal data unlawfully
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430206/ICO-pushes-for-jail-terms-for-personal-data-snoops
Information security leaders in Europe believe a major breach of critical infrastructure is coming and that data breaches in their own organisations are imminent – yet most are not ready
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430202/Europe-not-ready-for-imminent-cyber-strikes-say-infosec-professionals
IBM, Packet Clearing House and the Global Cyber Alliance join forces to protect businesses and consumers from internet threats free of charge
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430188/Free-Quad9-internet-threat-protection-launched
As the GDPR compliance deadline approaches, a survey reveals half of UK consumers do not believe commercial organisations care about their privacy
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430184/Half-of-UK-consumers-do-not-trust-firms-with-personal-data
We talk to Mathieu Gorge of Vigitrust about Blockchain, storage and how the distributed peer-to-peer system could be used for the retention of critical digital assets
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/podcast/Podcast-Blockchain-and-storage-for-critical-digital-assets
House of Lords artificial intelligence select committee hears evidence on societal risks of AI, data, life-long learning and the changing role of white-collar workers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430103/Data-skills-could-improve-employment-options-as-AI-accelerates
Current approaches to identity are too backward looking and need revision, according to a UK-based business management consultant
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430093/Banks-ideally-placed-to-fill-identity-void-says-consultant
The full impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is complex, warns the head of ICT at T-Systems Belgium
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430095/GDPR-impact-complex-expert-warns
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation should not be viewed only as a compliance issue, says Belgium’s minister for privacy
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430036/GDPR-is-a-business-opportunity-says-Belgian-minister
Just 25% of UK law firms are ready for the General Data Protection Regulation and one in five have experienced an attempted cyber attack in the past month
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429956/Only-a-quarter-of-UK-law-firms-are-ready-for-GDPR-study-shows
The need for the UK police force to conduct forensic investigations on computers is nothing new, but a rapid escalation of cyber crime has demanded a different approach
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429957/Why-UK-police-are-learning-cyber-forensics
Nordic and Baltic government leaders discuss pooling technologies and competences to counter hybrid threats within the cyber security domain
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429937/Nordic-states-deepen-cyber-defence-collaboration
Organisations are over-confident about their ability to defend against major cyber attacks, despite fears that they will be hit in the coming year, a survey has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429946/IT-leaders-failing-to-prepare-for-cyber-attacks-despite-fears
A Muslim hacktivist group has hacked into Islamic State’s news site and published thousands of subscribers’ details just hours after the site claimed it was impenetrable
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429934/Muslim-hactivists-hack-unhackable-IS-news-site
Open standards will help organisations comply with new EU data protection regulations, while ensuring interoperability and a good user experience, according to a global standardisation group
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429869/Open-standards-will-ease-GDPR-risk-says-Kantara
The UK is calling on social media campaigns to do more to detect and remove “militant messaging” automatically, while former MI5 head issues another caution against tampering with encryption
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429852/UK-calls-for-more-anti-terror-tools-in-social-media
Security experts are questioning the wisdom of WikiLeaks releasing more source code for US intelligence agency hacking tools
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429849/WikiLeaks-publishes-code-and-analysis-of-CIA-hacking-tool
University is investigating a second leak in six months, illustrating that data breaches are often caused by non-malicious insiders and that organisations are not getting to grips with the problem
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429817/University-of-East-Anglia-investigates-another-data-leak
Internet service providers are perfectly positioned to make a significant contribution to cyber security for everyone, BT’s Gavin Patterson believes
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429807/ISPs-can-play-unique-role-in-cyber-security-says-BT-CEO
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Web-security-guidelines-from-FS-ISAC
Ex-GCHQ head says despite the growing number of sophisticated cyber threats, tackling them is not impossible, but business has to find new ways of finding cyber defenders in previously untapped pools of talent
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429790/Cyber-attacks-not-impossible-to-manage-says-ex-GCHQ-head
Everyone has a role to play in cyber security, including big market players – but if this is not done voluntarily, legislation may be required, says the European commissioner for security union
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429726/Everyone-has-cyber-security-responsibility-says-Euro-commissioner
Most US companies risk fines for non-compliance with new European data protection laws that apply to all organisations processing any personal data of EU citizens
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429701/GDPR-fines-may-affect-almost-80-of-US-firms-poll-shows
Companies that break China’s new cyber security law may be fined or even have their licence to trade in the country removed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Chinas-first-cyber-security-law-what-it-means-for-companies
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Web-security-down-to-good-risk-management
The UK government is pursuing various short and long-term initiatives aimed at promoting the cyber security profession and growing skills in the sector, including supporting a professional body
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429653/Cyber-security-skills-a-priority-for-UK-government
Ten human rights organisations challenge lawfulness of UK surveillance legislation and mass internet surveillance by UK intelligence agencies in Strasbourg court
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429643/UK-spies-face-landmark-challenge-over-mass-surveillance-in-human-rights-court
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Approaches-to-effective-web-security
There is still much work to be done before UK SMEs are fully prepared for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), business barometer shows
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429625/Most-UK-small-businesses-in-the-dark-over-GDPR
Businesses need to redress the lack of trust in their ability to keep personal data safe to enable innovation, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429579/UK-businesses-must-redress-lack-of-trust-around-data-says-ICO
Hackers are exploiting the popularity of blockchain technologies in spamming and phishing campaigns, warns Kaspersky Lab
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429564/Blockchain-hype-exploited-by-spammers-and-phishers
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Look-at-full-security-development-lifecycle-to-reduce-web-threats
Insider threat research has revealed that 24% of workers purposely shared info with other companies and nearly 50% have received an email by mistake
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429550/One-in-four-UK-workers-have-maliciously-leaked-business-data
Any business that is online is susceptible to denial of service attacks and should ensure it has the capability to mitigate such attacks, says an industry practitioner who explains how
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429474/Any-online-business-a-target-of-DDoS-attacks
By exceeding the bare minimum requirements set by privacy regulations, businesses can win customers by offering greater assurances, says a business adviser
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429485/Go-beyond-GDPR-for-a-competitive-edge
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Risk-assess-all-web-connections-to-shore-up-security
Third-party cyber security failures are costing businesses the most – up to £1.5m – as security budgets shrink, a study by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International reveals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429441/Third-party-cyber-security-failures-cost-businesses-the-most
Businesses are nowhere near prepared enough for a cyber attack, according to a poll of information and security professionals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429413/Businesses-unprepared-for-cyber-attacks-warn-cyber-professionals
Cyber space is influencing human development and behaviour, but no one is in control and it will take a collective effort to ensure the cyber effect is more positive than negative, says cyber psychology expert
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429394/Society-needs-to-work-together-to-gain-control-of-cyber-space
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Three-areas-of-web-security-challenges
Dmarc is a hugely important way to reduce email fraud – just ask HMRC – but it also makes email marketing campaigns far more effective
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Dmarc-email-validation-were-doing-it-all-wrong
The Silence banking Trojan that has hit at least 10 financial institutions has once again highlighted the weakness of using username and password combinations to access accounts
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429371/Silence-banking-Trojan-highlights-password-weakness
The UK Data Protection Bill is due to come into force this year, ahead of the EU General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018 - we look at the differences between the two
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/UK-Data-Protection-Bill-vs-EU-General-Data-Protection-Regulation
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Secure-your-web-applications-without-prejudice
