Cybersecurity Reports

RESEARCH CONTENT: The introduction of each internet-connected device to a home network increases the risk of cyber attack. This article in our Royal Holloway security series presents a practical model for investigating the security of a home network to evaluate and track what pathways an attacker may use to compromise it.

Posted: 13 May 2022 | Published: 13 May 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: Endpoint encryption can ensure data remains safe from unauthorized access when it is stored and transmitted to another endpoint. Two main approaches to endpoint encryption that companies can implement to protect data are full-disk encryption and file encryption.

Posted: 04 May 2022 | Published: 04 May 2022

EBOOK: After several notable ransomware attacks against major enterprises, the BlackCat gang is drawing the attention of security researchers who have connected it to other groups.

Posted: 04 May 2022 | Published: 04 May 2022

RESEARCH CONTENT: Exploring open problems facing cloud infrastructure, this article in our Royal Holloway security series describes the implementation, feasibility and benefits of cloud-native honeypots.

Posted: 22 Apr 2022 | Published: 25 Apr 2022

EZINE: In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how to minimise edge security risks, India's rise in cyber security revenues and Trellix's decision to democratise XDR access

Posted: 14 Apr 2022 | Published: 14 Apr 2022

EBOOK: In this E-Guide we will explore four separate aspects of this wide-ranging topic area, beginning with a look ahead at some of the most impactful and significant data privacy trends likely to affect your risk and compliance strategy during 2022.

Posted: 06 Apr 2022 | Published: 06 Apr 2022

EGUIDE: Last year's Verizon data breaches report found that 80% of all cyber security attacks started with a phishing email. In this e-guide, we take a look at how phishing can affect an enterprise, why text-based phishing is a growing threat and how to prevent and minimize mobile phishing attacks.

Posted: 06 Apr 2022 | Published: 06 Apr 2022

EGUIDE: The build-up to the attack on Ukraine by Russia saw warnings from security pros that the world was on the verge of a cyber war. So far, such attacks have been confined to the theatre of conflict, but this doesn't mean things won't change. In this e-guide, we explore some of the more impactful cybersecurity stories that have unfolded around the war.

Posted: 06 Apr 2022 | Published: 06 Apr 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: Recent studies show that the lack of cybersecurity awareness is still the biggest detriment to an organization's cyber defences. Insufficient training and persistent misinformation are factors that can compromise a cybersecurity operation. In this infographic, we put together some of the top myths around cybersecurity and how you can address them.

Posted: 24 Mar 2022 | Published: 24 Mar 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the global tech sector response to the invasion of Ukraine, and how hackers are responding to calls for an IT army to target Russia. Our latest buyer's guide looks at cloud-based ERP and other business applications. And IBM's UK chief tells us how Big Blue is reinventing itself. Read the issue now.

Posted: 14 Mar 2022 | Published: 15 Mar 2022

EBOOK: The build-up to the attack on Ukraine by Russia on 24 February saw widespread warnings from cyber security companies and government agencies that the world was on the verge of a devastating cyber war. In this E-Guide, we will explore some of the more impactful cyber security stories that have unfolded around the war.

Posted: 11 Mar 2022 | Published: 11 Mar 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: 2021 was a breakout year for ransomware as the cybersecurity attack vector wreaked havoc on organizations around the world. Truth is that this trend is set to continue in 2022 and beyond. In this infographic, we take a look at the worldwide ransomware landscape at the beginning of 2022 and which areas of the globe have been affected the most.

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 | Published: 08 Mar 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, with Russian state cyber attacks in the news, we find out why security professionals in every organisation need to remain alert. Our buyer's guide looks at the tools and programmes helping improve IT training. And we look at how the traditional sport of golf is undergoing a digital transformation. Read the issue now.

Posted: 21 Feb 2022 | Published: 22 Feb 2022

EGUIDE: As zero-trust strategies continue to grow, we take a look into the history and evolution of the zero-trust approach, the main challenges involving zero-trust implementation in 2022, and what APAC firms can do to stay ahead of cyber threats.

Posted: 18 Feb 2022 | Published: 18 Feb 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: There are countless open source cybersecurity tools available in the market and some of them have become essential for finding vulnerabilities in 2022. In this infographic, we highlight five tools that have proven to be highly efficient and reliable and can be combined with other tools to help build up your defences.

Posted: 17 Feb 2022 | Published: 17 Feb 2022

PRESENTATION: This presentation shows the observations, budgets and broad inititatives in the Middle East for 2022 based on the results of TechTarget's 2022 IT Priorities survey that was conducted in the region.

Posted: 10 Feb 2022 | Published: 10 Feb 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: IT security teams face an ongoing challenge: how best to collect data and turn it into intelligence to stop cyber threats. To help out, vendors have released generations of products that aggregate and analyse security events. In this infographic, learn the differences between SIEM, SOAR and XDR, and how these tools can help improve cyber security.

Posted: 09 Feb 2022 | Published: 09 Feb 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to Ocado's CTO about how the e-commerce company pushes technological boundaries. Our latest buyer's guide looks at the importance and technical challenges of data integration. There's a growing dispute over the use of end-to-end encryption – we look at the differing perspectives. Read the issue now.

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 | Published: 01 Feb 2022

EGUIDE: From adopting DevOps practices to rolling out award-winning credit processing platforms, ASEAN organisations have what it takes to be on the cutting edge of digital transformation. In this roundup, we recap the top 10 ASEAN IT stories in 2021, including the opportunities and challenges that organisations in the region have faced over the past year.

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 | Published: 28 Jan 2022

EGUIDE: From using machine learning to restore public confidence to startups that are making a dent in the DevOps space, ANZ organisations have been punching above their weight on the global technology stage. In this roundup, we recap the top 10 ANZ IT stories, including the opportunities and challenges that organisations in the region have faced in 2021.

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 | Published: 28 Jan 2022

EBOOK: Cyber security was once again top of the agenda for IT leaders in 2021, with a barrage of news and analysis making it hard to separate the wheat from the chaff and the genuine insight from the self-promotional nonsense. However, there were some stand-out cyber security stories in the past 12 months that were indubitably worthy of attention.

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 | Published: 26 Jan 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: As one of the first in the world to emerge from the throes of the pandemic, Asia-Pacific (APAC) organisations are expected to invest more in cyber security, cloud computing and automation in 2022 to secure their digital future. In this infographic, we review some of the key IT trends that are likely to shape the industry in the next months.

Posted: 19 Jan 2022 | Published: 19 Jan 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, researchers are racing to create the first commercially useful quantum computer – we look at one of the European candidates. Cyber security is one of the greatest risks facing the global economy, warns the World Economic Forum. And we examine the role of employee experience in hybrid working. Read the issue now.

Posted: 18 Jan 2022 | Published: 18 Jan 2022

EBOOK: Mitre ATT&CK is a framework, but it can also serve as a foundation to address cybersecurity as a whole moving forward. Download this e-guide and learn more about the Mitre ATT&CK framework, and which trends are shaping the way this tool can be applied to cyber security around the globe.

Posted: 11 Jan 2022 | Published: 06 Jan 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: Cybercrime showed no sign of slowing down in 2021 and enterprises continue to fall victim to cyberattacks, with gangs targeting larger organizations with increasingly large demands. In good news, we can always take stock of the recent past and know what to prepare for. In this infographic, we point out five forecasts for cybersecurity in 2022.

Posted: 06 Jan 2022 | Published: 06 Jan 2022