Cybersecurity Reports

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In Asia-Pacific, men continue to outnumber women in the growing field of cyber security - even as more women are entering the industry. The lack of awareness of the profession among students and unconscious biases in hiring processes are just some of the challenges that we must overcome before we can see more women in the profession.

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 | Published: 04 Oct 2021

RESOURCE: In this expert guide to Password Security Guidelines, learn how you can keep your enterprise safe by improving your password policies today. We ask you to participate in our Security Market Research Program to receive a free download of the guide.

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 | Published: 12 Jun 2019

EGUIDE: Once again, in 2019 the cyber threat landscape proved the old biblical adage correct – there is nothing new under the sun. Data breaches were 10 a penny – indeed, in some cases they can actually be bought for pennies. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 cyber crime stories of 2019.

Posted: 10 Sep 2021 | Published: 27 Dec 2019

EGUIDE: The question of how to use data has big implications on a company's performance. In this 16-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how SIEM and SOAR tools assist IT teams, why security tools require strong internal security processes to work effectively and what role they have in a rapidly changing cyber threat landscape.

Posted: 09 Sep 2021 | Published: 09 Sep 2021

EZINE: In this issue of CW Europe, find out how researchers in the Netherlands are attempting to help IT systems fight certain cyber attacks in a similar way to the human immune system works. Also find out about the so-called "Klarna academy" in Stockholm, which has created the next set of Nordic fintech entrepreneurs.

Posted: 31 Aug 2021 | Published: 09 Sep 2021

RESOURCE: The SolarWinds Orion attacks made victims of government agencies overnight – and without proper protection, your organization could be at risk, too. Download this guide to learn about supply chain attacks, what CISOs are doing to prevent them and detailed instructions on how to prevent bad actors from tampering with your supply chain.

Posted: 02 Aug 2021 | Published: 29 May 2021

EZINE: The IT skills gap in the Netherlands could be about to narrow as more women take up jobs in the sector. Figures from last year revealed that the number of female ICT professionals grew by 6.5%, while the number of male ICT professionals increased by only 1.7%. Read more about it in this issue.

Posted: 29 Jul 2021 | Published: 12 Aug 2021

EGUIDE: In this infographic: We take a look at the worldwide Ransomware landscape from the past 12 months. We will be diving into which areas of the globe have been affected the most, which times of year attacks are most likely to happen and which hackers and groups have been causing most of the trouble.

Posted: 29 Jul 2021 | Published: 29 Jul 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the chair of the new UK Cyber Security Council tells us how she plans to fundamentally reimagine what working in IT security means. Our latest buyer's guide examines ERP modernisation and its role in digital transformation. And we take an in-depth look at the first preview version of Windows 11. Read the issue now.

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 | Published: 27 Jul 2021

EZINE: In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at rise of supply chain attacks, the challenges that come with zero-trust security and attacks on the Covid-19 vaccine supply chain

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 | Published: 09 Jul 2021

EGUIDE: In this e-guide we will explore the current cyber fraud landscape and look at some organisations in the region that are using technology to overcome the challenges posed by fraudsters.

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 | Published: 06 Jul 2021

EGUIDE: Supply chain attacks have long been a concern in cyber security circles as it can be difficult to enforce security measures for suppliers and partners. In this e-guide, find out why supply chain attacks are intensifying amid the pandemic, how companies are responding to the attacks and what else organisations can do to disrupt the cyber kill chain.

Posted: 04 Jul 2021 | Published: 05 Jul 2021

EGUIDE: In this Essential Guide, we examine the impact of Covid-19 on Asia-Pacific businesses, and how they have responded from a technology perspective by driving initiatives spanning digital transformation, business continuity, cloud, cyber security and remote working.

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 | Published: 29 Jun 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, security researchers say that people left unemployed by the pandemic are turning to cyber crime – we find out why. We examine the confluence of distributed cloud and edge computing technologies. And controversial uses of facial recognition technology come under further scrutiny. Read the issue now.

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 | Published: 08 Jun 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the scientists behind the UK's gene sequencing work during the coronavirus pandemic to find out how cloud and data analytics enabled their success. It's three years since GDPR entered into law – we assess its progress. And we examine low-code software development for a small business. Read the issue now.

Posted: 27 May 2021 | Published: 01 Jun 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, after a ransomware attack shut a major US oil pipeline, we examine the real-life consequences for organisations facing similar threats. We ask the experts for their top tips in reducing datacentre running costs. And we hear how data science skills are helping government make better decisions. Read the issue now.

Posted: 17 May 2021 | Published: 18 May 2021

EGUIDE: Ransomware threatens to put your data beyond reach, so the best way to prepare is to have good-quality data you can restore from backup. This infographic looks at the top 5 steps CIOs should consider.

Posted: 05 May 2021 | Published: 06 May 2021

EZINE: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences has launched a centre of expertise in applied artificial intelligence, and students from all faculties of the university will learn how to apply AI in their field of study.

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 | Published: 13 May 2021

EGUIDE: As Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber policy Biden would be best advised to focus on, and asks how the industry can better make its voice heard.

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 | Published: 22 Apr 2021

RESEARCH CONTENT: In this Royal Holloway article, the authors go beyond the perpetuated stereotypes often found in media surrounding hackers by analysing the characteristics of real-life convicted hackers in the UK, who were charged under the Computer Misuse Act

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 | Published: 07 Apr 2021

EZINE: Antivirus software plays an important part in protecting users and networks from malware, so installing and keeping it up-to-date is essential in securing computing devices. Yet Linux users believe this OS can only be marginally affected by malicious software. In this Royal Holloway article, we evaluate the effectiveness of some antivirus products.

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 | Published: 25 Mar 2021

RESEARCH CONTENT: The cyber security of personal investors who use UK investment platforms to manage their pensions or savings is not well understood and not often discussed. In this Royal Holloway security article, we identify the principal cyber threats to investors' assets on UK investment platforms and what can be done to prevent or mitigate these threats.

Posted: 22 Mar 2021 | Published: 24 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, did the UK's defence and security review really suggest a nuclear response to a cyber attack? Data visualisation has been widely used to explain the Covid-19 pandemic, but not always that effectively. And jewellery retailer Pandora explains how it kept the personal touch as customers went online. Read the issue now.

Posted: 22 Mar 2021 | Published: 23 Mar 2021

RESOURCE: If you only use SAST, you miss out on detecting critical flaws from open source vulnerabilities and configuration errors. The more application security scan types you employ, the more flaws you uncover. This infographic dives deeper into the differences between SAST and DAST, and establishes the benefits of using both scan types in unison.

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 | Published: 19 Mar 2021

EBOOK: Due to the sensitive data they contain, applications are often the target of cyberattacks – and unfortunately, application security approaches are rarely equipped to handle today’s threats. Read this e-book to learn how to modernize your application security approach.

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 | Published: 17 Mar 2021