Cybersecurity Reports

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

WHITE PAPER: Integrating security operations into pre-existing DevOps processes can yield numerous business benefits – including a measurable growth in both profit and revenue. Read this whitepaper to unlock the 5 principles of DevSecOps to help you get started.

Posted: 16 Mar 2021 | Published: 16 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, a year after lockdown began, we look at employers' changing attitudes to returning to the workplace. We find out how the software developer community has coped during the Covid-19 pandemic. And we examine the cyber security concerns prompted by latest social media craze, Clubhouse. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 09 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as the International Space Station gets a datacentre upgrade, we look at the challenges of system maintenance in space. As nation states increase their cyber attacks, we assess the risk for businesses. And our latest buyer's guide looks at the colocation market. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 23 Feb 2021

EGUIDE: In this e-guide: Each month Computer Weekly poses a question to its Security Think Tank, a panel of cyber security experts comprising industry insiders, technologists, analysts, legal experts and educators, to share their years of collective cyber security wisdom with the security community.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 19 Feb 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, our salary survey reveals the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on IT professionals' wages and job security. A potentially deadly cyber attack on a US water plant highlight the risks to critical infrastructure. And we find out how NHS Scotland is using tech to support its vaccine roll-out. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 16 Feb 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the digital chief at Audi UK discusses how the car maker is tackling the slump in new car sales. One of the largest global malware botnets has been taken down, but how much of a blow will it be for cyber criminals? And we hear how one county council made huge savings on its SAP installation. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Feb 2021

EZINE: According to an academic study in the Netherlands, only one in seven Dutch people report a cyber crime to the police when it happens - feeling it is better to sort the problem out themselves because they don't think the police will do anything.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Feb 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the UK government's sudden decision to close schools left many unable to provide children with online schooling - we examine the home learning challenges. Cyber security experts give us their forecasts for 2021. And we find out how technology supports the work of the Guide Dogs charity. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Jan 2021

EGUIDE: Going by the predictions fleshed out by technology suppliers and analysts, the Asia-Pacific region will continue to be a cradle for technology innovation, whether it is 5G services, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing or cyber security. In this infographic, we review some of the key IT trends that are likely to shape the industry in 2021.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 Jan 2021

EGUIDE: The booming digital economies of Southeast Asia showed much resilience in 2020, from tapping open source, data analytics and DevOps, to fending off cyber criminals who came knocking on their doors, all in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2020:

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Jan 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the world of cyber security will probably never return to its pre-pandemic state – we look ahead. The combination of remote working and streaming video is putting extra strain on networks. And we look at how digital transformation is changing the way contact centres are run. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 Dec 2020

EGUIDE: Inside this report, get the complete analysis of the 2021 IT Priorities survey results, as well as insights into enterprises in the region that are accelerating their digital investments to not only survive but thrive in a post-pandemic world.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 10 Dec 2020