Cybersecurity Reports

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the lessons learned from the ransomware attack on Travelex and how other firms can avoid the same fate. As Microsoft ends support for Windows 7, we examine the issues for the many remaining users of the operating system. And healthcare CIOs explain the tech challenges facing the NHS. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 21 Jan 2020

PODCAST: In this week's episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna talk about the Travelex ransomware attack, the retail sector's poor performance in 2019, and Harry and Meghan's Instagram-powered separation from the Windsors.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Premiered: Jan 14, 2020

EGUIDE: Cyber security remains a hot topic across Asia-Pacific, a region plagued by cyber attacks that have grown in intensity over the past year. Here are some of the security threats that enterprises should keep an eye on in 2020.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Jan 2020

DATA SHEET: As the new decade dawns, we wanted to look ahead at the technologies likely to dominate the Asia-Pacific IT landscape in 2020.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Jan 2020

EGUIDE: Over the year, Computer Weekly looked at how the region is embracing technology, not for its own sake but to become more nimble, secure and to overcome the challenges of a growing economy. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2019.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 07 Jan 2020

EGUIDE: In this review of the top 10 Computer Weekly articles focused on IT in Australia, we look at how the country is harnessing cutting-edge technologies to solve problems, while paving the way for emerging areas such as open banking.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 07 Jan 2020

EGUIDE: The Netherlands is usually seen as a forward-thinking nation when it comes to developing and adopting the latest IT, but it seems its government is not doing particularly well in this respect. Here are Computer Weekly's top enterprise IT in the Benelux region stories of 2019.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 03 Jan 2020

EGUIDE: 2019 was a busy year in the world of cyber security, with big stories around network security, data privacy and protection, and the state of General Data Protection Regulation compliance all hitting the headlines – and that's before we even get started on the issue of cyber crime. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 cyber security stories of 2019.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 23 Dec 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as the Information Commissioner calls on police forces to slow down the introduction of facial recognition, we examine the issues. We look at what the use of DevOps methods means for storage strategy. And we talk to Microsoft's global cyber security chief. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Nov 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the difficult choices facing UK IT contractors from the controversial IR35 tax reforms. Social engineering is a major source of cyber security attacks - we look at mitigation strategies. And the IT chief at Mercedes F1 explains what it takes to support a world championship team. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Oct 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we visit an ambitious trial in Bristol that is showcasing the possibilities offered by 5G roll-out. We look at how emerging automation technologies are enhancing the use of identity and access management tools. And we assess the Government Digital Service plan for transforming public services. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 08 Oct 2019

EGUIDE: IT and regulatory environments are changing rapidly driven by the EU's GDPR and digital transformation that is seeing accelerated adoption of cloud and IoT-based technologies, and while identity remains key to cyber security, organisations need to reassess and adapt their identity and access management (IAM) strategies accordingly.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Aug 2019

EGUIDE: More than a third of organisations report a cyber attack on the cloud environment due to a lack of basic cloud security hygiene

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 23 Aug 2019

EGUIDE: A study shows that most fintech startups, like most banks, are failing to address vulnerabilities in the web and mobile applications, underlining the scale of the challenge

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 21 Aug 2019

EGUIDE: In the face of an ever-increasing number of cyber-attacks, many organisations are turning to security analytics, which is the use of data to measure and detect potential breaches. In this e-guide we provide 6 case studies on when and when not to use security analytics.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Aug 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the emerging technologies being used to improve employee experience and raise staff loyalty and motivation. The CIO of the Football Association explains how IT is changing the way the national game is administered. And we examine the growing role of AI in preventing cyber attacks. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 06 Aug 2019

EGUIDE: In this e-guide we reveal why Dutch authorities temporarily halt datacentre construction, how Luxembourg attracts the growing IT companies. Also, read on for details of blockchain confusion in the Netherlands as well as how a local academic is unmasking cybercriminals.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 30 Jul 2019

EGUIDE: Anti-ransomware cross-industry initiative says it has prevented more than £86m in ransom payments as it marks its third anniversary, which coincides with a resurgence in ransomware in many parts of the world.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Jul 2019

EZINE: There is at least one person behind every cyber attack, but beyond that insight, very little known is about them. Rutger Leukfeldt, senior researcher on cyber crime at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement, has been trying to get inside the minds of hackers.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 08 Aug 2019

EZINE: With regulations pushing data protection up the business agenda, we look at how Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches scheme has been received and consider why a survey that found Australian firms are experiencing fewer cyber breach incidents appears to conflict with anecdotal evidence that suggests the opposite.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Jul 2019

EZINE: Artificial intelligence tools are becoming a vital part of the security arsenal for organizations and cyber criminals alike. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how ASEAN firms are using AI to combat cyber threats and experts discuss the latest smart cyber security tools.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Jul 2019

RESEARCH CONTENT: In this article in our Royal Holloway security series, we examine the mechanisms that have been invented to allow Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), which replaces IPv4, users to prove their rightful ownership of an address, preventing others from using it falsely, as well as showing some of the ways in which these measures are incomplete.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Jun 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we visit a Tokyo project where artificial intelligence is helping to improve road safety by detecting potential subsidence. As bug bounty programmes become popular, we look at what's involved and the pitfalls to beware. And we discuss digital development in healthcare with NHS England. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Jun 2019

EZINE: Rapid adoption of the latest technologies is not only being encouraged by governments, but driven by them. Being the first country to set up the ideal environment for a new technology has huge economic advantages.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 13 Jun 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the differing approaches to teaching computer science across the UK and assess the pros and cons of each. Our latest buyer's guide examines the technologies and best practices of multicloud environments. And we find out what you get for your money when buying cyber insurance. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Jun 2019