Tony Dyhouse expresses his concern that the lack of information sharing among organizations will keep the information security community one step behind cybercriminals 16 March 2010
Where there’s money, there’s cybercrime, and sport is no exception. Stephen Pritchard examines the pitfalls and vulnerabilities that the sporting industry faces in securing its vital information 15 March 2010
Crimes, scams, and various forms of nonsense are hardly inventions of the digital age. In fact, they are likely as old as human civilisation. Wendy M. Grossman examines why criminals are finding it easier to engage in cybercrime over more traditional forms of physical theft, and why law enforcement finds it difficult to prosecute the perpetrators 08 March 2010
The Noughties are behind us now, but memories of a decade of data breaches will continue to haunt the infosec professional. If only there was a way of knowing what the threat landscape would look like in the months to come. Well you’re in luck as Davey Winder has dusted off the crystal ball and spoken to a broad church of infosec professionals to get some informed predictions for 2010 02 March 2010
Simon Morris of Pentura debates the issue of data security and the importance of identity authentication when dealing with confidential and sensitive data. 12 February 2010
John Handelaar of Passlogix knows that one password is always easier to remember than two or three, but how can an organization both streamline access management processes while maintaining identity security for its customers? 29 January 2010
One business most likely to be booming in the next year is that of cybercrime, says Charlie Abrahams of MarkMonitor 25 January 2010
Losing a key employee is never easy, but it can be harder still if they take confidential company information with them. Duncan Gardiner, director forensic services at Epiq Systems outlines the steps that companies can take to protect their positions, both before and after such an event. 06 January 2010
Press coverage is, on the whole, to be welcomed; however negative publicity hurts your brand and image and does not help win hearts, minds and new customers. So why do so many companies actively court this by being so poor when it comes to handling sensitive data? 30 December 2009
Ironkey's John Jefferis explores the benefits, but also the information security issues surrounding USB sticks. 27 November 2009
Cloud computing is rapidly emerging to complement the traditional model of software running on, and data being stored on, PCs and servers, especially as IT departments look to drive efficiencies in the current economic climate. However, consumer advocates, organisations, and regulators are raising a number of important privacy questions concerning how information and interactions are handled in this environment. 05 November 2009
Loyalty cards – with their numerous security risks and few rewards – have really taken off. Can we trust that the commercial organisations that store our data will take good care of it? Cath Everett investigates and finds there’s no such thing as a free lunch... 03 September 2009
The latest news on ID cards – which saw Home Secretary Alan Johnson announce that holding ID cards should be a personal choice for British citizens – has kicked off the long-standing debate once again. Davey Winder takes a look at the pros and cons of the controversial initiative 20 August 2009
As the popularity of social networking sites continues to mount, it becomes increasingly important to consider the information security risks posed in the context of a wider data loss prevention and reputation management strategy. Cath Everett reports 13 July 2009
While the travel industry is yet to get a highly publicised data breach under its belt, the potential for vulnerability is sky-high. Wendy M. Grossman looks at how the government’s ability to access and store data is complicating matters 26 June 2009
Eighteen months on from the HMRC data loss scandal - where contractors lost the details of 25 million Britons - Stephen Pritchard investigates why there is little evidence that the rate of privacy breaches is falling 24 June 2009
The NHS web is made up of different management structures, different information security needs, and different budgets. Cath Everett looks for a medicine that will cure information security worries across the healthcare board 12 June 2009
The widespread availability of personal information, along with employees being exposed to more data than they need to know, is making it easier for hackers to bypass the ‘human firewall’ of information security. SA Mathieson reports on the rising threat of social engineering 08 June 2009
With the national ID card being rolled out to the first British workers this year, Wendy Grossman looks at the privacy and security concerns behind the initiative, and finds that an unexpected trade-off is being made 22 May 2009
As the recession continues to chew into budgets, and cyber criminals see increased opportunity for looting, CIOs must ensure that information security defences remain strong and affordable, even if this means a little bargaining. Stephen Pritchard looks at how organisations can negotiate the rough seas ahead. 18 May 2009
An absence of legislation and the presence of the laissez-faire attitude has resulted in Canada being rather lax when it comes to information security compliance. Robin Arnfield looks at how US standards are driving the Canadian information security marketplace 01 March 2009
The use of biometrics and CCTV in school classrooms - installed to protect pupils - may just as easily put them at risk of other dangers. What, then, can be done to prepare our children for the big wide world of data protection? Rob Stringer reports… 01 March 2009
Silicon Valley, home to some of the world’s most talented information security professionals, and housing many of the information security market’s biggest players, is a hub of innovation. But the Valley hasn’t always been famed for its offerings in IT technology, and with bio-tech sweeping the Valley as the next big thing, it may soon re-invent itself once more. Eleanor Dallaway visited the Bay Area to talk to the people that are witnessing this evolution first-hand… 01 October 2008
Responsive business thrives on continuity. William Knight finds that the trick to uninterrupted business is testing continuity processes before disaster strikes 01 September 2008
Technology can only go so far. And then there’s people. Cath Everett explains why the importance of educating staff is greater than ever before 01 September 2008
Consumers are increasingly trading the high street for the home computer, and in both cases getting more than they bargained for. Rob Stringer investigates the fraud and fuzzy legislation of retail security 01 July 2008
Infosecurity failures can cost millions, but many insurers are reluctant to take the risk, says Danny Bradbury 01 January 2008
After a deluge of data breaches, the UK government is considering ways to provide the public with better shelter, through strengthening data protection law and punishment. Dan Ilett considers the options 01 January 2008
As retailers face the costs and changes involved in complying with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, its worth and necessity are up for debate, with some arguing it gives a raw deal to retailers. Dan Ilett investigates 01 July 2007
Deperimeterization secures sensitive corporate data. End point security is an essential ingredient in this concept. But how effective is it? Will everyone be jumping on the EPS bandwagon or will it prove too expensive and too impractical for small and medium sized companies? Cath Everett reports. 01 March 2007
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