It’s a dangerous online world, and you need to stay alert if you want to keep safe from scammers hell bent on stealing your credentials. Amit Klein, CTO of Trusteer, looks at the tactics cybercriminals are using to dupe us into revealing more than we intend to, and gives seven defences to help keep our guards up. 02 September 2010
Spending money on information security is essential for most companies – be it in the form of technology, awareness, or education – but it’s where you spend it that makes all the difference. Wendy M. Grossman investigates which technologies and activities are worthy of your budget, and which are a complete waste of money 01 September 2010
Peter Eicher of Syncsort draws from his 16 years of software industry experience to outline five data protection imperatives that organisations should consider during virtual server planning. 31 August 2010
With the proliferation of Web 2.0 services, security concerns have escalated. Davey Winder investigates how infosec vendors are addressing these challenges and wonders whether security 2.0 actually exists 26 August 2010
In order for data centres to guarantee the security of their most valuable asset – that is, data – they must identify critical control points where data is at its most vulnerable. One of these critical control points is when data is at rest, particularly data stored on hardware and storage devices. Bret Weber, chief architect at storage and networking provider LSI, that looks at how data centres can utilise self-encrypting hard drives to protect data-at-rest. 26 August 2010
Recent legislation has granted the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) the authority to issue hefty fines for the mislaying or misuse of sensitive student information. Chris Jones, CEO of PageOne, outlines the steps educational institutions should take when working with third-party suppliers to avoid serious penalties and ensure sensitive data is protected. 23 August 2010
System logs haven’t really changed since the days of the IBM 360, but the need to manage them effectively for security purposes certainly has. Danny Bradbury finds out why log management is so important – and why we aren’t doing it properly 10 August 2010
Cloud computing – it’s an industry buzz word that is all the rage. The concept is hardly new, and many companies and organisations embraced cloud computing services long ago. However, as budgets remain strained, the push toward more economical cloud services remains ever-present. Stephen Pritchard asks the questions every enterprise needs to know about security when transitioning to the cloud 04 August 2010
From ‘Hotel California’ to ‘Lyin’ Eyes’, songs by the US rock legends have useful infosecurity lessons for enterprises. Nick Lowe, Check Point’s head of sales for Western Europe, shows you the signs 03 August 2010
Information security has come a long way since the days of the Y2K IT problems and the infamous MafiaBoy staging a DDoS attack on major sites such as Amazon, CNN and Yahoo! in February 2000. Looking ahead, where will the industry be in 2020? Steve Gold asks some of the industry’s finest minds to share their predictions 29 July 2010
Idappcom CEO Ray Bryant discusses how to step up your security defences by measuring current effectiveness and enhancing your security solutions. 27 July 2010
Take your head out of the cloud and get real says John Colley, managing director of (ISC)² EMEA 23 July 2010
The position of chief information security officer (CISO), or an equivalent role, is increasingly commonplace within business, government and the non-profit sectors. In 2009, approximately 85% of large organisations globally had a security executive, up from 56% in 2008 and 43% in 2006. Avtar Sehmbi examines the desirable skill-set for the role of CISO and asks industry peers what hiring executives are looking for when recruiting for this position 20 July 2010
Meridian’s Paul Johnson examines the differences between CSO and CISO and makes the case as to why small and medium-sized organisations must consider logical security training if they choose to employ an all-encompassing CSO, rather than separating logical security responsibilities out to a separate CISO. 19 July 2010
Standards cover much of the field of information risk management, but there is an art to the rational understanding and mitigation of risk that is more about skill than knowledge. Brian McKenna uncovers how the discipline can be practised with a cool head and a calm stomach 15 July 2010
Should organisations buy into new offerings to secure virtual environments, or simply opt to reconfigure their current security products to suit their needs? COMPUTERLINKS’ Rupert Collier examines this question while attempting to plough through all the vendor fluff 15 July 2010
LAN2LAN’s Gary Duke examines how enhanced PCI data security can protect the lifeblood of your business 12 July 2010
What state is the UK critical national infrastructure actually in? What dangers does it face? Are the UK’s CNI safeguards robust enough to withstand the latest attack scenarios? Davey Winder investigates what the likely consequences would be should the new government administration do nothing, or worse, cut back spending in the area of CNI defences 01 July 2010
Blue Cube Security's Gary Haycock-West provides tips that public sector organisations, such as police forces, can employ to facilitate secure access to data using mobile devices. 22 June 2010
Change is the only constant in security – new users, new apps, growing networks and new threats mean recurring headaches for security teams. So how can IT stay ahead of change when everything is in flux? Gidi Cohen of Skybox Security shows how 15 June 2010
Data loss prevention (DLP) technology has become something of a buzzword amongst security analysts, but where has it come from, where does it sit in the market as a whole and what does the future hold? Davey Winder investigates 07 June 2010
IT budgets continue to be squeezed while malware challenges become more formidable each day. Matt Allen of Norman Data Defense Systems discusses how sandboxing technologies can deliver on cost-effectiveness and timeliness claims by doing high-volume malware analysis in a safe environment. 07 June 2010
Network mistakes constantly happen throughout the day and are the bane of the network manager. Reuven Harrison – CTO of Tufin Technologies – provides some excellent hints and tips for network managers 03 June 2010
Redstone’s Martin Blackhurst examines the effects that future employees from the “Facebook generation” will have on maintaining IT security. 02 June 2010
Browsers are the hackers’ window into your PC – but how are they compromised, and what are vendors doing to harden them? Danny Bradbury examines the techniques vendors are employing, and why user education is one of the primary solutions for increased security 27 May 2010
Social engineering is a recent phenomenon designed to steal information from unsuspecting users and organisations. Raj Samani examines aspects of the practice and what those with access to this data can do to protect it. 24 May 2010
Bob Janssen of RES Software examines how secure desktop virtualisation can be achieved using a context-centric approach 20 May 2010
How can businesses deliver flexible, scalable and secure remote access to staff during contingencies, while controlling costs? Check Point’s Nick Lowe describes a new approach to the problem 17 May 2010
Privacy is a two way street – we need to free data as well as protect it says Jonathan Raper, professor of information science at City University London. Read his thoughts on why the new UK government needs to implement what he calls a “digital social contract”. 14 May 2010
Tense economic times and insider malfeasance have provided a steady stream of data breach incidents for firms both large and small. Stephen Pritchard examines what financial services providers are doing to protect their customers’ money – and information – from prying eyes 13 May 2010
With the PCI DSS compliance deadline rapidly approaching, Star’s Hugo Harber examines the issues card processors must address to maintain compliance when storing data on hosted cloud services 11 May 2010
While budgets are still being applied to information security, the demand for ‘more for less’ is keeping vendors on their toes. Kevin Townsend advises on how to achieve greater security at less cost 11 May 2010
Duncan Pauly of CopperEye explains how IP technologies may be providing new ways for terrorist activity to go unnoticed 10 May 2010
Great standards now exist for drafting security policies, but how do you make it real among corporate populations beset by recession, up for the outsourcing chop, and addicted to Facebook? Brian McKenna reports 05 May 2010
Codenomicon’s Ari Takanen and Anna-Maija Juuso praise the benefits of active penetration testing instead of reactive testing as a means to develop more secure applications and online services. 26 April 2010
While the worrying growth of cyber-bullying is brought to our attention through media coverage and awareness campaigns, cyber-bullying within the workplace is more sparsely covered. Eleanor Dallaway talks to the managing director of CQR Consulting, David Simpson, to get to the heart of the problem 23 April 2010
It is often the case that the job we currently do has evolved from something that would be unrecognisable just 10 years before. John Colley, managing director EMEA for (ISC)², examines the progression of infosec careers over the past few decades, and makes some predictions about how the profession will evolve going forward 22 April 2010
Stonewood Group’s Chris McIntosh asks how a proper balance between accessibility and data integrity can be maintained among a workforce that is increasingly mobile and demanding of flexibility. 22 April 2010
Mark Tickle of Webroot discusses security concerns for small to medium enterprises when they transfer operations to the cloud. 21 April 2010
Astaro’s Gert Hansen examines why virtualisation and cloud computing can provide more efficient management and automation of non-critical IT functions while, at the same time, doing so in a secure manner 19 April 2010
With more than one hundred million users, it’s fair to say that Avast!’s ‘free anti-virus’ model is working nicely. It’s the paid for anti-virus model, adopted by the likes of Symantec and Kaspersky, that is struggling to keep its head above water, argues Vincent Steckler, the Avast! CEO… 15 April 2010
Becrypt’s Ben Ross says that perception about the value of certain types of organizational data is one of the primary drivers of data loss. Like many in the industry, he believes that educating users in conjunction with employing security technologies can lead to a reduced risk of data loss 15 April 2010
Fortify’s David Harper discusses the shortcomings of penetration testing and advocates for implementation of a software security assurance program to address security issues during the software development stage. In his view, this is a cheaper, quicker, and more secure means to get applications to market 14 April 2010
SEO poisoning is an increasingly popular method of attack for cybercriminals, and one that shows they are using more sophisticated techniques. In the last year, attackers have poisoned search results on everything from the MTV Video Music Awards to Google Wave invitations. Patrik Runald of Websense asks what makes these attacks such a success, and what does this mean for 2010? 12 April 2010
IOActive’s Joshua Pennell implores AMI vendors to use a secure development lifecycle to maintain the security and availability of ‘smart grid’ technologies 12 April 2010
Protecting confidential business information is more complex as cybercriminals find new ways to steal data in transit between trading partners, and even from the application level within the enterprise. Kyle Parris of nuBridges believes the best offensive approach is a comprehensive lifetime data security program comprising advanced managed file transfer, encryption and tokenisation solutions. 31 March 2010
ESET’s David Harley reviews both the tried-and-true as well as latest methods online criminals are using to steal information, and your money 29 March 2010
Jamie Cowper of PGP provides some do's and don'ts for organisations seeking to secure data within an increasingly mobile workforce 29 March 2010
Simone Seth from the Information Security Forum asks if we are winning the fight against the cyber criminals 29 March 2010
Security professionals can benefit or even learn from ideas and concepts found in other disciplines. One such area is psychology, and Alex Clayton of 3i provides an example to illustrate this point. 22 March 2010
John Poulter of Informatica examines why IT security professionals in both the private and public sector are primary combatants in the global War on Terror. He explores options on aiding this process, and how to do so without ‘breaking the bank’ 18 March 2010
Sitting across from Eugene Kaspersky at the 2010 Kaspersky Lab international press tour, held in Moscow, I feel completely at ease. Despite having suffered several back-to-back interviews with prying journalists, Eugene is relaxed and friendly. 17 March 2010
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
With more than 30 000 web pages being infected every day, search engine results could increasingly lead to malware infection. Kari Larsen asks what the search engines are doing to mitigate security threats, and how users can protect themselves. 11 March 2010
According to VASCO Data Security’s Jan Valcke, strong authentication can surmount end-users’ security concerns and prevents revenue loss for SaaS providers 10 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
Managing the security of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver is no mean feat. Danny Bradbury went behind the scenes at the Olympic site to talk to the people who are tasked with ensuring the event goes smoothly 25 February 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
Andy Cordial of Origin Storage provides tips for organizations seeking to secure data in a world where mobile tools are quickly becoming primary devices for employees. 09 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
Simon Morris, research and development director at Pentura looks at how the adoption of web 2.0 makes the job of keeping email and the web free from attacks, malware and spam even more difficult. Yet, simply closing access to unapproved tools can be short sighted as unhappy employees drift to rival businesses with more enlightened policies 18 January 2010
The information security industry is changing and as more and more crime is committed online, security software vendors will have no choice but to adjust. Kevin Hogan, director of Symantec’s response centre explains how it is leading the market in responding to this shift… 11 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
While information security professionals no doubt appreciate the worthiness and plight of Bletchley Park, the ‘Nation’s best kept secret’ as it is commonly known, is struggling to get the funding it needs to preserve its legacy and its infrastructure. Peter Berlich reports 18 December 2009
Patrick Runald, senior threat research manager at Websense Security Labs shares his thoughts on Conficker as the worm reaches its first anniversary of appearing in the wild. 10 December 2009
Once poison found only in email accounts, spam is now polluting every form of electronic communication from IM to SMS and from blogs to tweets. But how well is it doing outside its natural domain? William Knight takes a look at non-email spam 04 December 2009
Ironkey's John Jefferis explores the benefits, but also the information security issues surrounding USB sticks. 27 November 2009
Securing communications between military and defence departments and the outside world is a bit of a puzzle as there are no common information security standards or tools. Cath Everett looks at the current situation and at what is being done to address the issue 27 November 2009
Over the past few years, the healthcare sector has become increasingly dependent on information technology. Contactless smart card technology has been used many years in other industries, and is now helping to solve some longstanding thorny issues in the healthcare sector: safeguarding patients and staff and protecting confidential patient information. 23 November 2009
Physical and IT security plans are well underway for the London Games in 2012, but could reputational damage be the real risk? Stephen Pritchard talks to David Blunkett to determine what the real cyberrisks are, and how to control them 19 November 2009
Facilities and risk managers are feeling the knock-on effect of the economic climate by having more responsibility placed upon their shoulders; security provision being one. Steve Garton, director at Advent IM, outlines security issues facing these workers. 12 November 2009
Cyberterrorism might mean different things to different people, but one thing is certain – it needs to be taken incredibly seriously. What are we dealing with? How can we defend our nation? How will cyberterrorists of the future look to attack? The (ISC)2 US Government Advisory Board Executive Writers Bureau answers these questions 12 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
Wherever you turn in most UK cities and towns, you will spot CCTV cameras. They are there for our protection and safety – or so their owners claim. Are they really that effective? And is anyone watching the watchers? Kari Larsen investigates 05 November 2009
Organisations that transmit, store or process payment card details and that fail to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) face serious penalties and potential fines of £50K+, damage to brand reputation, loss of business and the risk of closure, says Mike Gillespie, director at independent protective security consultancy, Advent IM. It’s an issue of great concern to many businesses and a topic much debated on business forums. 04 November 2009
As security companies add new technologies to meet the demands of both the evolving threat landscape and a compressed market, it is important they try not to forget about the core information security technologies that have been protecting businesses for decades 30 October 2009
Biometric technologies are enabling the DoD to identify and detain suspected enemies and terrorists, improving citizen security both home and away. Dr. Myra Gray, director of the Biometrics Task Force, explains how and why these biometric solutions are being deployed 29 October 2009
Cloud computing promises cost savings and productivity benefits, but how secure is the technology? Neil Stinchcombe investigates 26 October 2009
Ethical hacking seems to be a contradiction in terms, but what better way of making enterprises pay attention to their security flaws, than by acting like criminals? William Knight investigates 16 October 2009
The proliferation of information security qualifications, standards and membership associations has reached a level whereby a degree of confusion is understandable. Peter Drabwell introduces some of the qualifications and associations out there 23 September 2009
The IT industry needs to pay more attention to the electricity grid in the near future. Simon Perry, principal associate analyst with Quocirca, explains why looking at the concept of smart grids 18 September 2009
What makes a good digital forensics specialist? Steve Gold looks at some of the latest applications and investigates how the forensic investigator’s role has evolved in order to comply with changing customer priorities 10 September 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
Protecting intellectual property (IP) is imperative for any business. Providing a unique business model will encourage revenue, and keeping selected information from ambitious soon to be ex-employees should help to stave off the competition. Add a recession to the mix, complete with unscrupulous tactics, legal grey areas and an increase in redundancies, and the brewing threats might just boil over. Rob Stringer looks into the not-so-secret formula for keeping intellectual property secure 07 August 2009
People have long been accused of being the ‘weakest link’ in information security, but what if lack of usability and information security training is actually at the heart of the matter? Wendy M. Grossman investigates 03 August 2009
As the Conficker (aka Downadup and Kido) worm proved when it first appeared in October 2008, there's more to a piece of malware code than meets the eye, especially when it is self-updating. But can self-updating also mean self-modifying? Steve Gold investigates whether an IT security manager's nightmare has become programming reality... 17 July 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
With 200 million internet users in China, and a predicted annual growth rate of 17% for the information security market until 2013, why would security vendors want to go anywhere else? William Knight investigates 06 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
Green IT has gone mainstream. The last year has seen corporations such as Citigroup establishing their environmental credentials by opening green data centres. But how do the separate disciplines of green IT and information security come together? Robin Arnfield reports 01 June 2009
Virtualization is a welcome medicine for many of IT's irritating symptoms. But is there a risk that basic information security hygiene will suffer as a result? William Knight investigates 01 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… 02 February 2009
Sometimes considered more an irritant than prophylactic, has the traditional anti-virus file checker been assigned to the recycle bin of computer history? William Knight scratches beneath the surface to ask where all that anti-virus scanning technology will end up 01 January 2009
In both the identity management and security arenas, the use of biometric technology is increasing apace. Sebastian Fox looks at how the business application of biometric technology is shaping the reality of our everyday lives more than ever before... 01 November 2008
Usability and context are often more important than the absolute effectiveness of authentication. It's why the simple password refuses to die, reports William Knight. 01 November 2008
Career loyalty is an endangered creature. Unlike our predecessors, today’s workforce is unlikely to stay committed to a job for five years, let alone their entire lives. But with such a fluid stream of employees keeping human resources busy, and countless eyes being cast over company data, Rob Stringer investigates how sensitive information can stay faithful to its organisation, even if its staff don’t... 01 November 2008
Biometrics is poised to enter the mainstream security market, but how - and when - will it happen? Steve Gold speaks to the movers and shakers in this emerging security marketplace and elicits some interesting predictions 01 October 2008
Simply ticking the boxes to comply with legislation can give companies a false sense of security, finds Wendy M. Grossman 01 October 2008
Due to the horrifying quantity of vulnerabilities, and often limited time and budget, application and database security can be quite a headache. Limiting privileges and access, however, is a good place to start, finds Danny Bradbury 01 September 2008
IT forensics is seen by many in the industry as something of a black art. But it's actually a highly professional discipline, with professional software to assist, as Steve Gold discovers 01 September 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
As malware becomes more sophisticated, Unified Threat Management systems must also evolve, but without losing touch with a major selling feature: simplicity. Danny Bradbury thinks outside the box 01 July 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
These days, malware writers are in it for the money. In order to maximise profit, discretion is imperative so stealth technology has been adopted as a rule, rather than an exception. Danny Bradbury looks to the cat and mouse game that researchers and attackers are playing to see who’s coming out on top 01 May 2008
Avoiding reputation damage to organisations was viewed as top priority by three quarters of respondents in a global information workforce study, commissioned by ISC2 and conducted by analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. John Colley discussed the findings with Eleanor Dallaway… 01 May 2008
Despite the government’s very public embarrassment over data protection in recent times, information security might still not be very high on their agenda, Wendy Grossman finds… 01 May 2008
Mobile devices can keep business ticking over when human diseases strike, but the devices have viruses of their own, finds William Knight 01 March 2008
Voice biometrics is coming of age, but are financial services firms sufficiently confident in the technology to implement such systems, asks Steve Gold 01 January 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
Wireless networks are an essential cog in large, modern businesses. But if left unsecured, they leave companies vulnerable, especially in a city abundant with close, competing companies, finds Cath Everett 01 January 2008
Britain’s oldest university has become a flashpoint for students’ use of social networking and privacy, while companies debate whether to block or encourage Facebook and its rivals. SA Mathieson reports 01 October 2007
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
The UK government needs to improve its ability to deliver effective IT-based systems at reasonable cost. But the proposed solution could change utterly the relationship between the state and the citizen, reports Ian Grant. 01 July 2007
What do the brothers Grimm and SQL injection attacks have in common? William Knight investigates 01 May 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
The data load that has accompanied the globalization of trade would make even Atlas stagger. And that’s without the added burden of counter-terrorisAs you read this, zombie programs are flitting across the internet like a pestilence to infect and drain the life from innocent computer systems. Yet, for all the aggravation and grief they cause, you may never know you are part of a global invasion of the system snatchers, says William Knight. Unless… 01 March 2007
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