Computing UK www.computing.co.uk Checkmarx: 'It's very difficult for CISOs to know how to safely incorporate genAI' <img alt="Checkmarx: &#39;It&#39;s very difficult for CISOs to know how to safely incorporate genAI&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/877b497/6794daec-c267-4c91-8ab8-cb8899ac4e48/5/shutterstock-robot-whisper-2129755886-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Zack Bentolila, director of global field, channel and alliance marketing at application security vendor Checkmarx, talks to Computing about the latest in cyber security, and what it means for marketing strategy. This is a sponsored article. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/877b497/6794daec-c267-4c91-8ab8-cb8899ac4e48/5/shutterstock-robot-whisper-2129755886-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4189799/checkmarx-difficult-cisos-safely-incorporate-genai https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4189799/checkmarx-difficult-cisos-safely-incorporate-genai https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4189799/checkmarx-difficult-cisos-safely-incorporate-genai Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:33:18 +0000 UK's biometrics commissioners steps down, signalling missteps <img alt="UK&#39;s biometrics commissioners steps down, signalling missteps" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e7e43db/078095f5-fc58-420e-8d2e-038102760034/4/iStock-Biometrics-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Dr Sampson is worried that the Home Office is too focused on the regulatory framework for DNA and fingerprints, ignoring new technologies. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e7e43db/078095f5-fc58-420e-8d2e-038102760034/4/iStock-Biometrics-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168811/uks-biometrics-commissioners-steps-signalling-missteps https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168811/uks-biometrics-commissioners-steps-signalling-missteps https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168811/uks-biometrics-commissioners-steps-signalling-missteps Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:05:57 +0000 AI will increase volume and impact of cyberattacks in next 2 years says NCSC <img alt="AI will increase volume and impact of cyberattacks in next 2 years says NCSC " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9dc1038/a7fa3a88-f4a3-466f-a79a-a0318a64cb58/3/digital-security-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Report highlights a heightened global ransomware threat <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9dc1038/a7fa3a88-f4a3-466f-a79a-a0318a64cb58/3/digital-security-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167174/ai-increase-volume-impact-cyberattacks-ncsc https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167174/ai-increase-volume-impact-cyberattacks-ncsc https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4167174/ai-increase-volume-impact-cyberattacks-ncsc Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:36:01 +0000 Cyber Monitoring Centre launched with former NCSC head at helm <img alt="Cyber Monitoring Centre launched with former NCSC head at helm" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3e35659/289d9fdf-2a6b-42d9-bd52-26278c5dc68b/2/cyber-risk-iStock-479801072-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Founding NCSC chief executive Ciaran Martin to join as technical committee chair <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3e35659/289d9fdf-2a6b-42d9-bd52-26278c5dc68b/2/cyber-risk-iStock-479801072-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165192/cyber-monitoring-centre-launched-former-ncsc-head-helm https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165192/cyber-monitoring-centre-launched-former-ncsc-head-helm https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165192/cyber-monitoring-centre-launched-former-ncsc-head-helm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:34:15 +0000 Security Excellence Awards 2024: Could you be a winner? <img alt="Security Excellence Awards 2024: Could you be a winner? " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/441e10b/50b7aac1-c9d3-4cc2-8a12-e0b796167912/9/trophy-award-580-358-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> There's still time to enter a product, service, project or person into the awards <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/441e10b/50b7aac1-c9d3-4cc2-8a12-e0b796167912/9/trophy-award-580-358-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4161755/security-excellence-awards-2024-winner https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4161755/security-excellence-awards-2024-winner https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4161755/security-excellence-awards-2024-winner Tue, 9 Jan 2024 12:28:43 +0000 UK faces high risk of "catastrophic" ransomware attack <img alt="UK faces high risk of &quot;catastrophic&quot; ransomware attack" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e233b82/2dc23849-44e0-4a4e-9556-538f85746bc7/3/cyber-attack-ahead-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Joint Committee on National Security Strategy (JCNSS) publishes report on the UKs readiness for a cyber-attack on critical national infrastructure. Spoiler alert - it's not great. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e233b82/2dc23849-44e0-4a4e-9556-538f85746bc7/3/cyber-attack-ahead-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156282/uk-risk-catastrophic-ransomware-attack https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156282/uk-risk-catastrophic-ransomware-attack https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156282/uk-risk-catastrophic-ransomware-attack Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:40:54 +0000 Cybercops bust ransomware gang that made "hundreds of millions" <img alt="Cybercops bust ransomware gang that made &quot;hundreds of millions&quot;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ecb0670/dfdd2d11-55e6-485d-b873-5cb552ba7e3b/7/Hacker-arrest-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> International operation nabs gang of corporate ransomware hackers, but only one arrest is made <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ecb0670/dfdd2d11-55e6-485d-b873-5cb552ba7e3b/7/Hacker-arrest-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4151469/cybercops-bust-ransomware-gang-hundreds-millions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4151469/cybercops-bust-ransomware-gang-hundreds-millions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4151469/cybercops-bust-ransomware-gang-hundreds-millions Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:45:06 +0000 UK cyber intelligence leads international standard on safe AI software development <img alt="UK cyber intelligence leads international standard on safe AI software development" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/532c09a/d0cd960c-73fd-4bfd-8f2c-6b6692f54b26/4/cyber-intelligence-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Agreement represents a 'truly global effort' to ensure security by design <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/532c09a/d0cd960c-73fd-4bfd-8f2c-6b6692f54b26/4/cyber-intelligence-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150995/uk-cyber-intelligence-leads-international-standard-safe-ai-software-development https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150995/uk-cyber-intelligence-leads-international-standard-safe-ai-software-development https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150995/uk-cyber-intelligence-leads-international-standard-safe-ai-software-development Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:26:40 +0000 Nuclear lab faces niche cyber threat <img alt="Nuclear lab faces niche cyber threat " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1da9948/00e378f3-39a4-44b7-8c87-492bb687fbda/1/Cat-Hack-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> 'Furry Hacktivists' target Idaho National Laboratory for cat-human experiments <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1da9948/00e378f3-39a4-44b7-8c87-492bb687fbda/1/Cat-Hack-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150289/nuclear-lab-niche-cyber-threat https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150289/nuclear-lab-niche-cyber-threat https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150289/nuclear-lab-niche-cyber-threat Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:30:42 +0000 UK and South Korea unite against surging North Korean-linked threats <img alt="UK and South Korea unite against surging North Korean-linked threats" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3c88c17/4d44eb47-881d-42c3-8595-9e619219fffe/3/domino-effect-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Advisory emphasises ‘critical concern’ <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3c88c17/4d44eb47-881d-42c3-8595-9e619219fffe/3/domino-effect-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150142/uk-south-korea-unite-surging-north-korean-linked-threats https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150142/uk-south-korea-unite-surging-north-korean-linked-threats https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150142/uk-south-korea-unite-surging-north-korean-linked-threats Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:21:48 +0000 Russian state hackers unleash USB worm with global reach <img alt="Russian state hackers unleash USB worm with global reach" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/705e8f3/529fa3a6-e543-4213-94f9-7992a1c007b9/7/Russia-flag-keyboard-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> LittleDrifter has infected organisations worldwide <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/705e8f3/529fa3a6-e543-4213-94f9-7992a1c007b9/7/Russia-flag-keyboard-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149857/russian-hackers-unleash-usb-worm-global-reach https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149857/russian-hackers-unleash-usb-worm-global-reach https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149857/russian-hackers-unleash-usb-worm-global-reach Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:55:49 +0000 ICO issues warning to websites over cookie consent policies <img alt="ICO issues warning to websites over cookie consent policies" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/94c9f29/0f948374-49f8-43e9-8679-e68e3309505a/2/cookies-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Concerns expressed that some websites are not providing users with a clear choice regarding personalised ads <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/94c9f29/0f948374-49f8-43e9-8679-e68e3309505a/2/cookies-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149756/ico-issues-warning-websites-cookie-consent-policies https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149756/ico-issues-warning-websites-cookie-consent-policies https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149756/ico-issues-warning-websites-cookie-consent-policies Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:54:30 +0000 Capita clinches £239m civil service pensions contract <img alt="Capita clinches £239m civil service pensions contract " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/33411b6/32d601e0-7bb4-43fd-a45e-c93e49650149/4/Pensions-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The news comes despite a security breach in March which exposed pension data <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/33411b6/32d601e0-7bb4-43fd-a45e-c93e49650149/4/Pensions-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149120/capita-clinches-gbp239m-civil-service-pensions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149120/capita-clinches-gbp239m-civil-service-pensions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4149120/capita-clinches-gbp239m-civil-service-pensions Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:53:42 +0000 Endpoint is the path of least resistance, says Threatlocker <img alt="Endpoint is the path of least resistance, says Threatlocker" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f3fc2f0/979688b5-7514-49c3-beec-01027c44ffed/2/Seamus-Lennon-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> IT Leaders Summit debates the true purpose of endpoint security. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f3fc2f0/979688b5-7514-49c3-beec-01027c44ffed/2/Seamus-Lennon-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4131898/endpoint-path-resistance-threatlocker https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4131898/endpoint-path-resistance-threatlocker https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4131898/endpoint-path-resistance-threatlocker Thu, 5 Oct 2023 10:38:07 +0000 Electoral Commission apologises for data breach affecting millions of voters <img alt="Electoral Commission apologises for data breach affecting millions of voters" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3fa0798/286399aa-9d1b-4927-86bb-440df93b0833/12/Ballot-box-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chief exec apologises, but significant gaps remain in what is known about the attackers, the extent of the attack and why it took the commission so long to inform voters about it <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3fa0798/286399aa-9d1b-4927-86bb-440df93b0833/12/Ballot-box-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121837/electoral-commission-apologises-breach-affecting-millions-voters https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121837/electoral-commission-apologises-breach-affecting-millions-voters https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121837/electoral-commission-apologises-breach-affecting-millions-voters Tue, 8 Aug 2023 15:28:18 +0000 GitHub announces passwordless authentication trial <img alt="GitHub announces passwordless authentication trial " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/90f72eb/f7d7f655-ba0e-4f7d-a206-275bdcb2982f/7/fingerprint-iStock-1299730469-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The trial can be considered a milestone in the long demise of passwords <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/90f72eb/f7d7f655-ba0e-4f7d-a206-275bdcb2982f/7/fingerprint-iStock-1299730469-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120095/github-announces-passwordless-authentication-trial https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120095/github-announces-passwordless-authentication-trial https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120095/github-announces-passwordless-authentication-trial Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:38:40 +0000 We tried ChatGPT for vulnerability fixes. Most flaws are too complex for generative AI alone <img alt="We tried ChatGPT for vulnerability fixes. Most flaws are too complex for generative AI alone" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f61232f/474ce56f-6842-4d11-959d-8bf8ea7ae05a/12/iStock-Robot-with-blocks-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AI can be used in reducing vulnerability backlogs - but treat the results with caution. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f61232f/474ce56f-6842-4d11-959d-8bf8ea7ae05a/12/iStock-Robot-with-blocks-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4119602/tried-chatgpt-vulnerability-fixes-most-flaws-complex-generative-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4119602/tried-chatgpt-vulnerability-fixes-most-flaws-complex-generative-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4119602/tried-chatgpt-vulnerability-fixes-most-flaws-complex-generative-ai Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:46 +0000 Interview: NormCyber, Security Excellence Awards winner <img alt="Interview: NormCyber, Security Excellence Awards winner" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/27511fe/fa4efc32-0bac-462a-b51d-6129e00346bd/9/Pete-Bowers-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> "We are enabling organisations to get definitive answers and eradicate cybersecurity blind spots." <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/27511fe/fa4efc32-0bac-462a-b51d-6129e00346bd/9/Pete-Bowers-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4118732/interview-normcyber-security-excellence-awards-winner https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4118732/interview-normcyber-security-excellence-awards-winner https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4118732/interview-normcyber-security-excellence-awards-winner Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:51:14 +0000 Clop hacking group claims not to have data of BBC, BA or Boots <img alt="Clop hacking group claims not to have data of BBC, BA or Boots " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6c864f8/289d9fdf-2a6b-42d9-bd52-26278c5dc68b/3/cyber-risk-iStock-479801072-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Hacking group tells the BBC it does not have the data of UK household names thought to be victims of attacks on payroll software company. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6c864f8/289d9fdf-2a6b-42d9-bd52-26278c5dc68b/3/cyber-risk-iStock-479801072-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118496/clop-hacking-group-claims-bbc-boots https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118496/clop-hacking-group-claims-bbc-boots https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118496/clop-hacking-group-claims-bbc-boots Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:13:57 +0000 Appsec is a moving target but risk can be mitigated <img alt="Appsec is a moving target but risk can be mitigated" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/59b81f1/ffc47d17-1c3c-4e53-9616-3e4e0e4f4c05/9/code-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Computing gathered UK cybersecurity and infrastructure leaders together to examine the extent of appsec challenges and discuss different approaches to risk. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/59b81f1/ffc47d17-1c3c-4e53-9616-3e4e0e4f4c05/9/code-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4117868/appsec-moving-target-risk-mitigated https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4117868/appsec-moving-target-risk-mitigated https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4117868/appsec-moving-target-risk-mitigated Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:00:57 +0000 Tricks of the trade: Securing cloud-first at Kingfisher <img alt="Tricks of the trade: Securing cloud-first at Kingfisher" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c253e7b/93a055ad-060e-48b2-921d-15f1e7a5f01d/15/b-and-q-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Keeping development and cloud teams within the security guardrails takes a bit of know-how, says security lead John Day <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c253e7b/93a055ad-060e-48b2-921d-15f1e7a5f01d/15/b-and-q-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116175/tricks-trade-securing-cloud-kingfisher https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116175/tricks-trade-securing-cloud-kingfisher https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116175/tricks-trade-securing-cloud-kingfisher Thu, 25 May 2023 08:15:43 +0000 Tugendhat criticises Facebook encryption plan <img alt="Tugendhat criticises Facebook encryption plan" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/833ae23/275e4598-2631-4304-af2e-f43886d136bb/1/Official-portrait-of-Tom-Tugendhat-crop-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Security minister urges the company to implement strong safety measures to prevent a significant risk to child safety <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/833ae23/275e4598-2631-4304-af2e-f43886d136bb/1/Official-portrait-of-Tom-Tugendhat-crop-2-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116449/tugendhat-criticises-facebook-encryption-plan https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116449/tugendhat-criticises-facebook-encryption-plan https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116449/tugendhat-criticises-facebook-encryption-plan Thu, 25 May 2023 08:12:48 +0000 New generation of CISOs is more engineering oriented, less about compliance - Qualys CEO <img alt="New generation of CISOs is more engineering oriented, less about compliance - Qualys CEO " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bb1d4be/8d769dde-772a-4bfc-afa8-805e80e1af1a/8/Qualys-Sumedh-Thakar-CEO-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The imperatives of digital mean that security is now about quantifying and managing risk, rather than regulatory compliance, says Sumedh Thakar <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bb1d4be/8d769dde-772a-4bfc-afa8-805e80e1af1a/8/Qualys-Sumedh-Thakar-CEO-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116020/generation-cisos-engineering-oriented-about-compliance-qualys-ceo https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116020/generation-cisos-engineering-oriented-about-compliance-qualys-ceo https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116020/generation-cisos-engineering-oriented-about-compliance-qualys-ceo Fri, 19 May 2023 10:08:10 +0000 Humans are still necessary to make zero trust security architecture work <img alt="Humans are still necessary to make zero trust security architecture work " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/04cb1a9/8d9ab702-8398-4ee2-a839-4ef868dbb2a0/5/Johnpanel-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A panel at the Computing Cybersecurity Festival discussed some of the challenges created by a zero trust architecture, and why automation isn't always the answer. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/04cb1a9/8d9ab702-8398-4ee2-a839-4ef868dbb2a0/5/Johnpanel-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115787/humans-zero-trust-security-architecture https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115787/humans-zero-trust-security-architecture https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115787/humans-zero-trust-security-architecture Wed, 17 May 2023 13:03:36 +0000 Generative AI and data ethics: Just because you can, does it mean you should? <img alt="Generative AI and data ethics: Just because you can, does it mean you should? " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0c3a3fa/6f0c4536-8c6f-44cd-bff6-cf8d246dcfa6/8/Alastair-Dent-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Natalie Cramp and Alistair Dent of data consultancy Profusion, set out the impact of generative AI on data ethics on day 2 of the Computing Cybersecurity Festival. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0c3a3fa/6f0c4536-8c6f-44cd-bff6-cf8d246dcfa6/8/Alastair-Dent-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115474/generative-ai-ethics-mean https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115474/generative-ai-ethics-mean https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115474/generative-ai-ethics-mean Tue, 16 May 2023 14:28:55 +0000 Security tools are not enough, lock everything down, Threatlocker <img alt="Security tools are not enough, lock everything down, Threatlocker" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f07285f/3db4efeb-ca28-4224-9e99-ecc93145eae8/8/bug-malware-virus-security-threat-breach-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Applications and devices need to be stopped from doing what they have no business doing <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f07285f/3db4efeb-ca28-4224-9e99-ecc93145eae8/8/bug-malware-virus-security-threat-breach-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115192/security-tools-lock-everything-threatlocker https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115192/security-tools-lock-everything-threatlocker https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4115192/security-tools-lock-everything-threatlocker Mon, 15 May 2023 08:14:20 +0000 From Flying Squad to Cyber Crime: Charlie McMurdie opens the Cybersecurity Festival <img alt="From Flying Squad to Cyber Crime: Charlie McMurdie opens the Cybersecurity Festival " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7a8edde/34195c61-6967-42d7-bb41-ad8df0d3c7f8/5/CMcMurdie-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Cybercrime advisor Charlie McMurdie delivers keynote address explaining why data is the gift that keeps on giving for cyber criminals. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7a8edde/34195c61-6967-42d7-bb41-ad8df0d3c7f8/5/CMcMurdie-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115032/flying-squad-cyber-crime-charlie-mcmurdie-cybersecurity-festival https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115032/flying-squad-cyber-crime-charlie-mcmurdie-cybersecurity-festival https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115032/flying-squad-cyber-crime-charlie-mcmurdie-cybersecurity-festival Thu, 11 May 2023 11:44:51 +0000 Google takes big step towards 'passwordless' <img alt="Google takes big step towards &#39;passwordless&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c8e5bb6/6d57c76b-2ba4-46cb-a466-2cb7e1f948e2/16/passwordless-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Passkeys differ from passwords in that they can only exist on the user's devices and cannot be written down or inadvertently disclosed to malicious actors <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c8e5bb6/6d57c76b-2ba4-46cb-a466-2cb7e1f948e2/16/passwordless-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113278/google-takes-big-step-passwordless https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113278/google-takes-big-step-passwordless https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113278/google-takes-big-step-passwordless Thu, 4 May 2023 08:11:05 +0000 Interview: Simeio, Security Excellence Awards finalist <img alt="Interview: Simeio, Security Excellence Awards finalist" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/da5cbff/cdc57902-e7f4-40fe-84bd-5db4ede4c3bc/12/Chris-Schueler-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Cybersecurity is an essential element in maintaining business continuity and mitigating risks that could damage reputation, financial stability and customer trust. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/da5cbff/cdc57902-e7f4-40fe-84bd-5db4ede4c3bc/12/Chris-Schueler-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4112194/interview-simeio-security-excellence-awards-finalist https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4112194/interview-simeio-security-excellence-awards-finalist https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4112194/interview-simeio-security-excellence-awards-finalist Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:40 +0000 Huawei suspected of tracking visitors to MWC23 booth <img alt="Huawei suspected of tracking visitors to MWC23 booth" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9c0da5c/1eeab79f-cd70-4c93-8b26-5b0ad383412e/7/Huawei-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chinese tech giant under suspicion of allegedly tracking visitors to its booth at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona last month. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9c0da5c/1eeab79f-cd70-4c93-8b26-5b0ad383412e/7/Huawei-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077096/huawei-suspected-tracking-visitors-mwc23-booth https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077096/huawei-suspected-tracking-visitors-mwc23-booth https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077096/huawei-suspected-tracking-visitors-mwc23-booth Tue, 7 Mar 2023 11:49:39 +0000 Google rolls out client-side encryption for Gmail and Calendar <img alt="Google rolls out client-side encryption for Gmail and Calendar" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b20877f/e029fb50-2586-4fd1-ad9f-bd2e1aac8cfe/3/gmail-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Meanwhile, Tutanota vows it will not weaken its email encryption for the UK <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b20877f/e029fb50-2586-4fd1-ad9f-bd2e1aac8cfe/3/gmail-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4076794/google-rolls-client-encryption-gmail-calendar https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4076794/google-rolls-client-encryption-gmail-calendar https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4076794/google-rolls-client-encryption-gmail-calendar Wed, 1 Mar 2023 10:51:11 +0000 LockBit group threatens to publish stolen Royal Mail data tomorrow <img alt="LockBit group threatens to publish stolen Royal Mail data tomorrow" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/653566f/9ab91551-229a-4a4c-8038-f0844788a918/6/locked-mail-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> RaaS group admits responsibility for January attack and doubles down on threat <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/653566f/9ab91551-229a-4a4c-8038-f0844788a918/6/locked-mail-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4074149/lockbit-group-threatens-publish-stolen-royal-mail-tomorrow https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4074149/lockbit-group-threatens-publish-stolen-royal-mail-tomorrow https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4074149/lockbit-group-threatens-publish-stolen-royal-mail-tomorrow Wed, 8 Feb 2023 10:32:00 +0000 Computing's Cybersecurity Festival is back for 2023! <img alt="Computing&#39;s Cybersecurity Festival is back for 2023! " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/567191d/71878c91-65de-4d43-bddf-480117577801/5/wotton-house-the-rooms-exterior-entrance-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Bringing together IT professionals to learn, collaborate and tackle their biggest security challenges <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/567191d/71878c91-65de-4d43-bddf-480117577801/5/wotton-house-the-rooms-exterior-entrance-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4073563/computings-cybersecurity-festival-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4073563/computings-cybersecurity-festival-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4073563/computings-cybersecurity-festival-2023 Fri, 3 Feb 2023 13:16:53 +0000 Fintech looks to quantum-proof its assets <img alt="Fintech looks to quantum-proof its assets" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/df1f83a/beaa0eac-6806-400b-b3b4-aa3a8b78dfd6/10/secure-vault-iStock-826642346-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> VeroWay is working to make its public key infrastructure and communications safe from the threat of quantum computers <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/df1f83a/beaa0eac-6806-400b-b3b4-aa3a8b78dfd6/10/secure-vault-iStock-826642346-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062830/fintech-looks-quantum-proof-assets https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062830/fintech-looks-quantum-proof-assets https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062830/fintech-looks-quantum-proof-assets Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:37 +0000 NCSC Cyber Essentials to be offered free to some small organisations <img alt="NCSC Cyber Essentials to be offered free to some small organisations" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bf7164e/66543184-f5ee-4d4f-aec6-5238b8923842/5/ncsc-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Funded Cyber Essentials Programme will be free for some small charities and legal groups that handle sensitive data <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bf7164e/66543184-f5ee-4d4f-aec6-5238b8923842/5/ncsc-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062464/ncsc-cyber-essentials-offered-free-small-organisations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062464/ncsc-cyber-essentials-offered-free-small-organisations https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062464/ncsc-cyber-essentials-offered-free-small-organisations Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:00:52 +0000 Will we see more women CISOs in 2023? <img alt="Will we see more women CISOs in 2023?" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e4bd231/3716524a-b1ed-4eff-bfce-32dbf4c4d749/15/womansplaining-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Research from Accenture provides an insight into why there are so few female CISOs, along with plenty of advice for both C-suites and aspiring women leaders on how to help more women rise to the top. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e4bd231/3716524a-b1ed-4eff-bfce-32dbf4c4d749/15/womansplaining-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4062191/women-cisos-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4062191/women-cisos-2023 https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4062191/women-cisos-2023 Thu, 5 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000 Use an ad blocker for security, says FBI <img alt="Use an ad blocker for security, says FBI" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b8b48b7/799d2630-0f72-4e88-b9af-f3ec0c6762c8/5/FBI-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> US intelligence agency warns of the danger of malicious online advertising <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b8b48b7/799d2630-0f72-4e88-b9af-f3ec0c6762c8/5/FBI-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062020/blocker-security-fbi https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062020/blocker-security-fbi https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4062020/blocker-security-fbi Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:10:00 +0000 Why it's time for a holistic approach to identity <img alt="Why it&#39;s time for a holistic approach to identity " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6a34f15/0cbc365b-38cf-4c0c-a542-3f849430b205/1/digital-identity-iStock-1150039017-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> At the recent Deskflix, Season 5, The Future of Identity Management, Jessica Riccio, Senior Solutions Marketing at Okta, explained the benefits of a holistic approach to identity. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6a34f15/0cbc365b-38cf-4c0c-a542-3f849430b205/1/digital-identity-iStock-1150039017-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061057/holistic-approach-identity https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061057/holistic-approach-identity https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061057/holistic-approach-identity Thu, 1 Dec 2022 12:34:11 +0000 Partner Insight: Automation is the first stop for sophisticated security <img alt="Partner Insight: Automation is the first stop for sophisticated security" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9750cbe/c3f2ee52-5ce3-4989-bfa3-1e2f437e6f2d/5/iStock-Robot-using-chatbot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Demand for automated security solutions has spiked in recent years - but it isn't just the rising volume of attacks driving IT leaders to clamour for AI. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9750cbe/c3f2ee52-5ce3-4989-bfa3-1e2f437e6f2d/5/iStock-Robot-using-chatbot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060837/partner-insight-automation-stop-sophisticated-security https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060837/partner-insight-automation-stop-sophisticated-security https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060837/partner-insight-automation-stop-sophisticated-security Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:30:45 +0000