Winter 2011: Password security standards and trendsEmail Alerts
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Cloud computing: UK companies adopt eagerly, but often insecurely
While UK companies seem eager to move to the cloud with little thought for security, industry bodies are trying to raise awareness of the risks. Feature
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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Data security cloud computing outlook
Despite worries about data security, cloud computing is spreading over the UK enterprises, making heroes of many IT staff. Magazine
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IT in Europe, Security Edition: Data Protection Act compliance
DPA compliance grows more challenging in an age of cheap cloud computing, sexy smartphones and personal threats faced by security professionals. Magazine
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Investigation reveals serious cloud computing data security flaws
Context Information Security found that data stored by a cloud customer could be accessed by the next customer to spin up a VM on the same disk. News | 24 Apr 2012
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UK firms have trust in cloud service security, but reality disappoints
UK firms believe moving some IT projects to the cloud will improve their overall security, yet they end up feeling less secure after the move. News | 15 Mar 2012
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Taking control of smartphone proliferation while avoiding user anarchy
With smartphone proliferation raging through companies, IT teams are turning to MDMs to keep corporate data safe. Are current MDMs up to the task? Feature | 14 Mar 2012
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Cloud maturity model to help SMBs judge security of cloud providers
CAMM, a new cloud maturity model, may be the key to helping organisations, and especially SMBs, evaluate the security of cloud providers. News | 20 Jan 2012
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UK IT security survey reveals changing priorities
TechTarget surveyed UK IT professionals regarding their 2012 security priorities. The findings show changing security priorities. News | 16 Jan 2012
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Cattles' lost backup tapes highlight risk of unencrypted data storage
Cattles Group lost backup tapes containing 1.4 million unencrypted customer records. The incident highlights the risks of removable storage. News | 09 Jan 2012
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Is it the end of the line for antivirus signatures?
Traditional antimalware can't keep up with the threat landscape. Are antivirus signatures destined for the rubbish bin? News | 29 Dec 2011
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Tougher data protection rules will push up cost of email marketing
The EU will announce tougher rules for collecting information from consumers. Security pros can plan now for the new rules, expected in January 2012. News | 17 Nov 2011
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SNW Europe 2011: Cloud location matters to secure cloud data storage
Storing data in the cloud? Secure cloud data storage means knowing exactly where data is located, duplicated and backed up. News | 10 Nov 2011
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Infosecurity: Information security vendors lag threat vectors
Products to secure smartphones and cloud computing are in short supply. Opinion | 30 Jun 2011
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How to apply PCI DSS guidance to virtualisation technology
Learn how to apply best practices from the recently released PCI DSS virtualisation guidance to your virtual environment. Tip
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The proposed EU data protection regulation and its impact on cloud users
Cloud customers and cloud providers would face stricter data security requirements under draft European regulation. Tip
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To avoid cloud computing legal issues, consider these three domains
Attorney Stewart Room discusses three critical focus areas that will help organizations avoid cloud computing legal issues and SLA conflicts. Tip
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UK public sector IT grapples with cloud computing security risks
Can UK public sector IT overcome its fear of cloud computing risks in order to reap badly needed savings? Tip
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Cloud computing and security: SLA compliance and cloud encryption
The benefits of cloud computing are many, but so are the security risks. Learn what questions you need to ask of a cloud provider before signing on the dotted line. Tip
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Cloud computing and security: Data tag and digital access management
Before committing to a cloud services provider, it's essential to ask the right security questions. Learn about data tagging and authentication practicalities to consider when searching for cloud providers. Tip
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Cloud-based services require stalwart business continuity plans
Cloud-based services are attractive to companies on many different levels, but there are some security issues to take into consideration before signing up. Developing a business continuity plan prior to signing a cloud contract can help ensure the se... Tip
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Cloud computing compliance: Exploring data security in the cloud
If you're looking to outsource sensitive data with a cloud service provider, you'll want to ask the right questions regarding cloud computing compliance and security issues. Learn more about the questions to ask providers about cloud computing data s... Tip
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Maintaining security after a cloud computing implementation
You've just migrated your organization's applications and data in the cloud. Michael Cobb reviews how to work with your cloud provider to ensure ongoing security. Tip
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Preparing the network for a cloud computing implementation
Although a cloud provider may offer specific defenses, you are ultimately responsible for the security of your data. Michael Cobb explains how to prepare when your network infrastructure extends to the cloud. Tip
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Google cloud applications: Secure enough for the enterprise?
Google cloud applications aren't necessarily known for their security. In this expert response, learn what to watch out for when considering using such apps in the enterprise. Ask the Expert
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Cloud computing network security best practices
In this expert response, Peter Wood reveals the security mechanisms that are needed from a cloud computing provider. Ask the Expert
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Information Security Breaches Survey (ISBS)
The Information Security Breaches Survey is an independent security research effort in the U.K. It is carried out every two years by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to provide a snapshot of the state of security in U.K. business. Definition
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Survey roundup: Trends in IT security topics
Surveys on a variety of IT security topics highlighted key trends in Web application vulnerabilities, cloud computing concerns and the motivations behind attacks. Photo Story
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Jericho Forum: Cloud computing
In part two of the interview, Bob West and Paul Simmonds, Jericho Forum board members, discuss the the threats that cloud computing present to the enterprise, and how to mitigate them. Video
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Investigation reveals serious cloud computing data security flaws
Context Information Security found that data stored by a cloud customer could be accessed by the next customer to spin up a VM on the same disk. News
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Survey roundup: Trends in IT security topics
Surveys on a variety of IT security topics highlighted key trends in Web application vulnerabilities, cloud computing concerns and the motivations behind attacks. Photo Story
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UK firms have trust in cloud service security, but reality disappoints
UK firms believe moving some IT projects to the cloud will improve their overall security, yet they end up feeling less secure after the move. News
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Taking control of smartphone proliferation while avoiding user anarchy
With smartphone proliferation raging through companies, IT teams are turning to MDMs to keep corporate data safe. Are current MDMs up to the task? Feature
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How to apply PCI DSS guidance to virtualisation technology
Learn how to apply best practices from the recently released PCI DSS virtualisation guidance to your virtual environment. Tip
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The proposed EU data protection regulation and its impact on cloud users
Cloud customers and cloud providers would face stricter data security requirements under draft European regulation. Tip
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Cloud maturity model to help SMBs judge security of cloud providers
CAMM, a new cloud maturity model, may be the key to helping organisations, and especially SMBs, evaluate the security of cloud providers. News
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UK IT security survey reveals changing priorities
TechTarget surveyed UK IT professionals regarding their 2012 security priorities. The findings show changing security priorities. News
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Cattles' lost backup tapes highlight risk of unencrypted data storage
Cattles Group lost backup tapes containing 1.4 million unencrypted customer records. The incident highlights the risks of removable storage. News
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Is it the end of the line for antivirus signatures?
Traditional antimalware can't keep up with the threat landscape. Are antivirus signatures destined for the rubbish bin? News
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