Tuesday, 1 August 2017

Security Think Tank: Employees should only have to worry about social engineering

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Employees-should-only-have-to-worry-about-social-engineering

Businesses failing to understand GDPR compliance status

With less than a year to go before the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, many businesses are floundering, while others are embracing data-centric security to fast-track compliance

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423730/Businesses-failing-to-understand-GDPR-compliance-status

AI analytics expected to rise, along with management complexity

Growing use of artificial intelligence tools by businesses was the focal point of analytics and data management trends predicted by a group of IT consultants and vendor execs.

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://searchbusinessanalytics.techtarget.com/news/450423702/AI-analytics-expected-to-rise-along-with-management-complexity

SMEs failing to address cyber threats despite risks

Small to medium enterprises are failing to prepare adequately to address cyber threats – despite the risks – because of a false sense of security, particularly in the UK, a survey has revealed

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423715/SMEs-failing-to-address-cyber-threats-despite-risks

Nominet invests £400,000 in digital work experience programme

Internet infrastructure firm launches programme to provide work experience to underprivileged young adults and grow their digital skills

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423717/Nominet-invests-400000-in-digital-work-experience-programme

Young people drive worldwide internet adoption

The UN’s ICT agency shows young people are at the forefront of internet adoption, particularly in developing economies

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423711/Young-people-drive-worldwide-internet-adoption

UK to call on US tech giants to step up fight against extremism

The UK is to call on US tech giants to take more decisive action against extremist groups that use their online platforms

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423708/UK-to-call-on-US-tech-giants-to-step-up-fight-against-extremism