Thursday, 3 August 2017

Security Think Tank: Use the work environment to educate on cyber security

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-Use-the-work-environment-to-educate-on-cyber-security

Sub-postmasters allege 'bullying and intimidation' by Post Office over Horizon IT system

Campaigners have submitted initial evidence in group litigation against Post Office over controversial Horizon IT system

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423858/Subpostmasters-allege-bullying-and-intimidation-by-Post-Office-over-Horizon-IT-system

Voice control in BBC iPlayer pilot demos Microsoft's AI ambitions

An internal BBC pilot in collaboration with Microsoft shows how voice control could be used on the iPlayer TV streaming app

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423861/Voice-control-in-BBC-iPlayer-pilot-demos-Microsofts-AI-ambitions

Ransom DDoS attacks on the rise

The use of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks to extort money from organisations is on the rise, warns security firm Kaspersky Lab

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423857/Ransom-DDoS-attacks-on-the-rise

IT pros look to endpoint security to counter custom malware

IT professionals are focusing on endpoint security in the face of custom malware that is bypassing traditional perimeter defences, a survey shows

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423852/IT-pros-look-to-endpoint-security-to-counter-custom-malware

Wednesday, 2 August 2017

Broadband satisfaction levels fall as Brits stream more content

Massive growth in data use as more people stream media content into their homes may be contributing to increased dissatisfaction with broadband services, says Ofcom

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423818/Broadband-satisfaction-levels-fall-as-Brits-stream-more-content

Security Think Tank: Are employees cyber pawns or cyber heroes?

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-Are-employees-cyber-pawns-or-cyber-heroes