Business Technology

Cloud computing is the latest buzzword in IT security and one of the fastest expanding areas of the web, but it still has a long way to go Cloud-based systems have been with us for some time. While there are many advantages of moving to cloud-based systems, some elements can be detrimental. Moving services can reduce [...]

Administrator or super-user accounts hold the key to powerful business information, so leaving them exposed to hackers can cause legal and financial problems Over the past year, the security landscape has altered dramatically. While opportunistic and ad hoc data breach incidents have continued to take place, there has been a notable increase in the number [...]

With data breaches costing companies millions of pounds every year, IT security policies must catch up with the challenges presented by the rise of mobile Innovations such as mobile internet, cloud computing and portable equipment such as tablets, netbooks and smartphones have undoubtedly facilitated greater workforce flexibility and productivity, but they have also unleashed a [...]

The European Commission’s proposals to alter the EU’s rules on handling information will have a big impact on UK companies’ security strategies Europe’s current data protection regime dates from 1995, when more data was stored on microfiche than the web and e-commerce was virtually unknown. Most experts agree it’s out of date and in January [...]

Anti-virus, encryption and remote tracking can cut the risk of data breaches Q: Why should CIOs take mobile security seriously? A: Mobile security is a necessity. While increased mobility means more business benefits, such as improved productivity, there is increased risk to the organisation. The regulatory landscape is shifting as legislative bodies attempt to address [...]

The days when information security was someone else’s concern are long gone –all business leaders need to ensure their data is properly protected In an increasingly digital world, information security and data privacy are critically important to the enterprise. According to a new report, the use of encryption to protect sensitive data is a strategic [...]

Information gathered from a company’s analytics and intelligence can be used to highlight and predict hazards, keeping you one step ahead of security risks In today’s increasingly interconnected, instrumented and intelligent world, security is something we all need to be conscious of and play our part in protecting ourselves in our personal and business lives. [...]

We’re all unique, in our own special way. And security is moving to a whole new level, as biometrics become increasingly important as a way of keeping information secure You will never need a password again, if IBM’s predictions for the next five years come true. IBM fellow and speech chief technology officer David Nahamoo [...]

You may not be aware of their defenses but data centers use physical and technological strength to guard your information How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? To put it another way, how do you get all the advantages of cloud computing without compromising security? It’s a question that Mozy, an online [...]

The government wants businesses to get tough on cyber security. The man in charge, David Willetts, tells Business Technology his plans What do you see as the key information security threats for businesses in 2012? The key threats come in several different forms. They include interruption of service, where perhaps you are a customer-facing business [...]