Managed file transfer (MFT) services provider Kiteworks has rescinded a temporary shutdown recommendation asking its customers to turn off their appliances for six hours on the morning of Saturday 26 September, after no security incidents took place. In a statement published on Sunday 27 September, the company said its recommendation was lifted for all customers…
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in critical infrastructure, government services and enterprise operations, the question of how to secure increasingly autonomous AI systems is becoming as important as how quickly they can be deployed. Nvidia is seeking to address that challenge through the newly launched Open Secure AI Alliance, an industry coalition that brings…
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cements its position as one of the world’s most advanced cyber-resilient nations, Help AG has emerged as a strategic cyber security enabler for governments and critical industries across the region. Operating as the dedicated cyber security arm of e& enterprise, the digital services business of Emirati state-owned telecoms provider…
Computer Weekly’s list of the most influential women in UK technology has been running since 2012, launched to promote a discussion surrounding the role of women in the technology sector during a time when the lack of diversity in tech was only beginning to be considered. When it was launched, the list only featured 25…
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A long-awaited update to the US’s Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 – which lapses at the end of September amid gathering concerns over compliance gaps and increased risk to end-user organisations – is advancing through Congress in Washington DC. The replacement legislation, now named the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure…
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With millions of businesses now using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for their cloud computing needs, it’s become a vital consideration for IT security teams and professionals. As such, AWS offers a broad range of cyber security tools to secure AWS-based tech stacks. They cover areas such as data privacy, access management, configuration management, threat detection,…
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In today’s constantly changing cyber landscape, answering the question “what does best practice now look like?” is far from simple. While emerging technologies and AI-driven security tools continue to make the headlines and become the topics of discussion, the real pivot point for modern security lies not just in the technological advancements but in context,…
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The United States’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is likely to have its funding cut by approximately $495m and may have to lay off around 1,000 employees later this year, according to budget proposals unveiled by President Trump’s administration. In a written statement, the White House said Trump was “laser-focused on eliminating … weaponised…
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In the latest deliberations on the Data Use and Access Bill in the House of Lords, I set out two amendments to offer well overdue updating to the Computer Misuse Act (CMA) of 1990. In preparing for committee stage of the bill I remain incredibly grateful to everyone involved with the CyberUp campaign, their analysis…
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Two amendments to the Data (Access and Use) Bill that would have established a statutory legal defence for security professionals and ethical hackers to protect them from prosecution under the 1990 Computer Misuse Act (CMA) have failed to make it beyond a House of Lords committee hearing after being withdrawn. The 34-year-old CMA broadly defines…
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