EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, we look how a honeypot designed to look like an electricity substation was sold on the dark web to infiltrate a secure operational system. We also take a look at how Google is finding a way into the enterprise cloud and we investigate why simulation models need to co-exist with AI-based models. Read the issue now.
RESEARCH CONTENT:
The reality of information security is that it is impossible to completely ensure that an attacker cannot get into the corporate network. Instead, companies should look at how they prepare and react to security attacks by gaining an understanding of how cyber criminals work by combining the talents of red teams and blue teams
EGUIDE:
In this e-guide, we will explore the links between ransomware attacks, data breaches and identity theft. First, Nicholas Fearn investigates the phenomenon of the double extortion attack, and shares some insider advice on how to stop them, while we'll explore the top five ways data backups can protect against ransomware in the first place.
EGUIDE:
In September 2020, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank, our panel of information and cyber security experts, consideredthe challenges inherent in decentralising the datacentre, and set out to answer the question, how can security professionals ensure such setups are just as secure as the traditional centralised model? Read more in this e-guide.
INFOGRAPHIC:
It's easy to see why Business Email Compromise attacks work. Preventing them, however, is not so simple -- especially when attackers rely on cognitive biases. Distinguishing between genuine and fraudulent email communications is challenging enough -- and it's also only part of reducing BEC risk. Here are 8 BEC prevention tips for security leaders.
EGUIDE:
Security professionals need to anticipate vulnerabilities from all the right perspectives, and that means testing apps for flaws on a regular basis, whether that means monthly, quarterly or following updates. Check out this e-guide, which include application security best practices, threat identification and security testing tips.
INFOGRAPHIC:
Recent studies show that the lack of cybersecurity awareness is still the biggest detriment to an organization's cyber defences. Insufficient training and persistent misinformation are factors that can compromise a cybersecurity operation. In this infographic, we put together some of the top myths around cybersecurity and how you can address them.
EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, did the UK's defence and security review really suggest a nuclear response to a cyber attack? Data visualisation has been widely used to explain the Covid-19 pandemic, but not always that effectively. And jewellery retailer Pandora explains how it kept the personal touch as customers went online. Read the issue now.
VIDEO:
In this video, Computer Weekly's editor-in-chief, Bryan Glick, discusses what's happening in security according to our 2018 IT Priorities survey taken by over 250 IT decision makers and managers.
EGUIDE:
Literally every business -- both large and small and across every industry -- is a target for criminal hackers and careless employees alike. The question is: What are you doing about it? This is where incident response comes into play. In this e-guide, learn how to create an effective incident response plan.
