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• Rethink authentication to remove the burden on users

  The rise of AI powered threats and non-human identities will push an already strained identity security model over the edge  Continue Reading

• The tech investment gap: bridging the divide for underrepresented entrepreneurs

  The figures for funding of female-led startups are shocking - and the same applies to most underrepresented groups. Tech leaders need to take action or risk missing out on new innovations and opportunities  Continue Reading

• Beyond baselines - getting real about security and resilience

  In an increasingly contested world, the UK government needs a security certification that goes beyond baseline measures.  Continue Reading

• VMware licensing changes and the road ahead

  VMware's new subscription fees: will enterprises pay up, walk away or explore a smarter third option?  Continue Reading

• AI's power play: the high-stakes race for energy capacity

  Growing ties between tech and energy industries are bringing new challenges and legal considerations  Continue Reading

• Collaboration is the best defence against nation-state threats

  The rise of DeepSeek has prompted the usual well-documented concerns around AI, but also raised worries about its potential links to the Chinese state. The Security Think Tank considers the steps security leaders can take to counter threats posed by...  Continue Reading

• 'I’m from the technocracy and I’m here to help' - how tech bros are taking over the world

  The influence of billionaire tech leaders on Donald Trump may only be an early glimpse of their real intentions - the end of the nation-state concept as we know it  Continue Reading

• What’s the government up to with digital verification services? ‘ID’ like to know

  Is the government really looking to compete with the private sector for provision of digital identity? Such a move risks fundamentally undermining public trust in critical digital verification services  Continue Reading

• How AI agents will reshape telecoms

  For telecoms operators, embracing autonomous AI agents isn't optional – it’s the only way to survive in a hyper-competitive landscape, but challenges lie ahead  Continue Reading

• Defending the grid with secure connectivity

  Connectivity providers, device manufacturers and the energy companies they support must prioritise cyber security as the use of IoT grows in Singapore's energy sector  Continue Reading

• Ultimate guide to becoming a software engineer

  With technology at the heart of how businesses operate, a career in software engineering may be an attractive proposition to many  Continue Reading

• DeepSeek will help evolve the conversation around privacy

  The rise of DeepSeek has prompted the usual well-documented concerns around AI, but also raised worries about its potential links to the Chinese state. The Security Think Tank considers the steps security leaders can take to counter threats posed by...  Continue Reading

• It’s time to stop the victim-blaming and insist on safer software

  Businesses spend too much time and money protecting themselves against flaws and vulnerabilities in modern software products, when they ought to raise their expectations and insist on better solutions from providers  Continue Reading

• Taking a ‘good enough’ approach with cloud security isn't enough

  In the wake of the January 2025 'Codefinger' attacks against AWS S3 users, Thales Rob Elliss argues that many organisations are dropping the ball when it comes to their understanding of cloud security best practice  Continue Reading

• Unlocking business benefits with sustainable IT infrastructure

  To fully unlock the value of sustainable IT, infrastructure and operations leaders must go beyond meeting expectations and prove the business value of their sustainability efforts  Continue Reading

• Apple’s appeal to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal over the UK’s encryption ‘backdoor’ explained

  Apple has appealed to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal over an order by home secretary Yvette Cooper to give the UK access to customers’ data protected by Advanced Data Protection encryption. What happens next?   Continue Reading

• Bridging Borders: The rise of Ukrainian-British tech collaboration

  The IT sectors of the UK and Ukraine have built strong relationships since Russia’s invasion of the latter, and there is more to come, writes the IT Ukraine Association’s ambassador in the UK  Continue Reading

• Countering nation-state cyber espionage: A CISO field guide

  The rise of DeepSeek has prompted the usual well-documented concerns around AI, but also raised worries about its potential links to the Chinese state. The Security Think Tank considers the steps security leaders can take to counter threats posed by...  Continue Reading

• Unleashing the power of data: redefining UK industrial growth

  There’s a barrier stopping the use of AI to boost the economy. Government data that is essential to create game-changing LLMs is not yet AI-ready  Continue Reading

• Can regulatory oversight alone unlock cloud competition?

  CCS Insight’s Bola Rotibi looks at the Competition and Markets Authority’s plans to regulate the public cloud  Continue Reading

• How to respond to digital regulation in 2025

  A wave of UK and EU regulation to promote competition and consumer protection in digital markets and services has been introduced that requires a strategic response from companies in the year ahead  Continue Reading

• Does your organisation need an AI librarian?

  An AI librarian ensures data accuracy and integrity, bridging the gap between powerful AI tools and reliable, human-validated knowledge  Continue Reading

• Why I am challenging Yvette Cooper’s ‘secret backdoor’ order against Apple’s encryption

  I took steps to lock down all personal data after I was named as an opponent of Russia. Now I am again worried about my family's safety after the home secretary issued a secret order against Apple  Continue Reading

• Will DeepSeek force us to take application security seriously?

  The rise of DeepSeek has prompted the usual well-documented concerns around AI, but also raised worries about its potential links to the Chinese state. The Security Think Tank considers the steps security leaders can take to counter threats posed by...  Continue Reading

• When open source isn’t really open

  Vendor lock-in, once a threat from proprietary software, now lurks in open source and AI, trapping businesses in costly, inflexible ecosystems  Continue Reading

• Data protection and AI: what to know about new UK cyber standard

  A strategic governmental steer on AI, putting guidance above rigid legislation offers the adaptability needed to innovate responsibly, contends Kiteworks executive John Lynch  Continue Reading

• UK tech growth is vibrant - now scale it to the world

  The UK has proved its credentials for creating innovative tech startups - but has more to do when it comes to supporting those companies in scaling up their business to global success  Continue Reading

• How CISOs can counter the threat of nation state espionage

  The rise of DeepSeek has prompted the usual well-documented concerns around AI, but also raised worries about its potential links to the Chinese state. The Security Think Tank considers the steps security leaders can take to counter threats posed by...  Continue Reading

• Where next for cloud market regulation in Europe?

  Competition in the cloud market is a hot topic, but are things heading in the right direction?  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: Environmental trends to redefine IT strategies in 2025

  Sustainability has shifted from a buzzword to a business imperative. It is no longer just a tick-box exercise – it is now a central pillar shaping the future of enterprise strategy, according to Gartner.  Continue Reading

• Our data, our decisions, our AI future: why we need an AI Regulation Bill

  The Labour government has failed to introduce measures to regulate AI - so a Lords' private members bill aims to do just that  Continue Reading

• 2024: the year misconfigurations exposed digital vulnerabilities

  Small configuration errors cascaded into major outages during 2024. Mike Hicks, from Cisco ThousandEyes, propounds techniques to defend digital resilience against tales of the unexpected  Continue Reading

• Nurture your skills and aspirations on International Women’s Day

  We are living in interesting times and as International Women’s Day comes round again, the outlook is hard to call.  Continue Reading

• Delivering digital government – it’s (still) not about technology

  One of the UK government's most senior digital leaders reveals the flaws and difficulties of delivering digital transformation across the civil service, as she departs for a new role in the private sector  Continue Reading

• Tech and global mobility: The impact of the new US Administration

  As the US business community prepares for policy changes under the Trump administration, tech companies are focused on the potential impact of new policies on legal immigration under the H-1B visa programme  Continue Reading

• What the UK is getting right (and wrong) about AI adoption

  The government's promotion of AI is necessary, but risks missing the vital importance of enabling and encouraging businesses to adopt AI in pursuit of greater productivity  Continue Reading

• Secure software: Third-party suppliers your first-party risk

  Outgoing CISA chief Jen Easterly called on buyers to demand better security standards from their software suppliers. The Security Think Tank considers what better means, and what best practice for secure software procurement looks like in 2025  Continue Reading

• Money wasted on cloud inhibiting growth

  Australian firms are pouring billions into cloud services, but a lack of visibility is leading to significant wasted spending as AI adoption grows  Continue Reading

• Everything, everywhere, all at once: automated decision-making in public services

  Despite the UK government's fervent embrace of artificial intelligence, there is still little meaningful transparency around the scope of the technology's deployment throughout public services  Continue Reading

• Reflecting on three years of cyber warfare in Ukraine

  With the third anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine passing this week, Charl Van Der Walt reflects on how the cyber threat landscape in Europe has changed since 2022  Continue Reading

• The AI imperative: Why APAC telcos can’t afford to wait

  Telcos across Asia-Pacific are placing major bets on AI, recognising it as the key to unlocking future growth and relevance. But for those who hesitate, the cost of inaction could be their very survival  Continue Reading

• UK businesses should look to Ireland amid EU cyber security overhaul

  With a flourishing technology sector and a direct line to Brussels, investing in Ireland may be a sound bet for UK organisations looking to navigate Europe's transforming cyber landscape.  Continue Reading

• The need for secure data sharing: Lessons learned from public health

  Privacy-enhancing technologies can help healthcare organisations build resilience against cyber threats while maintaining patient privacy, security and regulatory compliance.  Continue Reading

• Privacy at a crossroads in the age of AI and quantum

  The confluence of artificial intelligence and quantum computing magnifies the risk to privacy, data security and trust, says Gartner's Bart Willemsen  Continue Reading

• Balancing act: Managing business needs alongside digital transformation and innovation

  How can IT leaders deliver on the challenging balancing act between innovation, cost control, and managing corporate expectations? One startup CTO in a highly established industry shares his experiences  Continue Reading

• Opinion: Saudi plans to be an IT superpower, but challenges lie ahead

  Impressions of Saudi Arabia during Leap 2025: Big plans ahead, but challenges in physical and digital infrastructure, and in transition from public to private sector dominance  Continue Reading

• How to get employees to take cyber risk more seriously

  To combat risky cyber security behaviour, organisations must move beyond awareness training and cultivate a culture where security violations are personally felt and socially unacceptable, leveraging existing values, real-world impacts, and even ...  Continue Reading

• Entrepreneurship with a conscience - the new mandate for tech leaders

  Technology leaders are entrepreneurs too - innovating to transform their organisations. But the nature of entrepreneurial leadership has changed, with ethics and social responsibility now taking centre stage  Continue Reading

• Technology is changing and so should the civil service

  The government has promised that AI will change policy making - but that means policy makers in the civil service will need to change too  Continue Reading

• Courting global talent: How can Web3 startups attract the best developers in the world?

  James Strudwick, executive director at Web3 tech startup Starknet Foundation, on how to attract the best talent in the Web3 space  Continue Reading

• Why the UK must lead on data to unlock AI’s full potential

  Unless the data silos in government are addressed, the UK risks falling short of the Action Plan’s ambitious goals to lead in AI adoption  Continue Reading

• Secure software procurement in 2025: A call for accountability

  Outgoing CISA chief Jen Easterly called on buyers to demand better security standards from their software suppliers. The Security Think Tank considers what better means, and what best practice for secure software procurement looks like in 2025.  Continue Reading

• “Unsafe At Any Speed”. Comparing automobiles to code risk

  Outgoing CISA chief Jen Easterly called on buyers to demand better security standards from their software suppliers. The Security Think Tank considers what better means, and what best practice for secure software procurement looks like in 2025.  Continue Reading

• Vigilant buyers are the best recipe for accountable suppliers

  In January 2025, outgoing CISA chief Jen Easterly called on IT buyers to demand better security standards from their software suppliers. The Security Think Tank considers what better means, and what does best practice for secure software procurement...  Continue Reading

• Can security operations ever be fully autonomous?

  Focusing on targeted improvements, not full automation, is key to scaling security operations with AI  Continue Reading

• Data protection and consumer trust are the key to unlocking AI

  The government is pushing a light touch to regulating AI training but the public have real concerns about data privacy  Continue Reading

• Your first steps to improve international compliance

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected  Continue Reading

• Low-code and AI challenge the reign of SaaS

  Software-as-a-service applications have long been the go-to for businesses seeking quick IT fixes, but a new wave of low-code platforms powered by AI and automation is empowering organisations to ditch pre-packaged solutions and build their own ...  Continue Reading

• Cyber innovation to address rising regulatory, threat burden

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected  Continue Reading

• Can AI rescue the public sector and deliver its long-promised digital transformation?

  The UK government sees artificial intelligence as a tool for 'national renewal' - but unless it overhauls its approach to policymaking and delivery for the AI age, its plans are doomed to fail  Continue Reading

• Post Office’s military culture and the “infallible computers illusion” destroyed lives

  Rupert Lloyd Thomas joined the Post Office in 1974, where he spent the best part of 30 years. He reveals the inner working of the organisation which contributed to the widest miscarriage of justice in history.  Continue Reading

• The AI Opportunities Action Plan is recommended reading

  The government's strategy for accelerating AI has been many months in the making - is it enough, and what regulatory environment will be appropriate?  Continue Reading

• What they don’t tell you about cyber attacks – the emotional impact on staff

  CIO Sean Green writes about his experience of the emotional impact of a cyber attack on IT staff  Continue Reading

• Labour's AI Action Plan - a gift to the far right

  Critical computing expert Dan McQuillan argues that, on top of the clear social and environmental harms associated with the technology, Labour's vapid fixation on AI-led growth in lieu of real change will further enable the far right. Instead, he ...  Continue Reading

• Why we need better cyber regulation to protect the UK from disruption

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected.  Continue Reading

• AI is meant to free up time and yet somehow… It's stealing it

  Realising the liberatory potential of artificial intelligence requires a culture shift that places people before profits and productivity  Continue Reading

• The Data Bill: Computer evidence and the burden of proof

  Lords' debate on the government's new Data Bill has once again brought a focus on the law that supports the use of computer evidence in courts - and the need for urgent reform to avoid another Post Office scandal  Continue Reading

• AI gold rush in Singapore needs more talent than tech

  Singapore is investing heavily in AI, but its success hinges on equipping its workforce with the skills to effectively apply this technology. This means prioritising training, addressing ethical concerns and fostering a culture of AI literacy  Continue Reading

• Why CISOs should build stronger bonds with the legal function in 2025

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders should best navigate the multitude of new national and multinational regulations affecting their work, and ensure their organisations remain compliant and protected.  Continue Reading

• The Data Bill: Considering datacentres' hunger for power

  New legislation to govern the use of data needs to also consider the implications of all that data when it comes to powering the datacentres needed to store and process our growing demand for information  Continue Reading

• Why Keir Starmer’s plan to rewire Whitehall needs an IT-rethink

  The government likes large scale IT projects but the prime minster’s plans to rewire Whitehall call for smaller, faster more agile work  Continue Reading

• A jobseeker’s guide to using AI and what it means for employers

  Artificial intelligence tools can give you an edge in finding the right job if you use them in the right way. In this short guide, we explain what AI means for job hunters and recruiters, and how to take advantage of the latest technology  Continue Reading

• Challenging the cloud giants: Is a new era of competition on the horizon?

  With the dominant hold that Amazon and Microsoft has on the global cloud market under scrutiny by regulators across the world, could 2025 usher in a new era of cloud competition?  Continue Reading

• The Data Bill: It’s time to cyber up

  The Computer Misuse Act is outdated and needs reform - so it's disappointing to see the government decline an opportunity to update the legislation, says the peer who proposed amendments  Continue Reading

• Innovation, insight and influence: the CISO playbook for 2025 and beyond

  From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: The energy challenge of AI datacentres in 2024 and beyond

  The soaring enterprise demand for AI services is causing all sorts of problems for datacentre operators and their sustainability goals, which will need addressing in 2025  Continue Reading

• Look to the future: How the threat landscape may evolve next

  From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s  Continue Reading

• Regulating automated decision-making in the Data (Use and Access) Bill

  Government proposals around the use of automated decision-making through AI and algorithms require amendment or risk exposing people to a diminishing of their rights  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: Lessons from 2024 and priorities for 2025

  The pursuit of sustainability is not without its challenges but, with the right strategies and a dedicated approach, it is an attainable goal for enterprises in 2025  Continue Reading

• The future of CX is AI-powered and human-centric

  AI is revolutionising customer experience, but companies must prioritise data quality and human oversight to deliver personalised services that builds loyalty and drives growth  Continue Reading

• 2025-30: Geopolitical influence on cyber and the convergence of threat

  From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s  Continue Reading

• Using AI to build stronger client relationships in 2025

  On the Twelfth Day of AI, we explore the key benefits of Copilot, the potential risks, barriers to adoption, and strategies for ensuring successful implementation.  Continue Reading

• Driving government efficiency through better software and IT managment

  How improving IT asset management in the public sector can help the UK government achieve efficiency goals without impacting services  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: Green IT challenges and opportunities for 2025

  The pursuit of sustainability is not without its challenges but, with the right strategies and a dedicated approach, it is an attainable goal for enterprises in 2025  Continue Reading

• Private vs public AI: Which should your business use in 2025?

  On the Eleventh Day of AI, we explore the differences between private and public AI, the key benefits and downsides of private AI, future trends, and how to get started with a hybrid AI approach.  Continue Reading

• IT Sustainability Think Tank: The economic benefits of going green

  The past 12 months have seen companies row back on their sustainability commitments, in response to economic pressures, but could doing so harm their bottom line in the long run?  Continue Reading

• Decoding the end of the decade: What CISOs should watch out for

  From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s  Continue Reading

• Decking the halls with AI: the evolution of managed services

  On the Tenth Day of AI, we explore the evolving role of AI in managed services and what to expect in 2025.  Continue Reading

• CISOs: Don’t rely solely on technical defences in 2025

  From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s  Continue Reading

• Here comes the government’s Data Bill - again

  In the past three years the government has proposed three different data bills - but the latest one looks like it might actually make it into law  Continue Reading

• Data: The reindeer pulling AI's sleigh

  On the Ninth Day of AI, we explore the critical role data plays in AI implementation and the key steps business leaders must take to prepare their data for a successful AI future.  Continue Reading

• Happy New Year: Three steps to maximise AI’s ROI in 2025

  On the Eighth Day of AI, we explore the key considerations and strategic frameworks essential for extracting maximum value from AI projects.  Continue Reading

• Defending against cyber grinches: AI for enhanced security

  On the Seventh Day of AI, Defending against cyber grinches: AI for enhanced security, we explore the double-edged sword of AI in cybersecurity and how businesses can protect themselves against the cyber grinches.  Continue Reading

• Scaling success: Embedding diversity in policy decisions to drive sustainable growth

  Improving diversity in UK tech and science scaleups is not only a strategic imperative but is vital to drive future growth  Continue Reading

• In 2025: Identities conquer, and hopefully unite

  From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s  Continue Reading

• AI and cloud: The perfect pair to scale your business in 2025

  On the Sixth Day of AI, we explore how leveraging AI and cloud can enhance business performance and shares tips for successful implementation.  Continue Reading

• Six trends that will define cyber through to 2030

  From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s  Continue Reading

• How AI can help you attract, engage and retain the best talent in 2025

  On the Fifth Day of AI, we explore how AI is reshaping HR – boosting productivity, addressing concerns, and preparing organisations for the future.  Continue Reading

• Are you on the naughty or nice list for responsible AI adoption?

  On the Fourth Day of AI, we discuss the value of adopting AI responsibly, and outlines how businesses can build responsible adoption into their plans  Continue Reading

• The most pressing challenges for CISOs and cyber security teams

  From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s  Continue Reading