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Whilst the internet has created endless possibilities for businesses to engage with their customer base and facilitate commerce. It has also provided cyber criminals with

Never before has the threat to computer security been so prevalent with scandals and hacks revealed in the news almost on a daily basis. Whether

There is no questioning the advantages of choosing an information security standard as the framework for an information security management system. There are also many

The Darwin Awards were created in 1993 to collate and verify stories (some of legend) that highlight the stupidity of individuals who have managed to

The expression “Loose Lips Sink Ships” originated from the Second World War. It was part of a public information campaign to warn people about inadvertently

Information security breaches are once again headline news. Telecommunication and utility companies have seemingly lost valuable customer data, leaving their customers potentially vulnerable to fraudulent

The canned meat spam (spiced ham) was immortalised in a famous Monty Python sketch which featured a couple trying to order in a cafe populated

Another year is almost over and there is still no sign of the new EU data protective directive. However, there have been some significant developments

If you are a resident of the UK you will have been living a hermit-like existence not to realise there is a looming general election.

As an interesting foot note to the Data Breach Index Report revealed that only 58 of the data breach incidents reported in 2014 (less than

The start of a new year is an exciting time. The reports of the previous year’s security incidents are published and numerous suppliers, having gazed

The 1980’s saw the birth of a film franchise that spawned 5 sequels with a 6th pencilled in for release later this year. The film

One of the aims of the impending changes to EU data protection regulation is to define a framework for a consistent approach across Europe. A

In September 2012, the European Commission produced a strategy paper titled “Unleashing the Potential of Cloud Computing in Europe”. The strategy was quite simple, stating

The recent story of the Morgan Stanley employee in the US who stole data relating to 350,000 clients and posted some of it online, highlights

Looking back at the news items over the past year, one hack stands out. We all know what data matters to us and needs safeguarding.