GCHQ establishes cybersecurity institute with universities
The UK’s first academic research institute to investigate the “science of cybersecurity” has been launched with the backing of UK spying centre GCHQ.
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20% of IT staff admit to accessing unauthorised executive data
Almost 40% of IT staff can get unauthorised access to sensitive information, and 20% admit to accessing executives' confidential data, according to research.
Janet upgrades its network
Research and education network Janet is to deploy a new core switch architecture to support increasing demand from its users as it migrates to an enhanced network.
University of Warwick security unit signs student CISSP deal
The IT security unit of the University of Warwick has announced a certification agreement with information security body (ISC)², the administrator of CISSP professional security accreditation.
AVG booms but bemoans holes in its product security coverage
AVG has launched the 2013 versions of its security software suite in New York, and outlined a big increase in the number of its users, but it is still frustrated by holes in the type of devices it can protect.
European server market powers down says Gartner
European server sales and shipments were well down in the second quarter, says analyst Gartner.
Deskphones to 'disappear' within five years, say CIOs
UK CIOs expect the deskphone to disappear from offices within five years, and the future use of tablets doesn't seem that secure either.
Cloud-based business continuity more than a Vision for specialist manufacturer
M&I Materials, the manufacturer of specialist materials for industry and science, has deployed a cloud-based business continuity system for its mission critical business platforms.
Birmingham City University builds £1m network
Birmingham City University is building a £1 million network for its new city centre campus in Eastside.
Competition Commission to intervene in broadband pricing war
All out industry war has broken out over the wholesale prices BT is allowed to charge rivals.
London Metal Exchange trading now on Exponential-e network
Exponential-e is now offering customers direct trading connectivity to the London Metal Exchange (LME) over its "ultra-low latency" network.
Volkswagen uses iPads to sell in showrooms
Volkswagen has launched its "digital showroom" iPad app in the UK to "close the gap between the on- and off-line worlds".
US boardrooms wake up to data security
Corporate America says data security is now the main concern in the boardroom when it comes to legal considerations.
University of Derby boosts online security
The University of Derby is boosting its online security with a new rights management system covering staff and students.
NCC Group buys US security testing firm
NCC Group, a provider of escrow and assurance services, has acquired US-based security research and testing services provider Matasano Security for up to £8.4m.