Computing Security

Time for urgent steps

Encryption has long been the valiant protector that is almost taken for granted. This is no longer sustainable

Action Stations!

The cybersecurity industry has undergone enormous change since the Cybersecurity Act was issued in 2019. High time for a rethink

Voyage Into the Unknown

In the Jan-Feb 2026 issue, Computing Security queried what the 'dark forces' of cybersecurity would unleash on the industry throughout the year. Here, several more observers offer their thoughts

Major surge in cyber-attacks... and how to defend against them

As the year 2026 advances, organisations must evolve their cybersecurity strategies to protect identity, maintain data integrity and safeguard brand trust, says Dr Yvonne Bernard, CTO of Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint

When threats come knocking…

In the second of our 2-part series, we ask how incident response can help to stave off attacks and also prevent future incidents

Startups drive new cyber era

A new initiative from Infosecurity Europe seeks to champion the next generation of cybersecurity innovators and strengthen the future of the cyber ecosystem

AI's Hidden Security Risk

Why should it be that each tool you use multiplies your attack surface? We asked Rodolfo Saccani, CTO and head of R&D, Libraesva, for his insights

Seeking out the 'invisible'

When it comes to network security, how can organisations be sure that they've identified and tracked where all of the failures and successes are?

Midnight in the War Room

A feature-length cyberwar documentary, told from deep inside the cybersecurity community itself, is lined up for its premiere this summer

Agents going rogue sparks risks

In 2026, "protecting sensitive data is no longer a simple task, especially amidst the threat of AI agents going rogue," states Steve Bradford, SVP EMEA at SailPoint.

Partnership seeks to protect data in motion

Kiteworks has announced a strategic partnership with Concentric AI to deliver robust capabilities for securing data in motion.

AI: organisations falling short

UK organisations are said to be significantly overestimating their readiness to secure AI.

Jet packed - and delivering plenty of edge

Advantech has introduced a new line-up of application-focused Edge AI solutions, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules.

New IBM solution is AI to its core

IBM has unveiled IBM Sovereign Core, a new AI solution.

Weighing up the odds

When do you buy SaaS and when do you build a service for security-first applications? Here are some thoughts on both sides of the argument

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Keeper Security KeeperPAM Review...

Product Review | October 2025

Privileged access management (PAM) is an essential cybersecurity strategy that allows businesses to significantly reduce their attack surface - and Keeper Security's KeeperPAM offers a sophisticated solution for protecting access to critical resources.

Where fact and fiction...

Review | January 2025

In an era where artificial intelligence can create content indistinguishable from reality, separating truth from fiction is getting ever more difficult

An honourable quest

Review | September 2024

Cybersecurity has never had an overarching code of ethics and conduct. Authors Paul J. Maurer and Ed Skoudis want to see that failure fully addressed

BackBox Network Automation Platform...

Product Review | July 2024

As enterprise networks grow in complexity, businesses can no longer afford to rely on inefficient and error-prone manual processes to manage and maintain critical infrastructure devices.

Portnox Cloud

Product Review | May 2024

Network access control and endpoint security have a mixed reception in enterprises, as many solutions are challenging to deploy, complex to manage and prohibitively expensive

The dark side of...

Review | May 2024

A new book offers a penetrating look into the murky, darker recesses of artificial intelligence

NetAlly CyberScope Air

Product Review | March 2024

When NetAlly launched its CyberScope last year it proudly hailed it as the world’s first wired and wireless handheld network vulnerability scanner capable of providing in-depth cybersecurity analysis and reporting. NetAlly has now released the CyberScope Air, which places all the same great features in the hands of technicians responsible for wireless security at the network edge.

AI - weapon of...

Review | March 2024

AI has become a vast topic of debate: will it help us thrive or prove our nemesis? A new book tackles the implications for this controversial technology head on

Inside the revolution

Review | November 2023

A range of powerful technologies is disrupting and transforming every corner of our reality. A new book argues why and how we must act and adapt to this

Hornetsecurity 365 Permission Manager

Review | November 2023

Microsoft 365 (MS365) is the productivity and communications platform of choice for organisations of all sizes, with it already having reached a staggering 382 million paid seats this year.

Hornetsecurity Security Awareness Service...

Product Review | October 2023

Cybercriminals never sit still and are always looking for new ways to outwit businesses and breach their security controls.

macmon NAC

Product Review | October 2023

macmon's NAC product is designed to be simple to deploy and maintain, while protecting your network from the outset.

Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has been announced as a National...

What exactly are the essential elements of an incident response...

Interviews

Role of industry collaboration...

Interview | September 2025

Computing Security has been talking to Mark Hendry, Partner and...

In whom we trust...

Interview | January 2025

Computing Security sat down recently for a fireside chat with...

Inside a hidden world...

Interview | November 2023

Computing Security speaks with Andy Syrewicze, technical evangelist, Hornetsecurity, about...

Welcome to the (third)...

Interview | October 2022

Computing Security recently caught up with Hornetsecurity chief technical officer...

Object Archive software -...

Interview | September 2022

Fujifilm recently launched Object Archive, described as 'an S3-compatible tape...

Perenna - helping to...

Interview Case Study | December 2021

Perenna is creating a bank where mortgages will be funded...

Always at your disposal...

Interview | July 2018

Computer Disposals Ltd (CDL) is one of the UK's leading...

Behind the scenes at...

Interview | September 2017

Significant change is now taking place at Capita Cyber Security....

Case Studies

On your metal!

Case Study | November 2023

When one metal fabrication company suffered several malware attacks, it...

Furness College enjoys 50%...

Case Study | February 2022

In-built ransomware protection enables rapid recovery of individual files and...

Perenna - helping to...

Interview Case Study | December 2021

Perenna is creating a bank where mortgages will be funded...

Power hungry

Research | November 2024

AI's appetite for electricity is putting pressure on power grids,...

Why orphaned data is...

Research | October 2023

Daniel Hofmann, CEO at Hornetsecurity, looks at the sizable threat...

Cyber risk response grabs...

Research | February 2023

Gartner research shows that 88% of boards now regard cybersecurity...

Why ransomware is 'moving...

Research | December 2022

Signs of a new data extortion technique show threat actors...

Top 8 security and...

Research | December 2021

Global analysis and research company Gartner pinpoints where the greatest...

Cyber strategy hits critical...

Research | March 2021

Cyber security has never had more relevance, when set against...

Ransomware soars

Research | May 2020

Working from home can make IT systems far more susceptible...

Who can you really...

Research | July 2019

Those who rely on their online bank to keep their...

Sealing off the breach...

Research | May 2019

A major cyber security breaches survey of UK businesses and...

Printer hacking in the...

Research | January 2019

Print and be damned? If the right security measures aren't...

NHS breach - the...

Research | November 2018

The WannaCry attack that hit the NHS last year, is...

The million pound gamble...

Research | November 2018

Awards | December 2024

WINNER: Arctera - Simon Jelley, GM & VP of Product

Opinions

Time for a change...

Opinion | January 2026

To shift the needle in the battle against threat actors,...

Time to rethink the...

Opinion | September 2025

The old way of making a business safe isn't working...

Don't let fear hinder...

Opinion | September 2024

Steve Mellings of ADISA makes the case for why the...

Is AI already beyond...

Opinion | March 2024

We invited consultancy and implementation agency WeAreBrain to give us...

What to do when...

Opinion | May 2023

How do hackers get inside an organisation's defences? Is it...

The dystopian world of...

Opinion | December 2022

BBC's recent drama, 'The Capture', was an alarming take on...

How sensitive is your...

Opinion | October 2022

Keeping track of stored data is a complex, difficult task....

Power vacuum

Opinion | August 2022

Cyber Power may well be a vital component in protecting...

2022: Where Packet Capture...

Opinion | May 2022

In today's rapidly changing threat landscape, why aren't more companies...

7 Reasons why SecurEnvoy...

Opinion | May 2022

The summer of 2020 saw Microsoft roll out Azure AD...

Getting to the heart...

Opinion | April 2022

Top companies now use a raft of tools and software...

Essential grains of truth...

Opinion | February 2022

"If you can't get the basics right, it doesn't matter...

Technology Focus

When threats come knocking…...

Technology Focus | March 2026

In the second of our 2-part series, we ask how...

New cyber laws must...

Technology Focus | August 2025

MPs show widespread support for stronger cyber laws, along with...

Quantum quakes

Technology Focus | August 2025

The incredible processing power and speed of quantum computers significantly...

Quantum blast-off

Technology | August 2025

The battle to beat the hackers will be fought in...

Adore DORA or not,...

Technology Focus | April 2025

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has a wide remit....

Casting an ugly shadow...

Technology Focus | November 2024

What are the risks associated with Shadow IT/AI? Is it...

Face off!

Technology | May 2024

When it comes to device-based and server-based facial authentication, which,...

Put to the test...

Technology Focus | March 2024

With penetration testing used to identify the level of technical...

A world apart

Technology Focus | August 2022

Interest in the metaverse is on the up, but is...

Steering on the safe...

Technology Focus | August 2022

Autonomous vehicles are increasingly making headlines and not always for...

Quantum goes big!

Technology Focus | May 2022

BT and Toshiba launch first commercial trial of quantum secured...

Hacking gets backing!

Technology Focus | May 2022

University ethical challenge platform wins government backing to prepare for...

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Time for urgent steps...

Feature | March 2026

Encryption has long been the valiant protector that is almost taken for granted. This is no longer sustainable

Action Stations!

Special Focus | March 2026

The cybersecurity industry has undergone enormous change since the Cybersecurity Act was issued in 2019. High time for a rethink

Voyage Into the Unknown...

Strategy | March 2026

In the Jan-Feb 2026 issue, Computing Security queried what the 'dark forces' of cybersecurity would unleash on the industry throughout the year. Here, several more observers offer their thoughts

Major surge in cyber-attacks......

Masterclass | March 2026

When threats come knocking…...

Technology Focus | March 2026

In the second of our 2-part series, we ask how incident response can help to stave off attacks and also prevent future incidents

Startups drive new cyber...

Events | March 2026

A new initiative from Infosecurity Europe seeks to champion the next generation of cybersecurity innovators and strengthen the future of the cyber ecosystem

AI's Hidden Security Risk...

Special Focus | March 2026

Why should it be that each tool you use multiplies your attack surface? We asked Rodolfo Saccani, CTO and head of R&D, Libraesva, for his insights

Seeking out the 'invisible'...

Feature | March 2026

When it comes to network security, how can organisations be sure that they've identified and tracked where all of the failures and successes are?

Midnight in the War...

Events | March 2026

A feature-length cyberwar documentary, told from deep inside the cybersecurity community itself, is lined up for its premiere this summer

Outages down to ignoring...

News | March 2026

Three-quarters of UK IT teams say they've experienced outages as a result of ignored or suppressed alerts in 2025, according to research from Splunk.

Agents going rogue sparks...

News | March 2026

In 2026, "protecting sensitive data is no longer a simple task, especially amidst the threat of AI agents going rogue," states Steve Bradford, SVP EMEA at SailPoint.

Partnership seeks to protect...

News | March 2026

Kiteworks has announced a strategic partnership with Concentric AI to deliver robust capabilities for securing data in motion.