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• 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

• 2025: The year of AI for business - top trends to watch out for

  On the Third Day of AI, we explore some of the key trends to keep an eye on, and prepare for, in 2025 Continue Reading

• All businesses want for Christmas is a clear definition of AI

  On the second of the 12 Days of AI, we look at the importance of truly understanding what AI is to enable true organisational transformation. Continue Reading

• The future is inclusive: How technology can democratise access to opportunity

  IT leaders need to play their part in using technology to create a more inclusive future for businesses - the benefits for all will be significant Continue Reading

• CISOs will face growing challenges in 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

• Unwrapping the benefits of AI for marketing

  In the first of a new series of articles, the 12 Days of AI, we explore how AI is being used in marketing, the benefits and key use cases, as well as concerns and how marketers can best take advantage of AI Continue Reading

• Artificial intelligence can save UK public services – fact or fiction?

  Sean Green asks whether artificial intelligence can save the UK public sector Continue Reading

• In the cloud, effective IAM should align to zero-trust principles

  The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading

• Driving innovation in emerging tech through international collaboration

  The UK has seen success in forging international partnerships around technology - this experience should be enough to encourage the government to seek further agreements to support the digital economy Continue Reading

• Underfunded, under pressure: We must act to support cyber teams

  With almost half of cyber pros experiencing more incidents this year, security leaders say their teams are coming under increasing strain. Businesses must be more proactive approach about building a resilient, future-ready workforce Continue Reading

• Overcoming the cyber paradox: Shrinking budgets – growing threats

  The challenging macro environment has left security budgets stretched thin even while new tech like AI presents a threat multiplier. In the face of these challenges, it becomes vital for security leads to do more to maintain funding Continue Reading

• Preparing for future AI energy disruption

  The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is set to outstrip the capacity of global power grids, threatening to derail deployments. With datacentres facing power shortages and some countries halting construction, organisations must act now to ... Continue Reading

• How standards and assurance are making responsible AI achievable

  Everyone would agree that taking an ethically principled approach to using AI is essential - but in practice, delivering governance and assurance mechanisms around implementing AI responsibly is what really matters Continue Reading

• Strengthening cyber: Best IAM practices to combat threats

  The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading

• User-centric security should be core to cloud IAM practice

  The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading

• What will the Employments Rights Bill mean for tech employers?

  Tech businesses with attractive salaries and perks are often quick to hire and fire as economic cycles change but that is likely to change following the government’s new Employment Rights Bill. Continue Reading

• IAM best practices for cloud environments to combat cyber attacks

  The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware Continue Reading

• From pixels to planets - the UK gaming and space sectors show how to lead on future technologies

  The UK has a track record of innovation and achievement in gaming and space technologies - what can the rest of the tech sector learn from these success stories? Continue Reading

• AI governance: mapping the road ahead

  The global AI regulatory landscape appears to be evolving in a challenging direction, leaving global organisations struggling to identify where and when they may be subject to AI regulatory obligations Continue Reading

• How AI is radically changing the datacentre landscape

  The rising demand for AI workloads and applications is changing the face of the datacentre market, with operators having to rethink the design and location of their facilities Continue Reading

• ERP horror stories and how to get back on track

  Organisations need to make sure their technology partners really understand their business to avoid ERP failures Continue Reading

• Becoming a CIO: Eight tech roles to take you to the top

  Becoming a CIO isn’t easy. Nor should it be. But for the right person the role of CIO is one of the most valued and rewarding jobs you can have. So, what skills do you need? And what roles should you consider pursuing to get you to the top? Continue Reading

• Preparing for disruptions to enterprise application ecosystems

  From undersea cable sabotage to AI deepfakes and restrictive regulations, modern applications face a barrage of threats. Organisations must prioritise resilience by diversifying infrastructure, investing in cyber security, and embracing sustainable ... Continue Reading

• Is diversity even more under threat in tech?

  The promotion of diversity in tech is going backwards - and it's a terrible moment for that to happen. Here's why diversity is even more important than it's ever been Continue Reading

• Robust cloud IAM should align to zero-trust principles

  The Security Think Tank considers best practices in identity and access management and how can they be deployed to enable IT departments to combat cyber-attacks, phishing attacks and ransomware. Continue Reading

• Rise of the cyber clones: When seeing isn’t believing

  It is frighteningly easy to clone someone else's identity using readily-available artificial intelligence tools Continue Reading

• How to make the CMO your best friend

  Chief marketing officers are more reliant than ever on their CIO colleagues - but it's a relationship that can, and should, work to their mutual benefit Continue Reading

• The cyber industry needs to accept it can't eliminate risk

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading

• Defaulting to open: Decoding the (very public) CrowdStrike event

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading

• Cyber companies need a best practice approach to major incidents.

  The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading

• Closing the curtain on cyber security theatre

  Leaders must redefine expectations, rethink responsibility and eliminate unproductive practices to move towards real security, says Gartner vice-president analyst Richard Addiscott Continue Reading