Executive interview: DNS designer Eric Holtzman discusses net security

The domain name system (DNS) which enables any computer on the internet to be identified in a human-readable form, is often regarded as the modern equivalent to the classic phone book. It’s... Read more »

Executive interview: DNS designer David Holtzman discusses net security

The domain name system (DNS), which enables any computer on the internet to be identified in a human-readable form, is often regarded as the modern equivalent to the classic phone book. It’s... Read more »

Code experiments: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

There are many who will argue the case for building and deploying a new IT system to streamline a business process. Some are able to calculate the return on investment, but few... Read more »

NetApp to promise ransomware warranty payout

NetApp has made a series of nudges in several product areas that include new entry level ASA (All-SAN Array) block storage hardware – the ASA A150 and A250 – enhancements to its... Read more »

Scality pushes anti-ransomware features in Artesca object storage

Scality has launched version 2.0 of its Artesca platform, with a big emphasis on the ransomware protection inherent to object storage and its availability as a (virtual) appliance. Artesca is Scality’s object storage product aimed at... Read more »

Why we need a secure side door for encrypted apps, not a back door  

There has been a significant uptick in interest in e2e encryption as the UK Government tries to establish “back doors” for messaging apps through the controversial Online Safety Bill. Now at the... Read more »

Security Think Tank: To secure code effectively, verify at every step

By Published: 15 May 2023 It’s been quite a while since I dd any actual coding and while I have done machine level coding I was initially taught Algol and Fortran, both... Read more »

MS macro-blocking has forced cyber criminals to innovate

Microsoft’s attempt to thwart malicious actors from tricking users into executing malware and ransomware, by blocking Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and Excel 4.0 (XL4) macros by default in its most popular... Read more »

Let’s put an end to secrecy and cover-ups in ransomware attacks

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), have banded together to urge those affected by cyber incidents, especially ransomware, to be more open about the issues,... Read more »

What secure coding practices mean to modern cyber security

The world as we know it is comprised of layers upon layers of carefully connected technology, found in everything from international banks and local community owned shops to wireless doorbells and smart... Read more »