Centennial Industry News 2008

Govt 'slammed for data loss record'
31st December 2008
The government's data loss record has been branded as "shockingly cavalier" by the Scottish National Party (SNP).

Businesses 'unaware of technology benefits'
31st December 2008
Many businesses throughout the country are missing out on the benefits technology could provide them with, one expert says.

Microsoft 'files PAYG patent'
30th December 2008
Microsoft has applied for a patent for its pay-as-you-go (PAYG) concept, reports suggest.

Web crime 'set to increase'
30th December 2008
Internet-based crime is likely to escalate as people take advantage of the economic downturn, one technology expert has claimed.

CRM skills 'need to be honed across entire company'
29th December 2008
The use of customer relationship management (CRM) in a business is not something that can be complete with just a CRM system alone, it has been said.

Wales steps up software licence checks
29th December 2008
Trading Standards officers based in Wales are using their new powers to examine the software licences of a firm in Cardiff, it has been reported.

Companies 'need to get serious with data protection'
24th December 2008
Businesses need to take data protection more seriously, one expert has revealed.

Mergers and acquisitions 'could lead to data leaks'
24th December 2008
Companies need to ensure their data is secure during mergers and acquisitions, one expert asserts.

SAM gives 'real return', says Centennial chief
23rd December 2008
The director of Centennial Software products at FrontRange Solutions has highlighted the importance of software asset management (SAM) to businesses in the current economic climate.

Software licences 'needed to beat credit crunch'
23rd December 2008
People who do not invest in software licences in the current economic climate are open to losing money through IT audits, according to a pair of computing experts.

County council loses seven laptops
23rd December 2008
Another local authority has come under fire after it emerged that North Yorkshire county council is responsible for the loss of seven laptops over the last 12 months.

Laptops should 'never be used' for storing data
23rd December 2008
Laptops have been branded a liability when it comes to storing valuable data, according to one expert.

Data stick containing child information lost
23rd December 2008
A data memory stick containing the information of vulnerable children in Wales has been lost by a council worker, it has been revealed.

British charities launch fundraising through CRM
22nd December 2008
Two charities in the UK have installed on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) systems to improve fundraising, highlighting the importance of CRM in the modern workplace, according to one source.

Improper destruction of outdated drives 'can lead to data leaks'
22nd December 2008
Businesses which do not dispose of once-confidential information in the proper way are leaving themselves open to the possibility of a data leak, according to one sector specialist.

Reputations 'must be managed online' with CRM
22nd December 2008
Customer relationship management (CRM) users must harness its potential in managing their reputation online, according to an industry expert.

Businesses 'need vigilance with data security'
19th December 2008
Reputations can be put at risk when a business decides to reduce investment in data loss protection, according to one technology expert.

New group to tackle online fraud
19th December 2008
Problems created by online fraud such as data leaks are to be tackled by a new specialist task force formed by the British Computer Society (BCS), it has been stated.

Duchess of York's laptop is stolen
19th December 2008
The Duchess of York has had her laptop stolen after taking it into a shop for photograph extraction and archiving, according to recent reports.

CRM 'will turn more mobile' in 2009
18th December 2008
A recent question and answering session with a customer relationship management (CRM) expert has found that mobile CRM systems will play a big role in business in 2009.

Companies 'must assess risks fully in the new year'
18th December 2008
Chief information officers around the world have been warned they could be at risk of a huge data leak if they do not assess the risks of their current technological set-up.

Scottish companies in trouble with BSA over licensing
18th December 2008
Two businesses in Scotland have been caught using illegal programs that required a software licence, causing them to be fined by the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

SMB users of CRM 'prefer to stick to basics'
17th December 2008
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) who want to invest in customer relationship management (CRM) software packages are looking for very basic features, according to one company.

Software asset management 'needed in recession'
17th December 2008
The threat of recession is causing many people to reconsider their options in IT, with one technology specialist recommending an investment in software asset management (SAM) to cut down on costs.

Financial details 'must be used safely online'
17th December 2008
Although the internet provides shoppers and businesses with a fantastic gateway to products and services across the world, people must make sure they are careful with financial information.

Internet Explorer problems cause worry for millions
16th December 2008
Microsoft has identified a critical error in its flagship browser Internet Explorer which has caused many computers around the world to become vulnerable to being hijacked, it has been reported.

SESTA: USB security must be improved
16th December 2008
The SanDisk Enterprise Solutions Technology Alliance (SESTA) has announced on behalf of 14 of its members that USB storage devices must have improved security measures in business.

IT workers flexible, says poll
15th December 2008
A high percentage of IT workers would be willing to relocate for employment reasons, research suggests.

Internet security reminder
15th December 2008
The internet is a fantastic place but people must ensure they are safe from data leaks while online, it has been claimed.

German data leak scandal
15th December 2008
German consumers are being hit by what has been described as the nation's biggest ever data leak, it has been reported.

Microsoft to investigate 'zero-day attack'
12th December 2008
Computing giant Microsoft is to look into a recent loop in the script for its Internet Explorer 7.0 after it was found that it could be used to take over infected PCs from a remote location.

Hackers 'to target reputable firms' in 2009
12th December 2008
Companies with a good reputation have been encouraged to invest in better security systems after it emerged that hackers are likely to target more famous firms in 2009.

CRM 'must become more social'
12th December 2008
The direction of customer relationship management (CRM) must be targeted more at the "emerging phenomenon" of social customers, according to an industry specialist.

Governments 'distracted from cybercrime'
12th December 2008
The boss of a major technology firm has highlighted the importance of security in the workplace during the current economic situation, highlighting the need for governments to get back on board.

Firms 'must protect data'
11th December 2008
Firms must guard against information loss if they are to continue operating, it has been claimed.

Ofsted 'doubts data'
11th December 2008
A major UK education body is pressing on with publishing its annual league tables, despite calls for an IT audit.

Christmas period 'gives risk of online fraud'
11th December 2008
People are taking unnecessary risks during the Christmas period, according to a data protection specialist.

For sale: 21m German bank accounts
10th December 2008
A data leak has resulted in identity thieves getting hold of the details of 21 million German bank accounts, which they have put up for sale, according to a recent report.

Firms 'should think carefully about the cloud'
10th December 2008
As 2008 draws to a close, businesses should be considering cloud services and how they can be used, one expert stated.

Integrated campaigns 'stepped up by small businesses'
10th December 2008
The embrace of search engine optimisation and search engine marketing is powering many companies to make a strong return of investment (ROI), according to an email advertising firm.

Business software is 'gaining popularity' with companies
9th December 2008
Many businesses are investing in software as a result of the economic downturn, according to one expert.

Home PCs without internet security are 'top screw up'
9th December 2008
People who are using computers or laptops at home without adequate firewall or virus protection are falling foul of the worst internet security "screw up" possible, according to an industry expert.

Second-hand car found to contain lost data stick
9th December 2008
A data stick containing the details of 5,000 children from Leeds has been found in a second-hand car, it has been reported.

CRM 'has opportunity' in economic crisis
8th December 2008
There may be an increased proliferation of customer relationship management (CRM) due to the current economic climate, according to one technology expert.

IBM: Security attacks reach 2.5 bn a day
8th December 2008
Computing giant IBM has announced that security attacks on computers around the world now total 2.5 billion a day.

DLP 'essential' to the survival of companies
8th December 2008
Businesses which do not invest in data loss protection (DLP) are opening themselves up to the possibility of catastrophic losses which could end their company completely, it has been stated.

Four in five 'use CRM systems'
5th December 2008
A recent survey has highlighted the importance of customer relationship management (CRM) after it was discovered that 80 per cent of respondents were using the technology in business.

Nearly all computers 'running insecure software'
5th December 2008
A recent study has found that only two per cent of computer users have competently patched programs on their computer, with the vast majority of people running insecure software.

Scotland 'does not trust govt with data'
4th December 2008
More than 80 per cent of Scottish residents do not have any trust in UK government's ability to protect personal data, a recent poll has revealed.

Information Commissioner will 'deal with intense scrutiny'
4th December 2008
The next data watchdog has been warned that they must be prepared to be hounded by the press and politicians.

FrontRange launches License Manager 3.0
3rd December 2008
Centennial Software owner FrontRange Solutions has announced the release of its newest software license supervising tool.

Social CRM 'can strengthen customer ties'
3rd December 2008
Although manufacturers of customer relationship management (CRM) systems should be careful when embracing the market, social CRM is becoming more popular on both sides of the market, it has been stated.

Data 'time bomb' sees people gambling with information
3rd December 2008
Computer users are too lackadaisical with their data, it has been said, with many people not having any backup plans in place.

Mobile CRM 'must be done right or not at all'
2nd December 2008
A customer relationship management (CRM) expert has highlighted the usefulness of smartphones in the workplace as an extension of CRM systems, it has been said.

IT workers 'willing to access data' to save jobs
2nd December 2008
Over half of IT staff are concerned with their future in employment, with many offering to work double or take a pay cut to stay in work, according to a recent report.

Keep on top of filing 'in case of software audit'
1st December 2008
Businesses should always keep on top of their software assets and licences in case of an IT audit, it has been stated.

Online fraud: Prevention is 'better than the cure'
1st December 2008
Prevention is better than the cure when it comes to online fraud, it has been said, with casual internet users and businesses warned to be extra careful with personal data.

Gartner: Strategic emphasis on CRM needed
1st December 2008
Businesses hoping to make serious profits in the current climate ought to put more strategic emphasis on the proliferation of customer relationship management (CRM), it has been reported.

NHS examples 'catalogue' of data loss
28th November 2008
The NHS is one of the worst offenders when it comes to data loss, according to information recently released under the Freedom of Information Act by the Liberal Democrats.

Govt propose data loss fines
28th November 2008
Companies which lose any confidential personal information are to be subject to fines by the information commissioner after new powers were bestowed on the office by Whitehall.

CRM 'helps customers stay loyal'
28th November 2008
Using an integrated customer relationship management (CRM) system will help a company deliver "exceptional service" to businesses online, it has been reported.

Websites should 'lock down' for peak in cyber attacks
28th November 2008
A security chief has warned that many businesses need to take extra care on their websites this month as card use is predicted to peak on Monday.

FAST IiS launches data management scheme
27th November 2008
A new management scheme set to deliver knowledge on data loss products to organisations has been launched by the Federation Against Software Theft and Investors in Software (FAST IiS).

CRM is 'main driver' of custom
27th November 2008
An investment in customer relationship management (CRM) may be the best way to drive business up, according to a new report.

Data losses 'should be accountable to CEOs'
27th November 2008
Chief executive officers (CEOs) should be liable for any security breaches within a firm, a new poll has found.

Centennial partner bought by NCC Group
27th November 2008
A partner of Centennial – Next Generation Security Software (NGSS) – has been purchased by the NCC Group.

FrontRange enters partnership with Leicester NHS Trust
26th November 2008
Recognising the difficult task it was faced with in managing its IT assets, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has selected FrontRange's software asset management (SAM) solution.

'Lose encryption details, lose data'
26th November 2008
The primary concern with data encryption is the fact that the loss of a password can lead to the loss of sensitive or important information forever, according to a sector specialist.

Portable USB sticks banned from Pentagon
26th November 2008
The use of portable USB sticks has been banned by the US government after they were in part blamed for the propagation of viruses in the Pentagon, it has been found.

CRM must be 'properly considered' before adoption
25th November 2008
A customer relationship management (CRM) expert has highlighted the importance of carefully looking at existing systems before fitting the framework of a new CRM programme around it.

Businesses 'must take precautions' with other people's data
25th November 2008
A representative for a government-led organisation has told of the importance of data security in the workplace when dealing with another person's data.

2008 is 'year of the audit'
25th November 2008
Businesses should ensure that their assets are adequately protected by software licenses, with software asset management (SAM) now a necessity in the modern workplace, it has been stated.

£184m worth of stolen goods 'available online'
24th November 2008
Recent research has found that value of stolen goods such as credit card data and other financial information held on servers "underground" has been estimated at £184 million.

Govt 'suffers one data loss a week'
24th November 2008
One incident of data loss is recorded by the government each week, it has been revealed.

UK 'ready for biometrics' in security
21st November 2008
Consumers in the UK are open-minded when it comes to the adoption biometric technology in identity verification, it has been stated.

Misuse of software 'not seen as business risk'
21st November 2008
The Software Industry Research Board has revealed that the channel has a major role in closing the distance between perception and reality of a business' software asset management (SAM) policies.

Collaboration 'needed for online CRM'
20th November 2008
Customer relationship management (CRM) systems must be built in collaboration with clients of a company if they want to combine it with online tools, it has been recommended.

Data 'vulnerable' due to 'lax corporate security'
20th November 2008
Basic security errors and "slack management" are the two major reasons why so many companies and organisations have been subjected to data leaks, it has been stated.

Business SAM 'could become greener' due to recession fears
20th November 2008
Greener IT departments may be the outcome of a change in attitudes over the coming months after fears of the growing threats from the current economic climate.

Data on mobile phones 'not secure enough'
19th November 2008
A recent study by an American security company found that 93 per cent of mobile devices in the US lack data loss protection and other systems to prevent a data leak.

CRM software 'requires local or hosted choice'
19th November 2008
People hoping to invest in customer relationship management (CRM) solutions should be aware that companies provide both local and hosted options for businesses.

FrontRange announces new SAM product
19th November 2008
FrontRange Solutions, the software specialist behind Centennial Software, has announced the launch of its newest product, SAM Essentials Optimisation Edition.

UK has 'learned many things' from data leaks
18th November 2008
Marking one year since the epic data leak made by HM Revenue and Customs, which lost the details of 20 million people, a computing reporter has highlighted the lessons learned by such events.

Facebook is 'a trend spammers follow'
18th November 2008
People using Facebook at work or at home must be on the lookout for any potential spam activity, as indifference could lead to a potential data leak.

Life and pensions 'must invest in computer security'
18th November 2008
The proliferation of data security in the life and pensions industry is worryingly low, according to an IT and business services company.

CRM is 'great for ongoing customer dialogue'
17th November 2008
Those wanting to maintain a great dialogue with their consumers will get a great service out of customer relationship management (CRM), it has been revealed.

Spam will continue 'as long as there is money in it'
17th November 2008
People sending spam will continue to do their fraudulent work as long as people keep falling for it and sending them money for purported wares, a security specialist has revealed.

Online safety 'important for buyers'
17th November 2008
Recent developments in internet technology have made it necessary for buyers to be extra careful when buying any goods online, it has been reported.

Leicester city council loses memory stick
14th November 2008
Another high profile example of data loss has struck local government after Leicester city council announced it had lost a memory stick from a nursery.

Top five malware-affected industries revealed
14th November 2008
The top five industries most affected by malware have been revealed in a recent report by a security company.

Data encryption 'safeguards data'
14th November 2008
Data encryption is one of the most effective ways to protect sensitive assets, according to a recent report by a computer specialist.

One quarter of businesses 'unprepared' for data loss
13th November 2008
A recent survey has revealed that one quarter of businesses do not have any data loss prevention systems in place.

Data loss 'mostly due to poor back up methods'
13th November 2008
A recent report has highlighted the dangers of personal data loss after it noted the roles of hardware failure, human error and software corruption in home computing.

Spam levels plummet as McColo shuts down
13th November 2008
Data leaks may drop after hosting company McColo Corp was shut down by two major internet service providers, causing levels of spam to drop by up to 75 per cent.

Storage 'should be long-term investment'
12th November 2008
Many companies are wrongly opting for short-term solutions to storage as opposed to investing in long-term systems due to the economic crisis, according to backup specialist Quantum.

'Major problems' caused by redundant computer drives
12th November 2008
Sensitive data stored on redundant hard drives is causing a headache for numerous businesses using outdated technology to back files up, a security specialist has revealed.

Employer education 'may help security embrace'
12th November 2008
Teaching employers to understand the importance of IT governance will also allow them to better understand the need for security in business, a safety specialist has asserted.

Computing infrastructure 'not prepared for attacks'
11th November 2008
Cyber-attacks from those hoping to steal data or information from companies may not be repelled easily due to flaws in the internet's critical infrastructure, it has been stated.

Personal data 'still being revealed'
11th November 2008
People are still giving away personal details even though they are well aware of the dangers of putting it in the public domain, it has been claimed.

CIFAS: Facility takeover fraud up
11th November 2008
There has been a dramatic rise the number of people falling victim to facility takeover fraud, according to a recent report.

Business CRM must 'move with the times'
10th November 2008
The world of customer relationship management (CRM) is changing and businesses should update their systems to move with the times, it has been stressed.

FrontRange 'comes to the rescue'
10th November 2008
FrontRange's Centennial Discovery software asset management (SAM) product has "come to the rescue" for IT individuals having problems with SAM in their company, it has been stated.

Personal information can be 'given away easily'
10th November 2008
A security expert has highlighted the ease in which potential attackers can get hold of important information.

Data leak at centre of extortion
10th November 2008
Thieves are attempting to extort one of the largest pharmaceutical firms in the US after apparently stealing the details of millions of customers.

Data breaches 'lose 280 million details'
7th November 2008
The sum total of people having their personal details lost by companies suffering data breaches has hit 280 million, according to a report by KPMG.

Chinese hackers 'target White House'
7th November 2008
The importance of having a competent security system was highlighted by recent news that Chinese hackers successfully broke into White House networks.

Fast: Software compliance absolutely necessary
7th November 2008
Companies cannot risk their business with pirated software and a lack of compliance during the current financial climate, according to the Federation Against Software Theft (Fast).

NHS Lothian installs DLP systems
6th November 2008
Data loss protection (DLP) systems have been implemented at NHS Lothian to ensure that IT officials can prevent another instance of data loss at the organisation.

Memory stick lost by Bank of Ireland
6th November 2008
The Bank of Ireland has admitted to losing the details of nearly 1,000 customers after the information was copied onto an unencrypted USB device.

NHS Lothian installs DLP systems
6th November 2008
Data loss protection (DLP) systems have been implemented at NHS Lothian to ensure that IT officials can prevent another instance of data loss at the organisation.

Corporate bloggers 'at risk of hackers'
5th November 2008
Attention needs to be paid to the security of corporate blogs due to the threat of them being hacked, a security expert stated.

CRM chief found for HMV
5th November 2008
CRM chief found for HMV

Centennial Software joins software group
5th November 2008
Security specialist Centennial Software has joined another 11 vendors in becoming part of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), it has emerged.

High-tech crime 'still a threat'
4th November 2008
Most large businesses do not have faith in high-tech criminals being caught even after the recent creation of the Police Central e-crime Unit, it has emerged.

BBC to review software licences
4th November 2008
The BBC is to continue to review its software licensing arrangements in order to cut costs, it has been revealed.

Hundreds of staff disciplined over data loss
4th November 2008
Up to 260 government officials were disciplined over breaches of data security in the last year, it has been revealed.

Data losses 'could see government contracts terminated'
4th November 2008
Companies that fail to protect sensitive data could lose out on government contracts, Gordon Brown has warned.

Internet worms 'celebrate 20th anniversary'
3rd November 2008
Last weekend marked the 20th birthday of the internet worm, according to a security news provider.

DWP loses data stick
3rd November 2008
A Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) data stick containing information on a major public sector website has been recovered in a car park.

Security awareness is 'highest in UK'
31st October 2008
Computer security spending in China, Canada and the US is lower than in the UK, according to a recent report by an IT industry body.

CRM 'sustains lifeblood' of companies
31st October 2008
The importance of customer relationship management (CRM) to a company's longevity has been highlighted by a leading business expert.

Good protection 'crucial' in current environment
31st October 2008
Data loss is much more important to a business than the loss of hardware or software, a technology writer has stressed.

Public sector 'must treat themselves as others'
31st October 2008
The public sector's data handling process must comply with the same guidelines as those it sets out for private businesses, a leading member of the opposition has said.

Security controls 'required on portables'
31st October 2008
All businesses and government departments must embrace data encryption on portable devices if they are to truly protect assets, according to a recent American report.

Microsoft warns companies to up security
30th October 2008
People must tread carefully over the next couple of months and keep on top of security, according to the Microsoft Corporation.

Cybercrime 'soars' in Britain this year
30th October 2008
Cybercrime is continuing to rise sharply in the UK, according to online identity company Garlik.

IBM hits back with USB security
30th October 2008
The Zone Trusted Information Channel (ZTIC) USB stick has been released by IBM in an attempt to neutralise online banking fraud, it has emerged.

Illegal online content 'not reported'
29th October 2008
Many people are not reporting illegal content on the internet, an online watchdog has stated.

Governments should 'only collect necessary data'
29th October 2008
Privacy International (PI) has spoken out against the recent decision by the government to keep a national database of every phone call, text and email in the country.

Unencrypted tapes 'cause problems'
29th October 2008
A number of businesses using backup tapes are unsure as to whether or not they will encrypt them for safety, a recent report has showed.

Data losses 'may endanger people'
29th October 2008
Lives may be in the balance due to data losses, according to the information commissioner.

'More attention needed' to data loss
29th October 2008
The information commissioner has called on chief executive officers to take responsibility for data loss prevention issues in their organisation.

'Increasing knowledge' over IT security
29th October 2008
New research has revealed computer users consider themselves more knowledgeable over IT security issues.

BSA files UK and US lawsuits
29th October 2008
Lawsuits have been filed by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) after programmes were allegedly sold illegally on an online shopping site.

DLP 'needs trust in users'
28th October 2008
A security adviser has warned companies that a lack of trust with its employees and users of their products will stop a large amount of benefits coming their way.

Presidential race 'central' to spam rises
28th October 2008
Levels of spam are reflecting big events during the presidential election campaigns involving Barack Obama and John McCain, it has been revealed.

Data loss prevention 'an EU-wide issue'
27th October 2008
Data loss is a problem across the whole of Europe, an expert states.

Virtualisation can cause "security black hole"
23rd October 2008
The virtualisation of workspaces by a company's staff can create a "security black hole" which an IT department's defences cannot patrol, an industry expert has said.

Effective DLP needs 'three-pronged approach'
22nd October 2008
Employing a data loss prevention (DLP) system requires a three-stage strategy to address the problems presented on a daily basis, a research company has noted.

Most companies 'lack data leak email security'
22nd October 2008
A vast majority of businesses in the UK are lacking the correct amount of protection against both data leaks and spam, according to a new study.

Global Anti-Piracy Day announced by Microsoft
21st October 2008
Microsoft has unveiled Global Anti-Piracy Day today in a fight against unlicensed software, counterfeit technology and the piracy trade as a whole.

Keyboards 'could be instrumental in data leak'
21st October 2008
Recent research has found that keyboards are not safe to send confidential data through, with a study concluding that they can be the target of eavesdropping.

Security on computers 'makes for more work'
20th October 2008
A recent study by the City and IT Security Forum has found that many IT workers get frustrated if there is too much security in place.

Lib Dems: Home Office employees lose passes
20th October 2008
Research carried out by the Liberal Democrats has found that staff working in various departments at Whitehall had lost just under 3,500 security passes over the last seven years.

Allianz: Data loss could cost job
20th October 2008
Research carried out by one of the UK's largest insurers has found that 20 per cent of respondents know of confidential material going missing from their place of work.

CRM expert highlights future for industry
17th October 2008
An expert on customer relationship management (CRM) has noted several developments in the industry that both beginners and experts may be interested to know.

'Too much personal data' stored by companies
17th October 2008
The recent raft of data leaks in the UK must be addressed as the trend could continue into the foreseeable future, an analyst firm has warned.

Businesses 'must carefully consider CRM'
16th October 2008
Although many businesses must opt to adopt customer relationship management (CRM) tools in order to further transactions, they must address potential needs and problems that may arise.

CRM 'improves ability to keep track'
16th October 2008
The use of customer relationship management (CRM) has been highlighted as having several bonuses for the investor, a blogger has noted.

DLP is 'best-practice technology'
16th October 2008
The use of data leak protection (DLP) has been described by a computer expert as a best-practice technology for modern businesses.

More than half ignore security to work
16th October 2008
Over 50 per cent of company employees will regularly bypass security systems on computers to go about their daily work, it has been reported.

Hays: Audits much more proactive in business
15th October 2008
The role of the internal auditor, which could engage in an IT audit about the workplace, has resulted in many organisations becoming more proactive, an industry figure has suggested.

World Bank in data leak accusations
14th October 2008
The World Bank's monetary networks have been accessed six times by hackers in the last 12 months, a report has claimed.

Data loss 'may have been underestimated'
14th October 2008
It was revealed to parliament this week that the recent data breach which took place at the Ministry of Defence could have lost more records than previously thought.

Pension data leaked by Deloitte
14th October 2008
Deloitte, a leading accountancy firm, has admitted to a data leak involving a laptop containing details of pension funds of workers for several major British organisations and companies.

Compuware: Insiders are main cause of data breaches
13th October 2008
A recent survey taken in conjunction with the Ponemon Institute has discovered that insiders were the number one cause of data breaches.

Microsoft update spoofed by spammers
13th October 2008
Malware and spam producers have disguised a hacking virus as the newest update released by Microsoft, it has been reported.

Hotel WiFi attacks 'could happen in UK'
13th October 2008
Attacks on insecure wireless internet (WiFi) systems could be easily facilitated in a similar way to the hacking that took place across WiFi outlets in the Thompson hotel chain in the US, it has emerged.

MoD loses hard drive
10th October 2008
The list of data leaks for the government this year has become longer today after it emerged that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had registered its biggest disclosure in its history after losing a hard drive.

IT should 'prepare for major security changes'
10th October 2008
Information security firms and users should prepare for major changes in the coming year due to the effects of the credit crunch, it has been stated.

CRM 'can test most seasoned IT officials'
10th October 2008
A company's embracing of customer relationship management (CRM) can be a testing time for IT officials, with a CRM specialist highlighting the best practices to avoid problems early on.

Civil servant in court over data leak
9th October 2008
A civil servant who originally served in Whitehall has been summoned to go in front of judges at Westminster Magistrates Court after he will be charged after losing extremely sensitive information.

Shell admits to personal information loss
9th October 2008
Oil giant Shell has admitted to the loss of personal information belonging to a "small number" of Shell employees, which it said had been misused.

IT managers 'face more data leak possibilities'
9th October 2008
IT managers are more likely to face data leaks due to the proliferation of new technology, it has been stated.

Gartner: CRM is at centre of virtualisation
8th October 2008
An industry analyst's recent research has suggested that by 2010, over 60 per cent of Fortune 1,000 companies with a website will utilise online communities for customer relationship management.

"Expensive reality" of data loss described
8th October 2008
The threat of data loss is an "expensive reality" for companies and happens more often than many people admit, it is claimed.

Data loss 'can affect web marketing'
8th October 2008
Data loss is a problem for any firm and can result in companies losing their advertising research, an expert warns.

Millions of client details 'stolen'
8th October 2008
T-Mobile has admitted losing the personal information of around 17 million of its customers to thieves.

Data leak threat 'demands personal screening'
7th October 2008
More policies are being put into force by companies during a recruitment process to ensure their actions will not lead to any possibility of a data leak, an industry expert has stated.

Man 'stole personal data of 14 employees'
6th October 2008
A systems manager for the US Navy at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has admitted to stealing around 20,000 items of computer equipment and being in possession of employees' details.

Consumer data leak 'risked by most firms'
6th October 2008
The vast majority of companies in the UK have been earmarked for putting the private information of their clients at the risk of fraudulent activity through a data leak, it has been reported.

Govt could spend £12bn on email tracking
6th October 2008
A £12 billion-plan has been earmarked by the government as the possible future weapon against crime in a scheme that would see all emails from businesses computer networks monitored.

CRM is 'growing in UK'
3rd October 2008
The proliferation and improvement of customer relationship management (CRM) has been very popular in the last three years, it has been revealed.

Cloud computing berated
2nd October 2008
Companies which invest in cloud computing could be at risk of losing control of their information and be susceptible to a data leak, a free software pioneer has said.

IT spending opens up security market
2nd October 2008
The IT security industry is expanding with an increased demand for IT spending, even in the face of current economic pressures, it has been reported.

Internet pop-ups 'can be big threat'
2nd October 2008
An internet-based government initiative has told businesses that they ought to put money into good software to ensure they are protected against the increasing threat of malware-based pop-ups.

Virgin falls foul of data breach
1st October 2008
Virgin Media has been ordered by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to use data encryption after it emerged that the details of 3,000 possible customers had gone missing.

Future of IT security outlined
1st October 2008
The ability to guard one's security borders online is slowly becoming redundant, it has been said, as the proliferation of mobile and remote technology has changed the boundaries of protection.

Computer Misuse Act steps up a gear
1st October 2008
The Computer Misuse Act will operate differently from today after new regulations were put into force, with penalties for hacking being increased by the government.

Lancashire Care invests in USB encryption
30th September 2008
An NHS Foundation Trust has announced its intentions to invest in data security in order to protect the privacy of its patients.

UK businesses 'adopting open source'
30th September 2008
More and more small and medium-sized enterprises in Britain are adopting open source software, according to research made public this week by a technology company.

MI6 camera in auction data leak
30th September 2008
A camera containing extremely confidential photos taken by the MI6 intelligence service has been sold on eBay, it has emerged.

Ministers urged to review data loss incidents
29th September 2008
The Home Office has been issued advice by the man investigating the loss of a memory stick containing the information regarding all 84,000 prisoners in England and Wales.

RAF data stolen from base
29th September 2008
Personal records belonging to thousands of current or former staff at an RAF base in Gloucester have been stolen by thieves who took three portable USB hard disc drives.

Details of 11,000 teachers missing
29th September 2008
A disk which contained the details of over 11,000 teachers in the UK has been lost in the post by the General Teaching Council (GTC), it has emerged.

Security 'protects assets as well as reputations'
26th September 2008
Data loss prevention techniques protect a firm's assets and reputations, according to a source.

Firms urged to protect data
26th September 2008
Businesses have been urged to protect themselves by putting data loss prevention techniques in place.

IT security 'rising in demand'
26th September 2008
The IT security sector is set to experience a growth in demand, a new study reports.

Mobile phones 'could leak data'
25th September 2008
It was revealed today by a leading national newspaper that a discarded mobile could still contain a large amount of sensitive data, in turn exposing the previous owner to the possibility of a data leak.

Four in five 'do not trust business with personal data'
25th September 2008
It has been revealed by a technology provider that four out of every five Britons do not trust companies with their personal data due to the possibility of a data leak.

Companies 'failing to report data breaches'
24th September 2008
Recent research has found that companies are failing to report data breaches, according to an IT and business services company.

Fake popups 'catch people out'
24th September 2008
A study led by an American university has found that a number of internet users find it difficult to differentiate between real popups and false ones that are made to install malware or viruses.

BBC in mailing list data leak
24th September 2008
The BBC was hit with a data leak after its Electric Proms mailing list was hacked by malicious computer users who used it to send spam emails which aimed to "sell" drugs such as Viagra.

World Day Against Software Patents imminent
23rd September 2008
More than 80 software companies are set to join forces by taking part in a day raising awareness on issues such as software license laws and patents.

'A growing awareness' of data security
23rd September 2008
There is a growing awareness on the benefits of data security and the problems it can help a company to avoid, it has been stated.

SecureWorks: America tops list of cyber attackers
23rd September 2008
The United States has finished at the top of a list detailing the places where the most cyber attacks originate from, it has emerged.

Businesses 'must protect against data leaks'
23rd September 2008
A research organisation has told businesses of the importance of protecting customer information as a data leak may result in identity or monetary theft.

IT administrators 'fearful of data leaks'
22nd September 2008
The main concern troubling IT administrators today is how to prevent data leaks, an expert states.

IT managerial roles 'evolving'
19th September 2008
A technology news provider this week revealed the ever-growing role and importance of IT audits in offices across the country.

CRM 'wins customers' for businesses
19th September 2008
The benefits of customer relationship management (CRM) have been highlighted by a major software producer as it provided a number of ways to win customers.

Instant messaging concerns business security
19th September 2008
The security implication surrounding the use of instant messaging (IM) within an office is one that concerns employers, it has been revealed.

IPs and user-agents 'tracked by malware'
18th September 2008
Businesses have been warned to watch out for malicious websites, as many are tracking IP addresses and user-agents, according to new research.

Sarah Palin's email hacked
18th September 2008
Alaskan governor and Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has had her online email account broken into by an anonymous group of hackers, it has been reported.

Insolvency Service loses laptops
18th September 2008
Four laptops have been reported stolen from another government department, prompting yet more fears that data leaks and data loss protection are not being adequately covered.

SMEs 'more open to emerging technology'
17th September 2008
Britain's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly embracing the idea and ultimate proliferation of emerging technology, according to a recent study.

Businesses warned of fake anti-virus scams
17th September 2008
Businesses have been issued a warning by a technology company that fake anti-virus scams are on the rise, costing users money for a product that does not exist.

Data protection issues flagged
17th September 2008
Data protection issues flagged

Health service loses worker details
16th September 2008
Health service loses worker details

Data leak plugs highlighted
16th September 2008
A Canadian business website has highlighted a number of ways to prevent data leaks before they happen, noting small ways businesses can utilise data loss protection.

West Midlands Police loses data stick
16th September 2008
Another data leak has been recorded by West Midlands police today after it announced the loss of a 4GB memory stick, adding to a raft of losses by public services over the last several months.

Large Hadron Collider hacked
15th September 2008
The pioneering scientific machine found underground on the border between France and Switzerland has been hacked after two days, it has been revealed.

Fingerprint protection 'on increase'
15th September 2008
The confusion and laziness surrounding password protection are two determining factors as to the increased sales and uptake of fingerprint-protected technology, a website has stated.

Data leak firm retains other contract
15th September 2008
The firm responsible for losing the data of 84,000 prisoners will continue to hold another government contract, it has emerged.

Spam and malicious codes drive security market
12th September 2008
The North American network security market has bounced back after experiencing its first drop in four years in the first-quarter of this year, a communications research firm has revealed.

Scottish govt to set up privacy group
12th September 2008
The Scottish government has announced plans to establish a new data privacy group to address the protection of personal citizen data, it has been reported.

Govt ends contract with data leak firm
11th September 2008
The government has terminated its deal with the company that lost 84,000 details of prisoners in the UK, it has emerged.

Non-profit security organisation sets benchmarks
11th September 2008
An organisation has announced that it is to release a set of rules and regulations that companies and businesses should adhere to if they wish to achieve IT and endpoint security.

New data leak strikes MoD
11th September 2008
New data leak strikes MoD

Adobe: Data loss protection is 'hot topic'
10th September 2008
American computer software company Adobe has noted that data loss protection has been a "hot topic for years".

Global Security Week starts
10th September 2008
An "awareness-raising initiative" has started this week in a bid to highlight the importance of IT governance and security-related computer systems for personal and business users alike.

ORG: Personal data must be used responsibly
10th September 2008
The Open Rights Group (ORG) has highlighted the importance for businesses and public authorities to safeguard the handling of personal data.

Need for mobile CRM is 'huge'
9th September 2008
Need for mobile CRM is 'huge'

CRM demands 'new approach'
9th September 2008
A recent article for an online news resource has highlighted the importance of customer relationship management (CRM), citing the growth of the voice of the consumer online as a major factor.

Gartner to focus on IT governance
9th September 2008
Analyst firm Gartner is to focus on the role of IT governance in its next summit, a technology news provider has stated.

Government in another data loss situation
8th September 2008
The government today reported that EDS, part of the Hewlett-Packard Group, has lost the details of over 5,000 prison workers.

Software audits 'could fail most IT businesses'
5th September 2008
Recent research by a California-based company has discovered that 69 per cent of IT executives believe that their company would fail a software audit.

Data loss prevention options highlighted
5th September 2008
An Australian businessman has noted a number of ways for businesses to assess and tackle data loss prevention to avoid a data leak in the office.

HP upgrades data loss protection
5th September 2008
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced that it is introducing a revolutionary style of data loss protection for hard drives, meaning that direct contact with the unit will cause it to go into a sleep mode.

Data loss prevention is 'international issue'
4th September 2008
A report for a compliance and security blog has highlighted the importance of data loss prevention, labelling it an "international issue", it has emerged.

Doctors put data at risk
4th September 2008
The dangers of data leaks have been exposed after it was revealed that three quarters of staff at an unnamed London hospital were carrying memory sticks with confidential data.

MSI improves software inventories at core
3rd September 2008
Taiwan-based laptop and notebook manufacturer Micro-Star International (MSI) has announced the development and release of its latest model, the PR621, which offers improved software inventory features.

Indian upgrades reflect importance of IT governance
3rd September 2008
A recent interview with an IT governance specialist from India highlighted the country's expansion into such systems and emphasised the merits of IT governance worldwide.

Free software licence developer lauded by Fry
3rd September 2008
Stephen Fry, presenter of BBC2's QI, has celebrated the upcoming anniversary of the free software organisation responsible for developing a free software licence for businesses and home users alike.

American bank takes 3 months to reveal data loss
2nd September 2008
The Bank of New York Mellon has taken three months to assess the true damage of a data leak which saw two tapes containing customer information go missing, it has been revealed.

Computer back-up tips offered to users
2nd September 2008
A writer has recommended a variety of ways to use stop a data leak or a complete loss of important files.

Web hosts see 30% surge in domain disputes
2nd September 2008
A webhosting firm has noted the importance for companies to audit and manage domain names more effectively, it has been reported.

Asset management messages to be focused
1st September 2008
Software asset and software licence management is to benefit from an organisational merger which is to push forward the message that both are important to businesses, it has been revealed.

Mobile technology 'affects data security'
1st September 2008
Mobile technology has had a "profound effect" on the way firms have to protect their confidential information, it is claimed.

HD recovery can ‘save companies thousands’
29th August 2008
Companies can spend hundreds of thousands of pounds each year recovering from a hard drive crash, an expert says.

Email security 'should be a top priority'
29th August 2008
An email security provider has announced a successful second quarter, while warning the public of security threats they face online.

British hacker to face American courts
29th August 2008
A British hacker who committed "the biggest military hack of all time" is to face American courts after losing an appeal to block his extradition.

Silverstone uses Centennial IT audit solution
29th August 2008
Silverstone, home to British racing on the international stage, has implemented an IT audit from Centennial Discovery to accurately assess and cut costs, it has been reported.

Software audits 'driven by credit crunch'
29th August 2008
Computer users as well as small and medium-sized businesses may be hit by more software audits and changes in licence conditions due to economy-led flat revenue, it has been reported.

Top 10 business concerns revealed
28th August 2008
The security of data is the top concern troubling information security professionals, a new report shows.

Businesses warned of peer-to-peer hacking
28th August 2008
An association of IT governance professionals has claimed a recent hacker case illustrates the dangers posed by file-sharing systems.

Cloud computing 'reduces data leaks'
28th August 2008
One of the benefits of cloud computing is a reduction in data leakage, an expert states.

Data theft admissions made by IT admins
28th August 2008
It has been revealed that a survey of 300 IT administrators found that 88 per cent would steal data or company secrets if they were made redundant.

Data breaches pass 2007 total in USA
28th August 2008
The amount of data breaches reported in the United States up to this point in time have already surpassed the number announced in the entirety of 2007, it has emerged.

Unprotected space station laptops infected
28th August 2008
A virus has been detected in several laptops aboard the research facility in the International Space Station (ISS), it has emerged.

Vulnerabilities found in laptop boot passwords
28th August 2008
Businesses have been warned of the possibility of data leaks after pre-boot authentication mechanisms were found to allow stolen machines to have passwords recovered.

Endpoint security becomes increasing investment
27th August 2008
Firms are making "significant" investments in endpoint security in order to comply with standards and IT control frameworks, according to one expert.

Major publisher fined for failing software audit
27th August 2008
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has fined Author Solutions for failing a software audit.

IT 'helped to compliance' through automation
27th August 2008
IT compliance is a continuous process, which is why automation is so important, according to one expert.

Govt issues warning over national grid hack
27th August 2008
Security minister Lord West has issued a warning that cyber-terrorists were regularly attempting to hack into the national grid, it has emerged.

Data loss prevention market 'expands'
27th August 2008
The international demand for data loss prevention (DLP) has been identified by a growing market in South Africa, reflecting the worldwide necessity for IT governance and security.

Role of employees highlighted in data loss
26th August 2008
Britain's latest data loss scandal surrounding the sale of a device on eBay which contained the details of one million people has highlighted the role of employees in data loss protection.

Data loss denied by Best Western
26th August 2008
Best Western has denied claims made by the Sunday Herald which claimed that it had a data leak resulting in the exposure of records belonging to eight million customers.

Instant messaging 'demands security and compliance'
26th August 2008
A recent report has outlined the dangers of using instant messaging (IM) in business environments.

eBay user buys data-filled network device for £35
26th August 2008
An eBay customer found that numerous personal details of over one million banking customers were stored on a network attached storage (NAS) device that he bought on the internet auction website.

Government loses prison data
22nd August 2008
The government has announced that the details of 84,000 prisoners have gone missing after being stored on a USB memory stick.

British organisations facing increase in IT inspections
22nd August 2008
British businesses are being increasingly targeted by software inspections from product publishers, it has emerged.

Businesses urged to study licence management
22nd August 2008
A reporter for a technology news website has recommended that companies using General Public Licence (GPL) software should study the licences available online.

American researchers publish DLP report
22nd August 2008
A market intelligence and research company has produced a report detailing the changing trends in the attitudes to data loss prevention.

Endpoint security convergence 'ongoing'
22nd August 2008
The shift in demand for remote access and online mobility has caused many endpoint security specialists to embrace information protection to match market needs, it has been revealed.

Govt 'loses data' of 4m people in one year
21st August 2008
The government today announced the loss of information on four million people in the United Kingdom.

New York State weighs up IT governance issue
21st August 2008
The state of New York is currently determining the value and application of an enterprise IT governance framework, it has been reported.

University campuses highlight endpoint importance
21st August 2008
The importance of endpoint security has been highlighted in a study led by a network administrator of an American university.

Centennial is "glue" that bonds FrontRange
20th August 2008
It has today been claimed that FrontRange's acquisition of Centennial has been "embraced" by all parties, according to a source.

Toshiba Tecra laptops use fingerprint recognition
20th August 2008
Computer manufacturer Toshiba has announced the newest models in its Tecra line of laptops, adding that the product hopes to counter security leaks through improved technology.

Microsoft moves towards virtualisation
19th August 2008
Software producer Microsoft has announced its plans to change its server software licence policy, it has been revealed.

45,000 records lost by MoJ
19th August 2008
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a data leak which lost the details of 45,000 people over the past year.

Internet could continue to have "fatal flaw"
19th August 2008
An online news resource has highlighted the continuing problems with the domain name system (DNS) after continual attempts to stop the problem have not fixed the flaw.

Minimise data risks 'through framework'
18th August 2008
It has been revealed that businesses who wish to protect their systems against other people should keep their own staff fully informed first.

Partially-encrypted disks 'can leak data'
18th August 2008
A university study has revealed that encrypted data can be leaked through popular applications to unencrypted areas.

Wireless networks offered security hints
15th August 2008
After a blogger on a website highlighted the dangers of credit and debit card fraud over a wireless network, another promoted ways of how to protect this form of internet and intranet connectivity.

Government proposes storage of all digital communication
14th August 2008
The UK government has proposed its intentions to store every email, text and browsing session in Britain in order to cut down on national crime.

New publication emphasises importance of DLP
14th August 2008
Data loss prevention (DLP) has been noted as an essential business tool by a publishing company, it has emerged.

Laptop users given security tips
14th August 2008
There are many basic steps a user can take to protect their laptop from anybody who wishes to access or steal information, it has been reported.

Australian privacy proposals draw mixed reactions
13th August 2008
Evolution of new technology in and around the internet has caused a set of overlapping rules and regulations that have caused a great deal of software compliance and coverage confusion, it has emerged today.

Lost BBC files raise DLP concerns
12th August 2008
Lost BBC files raise DLP concerns

One dozen patches released by Microsoft
11th August 2008
Microsoft, the world's leading producer of computer software, has stated that it will be making 12 security patches available to users of its programs, it has been reported.

Information access technologies 'crucial'
8th August 2008
Businesses have been advised to keep all of their information in order to overcome potential threats of litigation and regulatory action, new analysis has revealed.

Web security flaws unveiled
8th August 2008
The security researcher who uncovered the DNS security threat has revealed that the issue could be worse than expected.

EU asks UK to clarify legality of Phorm
7th August 2008
The European Union (EU) has demanded an explanation from the UK regarding the legality of Phorm, it has emerged.

e-Passport security 'under threat'
7th August 2008
The government's multi-million pound e-passport initiative is in danger of being undermined as it has been revealed they can be easily cloned.

Online criminals to face prosecution
6th August 2008
The theft of tens of millions of credit and debit card numbers from major retailers has resulted in US authorities charging 11 suspects, it has emerged.

Microsoft to 'increase software security'
6th August 2008
A new initiative is to be launched by Microsoft to try and increase software security, it has emerged.

Businesses 'looking to safeguard personal information'
5th August 2008
Ensuring the security of personal information and regulatory compliance are the greatest concerns facing businesses in the coming months, a new survey has suggested.

Open source 'could threaten Microsoft'
5th August 2008
Open source software could pose a threat to Microsoft's business model, it has been claimed.

Wi-Fi networks 'can be compromised'
5th August 2008
A new form of attack is leading to Wi-Fi networks locking out legitimate users, the Defcon-16 security conference will show this week.

Foreign Office 'admits to data losses'
4th August 2008
Over 100 people's details were lost in data security breaches by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) this year.

US federal agents 'could indefinitely confiscate portable devices'
4th August 2008
New powers have been given to US federal agents which give them the authority to seize portable devices such as laptops and hold them for indefinite periods.

Online SME's 'believe they are not responsible for fraud'
4th August 2008
Small and medium sized (SME) businesses that operate online claim not to believe they are responsible for fraud on their website, new research has suggested.

Lawsuit filed against 'software pirating device'
1st August 2008
Computer game makers Nintendo have filed a law suit against distributors of devices that allow unlicensed software to be played on a DS portable console, it has emerged.

Security card costs 'set to rise for businesses'
1st August 2008
A court ruling that allowed a group of Dutch academics to publish how to beat the security used on portable systems such as London's Oyster card could have a significant impact on business costs.

Wide scale data loss 'occurring at airports'
31st July 2008
Over 3,000 laptops go missing every week at Europe's eight largest airports, new research has revealed.

New open source laptop tracker software launched
31st July 2008
A group of scientists working at the University of Washington have launched an open-source system that is intended to be used to track lost and stolen laptops.

IM communication threatened on Wall Street
31st July 2008
A failure by Thomson Reuters to pay an IT contractor threatened to stifle instant messaging (IM) communication between traders and others in the financial industry on Wall Street this week.

Data breaches 'costing companies thousands'
31st July 2008
Some CAD$637,000 (£314,000) is lost every year by the average publicly-traded Canadian company because of technology security breaches, new research has suggested.

Tax credit losses blamed 'on faulty software'
30th July 2008
Tax credit losses blamed 'on faulty software'

New anti-software piracy measures 'under discussion'
30th July 2008
A leaked memo has revealed business and government plans working on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.

Gartner forecasts 'rise of software-as-a-service'
30th July 2008
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) e-commerce solutions takeup is expected to grow by 40 per cent in the next few years, according to new analysis.

'Majority of software sold on eBay is illegal'
29th July 2008
An industry trade group has estimated that a large amount of pirated software is sold on the auction website eBay, it has been reported.

San Francisco computer network 'put at risk'
29th July 2008
Computer security at San Francisco city authority has been put at risk by the district attorney (DA) after 150 usernames and passwords were made public.

Barnardo's to upgrade IT systems
29th July 2008
The children's charity Barnardo's is upgrading its IT systems to strengthen access control for the government's planned database of children in England.

Open source developer gets Microsoft backing
28th July 2008
Microsoft has reportedly given financial backing to a company that specialises in open source web server software.

Royal Mail in £1.2 billion IT spend
28th July 2008
The Royal Mail is launching a comprehensive overhaul of its IT operations that is set to include the rollout of new portable devices.

FAST highlights advantages of software analysis
28th July 2008
The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) has found that a high proportion of its members have found its GAP analysis to a be useful diagnostic tool.

eBay software pirate sentenced to 48 months in jail
25th July 2008
A "notorious" eBay software pirate has been handed a two year prison sentence following a Software & Information Industry Association lawsuit.

IT services spending 'on the increase'
25th July 2008
Spending on the world’s IT Services market is set to exceed $819 billion (£410 billion) in 2008, according to a new report.

APACS reports rise in online banking
25th July 2008
The number of consumers using online banking, has, in the last seven years, increased by over 500 per cent , it has emerged.

BSA finds companies guilty of illegal software use
25th July 2008
An out of court settlement has been reached by a group of companies with the Business Software Alliance for illegal use of software.

Websites 'attacked every five seconds'
24th July 2008
One webpage was infected every five seconds for the first six months of 2008, new research has revealed.

Gartner calls for more investigation into PHRs
24th July 2008
More investigation is needed into personal health records (PHRs) to ensure that public policy goals are not lost, it has emerged.

Banking Trojan attack uncovered
24th July 2008
A fake news story about a car accident involving Formula One driver Fernando Alsono that contains a banking Trojan has been spread around the internet, it has emerged.

Silverstone cuts software licensing cost by 20 per cent
23rd July 2008
Software licensing costs have been cut at motor racing circuit Silverstone by implementing a software asset management system.

Barclays launches online video to promote secure banking
23rd July 2008
High street bank Barclays has released a video in an attempt to inform online customers about potential security issues.

Open-source software security issues highlighted
23rd July 2008
Some of the most frequently used open-source software packages are opening up businesses to security risks, according to a new survey.

NHS Trusts in Wales report data losses
22nd July 2008
Welsh NHS Trusts have recorded over 150 incidents of data loss over a three year period, it has emerged.

Local services 'hit by software piracy'
21st July 2008
The Business Software Alliance has reported that theft and use of illegal personal computer software is having a serious impact on local services in the US.

MoD 'lost more than 100 USB devices since 2004'
21st July 2008
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has lost over 100 USB memory sticks since 2004, it has emerged.

Online IT security spending 'set to grow'
18th July 2008
Spending on online-based IT security is set to triple by 2013, new research has suggested.

Data loss and data security 'major issue'
18th July 2008
An IT security expert at accounting firm Plante & Moran has suggested that the two major issues facing the sector are loss of data and access to data.

Report to clarify EuroSox issued
18th July 2008
An asset management company has issued a white paper aimed at clarifying how the European Union's (EU) version of the Sarbanes-Oxley act can be applied to IT departments.

Children exposed as 'worst offenders for software piracy'
17th July 2008
Children aged between 11-16 have been found to be the worst offenders when it come to software piracy, a new survey has revealed.

Technological solutions to data security 'not only factor'
17th July 2008
Data security requires a combination of effective systems as well as people and processes in order to be effective, an industry expert has suggested.

ICO speaks out against increased data collection
16th July 2008
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has warned against government plans to increase data collection and retention, it has emerged.

Software compliance 'ignored by most companies'
16th July 2008
Most companies have not taken adequate steps to ensure they have the correct software compliance agreements in place, new research has suggested.

NHS launches information portal
15th July 2008
The NHS is launching a portal system aimed at providing improved information sharing among staff, patients and the public, it has emerged.

Stolen data black market 'forced to drop prices'
15th July 2008
The black market price for stolen financial data is having to be cut by cyber thieves because of a surplus of data, a new survey suggests.

UK businesses willing to use illegal software
15th July 2008
The majority of UK companies will use programmes with no software licenses in a bid to cut costs, new research suggests.

Companies' access to personal data scrutinised
14th July 2008
New recommendations could assist data loss prevention after a report criticised public and private sector companies' handling of personal information.

Online consumers 'should be offered more protection'
14th July 2008
The government has been urged to do more to protect the public from e-crime, following the publication of a House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report.

USB encryption 'lacking in UK business'
11th July 2008
New research has suggested UK businesses are failing to implement data loss prevention measures such as USB encryption, it has been reported.

Vietnam seizes pirated software
11th July 2008
Raids in Vietnam have discovered pirated software worth almost VND4 billion (£119,000), it has been reported.

BSA steps up US software piracy battle
10th July 2008
A campaign to fight piracy and increase software compliance in the US has been launched by the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

Bahrain sees 124 anti-piracy cases
10th July 2008
The drive to increase licence management and cut software piracy in Bahrain has resulted in more than 120 cases of intellectual property rights violations in three years.

NHS staff warned over USB devices
10th July 2008
NHS Lothian staff have been made aware of the importance of USB security after the organisation suffered a data loss incident, it has been reported.

Software asset management 'important for companies'
9th July 2008
An IT professional has highlighted the important of software asset management for businesses, it has been reported.

IT security 'needed for mobile working'
9th July 2008
Firms should ensure they have adequate data loss prevention procedures in place when staff use mobile computing equipment, a security expert has claimed.

Vietnam tackles software piracy
9th July 2008
The efforts of the Vietnamese government to curb software piracy in the country have been praised by international experts, it has been reported.

'More license management needed in Kenya'
8th July 2008
A software expert has called on the Kenyan government to fight piracy and increase software compliance in the country, it has emerged.

CRM market growing
8th July 2008
New research has shown the custom relationship management (CRM) market experienced a 23.1 per cent increase last year.

Independent audit 'could reduce NHS IT security'
8th July 2008
NHS trusts should consider the use of independent auditors to help improve their data loss prevention procedures, it has been reported.

IOC highlights data loss competition
7th July 2008
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) would like UK public sector organisations which have successfully implemented data loss prevention measures to seek recognition.

Firefox 3.0 breaks download record
7th July 2008
Open source software Mozilla Firefox 3.0 has set the new world record for the largest number of downloads in a single day, it has been reported.

Rise in malicious websites threatens IT security
4th July 2008
New research has shown that the number of new malicious websites blocked has increased, which may interest those involved in IT security.

SMBs gain cost efficiencies of IT security
4th July 2008
A new study has found that small and medium businesses (SMBs) are continuing to invest in IT security.

Software compliance 'essential for small businesses'
4th July 2008
Small firms have been warned about software piracy in a recent article.

Lords recommend IT security measures
3rd July 2008
The House of Lords has called for tougher data loss prevention laws to be brought in, it has been reported.

Egypt scoops anti-piracy victory
2nd July 2008
Anti-piracy measures in Egypt appear to be paying off, as improvements have been reported in the area, it has emerged.

IT governance 'has real benefits for firms'
2nd July 2008
New research has highlighted the benefits businesses can expect from improving their IT governance and compliance practices, it has been reported.

Dedicated CRM 'maximises benefits'
2nd July 2008
New research from Experian suggests firms should make greater use of customer relations management (CRM) principles.

BSA calls for spyware laws
1st July 2008
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has called for legislation over spyware applications, to improve IT security and data loss prevention.

Kuwait raids software pirate
1st July 2008
Microsoft Gulf and the Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry have identified and raided an alleged software pirate, it has been reported.

HP makes AdvFS open source
30th June 2008
Computer manufacturer HP has announced its support of the open source community by contributing its Tru64 UNIX Advanced File System (AdvFS) source code.

Credit crunch 'will not affect IT security spending'
30th June 2008
New research suggests UK IT security professionals believe the ongoing credit crunch not result in reductions of their budget, it has been reported.

UK 'neglecting IT security'
30th June 2008
An independent research report claims UK firms are failing to implement adequate IT security measures.

Firms 'will become more customer focused'
30th June 2008
A new report suggests increases in technology will change the way firms and their customers interact.

France to tackle online piracy
30th June 2008
The French government has unveiled a plan to punish individuals who neglect software compliance issues, it has been reported.

Philippines to combat software piracy
30th June 2008
Authorities in the Philippines have declared a series of measures to tackle software piracy in the area, it has been reported.

Cloud computing could change CRM
27th June 2008
The rise of 'cloud computing' could see new ways of delivering customer relations management (CRM) applications, according to new research.

Vendors form security consortium
27th June 2008
Five information technology (IT) vendors have announced they have grouped together to attempt to improve IT security.

Metering can reduce need for software audit
27th June 2008
Advice for firms preparing for a software audit has been given by an industry publication.

Data loss prevention 'now all HMRC staff's duty'
26th June 2008
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has attempted to ensure all staff in the department are aware of data loss prevention measures, it has been claimed.

Data loss prevention 'lacking in Facebook youth'
26th June 2008
A Ministry of Defence (MoD) investigation in data loss prevention has claimed the "Facebook generation" does not take the issue seriously.

CRM 'different from just managing contacts'
26th June 2008
Firms which correctly implement customer relations management (CRM) systems will do more than keep their clients' contact information up to date, it has been claimed.

Software piracy hits 67% in Brunei
26th June 2008
Software compliance is lacking Brunei, according to new research conducted by IDC.

Data loss prevention methods 'improve information retention'
25th June 2008
New research has shown organisations which implement data loss prevention measures experience more success in retaining information than those which do not.

Healthcare organisation takes Centennial software
25th June 2008
Yorkshire's The Health Informatics Service has chosen Centennial Software to deliver its software compliance and network inventory needs, it has been reported.

HMRC data loss report due
25th June 2008
A key report examining the government's data loss prevention methods is due to be published, it has emerged.

Data loss incident in Scotland
24th June 2008
The details of almost one million 999 ambulance calls have gone missing in Scotland.

'Simple CRM can help retain customers'
24th June 2008
The importance of using a customer relationship management (CRM) system to retain clients has been highlighted.

Data loss 'should be punished'
23rd June 2008
Organisations which fail their data loss prevention activities should be penalised, an expert has said.

CRM 'lacking in intermediaries'
23rd June 2008
The majority of UK mortgage brokers are failing to use customer relations management (CRM) systems to help their business, it has been claimed.

Kuwait to tackle software piracy
23rd June 2008
Around $350 million (£175 million) could be added to the Kuwaiti economy as the country prepares to tackle software piracy, it has been reported.

BSA files for software piracy court orders
20th June 2008
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has filed for court orders against two firms suspected of software piracy.

USB encryption 'saves firms data and money'
20th June 2008
Unencrypted USB flash drives have increased the likelihood of an organisation experiencing a data leak, according to a new report.

SAM becoming 'increasingly important'
20th June 2008
New research has claimed three-quarters of UK businesses are carrying out a software audit at least once a month.

Manchester firm settles with BSA
19th June 2008
A Manchester commercial interiors business has made an out-of-court settlement with the Business Software Alliance (BSA) after an investigation into alleged use of illegal software.

Mozilla claims record downloads
19th June 2008
Open source internet browser Mozilla Firefox 3 has broken the record for the most downloads in one day, it has been claimed.

'Most data breaches preventable'
19th June 2008
New research has suggested almost nine out of ten security breaches could have been prevented if the right measures had been taken.

CellPath adopts CRM
18th June 2008
A Welsh medical supplies firm has appointed a new manager to further its customer relations management (CRM) strategy, it has been reported.

Security software market grows 20%
18th June 2008
New research has shown that global software security revenue has increased by 20 per cent due to compliance demands.

Microsoft files software piracy lawsuits
17th June 2008
Programming giant Microsoft has accused several US computer retailers of software piracy, it has been reported.

IT security and software compliance 'top concerns'
17th June 2008
Security, software compliance and global standardisation are the pressing concerns of IT professionals, a new study has found.

Secure business software highlighted
16th June 2008
Low-price or free software, such as open source applications, can offer professional packages to small and medium-sized enterprises, an expert has claimed.

OSC slams government open source project
16th June 2008
Becta, the government's IT advisor, has been criticised by the Open Source Consortium (OSC), it has been reported.

Unencrypted USB sticks fuel data loss
13th June 2008
The increasing use of unencrypted USB sticks has led to a rise in data loss cases, according to a source.

Microsoft launching Brunei software piracy campaign
13th June 2008
A Microsoft distributor is launching a briefing on software licensing to educate people in other countries about paying for products.

Customisation key factor in CRM
13th June 2008
More firms are choosing to customise and configure their customer relationship management (CRM) systems to succeed in competitive market places.

Information Commissioner warns against data holding
12th June 2008
The Information Commissioner (IC) has backed a report from the government committee which advises against holding large amounts of data.

Free software scammers to pay £1.1m
12th June 2008
The people behind a free software scam have been ordered to pay $2.2 million (£1.12 million) to customers in compensation.

Companies should automate compliance processes
11th June 2008
The chief executive of Symantec has commented on the increasing need for companies to automate more compliance processes, such as auditing.

SaaS brings 'sea of change'
11th June 2008
The advantages of software-as-a-service (SaaS) are being utilised by the launch of services such as Google Apps and Microsoft Office Live, reports Mondaq.

Software vendors go soft on licence crackdowns
11th June 2008
There are to be fewer crackdowns on licensing and forced software audits by software suppliers, according to the head of the Federation Against Software Theft (FAST).

Car dealership finds CRM to improve customer loyalty
11th June 2008
One of the UK's largest independent car dealerships has incorporated customer relationship management (CRM) solutions into its business, according to a source.

Data loss prevention software boosting software revenues
10th June 2008
Data protection and recovery software has boosted the worldwide storage software market, which experienced its 18th consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth this year.

Police force aims to improve helpdesk
10th June 2008
A police force in Wales is updating its computer systems to improve its helpdesk and customer care services, according to a source.

Firms are not prepared for software audit
10th June 2008
IT professionals have revealed their firms have not prepared to ensure compliance with software licence agreements before deploying the product.

Starbucks launches new CRM programme
9th June 2008
Starbucks has introduced a new customer relationship management (CRM) system, be introducing a loyalty card.

MPs warn against excessive data holding
9th June 2008
MPs have criticised the government for consistently wanting to create large databases of information, amid fears of data loss.

Software purchases made more complicated by licenses
6th June 2008
The software procurement process is complicated, with flexible software licences making it more confusing.

Public want data breach occurrences aired
6th June 2008
The public would rather have more exposure about data breaches when they occur, whereas industry would rather it was kept quiet, according to two new surveys.

Sap increases fees to 22% of software licence
5th June 2008
Users of SAP software of business objects reporting tools may be forced to pay 22 per cent of the software licence fee for maintenance contracts, according to a source.

'US worse than China' for software piracy
5th June 2008
An expert has revealed that software piracy levels are still higher in the US than in China, despite public perception being otherwise.

DWP disciplines staff over data breaches
5th June 2008
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed it has taken disciplinary action against 20 members of its staff for data breaches.

'Check helpdesk support before signing contract'
4th June 2008
Before engaging in a contract with an international address management solution, businesses should look into the availability of a helpdesk, according to a source.

Open source 'enters mainstream and businesses'
4th June 2008
Open source is entering the mainstream, with more firms choosing to adopt the technology, according to a source.

Firms warned against OSS
4th June 2008
Companies are being warned that using open source software (OSS) could create problems for their firm, according to a law firm.

Many firms 'still not encrypting information'
3rd June 2008
Many firms have not encrypted the information on their laptops, despite the majority thinking it is a security threat.

SaaS model will 'give code writers a cash boost'
3rd June 2008
Code writers for software firms will see an increase in profits when they sell software on a pay-as-you-go basis, according to a source.

CRM market 'set to boom'
2nd June 2008
The customer relationship management (CRM) market is set to grow at a rate of 13 per cent a year and will reach $3.7 billion (£1.9 billion) by 2012, according to one firm.

New York banks loses unencrypted data
2nd June 2008
A bank in New York has lost 4.5 million individuals' details after misplacing a box of data storage tapes.

NHS urged to reconsider database
2nd June 2008
The NHS is being urged to reconsider its central database which will have details on all patients in the UK, amid security fears, according to a source.

SMA looking for CRM provider
30th May 2008
SMA Nutrition has revealed it is looking for a customer relations management (CRM) programme to market its baby formula.

Companies can save money with data protection
30th May 2008
As companies face the economic cutbacks in the current climate many firms could make savings with data protection cover.

IT bosses not happy with licence costs
30th May 2008
IT managers have reported they are not satisfied with the lack of ability to save money on Microsoft's new software licences, according to a source.

SaaS vendors 'completely different' to up-front model
29th May 2008
Software vendors who are trying to enter into the software-as-a-service (SaaS) market are facing a completely different mindset, according to experts.

American man sees victory on software resell
29th May 2008
An American man has won a court case regarding software licenses, after it was found he was selling second-hand software on the internet.

IT directors worry about internal threats
29th May 2008
Many IT directors think a threat from the inside is the highest risk to their business, with it being ranked over a hacking incident.

Businesses feel invincible to data loss
29th May 2008
Many business owners believe their firm is invincible against data loss, which may explain the large number of losses recently.

IT companies need to protect software licences
28th May 2008
Growing IT companies need to put practices in place to protect information and software licences, according to one source.

More firms 'want to comply with regulations'
28th May 2008
IBM has reported that more firms are looking to comply with IT-related regulations to avoid penalties.

'Take extra measures to stop data loss'
27th May 2008
Double checking before file deletion and ensuring files are backed-up can help firms prevent data loss, according to a source.

New calls for ID card scrapping
27th May 2008
New calls have been made for the government to ditch their ID card scheme, amid worries of data loss.

Microsoft launches software piracy campaign
27th May 2008
Microsoft has launched a new campaign to combat software piracy of its products, according to a source.

40% of employees leak data
23rd May 2008
Over 40 per cent of employees from a large firm have leaked information or data from their company, according to a new survey.

IT bosses concerned about new security threats
23rd May 2008
More chief information officers are concerned about the security of mobile devices and remote workers, as they present a potential data risk.

Open source raised security may cause increased uptake
23rd May 2008
The uptake of open source may increase as news comes that security around the software has improved.

Open source software cracks into school market
22nd May 2008
Open source has had another victory against the subscription licensing model, as it branches into the education sector.

Maths could improve encryption practices
22nd May 2008
Mathematicians at an American university may have found a solution to make encryption methods safer.

Businesses monitoring employees' emails
22nd May 2008
Businesses are monitoring their employees email to monitor potential data losses, according to new research.

Security vendors warn against central database
22nd May 2008
Security vendors are dubious of the government's new plans to set up a central database to log all communications.

IDC reveals Estonian piracy levels
21st May 2008
Levels of unlicensed software operating in Estonia have hit 51 per cent, according to new research.

FAST aims to simplify software asset management
21st May 2008
The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) is aiming to improve the licensing and cost management process for software users.

Brits worried about data security
21st May 2008
UK residents are most concerned about identity theft and credit card fraud, rather than national security issues, according to a new study.

NHS Trust loses 38,000 patients' details
21st May 2008
An NHS Trust has admitted losing 38,000 patient's details after a back-up tape was lost in transit.

Government criticised for data holding plans
20th May 2008
The government is being criticised for suggesting that the details of all phones calls and emails should be stored.

Compliance programmes 'can cut IT spending'
20th May 2008
As all companies look to cut their spending ahead of the predicted economic recession, IT departments can look to compliance to cut costs, according to one source.

Lack of virtual server compliance 'costs companies'
20th May 2008
Maintaining the number of virtual servers held by one company is important in reducing an IT company's cost, according to a source.

Manchester companies targeted for illegal software
20th May 2008
Manchester businesses are being targeted in a six-week long crack down on the use of illegal software.

Anti-virus software "not enough"
19th May 2008
Simple anti-virus and firewall software is not protecting businesses sufficiently against software loss, according to a source.

GSM security 'needs to be updated'
19th May 2008
Security on GSM software needs to be updated, as currently it is so insecure people's whereabouts can be tracked, according to one expert.

Datacentres face physical threats in the future
19th May 2008
Datacentres store a large amount of information and the physical threat to their safety may soon be the greatest concern, according to a source.

Email archiving causes compliance issues
16th May 2008
Emailing archiving, to protect companies in corporate litigation cases, may cause compliance issues for firms, according to one expert.

NHS chooses encryption to protect data
16th May 2008
The NHS has opted to encrypt a large amount of its information in an effort to protect confidential data.

Software piracy leaves companies open to data loss
16th May 2008
Companies are leaving themselves vulnerable to the risk of data loss and security attacks by using illegal and unlicensed software, an industry body has warned.

Open source industry worth £30bn
16th May 2008
The open source industry is worth £30 billion and is becoming the world's largest software business, according to one industry expert.

Google loses companies' information
15th May 2008
Google has admitted to losing some companies' data on its free Analytics product, according to sources.

Software piracy in Ireland drops
15th May 2008
Software piracy rates dropped in Ireland last year by two per cent, according to a new report.

Bank of Ireland loses fifth laptop
14th May 2008
The Bank of Ireland has lost its fifth laptop which contained confidential customer details.

Data loss rife among UK companies
13th May 2008
Data loss is prevalent among UK companies, according to a new survey, which found that 79 per cent of firms lose data each month.

ICO warns of "substantial" fines for data loss
13th May 2008
The information commissioner's office (ICO) has reported that companies will face hefty fines if they cause a data breach or theft.

Auditing and compliance most difficult duties
13th May 2008
IT managers are finding it difficult to manage IT auditing and compliance among their other duties, according to a new study.

DWP staff send data and passwords in same package
12th May 2008
Staff at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been transporting data in the same package as the passwords, according to reports.

Microsoft appeals against anti-trust ruling
12th May 2008
Microsoft has lodged an appeal against its $1.3 billion (£680 million) fine issued by the anti-trust commission.

Skype drops license appeal
12th May 2008
Skype has dropped its appeal against a conviction of failing to comply with a general public license (GPL).

Bad business processes behind most losses
9th May 2008
Bad business processes are behind most data losses, rather that malicious attacks, according to businesses.

Microsoft steps up campaign against illegal Vista
9th May 2008
Microsoft has increased its anti-piracy efforts lately, now cracking down on illegal copies of Vista.

Law suit may affect software license rules
8th May 2008
A current law suit may affect the way customers can use software, regarding licensing laws.

HSBC loses 159,000 customers' account details
8th May 2008
HSBC has admitted to losing the data on 159,000 accounts from a Hong Kong branch of its bank, but says the information is securely protected.

Microsoft combats illegal software
8th May 2008
Microsoft is to take legal action against eight software dealers across the world due to alleged illegal sales of unlicensed products.

Government fights off data loss fears on ID cards
7th May 2008
The government has been warned that it must deal with the threat of data loss through its identity card scheme before it goes ahead with it.

Open source software needs strict governance
7th May 2008
Open source software requires strict governance as it often "flies under the radar" in many IT firms, according to one expert.

Investigation launched into loss of 6,000 patients' details
7th May 2008
An investigation is being launched after nine USB sticks were lost containing patient information in public hospitals in Hong Kong.

Open source developers be wary of IP risks
7th May 2008
With the rise in open source software comes increased intellectual property (IP) risks, as developers borrow code from other projects.

Microsoft signs new license deal
6th May 2008
Microsoft has signed a new license deal with car manufacturers to incorporate its voice-command software into the vehicles.

Compliance one of "seven deadly sins" of security
2nd May 2008
The 'seven deadly sins of security' have been highlighted and compliance is fifth on the list, according to security expert.

Over 600 HMRC staff accessed unauthorised data
2nd May 2008
Over 600 staff at HM Revenues & Customs (HMRC) have accessed sensitive data with no authorisation, over the past three years.

'Managing virtualisation' is difficult for IT managers
2nd May 2008
Companies are reporting that managing virtualisation is proving difficult for them, according to a new poll.

Government's data breaches cause distrust
1st May 2008
The government's recent data breaches have caused public distrust, according to an industry body.

Adobe drops license fee for Flash
1st May 2008
Adobe has dropped the license fee for its Flash technology, to display video and audio content on the internet.

Information commissioner warns of data loss
30th April 2008
The information commissioner has displayed his concern about the rising levels of personal data being lost in the country.

Software based solution not always the only option
30th April 2008
Appliance-based remote support is as good as the software-based variety, according to one expert.

House of Lords backs making data loss illegal
30th April 2008
The House of Lords has backed a move by the government to make recklessly losing data illegal.

Compliance 'not easy for businesses'
30th April 2008
One expert has warned that it is not easy for some companies to be vigilant on software usage and compliance.

Manage invisible threats to maintain compliance
30th April 2008
The biggest challenge for companies is the "invisible" threats in managing data, according to one expert.

Microsoft denies software flaw caused attack
29th April 2008
Microsoft has hit back at claims that defects in its software led to the recent hacking of 500,000 websites.

HP update threatens data leak
29th April 2008
A flaw has been discovered in a tool that is responsible for checking and downloading updates for software and drivers.

University warns of data breach, following internet attack
29th April 2008
A university in American is warning current and former students that their social security numbers may have been breached, after a hack on the institution's website.

Security spending to increase to over £5.3bn
28th April 2008
The amount spent on security software is set to rise this year by 11.2 per cent, with revenue for the sector reaching over $10.5 billion (£5.3 billion) worldwide.

University loses over 2m medical records
28th April 2008
The University of Miami has recently announced that six tapes from its medical school were stolen, losing more than two million medical records.

Boots loses 27,000 customers' details
28th April 2008
The names, addresses and bank details of 27,000 customers of Boots' Dental Plan have gone missing, after a back-up tape was stolen.

Microsoft reveals web-based software
25th April 2008
Microsoft has revealed a new web-based software system, which is a data storage and software system rolled into one.

FSA slams banks' data loss
25th April 2008
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has slammed banks for not doing enough to protect their customers from identity thieves.

Gates 'disagrees' with GPL
24th April 2008
Bill Gates has announced that he "disagrees" with the GNU General Public License, which is a widely used free software license.

Sun to make Java completely open source
24th April 2008
Sun Microsystems is looking to remove the final restrictions on Java to make it completely open-source.

Lord blames targets for HMRC data loss
24th April 2008
The data loss by HM Revenues & Customs (HMRC) last year has been blamed on excessive targets, according to a member of the House of Lords.

MPs make data loss illegal
24th April 2008
MPs have backed a move in parliament to make it an illegal offence for a worker to "recklessly" disclose anyone's data.

Software maintenance fees rise
23rd April 2008
The software maintenance market is booming, as a number of vendors announce increases to already steep fees.

Maintaining compliance in a virtualised world
23rd April 2008
IT professionals are advised to implement a range of measures in order to ensure that they maintain compliance ‘in a virtualised world’.

Government highlights data loss rises
23rd April 2008
Most UK businesses are failing to encrypt important data, despite incidents of hacking increasing, a new government report warns.

Security experts growing and protecting reputation
23rd April 2008
Security experts are most concerned about protecting their company's reputation, with the industry set to rise dramatically in the next four years.

Companies urged to consider data protection options
22nd April 2008
Some existing data protection products no longer meet the changing requirements of many organisations, according to one expert.

SPLA 'offers benefits'
22nd April 2008
The Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) can provide significant benefits, according to the company's lead marketing manager of hosting solutions.

Irish bank info stolen
22nd April 2008
The Irish data protection commissioner has claimed that information from Bank of Ireland customers has been stolen.

Companies and government not protecting customers
22nd April 2008
Companies and the government are not protecting their customers' data according to a new survey.

Microsoft and Novell increase union in China
22nd April 2008
Microsoft and Novell have announced they are to increase their partnership in the open source market in China.

Software development process is "flawed"
22nd April 2008
One software developer has said he believes the current development process is "flawed" and businesses need to change their approach.

Future of the software market is predicted
22nd April 2008
The research company Forrester has predicted three ways in which the software industry will look in the future.

Microsoft to launch subscription software service
21st April 2008
Microsoft has launched a downloadable version of its Office suite to give customers more options about how to pay, the company said.

Patents in software industry 'need changing'
18th April 2008
Software industry experts are calling for changes to the latest GPL version 3 license to protect software patents.

Phishing scam leads to data loss
18th April 2008
A sophisticated new phishing scam has led to major data loss by targeting top executives in the United States.

Open source census launched
17th April 2008
This week saw the launch of the Open Source Census, whereby software firm OpenLogic has developed a special license for gathering open-source software (OSS) information around the world.

Compuware shares rise after earnings release
17th April 2008
Software company Compuware showed higher than expected earnings for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter.

Apple 'reputation' at stake with license breach
17th April 2008
Recent license breaches by computer developers trying to copy the Apple experience has left one user explaining why it is so important for Apple to keep its namesake.

London councils admit data loss
17th April 2008
Thirteen London council have admitted to losing personal data or wrongly revealing it, according to the BBC.

Mac desktop clone breach of license
16th April 2008
Psystar has begun marketing an imitation Apple computer that it says will run Mac OS X Leopard and is callied the 'Open Computer: The Smart Alternative to an Apple', according to MacWorld.com.

Data loss harms reputation, as well as finances
15th April 2008
Data loss will not only harm the financial side of a company, but will also affect the reputation of the firm.

DLP "important weapon" for businesses
15th April 2008
Data loss protection (DLP) is becoming "the most important weapon" for a business' protection, according to one source.

Impact of virtualisation as yet unknown
14th April 2008
Virtualisation is set to make the biggest difference to the software licensing industry until 2012, according to Gartner.

IT managers unaware of flash disk risk
14th April 2008
IT managers are unaware of the risk that employees using their personal flash drives presents to the company, according to a new study.

New systems to reduce data loss
11th April 2008
The National Insurance (NI) executive is to buy thousands of "ultra-secure" computers after a series of data losses occurred.

Mobile users 'should be more security aware'
11th April 2008
Mobile phone users should be more aware of security when using their device, as there is a possibility of virus risk, according to an expert.

Data loss bosses to be jailed
10th April 2008
Up to 25 per cent of professionals in the internet security industry believe prison is a just punishment for loss of data, a recent survey has revealed.

State faces large bill for unlicensed software
10th April 2008
A US state is paying $921,000 (£585,000) to a software company because it forgot to renew the license to use their product.

Linux use to grow to £25bn by 2011
10th April 2008
The use of Linux is set to grow over the coming years, with revenues of the operating system set to top $49 billion (£25 billion) in the next few years.

Open source to be used by most businesses
9th April 2008
Open source will be used by most businesses in a few years time, according to a research firm.

Will gateway DLP work?
8th April 2008
A large proportion of data lost by companies is due to information being incorrectly sent over messaging systems or by not encrypting data.

Microsoft to pay licence tax in India
8th April 2008
Microsoft is liable to pay tax on its licences in India, according to a ruling from a tax authority.

Over 127 million records lost
7th April 2008
Last year potentially over 127 million records were lost, compared to 2006's figures of 20 million people.

HSBC loses 370,000 customers' details
7th April 2008
The banking corporation HSBC has lost a disc containing 370,000 customers' details.

Companies should 'think carefully' after data loss
4th April 2008
Companies which lose personal data should think carefully before informing customer or employees.

Microsoft opens up to open sourcing
3rd April 2008
Microsoft has changed its view on open sourcing and is now encouraging use of the software.

Staff not trained on data handling
3rd April 2008
Staff are not being trained in how to handle personal data, despite 96 per cent of organisations saying they hold customer or patient information.

Virtualisation has compliance issues for IT bosses
2nd April 2008
Virtualisation is showing some key signs of becoming increasingly adopted by IT companies, but firms should consider the impact it will have on security and compliance.

Rewards up to $1m for pirate software tip-offs
2nd April 2008
An industry body is offering people rewards from $500 (£252) to $10,000 for tip-offs relating to software piracy.

IT bosses could get cheaper license deals
1st April 2008
IT executives could negotiate better software license prices following Oracle's recent earnings announcement, according to one expert.

IT managers 'not planning cut back this year'
1st April 2008
Despite current economic fears in the UK, IT managers are not planning to cut back their spending on software this year.

Hackers access CVs on website
1st April 2008
Hackers managed to access CVs submitted onto an Irish job website, gaining personal details about applicants.

Open source is future of licensing industry
31st March 2008
Open source software is the future of the industry, offering more flexibility, value for money and freedom, according to a new study.

Sony BMG has 'pirate software license'
31st March 2008
A small software company has carried out a raid on Sony BMG and found it is using a pirated license for software.

Business investigated by BSA for pirate software
31st March 2008
A business in Huddersfield is being investigated by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) for alleged piracy.

Information needs to be secured at data level
28th March 2008
A leading security expert has said that information loss is set to increase if companies do not secure it at data level.

75,000 patients' details released
28th March 2008
A dental health maintenance organisation (HMO) has released the details of 75,000 patients on the internet, in the US.

Oracle results affect rest of market
28th March 2008
The release of Oracle's third quarter results has raised concerns in the software market.

Encryption should be adopted by more firms
27th March 2008
Data encryption should be implemented more by companies after recent high profile data loss cases and success stories of encryption, according to a source.

Data protection is becoming more important
27th March 2008
Protecting data is becoming more important to people, according to the results of a new survey.

Dislike of US fuels open source industry
27th March 2008
Open source software take up has been fuelled by other countries' dislike of America, according to an expert.

Apple criticised for Safari update
27th March 2008
Apple has come under fire for trying to get Windows users to install its web browser, Safari, through its update service.

Oracle sees drop in shares after low software sales
27th March 2008
Despite Oracle reporting a 30 per cent boost in profits, shares prices dropped after it was revealed that the company did not meet expected figures on software and licensing sales.

Dislike of US fuels open source industry
26th March 2008
Open source software take up has been fuelled by other countries' dislike of America, according to an expert.

Sellers on eBay sued for counterfeit software
26th March 2008
eBay sellers are being sued by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) for selling counterfeit software.

Data loss scandals 'not outsourcing firms fault'
26th March 2008
Recent data loss scandals in both the government and the private sector are being blamed on outsourcing, but one expert has defended the industry.

No drop in software prices, despite scrap of VAT
26th March 2008
There has been no drop in software prices despite a cut in the VAT charged on them.

Software compliance awareness increases
25th March 2008
Awareness of software compliance issues are increasing in UK businesses, with more companies adopting programmes.

Licensing market moving towards open source
25th March 2008
The software licensing market is moving away from the standard closed source form and towards open source technology.

Data management systems should be used to cut costs
25th March 2008
With tightening economic climates IT managers should implement data management systems to reduce costs.

Business servers offer disaster recovery options for small firms
20th March 2008
Statistics show that 80 per cent of small businesses that suffer a fire or flood on their premises go bankrupt within a year, and one of the main reasons is the catastrophic loss of data such an incident can bring about.

Gartner recommends measures to cut IT costs
20th March 2008
The prevailing economic gloom is leading many businesses to consider tightening their IT spending, and data management discipline is one area where opportunities for savings are considerable.

Application hardening removes economic incentives for piracy
20th March 2008
The massive scale of software piracy worldwide is leading to the development of a secondary security industry within the legitimate software field, known as "application hardening".

Small firms' IT options grow
20th March 2008
Small businesses are missing out on the potential benefits of new technology because many are bewildered by the range of options available to them.

Software company accesses small business market
20th March 2008
A software company has created a new model to access the small and medium enterprise market.

£15m payout in licence costs
19th March 2008
£15m payout in licence costs

Should a data breach response plan include insurance?
19th March 2008
Companies are being urged to construct a response plan in case of the occurrence of a data breach, but opinion is split on whether this plan should include insurance.

Most business computers at risk from attack
19th March 2008
Many businesses are leaving their computer systems at risk by not managing end-point security, according to a new report.

Businesses should 'check threat from insider'
18th March 2008
Companies should protect themselves against the threat from an insider according to a consulting expert.

10,000 students' details accessed in hack attack
18th March 2008
Harvard's computer database has been hacked into, putting thousands of applicants' details at risk.

Open XML may present risk to developers
18th March 2008
Microsoft's Open XML format may present a risk to free and open-source software developers.

Complaint lodged that 'licenses are unfair'
18th March 2008
The National Consumer Council (NCC) has filed a complaint saying that software licenses are tipped in favour of the manufacturer.

Microsoft licenses Adobe programmes for mobiles
18th March 2008
Microsoft has licensed Adobe's Flash Lite and Reader software for use on mobile phones.

Centennial is finalist in CODiE awards
17th March 2008
Centennial has been announced as one of the finalists in the annual CODiE awards.

Centennial launches new versions of key products
17th March 2008
Centennial has launched new versions of its Licence Manager and Software Asset Management (SAM) Suite.

Advice for best encryption practices
14th March 2008
Following the Data Protection Summit held in California advice such as securing all platforms with encryption have recommended.

Government data losses may be at risk of human rights breach
14th March 2008
A human rights committee has warned that the government's data loss show it has failed to take data protection "sufficiently seriously".

Complexity of licences causes confusion in firms
13th March 2008
The complexity of the software licensing market can lead to confusion amongst IT staff as they are not trained to read the intricate licences.

Large take up of Apple's new software development kit
13th March 2008
Apple says more than 100,000 developers have downloaded the new Software Development Kit (SDK) for the iPhone in its first four days.

BlackBerry investor escapes patent licence fees
12th March 2008
A high ruling has said that the company behind the BlackBerry devices will not have to pay patent licence fees to a rival software company.

Virtualisation presents new compliance issues
12th March 2008
Virtualisation is set to be here to stay but companies need to make sure they adopt the new technology properly and understand the policies involved, says one company.

Server 2008 free to current licence holders
11th March 2008
Microsoft is to launch a new version of its Windows server 2003, but current licence holders will be offered a free upgrade.

Licence resellers find loophole to continue in business
11th March 2008
Software licence resellers have found a loophole in Microsoft's guidelines, meaning they can continue in business.

SAM importance increases in businesses
10th March 2008
The importance of Software Asset Management (SAM) is increasing as companies become more reliant on software, says an expert.

Software piracy reduction 'could save money and jobs'
10th March 2008
A reduction in the software piracy rate in India could make the industry over $3.1 billion (£1.5 billion) and create over 44,000 jobs.

Apple's software license move welcomed
7th March 2008
Apple has announced that external developers will be able to work on its iPhone for the first time, via a new software development kit (SDK).

HP aids software management
7th March 2008
Hewlett Packard (HP) and Transitive Corporation have announced a distribution agreement under which HP and its partners will become certified resellers for Transitive's virtualisation software.

IT departments urged to consider vulnerabilities
7th March 2008
The loss of a laptop can compromise an organisation's intellectual property, put it in breach of data protection laws, and generate massive bad publicity – as the government has found to its cost in recent months in the light of a series of scandals regarding lost identity data.

Disk encryption awareness increasing
6th March 2008
Recent high-profile security breaches have made an impression on IT professionals, with a new survey showing large numbers displaying an increased interest in data encryption and other questions of network security.

Licensing issues with open source software highlighted
6th March 2008
Companies using open source software may be at risk of committing unwitting breaches of intellectual property rights, one expert has claimed this week.

Software managers unconcerned with functionality
6th March 2008
A new survey has found that software businesses' constant efforts to upgrade functionality in their services may be vain, because only a small minority of business users regard it as a key driver in realising value.

Expert highlights software licensing issues
5th March 2008
Microsoft's licensing arrangements for business software can make it much more expensive to deploy than it may first appear, one business has claimed.

New product aimed at minimising data loss
5th March 2008
A new product has been demonstrated at the CeBIT electronics show in Hanover, Germany, which offers instant backing-up of data stored on vulnerable laptops.

IBM adds to software portfolio
5th March 2008
IT giant IBM has this week announced a range of new services aimed at helping employers to get the most out of their staff via social networking.

Companies could save thousands through license management
4th March 2008
Efficient software license management could help businesses to make significant cost savings, according to one expert.

Virtualisation is 'the future' of software management
4th March 2008
An expert has suggested that application virtualisation is expected to become key to the way software is managed by organisations.

Microsoft hints at software as a service priority
4th March 2008
Microsoft's chief financial officer has indicated plans to shift its business model towards the greater provision of "software as a service" in the coming years.

Microsoft expands online offering
3rd March 2008
Microsoft has announced that it is to extend its online product range for businesses with the launch of new software plus services.

More companies "experimenting" with social software
3rd March 2008
A new study has found that social software is becoming increasingly popular among some businesses.

Virtual software licence market should be changed
29th February 2008
Companies should protest against the high costs of software licensing and for a change to the virtual server licensing market, says one expert.

More firms 'are adopting IT governance'
29th February 2008
A report has shown that 34 per cent of businesses are addressing IT governance issues within their company.

EC fines Microsoft £690 million for non-compliance
29th February 2008
The European Commission (EC) has charged Microsoft an 899 million euros (£690 million) fine for non-compliance with the commission's previous anti-trust decision.

Anti-piracy agencies to crack down on illegal software
29th February 2008
A number of software anti-piracy agencies are increasing their drive to crack down on illegal copies of programmes.

Bosses face prison for unlicensed software
29th February 2008
Irish company bosses could face a prison sentence of five years if their firm is found to have unlicensed software.

Privacy commissioner rules 'encryption is a must'
28th February 2008
A privacy commissioner has warned government departments to increase security procedures when moving data between departments following Britain's recent data losses.

IBTS didn't breach protection laws
28th February 2008
It has been ruled that the loss of a laptop containing 171,000 details on Irish blood donors did not breach data protection rules.

Almost 9,000 companies' server log-in details for sale
28th February 2008
Details of 8,700 companies' server log in information have been found for sale on a website, a security company has found.

Criminals look for new areas to attack
27th February 2008
An expert has stated that phishing technology is shifting to new targets, meaning people and business will have to be aware of attacks.

Data breach law expanded in California
27th February 2008
California has expanded its data breach laws to include medical information and insurance details.

Growth of encryption technologies 'key for global businesses'
27th February 2008
It has been claimed that encryption technologies are playing an increasingly important role in companies and government's globally.

'Over 90 per cent have anti-virus software in UK'
26th February 2008
Over 90 per cent of people in the UK are now putting anti-virus software on their computers – and the figure is even higher for small businesses, according to Get Safe Online.

Most UK firms not prepared for data loss
26th February 2008
A study has found that three quarters of UK businesses have no contingency plans for data loss.

Federal agencies 'ignoring data security guidelines'
26th February 2008
US federal agencies are still not doing enough to safeguard personal information, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

'Taxpayer could be left with £625m bill from HMRC loss'
25th February 2008
The HM Revenue and Custom's (HMRC's) loss of 25 million child benefit claimants details could cost taxpayers over £600 million.

House of Lords look into internet security
25th February 2008
The government's failure to address internet security issues has led to a House of Lords committee to look at the issue again, reports Silicon.com.

Data breaches have cost companies up to £3.8m
25th February 2008
A data breach costs a company on average £47 for each record lost, amounting to an average loss of £1.4 million.

Government database security risks 'will not be eliminated'
25th February 2008
The government has been warned that the proposed £224 million children's database will never be completely secure.

Data loss victims 'targeted by criminals'
25th February 2008
Criminals have launched an attack on victims of the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) data loss.

Data loss incidents may still grow, says expert
22nd February 2008
An expert has said that the current level of data loss may be "the tip of the iceberg" and that the scale of the problem is "worrying".

'Anti-virus software should be installed as a minimum'
22nd February 2008
Businesses should do a risk analysis and at the minimum have installed anti-virus and anti-spyware software installed to protect themselves, according to an IT expert.

Trust brings in encryption methods following data loss
21st February 2008
An NHS Trust has brought in encryption methods following the theft of a laptop containing 5,000 patients' details in one of its hospitals.

Lack of encryption means company breaches protection act
21st February 2008
A financial services company who lost 14,000 peoples' details has been found to be in breach of the Data Protection Act (DPA).

Two-thirds of Irish companies 'have no data loss plans'
21st February 2008
Two-third of Irish companies do not have a disaster recovery plan despite most having multiple locations throughout the country, according to a new study.

Government admits to 200 missing devices
20th February 2008
The government has admitted that it has lost 200 more mobile phones, PDAs and laptops since 2001, reports a computing website.

Laptop launched which protects data by wiping hard disk
20th February 2008
A laptop protection programme has been launched which can delete the contents of its hard drive if it is stolen or moved.

4,000 DNA details lost by prosecution service
20th February 2008
A disc containing details of 4,000 serious offenders on the run from the Netherlands was lost by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and only found one year later.

'MP calls for investigation into benefit detail losses'
19th February 2008
An MP has called for an inquiry into how the details of hundreds of housing benefit claimants ended up in a derelict building occupied by squatters, reports a source.

3,000 personal details 'posted on the internet'
19th February 2008
Around 3,000 Texas University employees, past and present, have had their personal details posted on the internet for three weeks, reports a source.

Internet-based software 'can save businesses money'
18th February 2008
Software which can be accessed via the internet and paid for on a per-month-per-use basis can save businesses a lot of money, says an expert.

'In-house data storage leads to more breaches'
18th February 2008
Data regulations meaning that companies have to store so much data in-house could mean that data breaches are more likely, says an expert.

ICO: No more data breaches than before
18th February 2008
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has said there has not been an increase in the number of data loss cases, just that more people are admitting to them.

Over 5,000 patients' details on stolen laptop
15th February 2008
A laptop with more than 5,000 patients' records has been stolen from a Midlands hospital, reports a source.

Bosses 'should face prison for data loss'
15th February 2008
Top bosses of companies who lose data should face a prison sentence or be fired, according to a new poll.

Businesses can 'protect themselves against data loss'
14th February 2008
With most data being stored electronically as well as being printed an expert debates which way is safer for companies, reports a newspaper.

School children's database 'should be scrapped'
14th February 2008
Plans by the government to put a database of all British school children online should be scrapped, say critics.

USB devices and mobile phones should be encrypted
14th February 2008
Many USB devices are developing in technology, becoming smaller with larger capacities, but most are still not encrypted, reports a computing magazine.

Employees are unaware of 'how to handle data'
13th February 2008
Employees in Britain are not aware of how to protect data, or store it properly, but public sector workers are better than their private counterparts, according to a new study.

Small businesses could face ruin with data loss
13th February 2008
Experts have warned that not protecting a small business against data loss could mean it faces ruin, reports a source.

14,000 families sign up for compensation
12th February 2008
A total of 14,000 people have signed up to a website which claims it can help them get compensation for lost data in government bungles.

Packs to help victims of data losses 'will have little success'
12th February 2008
People being offered packs to help claim for compensation from data loss disasters are being warned that they are unlikely to receive any money, reports a source.

Data losses turn people against ID cards
11th February 2008
British people are more sceptical about the introduction of ID cards after the recent succession of losses of data by the government.

Data breaches 'top security trend list for 2007'
11th February 2008
The rise in data breaches has been included in the top ten security trends in 2007, according to a computing website.

Data encryption 'not always safe'
8th February 2008
Data encryption could make a firm more vulnerable, according to one panel of security experts.

Data systems 'always prone to human error'
8th February 2008
Organisations' data systems will never be foolproof, but that still need to be as good as they can, according to experts.

Govt 'should learn from local authorities' over data security
8th February 2008
Central government departments should consider looking at local government groups for ideas on how to improve their data security, according to the Parliamentary IT Committee (Pitcom).

Firms 'neglecting' IT governance
7th February 2008
Only 12 per cent of companies take technology risk seriously enough to operate board-level oversight of their IT resources, new research has indicated.

NHS in data privacy storm
7th February 2008
Following a string of recent high profile data losses from departments across the government, it has been revealed that the NHS has lost 4,147 NHS computer 'smartcards'.

Investment banks security scrutinised
7th February 2008
The security systems of the world's top investment banks has come under the spotlight, after it emerged that Algorithmics, a risk management specialist providing services for nine of the top ten investment banks, supplied risk systems to Societe Generale.

Remote workers 'putting IT systems at risk'
6th February 2008
Increasing numbers of employees are now taking advantage new technologies to work remotely, but Cisco has warned that many still pose a security risk to firms.

Flybe launches new data security system
6th February 2008
International airline Flybe has installed a new network monitoring and security tool to help allow it to comply with data security legislation.

High spam levels continue in January
6th February 2008
Internet spammers have continued the level of their attacks on PCs in January, with figures almost identical to those in December.

HMRC slammed over 'fragile' software, loses billions
5th February 2008
Billions of pounds are lost each year due to a "fragile" tax credits computer system at Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), according to reports.

US politician pushes for tougher data breach laws
5th February 2008
Consumers are entitled to a "clear, informative notification letter" if security of their personal information is breached, a US senator has said.

Government 'should take more interest in security'
5th February 2008
Recent high profile losses of sensitive information will prompt the government to pay closer attention to protecting data, says a leading data security analyst.

Expert offers fraud fighting tips
4th February 2008
Asset management and IT auditing can play a key role in helping organisations minimise fraud, it has been suggested.

Privacy issues 'put business reputation at stake'
4th February 2008
Businesses face significant challenges when trying to ensure that the customer data they hold on their networks is kept as private as possible, a senior lawyer has commented.

Retailers 'lacking data security systems'
1st February 2008
Retailers are being warned to review their IT security processes after it emerged that many firms with databases containing personal details had no protection system in place.

Data loss 'can have immeasurable impact'
1st February 2008
The damage a data security breach can inflict on a business has been highlighted by technology publication TMC.net.

New software releases 'signal need for upgrade'
31st January 2008
Upcoming software releases from Microsoft will mean that many firms will have to start considering how they will upgrade their computer systems, it has been suggested.

Lack of IT oversight 'costs millions'
31st January 2008
Millions of dollars have been wasted by the US state of Wisconsin as a result of ineffective monitoring of IT projects, it has been reported.

Audit 'uncovers lost equipment and unsecured data'
31st January 2008
A US university has lost track of millions of dollars worth of technology, it has been reported

Europeans 'doubt safety of their data'
31st January 2008
The importance of keeping the personal information of members of the public safe has been highlighted by a European Union (EU) official as new research reveals that many people do not feel their data is secure.

Expert recommends 'IT slim down'
31st January 2008
Businesses have been urged to take a look at exactly what is on their network in order to slim down their IT systems.

Information expert calls for new data protection law
31st January 2008
New laws should be passed to make breaches of personal information a crime, according to a new paper.

Warning over personal data storage devices
30th January 2008
Small storage devices represent great security risks for companies, a business and IT analyst has warned.

Managing software 'still a headache for businesses'
30th January 2008
Managing company software and licensing is too complex, a new survey by research firm Forrester has found.

Anti-piracy efforts profitable for Microsoft
29th January 2008
A crackdown on people operating unlicensed software helped Microsoft increase its second quarter revenues last year, according to reports.

Australian official calls for security risk assessment
29th January 2008
Government agencies and businesses in Australia are being urged to examine their data encryption arrangements in the wake of several recent information security breaches in the UK, according to reports.

Councillor 'horrified' over information security standards
29th January 2008
A councillor in Somerset has called for the way in which the personal details of residents are held to be overhauled after it emerged that the information could be downloaded or copied by people working for the local authority.

Expert highlights usefulness of security tools
29th January 2008
An overly-aggressive crackdown on data movement sparked by recent security scandals would be "sad" when firms have a range of ways to help them keep information safe, it has been suggested.

Inventory of applications 'helpful to CIOs'
28th January 2008
Chief information officers (CIO) should make sure that they know what applications are in use on their firm's network in order to make long-term plans for the future, it has been suggested.

NHS Trust installs asset management software
28th January 2008
Health bosses in Yorkshire have installed new software on their computer network designed to help them keep a record of all their assets, it has been announced.

Information security spending 'a form of insurance'
28th January 2008
Financial firms in the US have highlighted the importance of taking steps to ensure that sensitive data is kept secure at all times.

Security policies 'help minimise risk'
28th January 2008
Having comprehensive IT security policies in place can help firms reduce the risks posed by threats from both inside and outside their organisation, it has been suggested.

Court details 'lost in the post'
25th January 2008
The government has admitted that four CD-Roms containing information relating to court cases have gone missing in the post.

Patient data loss reported in Manchester
25th January 2008
Health officials in Manchester have admitted that a USB drive containing the personal details of 340 people in Manchester was lost for months without anybody noticing.

Information security 'key for growth'
24th January 2008
Making information security a priority can be helpful to firms who wish to grow their business, experts have suggested.

Workers 'need to be reminded about security'
24th January 2008
Businesses have been urged to ensure they educate their staff about how to protect company technology.

Expert highlights USB port protection strategies
23rd January 2008
Businesses who want to limit the information security risks posed by removable storage devices have been offered advice by a technology writer.

Global IT spending 'to increase in 2008'
23rd January 2008
Businesses around the world are set to increase the amount of money they spend on information technology this year, new research has revealed.

Job hunters' data 'needs to be protected'
22nd January 2008
Legal experts have warned businesses to ensure that they store the details of people applying for job vacancies securely.

Internal security risks 'growing'
22nd January 2008
Businesses who fail to ensure they have rigorous internal security measures in place to protect their critical data from going missing are making the risk of data loss worse, it has been suggested.

Experts highlight benefits of Sam policies
21st January 2008
The importance of firms ensuring that they have comprehensive software asset management (Sam) arrangements in place has been highlighted by experts in the US.

Stockport PCT loses data on 4,000 patients
21st January 2008
Health authorities in Stockport have revealed that a USB drive containing the personal details of 4,000 patients has been lost.

Centennial launches Sam school
18th January 2008
Guidance in the best ways to use software asset management (Sam) tools is being offered by vendor Centennial Software though a Sam Academy aimed at resellers and end-users.

Security 'should remain central to IT growth'
18th January 2008
Companies have been urged to keep data security in mind as they follow the current trend of increasing their IT use.

Carphone Warehouse cautioned over data mishandling
18th January 2008
Mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse has been criticised by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for allegedly breaching the Data Protection Act.

DVA staff to receive data security training
18th January 2008
Employees at a Northern Ireland government agency which suffered a significant data breach are all to receive security training in a bid to improve protection in the future.

Software management 'can cut risks and loss'
18th January 2008
Tools which give IT departments an overview of which applications are used by employees can help firms avoid fines for expired software licences, it has been suggested.

Data loss apologies rack up multi-million-pound postage fees
17th January 2008
Wishing to display its contrition in the aftermath of the Revenue and Customs (HMRC) data leak, the government covered the cost of sending apology letters to the 25 million affected Britons.

Sam sales 'on the up'
17th January 2008
Sales of automatic software asset management (Sam) systems have increased substantially in the past year, according to a new survey.

British firms looking to increase IT skills
16th January 2008
Firms in the UK are planning to increase their quota of IT experts, according to reports.

Islington council reviews data storage processes
16th January 2008
Council chiefs in the borough of Islington, north London are reviewing the way they store data in a bid to avoid a debacle similar to the recent national data loss scandals.

UK visas get tougher security checks
15th January 2008
A new visa system for the UK is to come into practice from the end of the month, featuring biometric tests to tighten up data security.

Lack of employee compliance 'risking data security'
15th January 2008
Companies are risking being left open to a data security breach due to their employees not following guidelines, a new survey suggests.

Data loss fears 'continuing'
14th January 2008
Firms are still to come to terms with the recent increased scrutiny of data security procedures following high-profile breaches, new research suggests.

Business continuity 'is now affordable for SMBs'
11th January 2008
Systems designed to get a business back up and running after a disaster such as a massive data loss are now within reach of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), it has been suggested.

Data protection plans 'should look at worst case scenario'
11th January 2008
Companies enacting measures to protect their data from leaking into the public sphere have been advised that they often miss a major area of disaster planning.

Application testing 'risks data loss'
10th January 2008
Many corporations are running the risk of losing sensitive customer data because of the lax security measures put in place during application testing.

Cyber criminals 'broaden their reach'
10th January 2008
Online criminal networks are broadening their reach by using ever more sophisticated methods of attack, one leading consumer group has warned.

Corporate data security 'being ignored'
10th January 2008
A new survey has suggested that nearly half of all corporations are ignoring the risks posed by privacy breaches and data leakage.

Protecting against data loss requires 'good housekeeping'
9th January 2008
Firms have been advised to keep close control over their computer networks in order to avoid a disastrous data loss that could destroy their business.

Lib Dems: 2007 was 'worst ever year' for data security
9th January 2008
The Liberal Democrats have called into question the ability of the government to handle personal data after research showed some 37 million records were lost last year.

Government 'should tip data security balance in favour of consumers'
9th January 2008
The public should be given greater protection from data loss incidents by increasing the security requirements for companies, it has been suggested.

Encryption 'should be habitual'
9th January 2008
UK firms have been advised to make encryption of their records a regular practice to protect against data breaches.

Full data back-ups 'becoming less necessary'?
8th January 2008
Misplaced CDs, lost laptops or computer viruses can all potentially lead to the loss of vital data, but companies have been advised that back-ups will lessen the blow.

MPs predict 'more data loss cases to come'
8th January 2008
A report from the Commons justice committee has cast doubt on the government's explanation that human error was to blame for last year's child benefit scandal and suggested more cases could occur.

Clarkson shoots himself in foot with ID stunt
7th January 2008
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has lost £500 to fraudsters after claiming in the Sun that the child benefit data loss furore was "a palaver about nothing" and publishing his bank account details.

Teachers 'put pupils at risk with data copying'
7th January 2008
Teachers have been accused of risking their pupils' personal information by copying sensitive data to CDs and memory sticks, which they then take out of school.

GP records go live despite NHS data loss
7th January 2008
Although the NHS has admitted to losing hundreds of thousands of patient records, the data held by GPs has been made available to hospital staff for the first time.

Data loss proposals 'too little, too late'?
4th January 2008
Suggestions from MPs that data breaches should result in criminal prosecutions of those responsible have split experts in the industry.

Anti-hacker legislation toughened up
4th January 2008
Improvements to measures for protecting data systems from hackers have been outlined to UK prosecutors.

Public sector IT 'remaining strong' despite data losses
4th January 2008
Although faith in public service IT systems has been rocked by data breaches over the past few months, experts have predicted that the market will remain strong.

UK councils plan security spending
4th January 2008
Councils across Britain are planning to improve their security measures after being gripped by fears of suffering a data loss scandal.

Data loss 'should result in criminal proceedings'
3rd January 2008
Reckless or repeated loss of data should be made a criminal offence, according to a group of MPs reviewing the recent spate of security breaches.

'Significant data loss changes' predicted for firms in 2008
3rd January 2008
Security experts have predicted that companies are to take measures to protect themselves against data loss over the next year.

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