LinkedIn to face £3m lawsuit over password breach
Following up on the news last week that LinkedIn had suffered a major security breach in which huge numbers of user account passwords were put at risk (previously discussed), there…
Passwords - an essential part of security, but often the target for attackers and the cause of a breach.
Security – Are passwords dead?
As most people will be aware, several high profile websites have suffered security breaches, resulting in millions of user account passwords being compromised. These sites have included business social networking…
Information Commissioner’s Office launch IT Security Guide for Small Businesses
Today the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced it had produced "A practical guide to IT Security" with the subheading that this is "Ideal for the small business." At the time…
HMG Security Policy Framework – Version 8
You are probably aware that the Cabinet Office have recently issued Version 8 of the Security Policy Framework (SPF). This is the document that provides the overarching framework for security…
ICO Fines Increasing for data breaches
Data Security – Fines for breaches increasing
This month has seen a major increase in the fines levied by the Information Commissioner for breaches of the Data Protection Act. Over the last 30 days, there have been over £500,000…