Cyber Security

In this issue

- Is there a solution to advanced threats?
- Cloud computing need not be a security risk
- Cyber-strikes are becoming more focused

Nov 1, 2011

Cyber security: A war marked by fatalism and denial

It is possible to win battles easily and cheaply

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries headquarters ©Getty Nov 1, 2011

Security: A huge challenge from China, Russia and organised crime

James Blitz considers what can be done about advanced persistent threats

Nov 1, 2011

Insurance: The trade-off between risk and cost

Premiums are high but will fall over time, writes Maija Palmer

Nov 1, 2011

SEC filings: Businesses told to reveal true scale of losses

Fresh guidelines are likely to be a burden for US companies, writes Joseph Menn

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Everyday risks: Reputations can be the main casualty

Hackers can find easy lessons online, says Tim Bradshaw

Nov 1, 2011

Data protection: The cloud still has a silver lining but it may be costly

Stephen Pritchard looks at why higher levels of defence need to be provided

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility Nov 1, 2011

Viruses: Era of targeted attacks is here to stay

A new kind of risk has been found, says Maija Palmer

Nov 1, 2011

Regulation: Lawmakers asked to step into digital age

Data breaches have brought security centre stage, writes Alan Rappeport

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Liability: Banks refuse to pay out to protect clients

Businesses targeted by criminals are left high and dry by lenders, reports Joseph Menn

Nov 1, 2011

Malware: Mobile devices are likely to be next victims of viruses

Chris Nuttall looks at recent efforts to keep ‘black hats’ out