InformationWeek, serving the information needs of the Business Technology Community

InformationWeek is part of the Informa Tech Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them.Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

CIO Insights & Innovation
Security & Risk Strategy
Team Building & Staffing
IT Strategy
Digital Business
Project Management
Programming Languages
Dr. Dobb's
Enterprise Applications
Operating Systems
Productivity/Collaboration Apps
Network Security
Careers & People
Threat Intelligence
IoT
Attacks & Breaches
Application Security
Cloud Security
Endpoint Security
Mobile Security
Perimeter Security
Risk Management
Operations Security
Analytics
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Security & Risk Strategy
Infrastructure as a Service
Platform as a Service
Software as a Service
Cloud Storage
Data Centers
Mobile Applications
Mobile Devices
Mobile Business
Enterprise Mobility Management
AI/Machine Learning
Big Data Analytics
Hardware/Architectures
Software Platforms
IoT
Networking
Wireless Infrastructure
Data Centers
Cloud Infrastructure
Careers and Certifications
Network Security
Government
Healthcare
Wall Street & Technology
Bank Systems & Technology
Insurance & Technology
Industries
Government
Healthcare
Wall Street & Technology
Bank Systems & Technology
Insurance & Technology
IT Life
Careers
Mobile
Mobile Applications
Mobile Devices
Mobile Business
Enterprise Mobility Management
Software
Enterprise Applications
Operating Systems
Productivity/Collaboration Apps
Blockchain Loses Its Luster, for Now
Tech Nation Report: Robust Online Collaboration in DevOps
MSP Consolidation Crunch: What it Means to Your IT Team
AI Keeps Buggy Code From Crashing The Cloud
Rethinking IT: Tech Investments that Drive Business Growth
News & Commentary
Cyber Judgment: A New Path Forward for Decision Makers
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Information security staff cannot be everywhere decisions are made, and not every risk decision can be automated.
By Daria Kirilenko and Lucas Kobat, Gartner , 10/15/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Sophos for Sale: Thoma Bravo Offers $3.9B
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Sophos' board of directors plans to unanimously recommend the offer to the company's shareholders.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 10/14/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
When Using Cloud, Paranoia Can Pay Off
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
Journalists are increasingly concerned about what cloud providers may access or share with governments - and companies should worry as well.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 10/14/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Communications Glut and Isolation Stymie Remote Workers
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
How can remote office workers -- and their employers -- deal with tech proliferation and the continued sense of isolation that can sap productivity?
By Barbara Darrow, senior director of communications, Oracle , 10/14/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Why You Should Cultivate Gender Diversity in IT Leadership
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
It’s time to rethink our corporate environments by recognizing the unique experiences, skill sets and strengths that come from diversity in teams and leadership.
By Debbie Shotwell, Chief People Officer, Saba , 10/14/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
7 SMB Security Tips That Will Keep Your Company Safe
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer
News
With National Cybersecurity Awareness Month as a backdrop, industry leaders weigh in on how SMBs can more effectively protect themselves from cyberattacks.
By Steve Zurier Contributing Writer, 10/11/2019
Comment1 Comment  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
How to Secure Data Privacy While Growing Machine Learning
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
There are ways to increase user privacy while still preserving the accuracy of machine learning systems. Here are three practical options for CIOs.
By Catherine Nelson, Senior Data Scientist, Concur Labs , 10/11/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Go Beyond the Capabilities of the Cloud
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Here are some highlights from last month’s Oracle OpenWorld 2019.
By Rob Inman, Vendor Manager, Cloud Infrastructure, PCM Inc. , 10/11/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Attackers Hide Behind Trusted Domains, HTTPS
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
One in four malicious URLs employed a legitimate domain, making it more difficult for potential victims to spot possible dangers, a mid-year report finds.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 10/10/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Magecart Attack on Volusion Highlights Supply Chain Dangers
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Attackers compromised Volusion's Google Cloud environment to load malicious skimmer code onto more than 6,500 customer sites.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 10/10/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Blockchain Loses Its Luster, for Now
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Last year if you had a tech problem, blockchain was the answer. Now blockchain has reached the "trough of disillusionment," according to Gartner.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 10/10/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Tech Nation Report: Robust Online Collaboration in DevOps
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Cross-national perspectives on scaling up companies, hiring talent, and collaboration marked the release of a report on British tech.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 10/10/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Virginia a Hot Spot For Cybersecurity Jobs
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
State has highest number of people in information security roles and the most current job openings, Comparitech study finds.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 10/9/2019
Comment1 Comment  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Security Tool Sprawl Reaches Tipping Point
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
How a new open source initiative for interoperable security tools and a wave of consolidation could finally provide some relief for overwhelmed security analysts and SOCs.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 10/9/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
MSP Consolidation Crunch: What it Means to Your IT Team
Andrew Froehlich, President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks
Commentary
With a wave of acquisitions going on across the managed service provider market, enterprise IT leaders have to rethink where they get their own services.
By Andrew Froehlich President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks, 10/9/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Why Scaling DevOps Is a People Problem
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
You can have the latest and greatest automation toolset, but without people transformation, DevOps at scale will remain a mirage for many.
By Antony Edwards, COO, Eggplant , 10/9/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Microsoft Issues 9 Critical Security Patches
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
None of the total 59 patches were for previously known vulnerabilities nor are any under active attack, Microsoft reports.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 10/8/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Most US Presidential Campaign Websites Offer Little Privacy Protection
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
New audit finds that privacy policies on 70% of the sites have no limits on data sharing.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 10/8/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
2020 IT Budgets Are Up, But ...
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
Commentary
A Spiceworks report highlights the where's and why's of 2020 IT budget plans.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 10/8/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
7 Considerations Before Adopting Security Standards
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer
News
Here's what to think through as you prepare your organization for standards compliance.
By Steve Zurier Contributing Writer, 10/8/2019
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
More Stories
Editors' Choice
Slideshows
IT Careers: 12 Job Skills in Demand for 2020
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek,  10/1/2019
Commentary
Enterprise Guide to Multi-Cloud Adoption
Cathleen Gagne, Managing Editor, InformationWeek,  9/27/2019
Commentary
5 Ways CIOs Can Better Compete to Recruit Top Tech Talent
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary,  10/2/2019
Register for InformationWeek Newsletters
White Papers
Current Issue
Data Science and AI in the Fast Lane
This IT Trend Report will help you gain insight into how quickly and dramatically data science is influencing how enterprises are managed and where they will derive business success. Read the report today!
Download This Issue!
State of the Cloud
State of the Cloud
Cloud has drastically changed how IT organizations consume and deploy services in the digital age. This research report will delve into public, private and hybrid cloud adoption trends, with a special focus on infrastructure as a service and its role in the enterprise. Find out the challenges organizations are experiencing, and the technologies and strategies they are using to manage and mitigate those challenges today.
Download Now!
Video
Sponsored Video
Slideshows
Twitter Feed
Flash Poll