Before thoughts turn completely to turkey and mince pies, it's worth considering how you're going to maintain network security while everyone is away from the office.

As a result of the Government’s Counter-Terrorism and Security Act, from July 2015 schools and providers of higher education have a duty “to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism”.

The Prevent Duty document can be found here for a deeper look.

The online and physical worlds of retail often seemed opposing, with no hope for reconciliation. After all, with the rapid increase in use of smartphones and tablets, shoppers can easily compare the price of a product with the same version on Amazon, going for the cheaper option with no hesitation.

This week the European Government proposed the first EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity.