Dale Walker
Dale Walker is the former managing editor at ITPro, as well as its sibling sites CloudPro and ChannelPro. Dale first joined ITPro in 2016 as an intern and went on to hold a variety of different positions across the brand, including a staff writer role where he developed a keen interest in IT regulations, data protection, and cyber security.
He spent a number of years reporting for ITPro from numerous domestic and international events, including IBM, Red Hat, Google, and has been a regular reporter for Microsoft's various yearly showcases, including Ignite.
Prior to joining ITPro, Dale secured a Masters degree in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield, where he also won a number of awards for his design and concept work, including BBC Worldwide Best New Magazine Brand at the 2016 Magazine Academy awards.
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What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?
In-depth How XSS exploits work and how to defend against them
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IT Pro 20/20: Meet the companies leaving the office for good
IT Pro 20/20 The 15th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the nature of operating a business in 2021
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Microsoft Azure Percept promises to make edge computing a doddle
News The company hopes to create an edge ecosystem that rivals the success of the Windows operating system
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IT Pro 20/20: Keeping the lights on
IT Pro 20/20 The 14th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the unsung heroes that have helped make remote work a success
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IT Pro 20/20: The technology powering 2021
IT Pro 20/20 The 13th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the new innovations and themes likely to shape the year ahead
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What is DNS?
In-depth We explain what DNS is, how it works, and how outages can be avoided
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How to reclaim data from Google, Facebook, Apple post-GDPR
In-depth We reveal how the web's biggest data hoarders have responded to the new regulations and how you can take control of your privacy
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What is blockchain?
In-depth The tech that underpins the biggest cryptocurrency in the world is branching out
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What are biometrics?
In-depth Your face, iris, DNA and typing style can all be used as a password
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IT Pro 20/20: Switching off for the holidays
IT Pro 20/20 The 12th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at downtime, building skills through gaming, and how IT leaders can get the most out of 2021
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IT Pro 20/20: Why tech can't close the diversity gap
IT Pro 20/20 The 11th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at what businesses can do to help create a more diverse workplace
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EU inches closer to ban on end-to-end encryption
News Leaked document suggests EU wants "balance" between robust security and ease of access for law enforcement
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IT Pro 20/20: Building a future-proof business
IT Pro 20/20 The tenth issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the importance of infrastructure in a post-pandemic recovery
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British Airways dodges £183 million data breach fine after coronavirus disruption
News The Information Commissioner's Office will now fine the airline £20 million for a data breach that affected over 400,000 customers
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IT Pro 20/20: The future of augmentation
IT Pro 20/20 The ninth issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at our changing relationship with augmentation technology
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Every Microsoft Teams update from Ignite 2020
News UI improvements, feature updates, new functionality, and a glimpse at Teams' future on Android
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Microsoft aims to simplify security portfolio with Defender rebrand
News Move coincides with updates for Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, and Defender for Endpoint
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Microsoft now has a managed service for adding chat tools to existing apps
News The Azure Communications Service lets developers add chat functionality ‘in minutes using a few lines of code’
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IT Pro 20/20: The learning revolution starts now
IT Pro 20/20 The eighth issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the rise of self-education during a global pandemic
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How to make and receive phone calls through Windows 10
In-depth A guide to setting up Microsoft's 'Your Phone' app, including its updated call features
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IT Pro 20/20: Small businesses will lead the new normal
IT Pro 20/20 The seventh issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the pivotal role small businesses will play in a post-coronavirus world
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European court invalidates primary EU-US data transfer mechanism
News Privacy Shield ruled to be incompatible with GDPR in landmark case
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Businesses worldwide brace for ECJ ruling on data transfers
In-depth A guide to Thursday's ruling on data transfers and what it might mean for UK businesses
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BigQuery Omni pulls Google, AWS, and Azure analytics into one UI
News Google's Anthos-powered platform lets users analyse data across multiple providers at once
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