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Mon, 31 Dec 07
Fusion III DVR Bridges the Gap Between Analogue, IP and Intelligent Video
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260235.html
Honeywell has announced that it has incorporated many new features into the latest release of its Fusion III line of digital video recorders that raise the product beyond the traditional analogue DVR role and bridge the gap between DVRs and NVRs. Fusion firmware release v3.5 includes enhancements such as fully integrated video and data analytics and expanded support for digital IP video sources. T

Mon, 31 Dec 07
SteelEye protection includes Oracle Enterprise Linux
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260211.html
SteelEye Technology has announced that Oracle Enterprise Linux joins Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Asianux as supported Linux operating platforms for SteelEye LifeKeeper and SteelEye Data Replication.SteelEye Data Replication for Linux leverages open source features contributed by SteelEye into the 2.6 Linux kernel to provide both host-based volume replicat

Mon, 31 Dec 07
GSM-based off site monitoring 24 hours a day
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260199.html
Drax (UK) Ltd. has launched SiteWatch, a new GSM-based system designed for off site monitoring 24 hours a day. SiteWatch consists of single or multiple remote transmitter units positioned adjacent to the equipment to be monitored, a central receiver unit and a PC equipped with management software, typically located at the facilities manager's office or service organisation.Easy to install, the

Fri, 28 Dec 07
DVTel provides unified video and access control to Transportes Aguila de Oro
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260200.html
Transportes Aguila de Oro ships cargo throughout North America and as such must meet strict trade and terrorism compliance standards in order to carry on business smoothly. DVTel, Inc. has announced that Transportes Aguila de Oro utilizes the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) to provide unified video and access control at it offices and shipping terminals located in Monterey, San

Fri, 28 Dec 07
Encryption solutions are not enough to secure data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260217.html
Companies and public sector bodies alike are at risk from unauthorised access to and the loss of valuable corporate and personal data. Recent events in the news have highlighted just how real this risk is. However, achieving confidentiality of data through encryption is straightforward, claims Dr. Bernard Parsons, CTO of BeCrypt. A challenge that organisations face is how to strike the right balan

Fri, 28 Dec 07
RemGuard remotely monitored CCTV solution delivers out-of-hours protection to Premier Waste
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260216.html
Premier Waste (UK) Ltd has adopted the latest remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service from RemGuard Visual Management part of AD Group to secure its extensive waste management and recycling site in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The facility hit the headlines in September when CCTV images were shown in the media of a teenager aiming what appeared to be an AK47 rifle from the adjacent N

Thu, 27 Dec 07
The threat from cyber gangs is not just from criminals but also state sponsored groups
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260228.html
As predicted by Network Box at the beginning of the year, 2007 saw a huge increase in malware. The company saw more than a 60 per cent increase in spam and more than a 70 per cent increase in Trojans and keyloggers throughout the year.Also as predicted, 2007 saw a marked increase in infected websites. Network Box saw an increase in excess of 200 per cent from 2006, also reported by the SANS in

Thu, 27 Dec 07
ANPR car parking system for Southampton Airport
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260220.html
APT SkiData, the UK's leading Pay-on-Foot parking systems business, has won one of the largest refurbishment projects to be awarded this year, replacing the systems currently installed in four car parks at Southampton Airport with the latest APT 450 systems and integrated Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology.The contract, awarded through Meteor Parking with whom APT SkiData has

Thu, 27 Dec 07
Grosvenor Travel monitors travel movements with Anvil's ETMS
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260203.html
Established in 1991, Grosvenor Travel is one of UK's largest Corporate Travel Management companies. It works with well-known international organisations and smaller businesses to ensure that corporate travel is planned and booked effectively. The Anvil Group has announced that Grosvenor Travel has chosen its Employee Travel Monitoring System (ETMS) to provide its clients with a flexible soluti

Wed, 26 Dec 07
CY4OR helps uncover the evidence to catch online predators
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260226.html
With approximately 11.75 million household's online, chat rooms and social networking sites are big business. However they carry with them serious risks to vulnerable users. Sites such as Bebo, Facebook and Myspace attract thousands of users who are able to create a virtual persona and interact with other users. This is where the danger lies; people may not be who they say they are. Potential

Wed, 26 Dec 07
Networked Integrated Solutions Seminar at IIPSEC
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260224.html
True integration is the ability to seamlessly interface systems from different security disciplines to create a total solution that is greater than the sum of its parts.One of IIPSEC's six Technical Sessions, the 'Networked Integrated Solutions Seminar' is delivered by some of the industries leading experts and will provide valuable knowledge when specifying such technology. This seminar e

Wed, 26 Dec 07
Zenitel selected for the C2000 Public Safety Network in The Netherlands
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260237.html
Zenitel has announces its contract with vts Politie Nederland (vtsPN) for EARS (LARA 2), the European Tender for C2000 TETRA terminals, Non-TETRA equipment, accessories and services. Zenitel has delivered to the LARA (Landelijke Aanbesteding Rand Apparatuur) project in the past and was short listed for supplying all subscriber equipment for use in C2000, the nationwide TETRA network for the pu

Tue, 25 Dec 07
Tufin Technologies' channel partner program grows rapidly to over fifty security-focused channel partners
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260222.html
Tufin Technologies has announced its channel partner program has grown to over fifty leading, security-focused channel partners in its first six months. The rapid adoption of Tufin's SecureTrack solution by the channel reflects both increased demand from global organisations in need of a comprehensive firewall operations management solution and the channel's ability to leverage SecureTrack to quic

Tue, 25 Dec 07
Engate MailSentinel Anti-Spam Receives Product of the Year Award
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260154.html
Engate Technology Corporation has announced that Engate MailSentinel Anti-Spam has received a 2007 Product of the Year Award from Customer Interaction Solutions magazine for outstanding anti-spam innovation and commitment to customer service excellence."Engate has demonstrated a commitment to product innovation and customer support by helping their customers and partners reduce IT costs and i

Tue, 25 Dec 07
Shift from analogue CCTV to IP-based video surveillance systems drives interest in Axis training programme
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260177.html
Axis Communications has reported increasing interest in its training program, the Axis Communications' Academy. The extended use of network cameras in various applications around the world is one reason for this. However, the main driver is the ongoing technology shift from analogue CCTV to IP-based video surveillance systems.To support Axis partners and customers globally, Axis' Academy condu

Mon, 24 Dec 07
Canadian Health Agency admits to Major Hack
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260223.html
Database disasters are not just confined to UK government agencies, after sensitive patient information has been accessed by persons unknown on a Canadian health agency computer.According to Health Minister Ross Wiseman, the data, including lab test results for infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis along with patient names and health numbers, was stored on a government desktop computer

Mon, 24 Dec 07
Movie theatre deals with theft to fraudulent personal injury claims with NetVu DVRs
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260227.html
The latest NetVu Connected Digital Sprite 2 (DS2) DVRs from Dedicated Micros are playing a pivotal role in helping US movie theatre managers and owners to effectively tackle anti-social behaviour, employee theft and the occasional faked slip-and-fall.Muvico owns 13 theatres in Florida, Maryland and Tennessee. The company's Palace 20 Theatre in Boca Raton, Florida, and Paradise Theatre in Davie

Mon, 24 Dec 07
St. John's College High School deployse Brivo OnSite SE access control system throughout campus
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260219.html
St. John's (SJC), located in Washington, DC, is an independent, Catholic, coeducational college preparatory school with 1,100 students and 150 faculty and staff. SJC formerly secured their buildings with a standard lock and key system. The SJC Administration sought improved access technology to provide school administrators with maximum flexibility; utilizing existing infrastructure and giving the

Fri, 21 Dec 07
Ensuring corporate data remains secure after the silly season
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260225.html
With the nation's Christmas stockings set to be filled with MP3 players, digital cameras, PDAs and the like, 46 per cent of IT staff are dreading the New Year as these digital devices look set to cause IT havoc, and pose potentially severe data security risks.According to research of 1,000 IT managers by SafeBoot, while 56 per cent of the survey respondents already ban all non-authorised exter

Fri, 21 Dec 07
Secure Fingerprint Sign-On for Internet Applications with DigitalPersona
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260230.html
DigitalPersona, Inc. has announced the availability of DigitalPersona Online 4.2 software, its latest secure sign-on solution for web-based applications. This new version substantially enhances security and convenience with added support for Microsoft Vista and Internet Explorer 7 as well as support for enterprise notebooks with embedded fingerprint readers. In addition, the Online 4.2 package

Fri, 21 Dec 07
Netintelligence and XMA Sign Deal to Protect Government-issued Computers for Children
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260195.html
Laptops given to school children under the Government's Computers for Pupils scheme will include advanced software to protect them online following a deal between Netintelligence and IT supplier XMA Ltd.Ni Enterprise Manager, a software as a service developed by internet security firm Netintelligence, provides anti-virus, anti-spyware, web filtering and instant messaging monitoring features an

Thu, 20 Dec 07
Kaspersky protects corporate users of mobile devices from malware and SMS spam
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260229.html
Kaspersky Lab has announced the release of Kaspersky Anti-Virus Mobile Enterprise Edition, designed to protect corporate users of mobile devices from malware and SMS spam.Preventing malicious programs from penetrating the corporate network is one of the main IT security tasks facing companies today. However, traditional solutions fail to provide system administrators with the ability to track

Thu, 20 Dec 07
Five security truths to protect your critical systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260234.html
Anyone who tells you that your IT network is "100% secure" is either a fool, or greatly mistaken. Security is a moving target, and unfortunately, this target is being manipulated by the bad guys. With 2007 almost behind us, I reflect on the struggle enterprises and governments face in cyber security. This is not a holiday wish list, or resolutions for 2008, but read through these 5 notions an

Thu, 20 Dec 07
XIRING readers for the Brazilian Ministry of Finance
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260206.html
XIRING has announced a partnership with E-Safetransfer and a first delivery of 15,000 Teo by XIRING readers for the Brazilian administration.E-Safetransfer has received a purchase order for 15,000 Teo by XIRING readers from the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, through its department of Internal Revenue (R.F.B Receita Federal do Brazil), which are to be delivered immediately. This first contract

Thu, 20 Dec 07
DNA protection for homes in historic village
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260196.html
Homes in the historic village of Shareshill, near Cannock in South Staffordshire, have been subjected to a spate of thefts over the past year where valuable items have been stolen. The 14th century church has also suffered from thefts.However, residents of Shareshill are teaming up with local police to fight back against theft by using the latest in DNA forensic technology to protect their h

Thu, 20 Dec 07
Public sector is the most security conscious group but its employees pose biggest threat
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260184.html
The recent spate of security breaches has created much scrutiny of government IT security, but according to cross-sector research carried out by SafeBoot, the public sector is the most security conscious group. 88 per cent of government organisations surveyed have a security policy in place, with over two thirds banning the use of external devices (such as iPods) at work in an attempt to mitigate

Thu, 20 Dec 07
Bosch systems protect visitors and employees at the new BMW World
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260193.html
Bosch has installed comprehensive systems to protect visitors and employees at the new "BMW World". They blend quite discreetly into the astounding architecture of the new Event and Delivery Center with its distinctive double helix and its roof designed to resemble a floating cloud. The task of early fire detection falls to about 3000 fire detectors. The hold-up and Intrusion Alarm System, co

Wed, 19 Dec 07
Comodo HackerProof certifies that eCommerce sites have been tested and are free of security gaps
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260207.html
According to a study conducted by Harris Polls in May of 2006, consumers do not have a high level of trust in eCommerce sites. In the study, Harris measured "levels of trust" and found that only 5% of consumers have "a great deal" of trust in eTailers and over 50% of consumers do not trust eTailers at all or trust them very little. To address this growing trust gap, Comodo has announced the la

Wed, 19 Dec 07
Security Institute and International Institute of Security merge
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260208.html
Members of the Security Institute and The International Institute of Security have decided that from 1 January 2008, the two organisations will merge under the title of The Security Institute, thus bringing together the membership and infrastructure of these two security organisations.The merger will be marked by the launch of a number of new initiatives, including the establishment of an Acad

Wed, 19 Dec 07
Travel Management Companies have a duty of care to their clients
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260218.html
According to the Travel Incident Survey (TIS) carried out by Fisher Travel SOS on behalf of We Care, corporate travellers are being let down by Travel Management companies (TMCs) failure to deliver the appropriate duty of care.The survey found that 64% of the surveyed agencies were unable to provide assistance to travellers in case of an emergency and that only 19% of agencies provide details

Wed, 19 Dec 07
APT SkiData partners with Ez-Assure to provide electronic locks for pay-on-foot pay stations
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260221.html
APT SkiData is working with Ez-Assure to provide electronic locks for its pay-on-foot pay stations. Ez-Assure offers a web-based management solution for controlling physical access via electronic keys and locks. APT Skidata's pay stations can be fitted with electronic lock cores which replace the traditional locks. One key can be programmed to unlock the front door, the internal locks on the n

Tue, 18 Dec 07
Bosch Security Systems launches dummy FlexiDome as smart deterrent
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260210.html
A new dummy dome has been launched by Bosch Security Systems as part of its FlexiDome camera range. The dummy is intended for use in applications where multiple, working models may already be installed, but where further deterrents may be desired. The product resembles the FlexiDome VF and is delivered, ready to install, with a Surface Mount Box. Each product has a three-year warranty. "Althou

Tue, 18 Dec 07
HBSol secure remote access system provides turn-key solution to prevent information leakage
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260214.html
Hitachi Business Solution has announced the release of DoMobile Ver.2.5, the latest version of HBSol's secure remote access system with increased security and additional smartphone functionality. The package is now available throughout Japan. It is being distributed by Hitachi Ltd. and its partner companies. Under the terms of the agreement between the parties HBSol has the exclusive mar

Tue, 18 Dec 07
Biometrics industry needs to educate the public to stop to ill-informed speculation on biometric technology
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260204.html
The recent press coverage of biometric technology in the wake of HMRC losing 25 million records has been negative to say the least. A US academic paper proving that it is possible to partially recreate a fingerprint from unencrypted data has been quoted and more recently six leading academics have written to a Parliamentary committee to express their dismay at the way biometrics has been proposed

Tue, 18 Dec 07
Allen-Vanguard launches three new decontamination systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260197.html
Allen-Vanguard has launched three new decontamination systems for use in a wide range of situations from large-scale incidents to emergency spot decontamination of chemical, biological and radioactive hazards, and in response to accidents involving general toxic substances.The Dual Tank Integrated System on Trailer is a modular, heavy duty mobile CBRN decontamination system developed for the l

Mon, 17 Dec 07
The office Christmas party is one of the biggest avoidable risks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260202.html
Strange as it may seem, the office Christmas party is probably one of the biggest avoidable risks that many companies take. Many of the most risk-aware and best protected companies in the world seem prepared to throw an office party without conducting the sort of risk assessment that they would for any other aspect of their business.What are the risks?. Litigation Even if an organised

Mon, 17 Dec 07
Consumers strongly prefer to buy from companies that have not suffered data leaks, losses or theft
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260201.html
Consumers strongly prefer to buy from companies that have not suffered data leaks, losses or theft, according to a new survey conducted for Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.The Check Point & YouGov survey of over 2100 British consumers highlighted how consumers' trust of a company and its brand was affected by leakage or theft of personal, confidential data. It also showed how important

Mon, 17 Dec 07
Entrust provides the security foundation for Saudi national ID card
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260180.html
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strategic e-government initiative needed a strong security foundation to instill trust in its more citizen-centric environment, especially as it rolled out its new national ID card initiative. To address this challenge, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) standardized on two solutions from Entrust, Inc. in conjunction with En

Mon, 17 Dec 07
ExtraCare Charitable Trust secure its latest retirement village with SALTO electronic access control
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260174.html
The new GBP33.5m Lovat Fields Village development is Milton Keynes first retirement village. It consists of 244 Apartments and 14 bungalows and offers an affordable home-for-life and independent lifestyle to over 300 local older people. The project is the result of a partnership between The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, Milton Keynes Council, English Partnerships and Focus Futures. ExtraCare speci

Fri, 14 Dec 07
BQT launches IP-based access control solution for SMEs
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260198.html
BQT has developed a new low cost, high performance, access control solution for SMEs, called SmaX. The SmaX system is IP based, has a simple to operate web-based interface, is fast, easy to use and very quick and cost-effective to install.SmaX can be operated by any designated personnel, from any PC, at any location within the organisation or even remotely, whilst still giving the operator the

Fri, 14 Dec 07
CipherEngine protects police and fire departments sensitive data for Wisconsin cities
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260192.html
The Wisconsin cities of Fitchburg, Middleton, and Sun Prairie made a strategic decision to collaborate on a joint effort to provide common records management, dispatch, and locationing services for and between their individual municipal police and fire departments. A joint task force with members of each of these cities was formed and named the Multi-Jurisdictional Public Safety Information System

Fri, 14 Dec 07
University of Aberdeen deploys Axis network cameras and video servers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260166.html
Network cameras and video servers from Axis Communications have been installed by Arthur McKay at The University of Aberdeen one of Scotland's premier universities with more than 500 years of history. The university recently embarked on a major new building programme to upgrade and extend facilities for the 14,000 students that are now enrolled there. Working with security integration firm

Fri, 14 Dec 07
Despite high profile data leakage cases, security is still under-prioritised and ill-communicated
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260183.html
Despite the recent spate of security breaches, IT security is still not being taken seriously, according to research carried out by SafeBoot. Nearly two thirds of companies surveyed by SafeBoot (1,000 mid to large sized enterprises) admitted to spending less than 10 per cent of their IT budgets on security and a fifth stated that they do not have a security policy in place. 54 per cent of responde

Thu, 13 Dec 07
Who is responsible for preventing careless data breaches?
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260191.html
Security breaches resulting from lost or stolen laptops can result in serious penalties, including heavy fines or permanent bans from obtaining and holding customer details in the future. This demonstrates the severity of such laxity in the eyes of regulatory bodies. Ineffective security policy enforcement can have a detrimental impact not only on the organisation but also on public confidence in

Thu, 13 Dec 07
Biometric solution for the Portuguese ID card
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260190.html
The new Portuguese ID card contains biometric information and replaces five previous cards: the health care card, voter's card, tax payer's card, the social security card, and the traditional ID card. The roll-out of the new Citizen Card started during spring this year and over a seven-year period 14 million cards with fingerprint information will be rolled out to the Portuguese citizens. Pre

Thu, 13 Dec 07
Despite increased threat of sanctions, CEOS are not enforcing appropriate electronic information policy within their organisation
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260194.html
According to a new independent study commissioned by Kroll Ontrack, CEOs are most likely to bear personal and professional risk from their organisations' lack of action on how electronic evidence is managed - despite the fact that they are rarely involved in developing or enforcing that policy. The report finds that less than half of organisations (48% in the UK, 43% US) have a strategy or po

Thu, 13 Dec 07
New express delivery service for vandal-resistant door entry kits
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260189.html
SRS Door Entry Systems has launched a new express delivery service for vandal-resistant door entry kits with stainless steel name plates. It provides installers with a same day service and enables audio and video panel installations to be rapidly completed to meet the tightest customer deadlines.To provide this rapid turnaround, SRS Door Entry Systems stocks a wide range of pre-engraved stain

Wed, 12 Dec 07
iPhone target for cybercriminals in 2008
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260179.html
According to Arbor Networks, the iPhone will be a major target for cybercriminals in 2008. The forecast also highlights Chinese specific crime as a major issue for the New Year.Arbor's Security and Engineering Response Team (ASERT), who have put together the forecasts, believe that the iPhone will become the victim of a serious attack in 2008. These assaults are likely to be in the form of dri

Wed, 12 Dec 07
The impact of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260176.html
The introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 represents a substantial change in the management of health and safety. Coming into force on 6 April 2008, the new legislation will make it possible for companies and government bodies to face prosecution should gross management failure result in the death of a person be they an employee, a member of the public or any

Wed, 12 Dec 07
Majority of security operatives checked in Scotland found to be working without an SIA licence
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260182.html
It is an offence to work as a door supervisor (in house and contract) in Great Britain without an SIA licence. A Door Supervisor licence is required if manned guarding activities are undertaken in relation to licensed premises. The maximum penalty for committing an offence such as working without a licence or employing unlicensed staff is six months' imprisonment and/or fine up to GBP5,000 (or trial

Wed, 12 Dec 07
ANPR system reads number plate and compares it with outstanding traffic fines and warrants of arrest database
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260162.html
EyeTrust has developed an ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) camera and software, that reads number plate and compares it with outstanding traffic fines and warrants of arrest database. From the time a car passes the camera, it takes less than 2 seconds to read, compare and print a notification slip, this slip is handed over to the traffic officer who will then pull over the offender

Tue, 11 Dec 07
Open source is inherently no more risky than commercial software
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260178.html
Open-source software is very attractive for companies looking to expand their services or quickly get new offerings to market, in part because it's free. Unfortunately, some companies tend to overlook the software license commonly attached to open-source software, the GPL. Verizon is the latest company to do so, and its use of an OSS package in a wireless router has led to a copyright infringement

Tue, 11 Dec 07
Digital shredder for hard drives
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260168.html
WiebeTech have an effective solution for complete data removal - Drive eRazer. Drive eRazer doesn't need to connect to a computer to run: Simply connect it to a drive and flip a switch. No computer needed. It is also faster than software programs with the time taken to fully erase a drive at an estimate of 35MB/s; a 250GB drive will be erased in two hours.As it is possible for someone to recov

Tue, 11 Dec 07
JVC introduces TK-C686 Series True Day and Night PTZ dome cameras
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260171.html
JVC has introduced two models to their TK-C686 Series PTZ dome cameras: the indoor dome camera (TK-C686E) and JVC's first IP66 rated dome camera with outdoor housing (TK-C686WPE).The cameras incorporate a Direct Drive Motor to precisely operate its pan and tilt mechanism. This feature ensures the ultimate in accuracy in long-term preset positioning and with an accuracy of 0.01 degrees, it far

Tue, 11 Dec 07
PICA partners with Brand Enforcement UK to address counterfeit problems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260181.html
PICA Corporation, the corporate investigations and loss prevention company, has formed a strategic partnership with London-based Brand Enforcement UK Ltd, to better serve companies facing counterfeit problems in the United Kingdom. This partnership enhances PICA's Trading Standards response, training of Customs officials and police officers, enforcement of intellectual property rights, and brand i

Mon, 10 Dec 07
A third of theft is due to staff
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260163.html
Employee dishonesty is a major problem. The latest Figures from the 'global theft barometer', found that in the UK 34% of theft is due to staff, resulting in a cost of GBP1.3 billion (€1.9 billion). The global costs of retail crime, based on the costs of thefts by customers, disloyal employees and suppliers and vendors plus the costs of loss prevention were GBP54.5 million, equivalent to GBP142.85 ($28

Mon, 10 Dec 07
Visual Defence to implement passenger safety and security screening project at African Airport
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260164.html
Visual Defence Inc. has announced that the organization, along with its 50% owned subsidiary, AviSecure, signed a contract with the government of an African country expected to be worth between $USD 140 million and $USD 250 million over twenty-five years. The contract is for a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) passenger safety and security screening project at the country's principal airport. The a

Mon, 10 Dec 07
Heald launch PAS 68/K12 1200 Roadblocker
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260167.html
Heald ltd have developed the 1200mm raise Roadblocker in response to the ever increasing security threats faced by high profile organisations.Roadblockers are becoming a popular choice for perimeter security, due to the fact they can be deployed in a matter of seconds should the threat of unauthorised entry or exit become apparent.Uniquely designed incorporating internal crash absorbers an

Mon, 10 Dec 07
Seagate to acquire E-Discovery software company MetaLINCS
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260172.html
According to Gartner analysts Debra Logan and John Bace in the report, "The Emerging E-Discovery Market," published on July 18, 2007, "Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, along with the ever-increasing reliance on electronic documentation in business, will have wide-ranging effects on the IT profession and IT vendors in 2007 and 2008. IT will be called on to account for elements of th

Sat, 8 Dec 07
SecureSphere Web Application Firewall protects Japanese online foreign exchange trading company
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260170.html
According to research, one of the fastest growing threats facing organizations in 2008 are web site code injection attacks: cross-site scripting, SQL injection, Cross Site Request Forgery, and Java Script HijackingImperva has announced that Gaitame.Com Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese online foreign exchange (FX) trading company has deployed the SecureSphere Web Application Firewall (WAF) to pr

Fri, 7 Dec 07
Cyber criminals steal data from Fasthosts and force hundreds of websites to shut down
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260173.html
Hundreds of websites have been shut down temporarily by one of the largest web hosting companies in Britain after the personal details of customers were stolen by computer hackers. The hackers managed to access the "master database" of Fasthosts for information, including addresses, bank details, e-mails and passwords. The action is expected to lose vital business for hundreds of small companies i

Fri, 7 Dec 07
Bournemouth Borough Council upgrades CCTV control room
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260169.html
Thinking Space Systems, a Hampshire-based firm, was brought on board upgrade of Bournemouth Borough Council's CCTV control room. The first phase was to move and upgrade the consoles from the existing control room and the second was to install the altered consoles and new technical furniture in a new control room. The experts at Thinking Space designed and supplied cabinets, consoles, and special e

Fri, 7 Dec 07
Real-time visibility into Greynets
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260165.html
Greynets are Internet-enabled communication applications that are installed on an end user's system without permission from IT and are highly evasive to existing security infrastructure. While many of these applications deliver collaborative benefits to users, they pose a unique challenge to network administrators by traversing the network through a variety of ports and evasive techniques. If left

Fri, 7 Dec 07
Contactless technology for enterprise IT Security management
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260158.html
ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG) has announced its new partnership with Soliton Systems K.K. Japan. The combined solution includes the OMNIKEY 5321 contactless smart card reader and SmartOn for enterprise IT Security management.With the OMNIKEY 5321 reader and Soliton SmartOn software, end-users experience the convenience, speed and security of contactless technology for applic

Thu, 6 Dec 07
IP-CCTV helps reduce crime and vandalism in Sergnano
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260161.html
Sergnano in Northern Italy has a population of just 3,000 and employs only two law enforcement officers to police the town. IndigoVision's complete IP Video solution has helped transform the local policing of this small town. The installation of an IndigoVision IP-CCTV system has enabled the police officers to cover a much larger area more effectively, reduce vandalism and respond more quickly to

Thu, 6 Dec 07
Cracking lost or forgotten passwords
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260156.html
Everyone locks documents with passwords. Everyone forgets or loses passwords. Every password can be cracked. The question is only how long would it take. This could be a problem to anyone, and you don't feel fine when you see the window saying that access is denied due to wrong password. Both end-users and people in big businesses have from time to time to lock significant documents with passw

Thu, 6 Dec 07
Optex prevents the theft of animals from a zoo
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Drusillas Park covers 15 acres and it is widely regarded as the best small zoo in the UK. Residents include Meerkats, Penguins, Monkeys, Bats, Lemurs, Beavers, Otters, Gibbons and Owls along with Petworld and a host of creepy crawlies. Other attractions include Thomas the Tank Engine train ride, Amazon Adventure, Panning for Gold, Adventure Golf the Discovery Centre and Wacky Workshop.A combin

Thu, 6 Dec 07
Two-Factor Authentication and One-Time Password from Billion Electric
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Billion Electric Co. Ltd. has announced the BiGuard OTP, which combines strong Two-Factor authentication with dynamic One-Time Password. This improves access security to the corporate network for SMEs. BiGuard OTP is designed to complement its range of BiGuard SSL VPN devices.Wherever staff need to access the company's network resources, the BiGuard OTP offers improved security of the login au

Wed, 5 Dec 07
Grisoft acquires Exploit Prevention Labs
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Grisoft, developer of the AVG family of security software products, has announced the acquisition of Exploit Prevention Labs, a developer of safe surfing technology that protects Internet users against malicious web sites and drive-by downloaded exploits. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The deal is expected to be finalized by December 31st 2007.The acquisition will allow Grisoft t

Wed, 5 Dec 07
Digipass Strong Authentication provides secure access to Jaga employees
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260157.html
Together with the evolution of the Internet, also came Internet crime. Every company is threatened by Internet fraudsters, as the World Wide Web is now involved in almost every business activity. The key to these threats is to discover the weaknesses in your system as quickly as possible and secure your network thoroughly. In 2003, the IT-department of Jaga, the radiator factory, decided to dr

Wed, 5 Dec 07
Chinese Trojans steal data from organizations
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Finjan Inc. has recently conducted a study prompted by the increased volume of attacks coming from China. The study maps how users PCs are being infected by Trojans distributed from China that then steal data from organizations and details some of the sites that are involved in the process. Finjan's Malicious Code Research Center (MCRC) have detected malicious activity by groups that distrib

Wed, 5 Dec 07
IIPSEC 2008 seminar looks into the latest developments in Megapixel Technology
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IIPSEC 2008 has announced six Technical Sessions delivered by leading experts, including 'Unlocking the true potential of Megapixel Technology'.This seminar looks into the latest developments in Megapixel Technology. Starting with a review of compression techniques the session looks into the operational requirements of the technology and how to determine how much resolution is required for eac

Tue, 4 Dec 07
Senior database administrator admits stealing more than 8 million account records
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A senior database administrator for a consumer reporting agency, the Fidelity National Information Services, in Florida has admitted stealing more than 8.4 million account records and selling them to a data broker for $580,000 over five years.Alan Bentley, VP International, Lumension Security, is concerned by the ease at which the administrator was able to siphon the consumers' sensitive data

Tue, 4 Dec 07
The return of the three year old worm
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According to Sophos, the old-timer Traxg worm has leapt to number two in the chart, accounting for nearly 25 percent of all recorded email-borne malware in November, despite first being detected more than three years ago in October 2004. Pushdo once again topped the chart in November, in a month that has seen the malware author continue to release a number of variants, including the latest of

Tue, 4 Dec 07
Malware grew by 100% in 2007
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According to F-Secure's annual Data Security Wrap-up, 2007 saw a steep increase in the amount of new malware. In fact the amount of cumulative malware detections doubled during the year, reaching the amount of half a million, indicating that network criminals are producing new malware variants in bulk.F-Secure's virus labs noticed the following in 2007: * New variants of existing malware

Tue, 4 Dec 07
Syd Heals appointed to the Board of Directors of Bell Group
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Syd (Peter) Heals has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Bell Group Limited and Bell Security Limited. This Board oversees Bell's UK security and fire systems businesses within the corporate structure of parent organisation Securitas Systems AB.Syd Heals has been Chief Operating Officer of Bell Security's Commercial Security and Fire

Mon, 3 Dec 07
CCTV surveillance for Edinburgh Castle
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IndigoVision's IP Video technology is providing CCTV surveillance for Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's number one tourist attraction and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site. Historic Scotland operates and maintains the Castle and the associated exhibitions but part of the castle continues to be occupied by the army. This dual role means the Castle has to be open to over 1 million visitors a year,

Mon, 3 Dec 07
Simple on-screen protection for laptops and desktop PCs with Privacy Filters
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People that intend to do their Christmas shopping online while in public places should install a computer privacy filter. Shoulder surfing proves just too much of a temptation for some Brits, with 80 per cent admitting to having read over a stranger's shoulder whilst on public transport, in coffee shops and in shared work places.It is not just Christmas shoppers that need to beware. On-screen

Mon, 3 Dec 07
G4S provides guarding services to Belfast City Council
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G4S Security Services (UK) has been appointed by Belfast City Council to provide a range of security services, across a number of sites for which the council is responsible.The contract will see G4S providing guarding services for many of Belfast City Council's sites, ranging from offices to the Zoo. Belfast City Council employs 2,700 people and is one of the biggest councils in the UK. The

Mon, 3 Dec 07
International cyber spying will pose the biggest security threat in 2008
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According to McAfee's annual cyber security study, the rise in international cyber spying will pose the single biggest security threat in 2008. Other major trends include an increasing threat to online services such as banking, and the emergence of a complex and sophisticated market for malware.The annual McAfee Virtual Criminology Report examines emerging global cyber security trends, with i