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Passwords alone do not provide sufficient protection
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260350.html
According to a new study by Datamonitor, only 21 percent of respondents believe that passwords alone provide sufficient protection to the enterprise. The report, "A New Look at the ROI for Enterprise Smart Cards," surveyed more than 200 organisations on the state of passwords in the enterprise and the adoption of smart card identification. Sixty-two percent of enterprises stated that they hav
Thu, 31 Jan 08
TAG supports Morrisons in the protection of merchandise against shoplifting
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260353.html
TAG Company Ltd and Morrisons Supermarkets plc, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains, announced an agreement to extend its EAS programme to a further 240+ locations in its UK estate. The programme will roll out over the next 18 months and forms part of a comprehensive exclusive supply agreement between the two organisations which will see TAG support Morrisons in the protection of its merch
Thu, 31 Jan 08
NICE Systems video IP selected for Chinese high-speed passenger rail service
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260341.html
NICE Systems has announced that it has a received a follow-on order from the Ministry of Railway (MOR) in China, for its video IP based solution. The NICE solution was selected following successful implementation on the Qing Zang rail the railroad connecting Lhasa in Tibet to Germu in Qinghai. The NICE solution will be used to enhance the safety and security of up to 32 million passengers in
Thu, 31 Jan 08
March Networks to acquire Cieffe and Insignis Technologies
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260344.html
March Networks has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cieffe S.p.A. and its related company Insignis Technologies S.r.l. Cieffe, based in Milan, Italy, develops high performance IP video surveillance solutions used by enterprise-class organizations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Cieffe's products are used by leading European financial insti
Wed, 30 Jan 08
Computer Geeks to market Engate Anti-Spam security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260330.html
Engate Technology Corporation has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Computer Geeks. Under the agreement, Computer Geeks will market and support Engate's network profiling anti-spam products for service providers, enterprises and businesses. "We're pleased to partner with Engate and provide our customers with superior email security solutions that will affordably protec
Wed, 30 Jan 08
JVC introduces high-resolution fixed IP network camera
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260324.html
JVC Professional Europe has extended its IP camera product line up with the introduction of a new high-resolution fixed IP network camera, model VN-V25U. The VN-V25U comes in a 23% smaller enclosure than its predecessor the VN-C20U and incorporates advanced electronics for IP surveillance. The VN-V25U produces superior image quality and the camera provides full motion dual stream VGA resolut
Wed, 30 Jan 08
Bosch redesigns 300 Series of conventional smoke detectors
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260336.html
Bosch Security Systems is redesigning its range of conventional smoke detectors from the 300 Series. With the operating voltage range of 8.5 to 30 V DC and the choice of different alarm resistances of 820 Ohms and 470 Ohms, the new series is compatible with Bosch as well as with third-party and OEM fire and intrusion panels. Also four-wire connection to panels and base sounder connection is suppor
Tue, 29 Jan 08
Lack of Privileged Password Management can explain what went wrong at Societe Generale
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260337.html
French President Nicolas Sarkozy called the events at Societe Generale a "large-scale internal fraud", and Daniel Bouton the Societe Generale Chairman said the fraud was a "one-off" and denied it was a trading or risk-management fault. According to reports in the Wall Street Journal Mr. Kerviel "worked late into the night, essentially burrowing into Societe Generale's computers, as he allegedl
Tue, 29 Jan 08
New IP CCTV solution at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260334.html
Controlware Communications has provided an IP CCTV transmission system to Aeroports de Paris Group for the new Galerie Parisienne terminal extension at Charles de Gaulle airport. Aeroports de Paris Group are Europe's second largest airport group, managing 14 airports, and aerodromes including Paris-Orly, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Paris-Le Bourget. As the airport authority for the Paris regi
Tue, 29 Jan 08
Aeroports de Paris selects Blue Coat ProxySG appliances for protecting against malware
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260339.html
Aeroports de Paris construct, fit out and operate airport platforms, including Paris-Orly, Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Le Bourget. Aeroports de Paris is the 2nd largest European airport group in terms of airport turnover and the top European group for freight and mailBlue Coat Systems, Inc. has announced that Aeroports de Paris has selected and installed Blue Coat ProxySG appliances fo
Fri, 25 Jan 08
UK security industry backs Government plans to introduce compulsory ID cards
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260320.html
68% of the UK security industry has backed the Government's plans to introduce compulsory ID cards for UK citizens, according to a poll carried out by IFSEC. This result comes just a week after Gordon Brown vowed to "move ahead" with ID cards, subject to a vote in Parliament.The Government says ID cards will help protect people from identity fraud, tackle illegal immigration, stop people who a
Fri, 25 Jan 08
Masternaut tracking improves security and safety of Strafford Council drivers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260313.html
Strafford Council has selected a web-based satellite tracking service from Masternaut for its new fleet of highway maintenance and street cleansing vehicles. The fleet will be supplied by TransLinc as a turnkey contract hire, maintenance and fleet services package for the Council. TansLinc will supply 130 vehicles all equipped with Masternaut's telematics solution enabling Trafford Council to
Fri, 25 Jan 08
Cisco Extends Catalyst Switch Portfolio to Address Evolving Application and Network Requirements
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260321.html
Cisco has introduced new Catalyst switches and capabilities to the Campus Communication Fabric, its blueprint for network services, to help customers increase operational flexibility and use the network as a platform to accelerate the delivery of applications and to support evolving networks. Cisco announced enhanced Power-over-Ethernet (ePoE) capabilities across its Catalyst portfolio begin
Thu, 24 Jan 08
IndigoVision IP Video solution deployed at Miami University
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260325.html
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's medical campus spreads out over 45 acres in downtown Miami, Florida but it also has a number of remote sites, including one that is 100 miles north in Palm Beach County and another which is home to the new Miami Institute for Human Genomics, located 25 miles southwest of the medical campus. IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution
Thu, 24 Jan 08
Hackers disrupt electrical grids and blackmail power outage
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260322.html
A senior CIA analyst has revealed that "cyberattacks have been used to disrupt power equipment in several regions outside the U.S. In at least one case, the disruption caused a power outage affecting multiple cities." He added that the CIA does not know who executed the attacks or why but that all of the attacks involved "intrusions through the Internet."This confirms that hackers are breaking
Thu, 24 Jan 08
Mobile CCTV for Tayside Police
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260318.html
Tayside Police has had a new vehicle fitted out with the latest CCTV products to help them fulfill their promise to the public to uphold the law, preserve order, prevent crime in the area and provide reassurance and protection to everyone in the community.Tayside Police is responsible for the provision of policing services throughout the Angus, Dundee City and Perth and Kinross council areas.
Thu, 24 Jan 08
Digital Watermarking and Fingerprinting Help Monetize Digital Media
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260317.html
Applications leveraging content identification technologies such as digital watermarking and fingerprinting are growing rapidly and could surpass US$500 million worldwide by 2012, according to a new MultiMedia Intelligence report. Key applications include Internet and broadcast content monitoring, metadata association, copyright control, content protection and forensics, and interactive advertisin
Wed, 23 Jan 08
Legitimate Sites Compromised by Attackers Now Represent Majority of Malicious Web Sites
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260316.html
According to Websense's new report, the number of legitimate Web sites compromised by attackers has surpassed those purposefully created by attackers. The Websense Security Labs report summarises security trends for the second half of 2007. Websense researchers warn Internet users to be wary of what sites they click on and visit - even their favourite trusted sites. These sites pose a signifi
Wed, 23 Jan 08
Glendale Police Department patrols Super Bowl with Segway PTs
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260302.html
With the high-profile nature of the Super Bowl, police and security agencies in the host cities typically employ the latest technology to ensure the security and safety of those attending the event. Moreover, because of the demands that these large-scale events place on personnel, police agencies need specialized equipment and tools to make each of their officers more productive and efficient.
Wed, 23 Jan 08
TAC all-in-one building automation controller combines building control, web functionality and alarm handling
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260314.html
With inefficient equipment costing companies millions of pounds per year, building operators are demanding more reliable and cost effective ways to control and maintain efficient building performance. TAC is launching the Xenta 700 that has everything needed to improve building performance by creating an efficient working environment and reducing operating costs. This all-in-one IP based build
Wed, 23 Jan 08
Behavioural analysis security software could have prevented IKEA spam incident
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260307.html
Companies need to review their IT security arrangements, if they are to avoid a potentially serious spam incident that affected the email servers of Scandinavian furniture giant IKEA. A security hole gave hackers and phishers a free rein to exploit the company's mail server and made it possible for anyone to create a potent spam service, using the company's international mail server in Sweden as t
Tue, 22 Jan 08
Cybercriminals target Apple
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260312.html
Sophos has published its Security Threat Report 2008 examining the threat landscape over the previous twelve months, and predicting emerging cybercrime trends for 2008. The report reveals that in 2007 organised criminal gangs for the first time arrived at Apple's doorstep with the intention of stealing money. With proof that hackers are extending their efforts beyond Windows, Sophos is warning c
Tue, 22 Jan 08
HSBC adds Detica NetReveal to its retail banking fraud prevention measures
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260308.html
Detica Group plc has announced that HSBC Bank Plc is adding Detica NetReveal to its portfolio of retail banking fraud prevention measures.The Detica NetReveal solution for Retail Banking, chosen by HSBC, enables banks to reduce their exposure to fraud by applying Detica's social network analysis and scoring technology. By identifying behavioural connections between accounts and customers no
Tue, 22 Jan 08
IP video monitoring for Toyota production lines in Taiwan
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260305.html
At Toyota's factory in Taiwan, there are 5 production lines that assemble the popular Corolla sedan, Camry sedan and Wish MPV automobile vehicles for sales in the Taiwan market. Toyota's aim was to clearly identify the status of each production line, so Toyota chose to deploy video surveillance on each line in order to monitor the production volume, time taken for each production stage and confirm
Tue, 22 Jan 08
Datastore365 provides the Saints with Asigra's Continuous Data Protection
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260311.html
Asigra Inc. has announced that its online backup and recovery software is being deployed by Datastore365 for Northampton Saints RFC. Datastore365 carries out automated backups on a continual basis for Northampton Saints, primarily to protect the Club's sensitive and critical data, including video analysis (researching the opposition's tactics and training the players), retail data from the two sta
Mon, 21 Jan 08
OmniAssure mifare readers enable smart cards to be used across multiple security applications
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260309.html
Honeywell has announced the launch of its new OmniAssure mifare contactless smart card readers, developed in conjunction with Integrated Engineering. Mifare is a technology for contactless smart cards, using radio frequencies for data transmission and permitting writing and reading of cards.Honeywell's OmniAssure readers make the power of mifare accessible to the security industry. It enables
Mon, 21 Jan 08
UK Ministry of Defence laptop stolen with personal details of 600,000 Armed Forces applicants
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260301.html
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a laptop containing the unencrypted personal details of 600,000 Armed Forces applicants has been stolen from a Royal Navy officer. The laptop may have contained information such as passport, driving licence and family details, as well as National Insurance numbers, doctors' addresses and NHS numbers of people who have either expressed interest in, or join
Mon, 21 Jan 08
Octavian Security to provide manned security services for Prodrive
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260300.html
Octavian Security has won the contract to provide security for one of the world's leading motorsport and automotive technology businesses, Prodrive. The security firm's new three-year contract will see it providing manned security services at Prodrive's UK headquarters in Banbury and its Kenilworth facilities.These are the very facilities in which Prodrive works on new technologies for its veh
Mon, 21 Jan 08
Internet Security Basics
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260299.html
The explosive growth of the Internet has meant that thousands of people are today experiencing the joys of being online for the first time. With growth there always comes pain. Be it your growing pains as a child or the growth and development of this part of our culture called the Internet. Firstly we need to quickly explain what the Internet is and where it came from. The Internet is the offs
Fri, 18 Jan 08
Airtricity To Deploy Evidian's Single Sign On Solutions for Secure Application Access
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260298.html
Airtricity, the renewable energy company, is to deploy Enterprise SSO and Mobile E-SSO solutions from Evidian, for all its users internationally. The solutions have been supplied by Evidian premier partner in Ireland, Evros.The Evidian single sign-on solutions will enhance Airtricity's staff productivity by simplifying systems access, without compromising security. It also eliminates the ris
Fri, 18 Jan 08
FileGuard X5 helps Mac users protect their sensitive files
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260292.html
To help Mac users protect their sensitive files, Intego has released FileGuard X5, a free upgrade to its data protection program, which creates virtual safes where users can store their most secret documents. Everyone has confidential files on their Mac: financial records, business documents, personal journals, private e-mail and more. When a Mac is lost or stolen, these files are easily acces
Fri, 18 Jan 08
Winter of Disc Content
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260296.html
November and December 2007 have certainly had a wintry outlook for UK Government departments, and have given much cause for discontent. First, HM Revenue & Customs mislaid CDs with 25 million personal records on them. This was swiftly followed by a number of admissions of other data leaks from Govt. offices, all involving the loss of discs with sensitive content that wasn't encrypted or protecte
Thu, 17 Jan 08
Digital Image Booth helps Police improve identification and verification
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260291.html
Hertfordshire Constabulary is the first UK force to buy the Digital Image Booth custody image capture system in its newest form, with an in-built, touch-screen PC. During February ten booths will be installed into custody centres throughout the county, which will allow custody staff to capture consistently high-quality facial images that help to improve identification and verification across all
Thu, 17 Jan 08
Samsung Techwin CCTV cameras installed at Komercni Banka in the Czech Republic
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260289.html
Komercni Banka is one of the largest banking organisations in the Czech Republic serving approximately 1.5 million customers via a nationwide branch network. It was founded in 1990 following the division of the former State Bank of Czechoslovakia. Samsung Techwin CCTV cameras have been installed in over 200 Komercni Banka branches throughout the Czech Republic. The cameras have been supplied v
Thu, 17 Jan 08
Access Control solutions for SMEs
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260242.html
Security has always been a compromise between potential risk and the justification of cost. However the emphasis is starting to change from viewing what happened - CCTV - to preventing it happening Access Control. With Health and Safety legislation together with good practice Business Continuity Planning, the protection of people, buildings and property has become a boardroom issue.Usually p
Thu, 17 Jan 08
DefenCell protection system successfully completes vehicle barrier crash testing
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260285.html
The recent terrorist attacks in Glasgow and London have once again highlighted the vulnerability of public and government buildings to vehicle mounted terrorist attacks. DefenCell is a cellular, rapidly deployable barrier system that has recently completed successful testing by TRL in vehicle crash tests, stopping a 7.5t truck.Jeremy Milton of distributors J&S Franklin said, "DefenCell is
Thu, 17 Jan 08
Secure online e-government services for states
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260288.html
In its final ruling on minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security left the door open for states to decide for themselves if they want to set higher standards for secure REAL ID driver's licenses and e-government services. "Imagine the impact a state could have on protecting citizens' identities and
Wed, 16 Jan 08
ioimage video surveillance system protects Shi Jia Zhuang High School in China
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260283.html
ioimage has announced that the Shi Jia Zhuang experimental high school in China has completed installation of ioimage's video surveillance system to protect its 2,500 students, supervise the schools entrance and prevent theft.The Shi Jia Zhuang School Campus covers an area of 45 acres and houses 13 educational buildings serving to 2,500 students and 170 teachers. ioimage's advanced video analy
Wed, 16 Jan 08
Organizations running LDAP are still failing security and compliance audits
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260293.html
For Unix/Linux shops, the security and compliance shortcomings of NIS and NIS+ have become evident in recent years. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) initially seemed a viable alternative that would also allow organizations to manage their Microsoft and Unix user populations in a standard way. So why are LDAP-based management systems now increasingly falling foul of auditors? And wh
Wed, 16 Jan 08
Bewator introduces new range of hybrid IP cameras
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260287.html
Bewator has introduced a new range of true security hybrid IP cameras. With 'color', 'day-night' and 'day-night with wide dynamic' models available, plus the ability of compression standard selection between MJPEG and MPEG4, the new range offers the right camera for every application.Using unique hybrid technology, the new IP camera range offers the best of both analogue and digital, having a
Wed, 16 Jan 08
Fingerprint readers help reduce fraudulent employee behaviour
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260294.html
Timecards can be easily shared or falsified. Employee lateness and accountability is a costly problem in business. The ability to measure and account for employee time is very valuable to companies who need to maximise their resources. Additionally, security is a huge concern for organisations, not just authenticating users onto IT systems, but also physically securing the premises. Keys or swipe
Wed, 16 Jan 08
High quality speaker line-up announced for IIPSEC 2008
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260297.html
IIPSEC 2008 features a huge array of issues, in greater depth than ever before. The show organisers have promised to deliver them in a varied combination of break-out sessions, technical seminars and business case study presentations.The show offers visitors the opportunity to put themselves in the middle of the IP marketplace and gather valuable knowledge and insight.These are a snapshot
Tue, 15 Jan 08
Commercial organisations are not immune from data thefts
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260290.html
Commercial organisations should not assume that they are immune from the exposures and damage such as those suffered by the HMRC and NHS following recent data thefts. A new survey reveals that commercial organisations face the same potential dangers as in public sector because many of their employees do not follow corporate policies on data and computer security. Nearly half of those polled (4
Tue, 15 Jan 08
Non-stop surveillance for Club Hotel Loutraki casino
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260284.html
NICE Systems will be demonstrating the latest in high availability CCTV for gaming at ICE 2008. Innovations include the NVE1008 video encoder, featuring "zero-points of failure" technology (patent pending). Used with NICE's proven network video recorders, these latest solutions can deliver "non-stop surveillance", preserving game integrity even in the event of component failure.Visitors will l
Tue, 15 Jan 08
Displaysense lockable display cases stop shoplifters
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260267.html
There is no clear definition of a shoplifter: They can be of any age, gender, religion, or of any social and economic background but most will fall into a "casual shoplifter" category who do not necessarily need to steal because of lack of money, but more likely due to peer pressure or that they think they can get away with it. Some shoplifters actually suffer from kleptomania, which is a comp
Mon, 14 Jan 08
QinetiQ SPO threat detection system brings enhanced security to travellers in the United States
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260276.html
Some of the deadliest terrorist attacks in recent years have involved transportation systems, including the 2004 Madrid train bombing that killed 191 people and the 2005 London Underground and bus attacks that killed 52. QinetiQ has announced that the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has purchased the QinetiQ SPO threat detection system as part of a package of measures that will
Mon, 14 Jan 08
10,000 trusted domains infected by crimeware Trojan
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260277.html
Finjan Inc.'s Malicious Code Research Center (MCRC) has identified yet another significant new web attack - the latest in a genre of crimeware that threatens to turn highly trusted web sites into insidious traps for unwary visitors. More than 10,000 websites in the US were infected in December by this latest malware. The attack, which Finjan has designated "random js toolkit," is an extremel
Mon, 14 Jan 08
PGP updates Encryption Platform
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260275.html
PGP Corporation has announced the availability of upgrades to its PGP Encryption Platform. Six updated PGP Encryption Platform enabled applications will enhance management, policy, and reporting capabilities as encryption is deployed across an organization to protect data wherever it lives or goes.Highlighted in this release as part of the PGP Encryption Platform's new Secure Delivery function
Wed, 9 Jan 08
Christ's Hospital boarding school controls USB with DeviceLock
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260258.html
Christ's Hospital is an independent boarding school for up to 850 boys and girls, aged 11-18. Originally founded in the City of London by Edward VI for poor children, Christ's Hospital moved to its purpose-built premises near Horsham in 1902. Today, the School and its Charitable Foundation are major contributors to the local economy, employing around 450 staff and sharing its 500-seat Theatre and
Wed, 9 Jan 08
British Airways install SALTO electronic access control system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260245.html
SALTO Systems has been chosen by British Airways to install its smart proximity electronic access control system, supplementing BA's primary security arrangements, in the airline's new state-of-the-art passenger facility at Terminal 5 Heathrow. A mixture of over 200 SALTO XS4 Comfort, Security and Glass Door lock sets together with intelligent wall readers mounted on stainless steel pedestals
Wed, 9 Jan 08
New off-line access control system for smaller sites
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260261.html
Abloy UK has launched Smartair electronic locks, an off-line access control system suited to smaller sites, initially to a hand-picked selection of the country's top installers.Abloy UK commercial director Tabitha Morton explains the thinking behind this novel launch strategy: "Installers are an extremely important element within the commercial security market, and it was very clear to us that
Wed, 9 Jan 08
GFI EndPointSecurity 4 gives administrators deep granular control over device usage on the network
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260259.html
The capacity of portable storage devices has increased so much that it is possible to copy entire databases within a few minutes. There are dozens of examples of security breaches due to the negligent or malicious use of endpoint devices in companies. In 2007, for example, a former Boeing employee was accused of stealing 320,000 files and leaking them to a newspaper. He copied the sensitive inform
Tue, 8 Jan 08
Dealing with the security risks of greylisted devices
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260257.html
Most organisations believe they have a fairly clear picture of how their enterprise network is configured and the devices attached to it. When it comes to identifying rogue assets, it's usually a matter of white or black. Whitelisted assets are clearly inventoried and actively managed by the enterprise. Blacklisted assets can include virus-infected computers or machines that may pose no overt harm
Tue, 8 Jan 08
Norbain signs up Cooper Security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260254.html
Norbain has signed up Cooper Security, the name behind Scantronic and Menvier. The range includes Intruder Alarm systems, Access Control products and a full range of wireless security products.The latest Scantronic EN range and Menvier M-Series ranges use common software and the extensive range of common keypads and expansion peripherals, either wired or radio, make installer training easier a
Tue, 8 Jan 08
Checklist for a Layered Approach to Laptop Security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260256.html
Here is a quick checklist of best practices for protecting data on mobile assets:1. Understand the risks. As organisations open up their networks to their mobile workforce, partners, customers and others, they expose themselves to greater security risks than when traffic was mostly internal.2. Be proactive. If you cannot identify the weaknesses in your network's security, someone or som
Tue, 8 Jan 08
Bosch Security's Digital Congress Network installed in Equatorial Guinea National Parliament building
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260255.html
The National Parliament building in Bata the capital city of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, has been provided with a Digital Congress Network (DCN) Next Generation conferencing system from Bosch Security Systems. Installed in March 2006, this is the National Parliament's first conferencing system. It was selected and implemented by Bosch's engineering partner Ratti Renato, based in Milan,
Mon, 7 Jan 08
Protect critical information: think beyond the hacker
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260232.html
This year's Gartner report states that IT security over-protects the wrong assets, over-reacts to the unexpected and over-spends. Security 3.0 is here; a clearer eyed approach to risk management that applies resources appropriately and moves away from the 'bolting on' that's ruled our approach to security for too long.Businesses and the UK Government really need to start asking themselves wher
Mon, 7 Jan 08
Linden Specialist Vehicles introduces covert surveillance vehicle solutions
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260243.html
Linden Specialist Vehicles has introduced a new service that will significantly reduce the cost of mounting covert surveillance operations in a wide range of environments. It provides rapid access, on a daily rental basis, to vehicles equipped with the latest surveillance technology including cameras, digital transmission links and DVRs enabling unmanned monitoring operations to be deployed at sh
Mon, 7 Jan 08
Zenitel announces new STENTOFON intercom solutions
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260238.html
Zenitel UK will exhibit its new STENTOFON intercom solutions at IIPSEC and will also present at the Networked Audio Applications seminar at 11.20 on Wednesday 29th January about 'The role of voice over IP communications in 21st Century integrated systems'.The current trend in security and communications requires comprehensive and sophisticated networkable audio communication. Zenitel is sharin
Mon, 7 Jan 08
Engate Technology Announces Significant Growth in 2007
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260249.html
Engate Technology Corporation has announced that 2007 marked a successful year for the company, with major customer wins, innovative technology and product launches, strategic OEM and channel partners, and the addition of key personnel to accelerate strategic growth. In 2007 Engate achieved several milestones: - Demonstrated the company's continued leadership and technology innovation with
Fri, 4 Jan 08
IT managers complacent about VoIP infrastructure security threats
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260205.html
A recent survey conducted by NetIQ, examining the use of VoIP today within organisations, has revealed that many IT Managers are turning a blind eye to security threats which could compromise their VoIP infrastructure. The findings come as the SANS Institute in its annual round up of the most significant risks facing end users, recently announced that VOIP servers and phones ranked within thei
Fri, 4 Jan 08
Volunteer activists expose money laundering websites
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260236.html
Criminals frequently use the Internet to recruit 'money mules' to gain access to stolen funds gained from their use of banking Trojans, key-loggers, and phishing.People looking for jobs on the Internet are at risk of being targeted by money launderers who use spam messages, job adverts placed on real recruitment sites and illegitimate professional websites to convince the job hunter that they
Fri, 4 Jan 08
Dedicated Micros appoints Maxey Moverley CCTV Repairs for approved service
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260241.html
Maxey Moverley CCTV Repairs has been appointed as an Approved Service Centre by Dedicated MicrosThe appointment means that Maxey Moverley customers can now enjoy all the benefits of manufacturer-accredited repairs on Dedicated Micro's full range of award-winning digital video recorders (DVR), advanced multiplex products, and associated software and peripherals.Dedicated Micros is the lates
Thu, 3 Jan 08
Assisting shopping centre managers when purchasing or upgrading CCTV systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260239.html
BCSC has issued an Occasional Paper with advice from the Home Office Scientific Development Branch, Prudential, Martin Taylor Associates and MACE to educate and assist shopping centre and development/asset managers when purchasing new or upgrading CCTV systems in the commercial environment.CCTV Users Guide for Shopping Places is split into two parts Licensing and Operational Requirement - an
Thu, 3 Jan 08
Virtualisation: Why existing security measures are no longer enough
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260233.html
Although virtualisation is not a new concept its present implementations are changing the face of corporate IT, through the reduction of the number of physical servers, the consolidation of rack space and the cutting of energy costs.Virtualisation allows the Virtual Machines (or VMs) running the applications to be divorced from their physical environment. A VM provides an isolated 'sandbox' fo
Thu, 3 Jan 08
Device Authenticator secures endpoint devices and checks the integrity of computers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260212.html
Mobilegov has launched the professional version of its security solution to protect computers and removable devices. The solution is called Device Authenticator PRO Edition and does not only secure any device connections made to computers on the network (PDA, USB sticks, Ipods, etc.), it also checks the integrity of the computers themselves to avoid any hardware identity bypasses.Device Authe
Wed, 2 Jan 08
Belgian Notaries deploy nCipher time stamping technology
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260209.html
nCipher plc has announced that the Royal Federation of Belgian Notaries has deployed nCipher's time stamping technology to ensure that digitally signed company registration documents are legally recognized and can be proved to be authentic. By conducting the process of registering a new company online with electronic documentation the need to send paper documents back and forth for hand-writt
Wed, 2 Jan 08
Abloy automatic door operators provide easy access to disabled visitors
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260215.html
George House in York is the office and meeting centre base for The Children's Society's PACT (Participation, Advocacy, Consultation, Training) Project and is frequently used by disabled children and young people.As part of a recent refurbishment project, automatic door operators were fitted to the main external door and to the offices, meeting room and kitchen doors, in order to give disabled
Wed, 2 Jan 08
ComputraceOne tracks computers and helps recover those that go missing
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ITN (Independent Television News) has seen the benefits of Absolute Software's ComputraceOne laptop monitoring and tracking service following two recent thefts. In two unrelated crimes, one laptop was stolen from a staff member's car and another was stolen from an employee's home. The police were able to identify and charge two alleged thieves.Another demonstration of how well this type of sof
Tue, 1 Jan 08
Portugese shopping malls improve security with Segway PTs
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Sonae Sierra, Lisbon, Portugal, is one of the largest owner, developer and manager of shopping malls in Europe. The company currently owns or co-owns 43 shopping centres in six countries, including 19 centres in Portugal alone. Another 15 properties are currently in development.In 2006, Sergio Carvalho, manager of maintenance at Sonae Sierra in Portugal, and Antonio Possidonio, manager of safe
Tue, 1 Jan 08
Free Blue Coat Internet Filtering Software Helps Protect Families from Online Fraud and Identity Theft
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Phishing has resulted in a growing amount of identity theft, robbery and fraud. According to industry researchers, the average losses from phishing are now over $3,000 per incident and the total damages suffered by users victimised by phishing are well over $1 billion per year.Banking and retail sites, including Amazon.com, eBay and PayPal, have been some of the most popular for criminals to i
Tue, 1 Jan 08
Engate Enhances Anti-Spam Global Partner Program to Deliver Incremental Value to Hardware and Software OEMs
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Engate Technology Corporation has announced an enhancement to its Anti-Spam Global Partner Program with a specialized OEM program designed for software and hardware vendors ranging anywhere from anti-spam software, gateways and security appliances to firewalls, routers and unified threat management systems. The OEM program empowers vendors to differentiate their product offerings with network laye