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Nemesysco partners with Beijing Caifu Jiamei Technology to promote Voice Analysis in China
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261247.html
Nemesysco Ltd. has announced that it has formed a partnership with Beijing Caifu Jiamei Technology, a distributor of investigative analysis software and forensic solutions in China. This new collaboration will enable the distribution of Nemesysco's voice analysis solutions, including the LVA 6.50 Investigation Focus Tool, across the Chinese market. Nemesysco's LVA 6.50 is a non-invasive soluti
Mon, 31 Mar 08
Mobile Network Operators face unique security challenges
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261518.html
Mobile Network Operators face some particularly unique challenges. They have all the normal concerns of a business dependent on IT, plus the added requirement that they must secure the network while making it widely available to their customers and the customers of other operators without compromising the infrastructure, their peers, or the end users and their personal data.These challenges ar
Mon, 31 Mar 08
New threats to Content Security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261519.html
The use of an electronic mailing system represents the nervous system of a business as it facilitates the relaying of information and business decisions. We rely heavily on this technology to conduct business, keep in touch with loved ones and even shop online. The ease that this technology provides us has left us vulnerable to various threats and attacks. Content security is on the top pedest
Mon, 31 Mar 08
Malware targets online gamers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261395.html
Kaspersky Lab has added almost as many new malicious programs to its antivirus databases in 2007, as it had done in the course of the previous 15 years. The significance of this statistic is amplified by the demise of non-commercial malware in 2007, with the motive behind all major epidemics and malicious programs during this period being financially driven."The Internet had never experienced
Mon, 31 Mar 08
Protect from identity fraud with a professional information destruction company
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261166.html
As businesses look to clear out confidential records at the end of the financial year, the British Security Industry Association is advising businesses to protect themselves and their customers from identity fraud by using a professional information destruction company.The BSIA has produced a Security Waste Audit that will help businesses assess whether their confidential waste is being dispos
Mon, 31 Mar 08
eFit integrates Brivo technology to provide round-the-clock access to health club facilities
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261167.html
eFit has joined the Brivo Technology Partnership program to develop a software integration that will enable their health club customers to safely and efficiently offer their members round-the-clock access to health club facilities."24-hour access to gym facilities has caught on like wildfire," said Dudley Exstrom, eFit Vice President of Sales. "We had worked with a number of other access provi
Mon, 31 Mar 08
New security surveillance LCD monitors from AG Neovo
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261177.html
AG Neovo has announced the launch of the SX and RX range of security specific monitors. Its RX and SX Series LCD displays are suited for security-sensitive areas in public spaces, such as retail shops, shopping malls, and schools.The SX-Series comes in three sizes, the 19" SX-19 and 17" SX-17 and 15" SX-15. All models offer high-end features, including vivid 1280 x 1024 resolution on the SX-17
Mon, 31 Mar 08
Comodo secures the Obama'08 website and encrypts sensitive data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261396.html
The Obama'08 campaign has selected Comodo to secure the Obama'08 website with Comodo SSL certificates. The Obama'08 site has deployed Comodo InstantSSL certificates to provide online contributors reassurance that their information is encrypted and secure. The Comodo seal on the site provides additional visual confirmation to online visitors that the site can be trusted.The need for increased v
Mon, 31 Mar 08
Precise Biometrics to supply Precise Match-on-Card for an employee ID card program at US Police Department
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261397.html
Precise Biometrics has for several years supplied Match-on-Card to prestigious US customers, such as the Department of State, NASA and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).Precise Biometrics has now been awarded an order to supply 50,000 licenses of Precise Match-on-Card(TM) for an employee ID card program to one of the largest Police Departments in the USA. Often looked upon as a US lead
Mon, 31 Mar 08
What firewalls do and don't do
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261398.html
Over the last few years, security threats to companies have grown and altered dramatically and so have the defences. Traditional firewalls, installed over three years ago, are often not best suited for current threats and don't protect against a number of newer threats.What firewalls doA firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorised access to or from a private computer network. Fir
Wed, 26 Mar 08
BSB Electronics Progeny access control system installed at Scottish Power's Glasgow office
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261164.html
Scottish Power, one of the UK's leading suppliers of gas and electricity, has opted for BSB Electronics' Progeny P3.net access control system when it was time to update its access control arrangements at their Cathcart site in Glasgow. Installed by Pointer, BSB Electronics' P3.net on line access system was fitted to 60 doors over a period of 6-8 weeks during which there was a gradual change o
Wed, 26 Mar 08
T-Mobile controls, monitor and responds to threats in real-time with ArcSight ESM
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260842.html
ArcSight, Inc. has announced that T-Mobile has implemented its Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, ArcSight ESM.ArcSight ESM provides T-Mobile with the ability to control, monitor, respond and adapt to threats in real-time. The automated monitoring and response capabilities has released T-Mobile's technicians from hours of low-level, manual analysis, allowing them to co
Wed, 26 Mar 08
Critical security flaws in Microsoft Office products can affect Windows and Apple Mac users
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261162.html
Windows and Apple Mac users are urged to take heed of a warning issued by Microsoft of critical security flaws in its Microsoft Office products.As part of its monthly "Patch Tuesday" schedule Microsoft has issued a number of bulletins about 12 security vulnerabilities in its software. Seven of the vulnerabilities affect Microsoft Excel, and could allow a hacker to gain remote control over a us
Wed, 26 Mar 08
Axis online Housing Configurator for system integrators and consultants
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261020.html
Axis Communications has introduced the Axis housing configurator, an online service for system integrators, consultants, specifiers and end users. It provides the user with a step-by-step guide to choosing the correct housing, brackets and respective accessories. The configurator allows significant time and cost savings during both the product selection and installation processes.To use the co
Wed, 26 Mar 08
BeCrypt appoints Chief Architect to drive product strategy evolution and establish technology partnerships
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260778.html
BeCrypt has appointed Marc Hocking as Chief Architect to further strengthen the company's technical and product development division. His broad experience of the security industry includes four years working for the UK Government Cabinet Office where he worked closely with US federal agencies and contractors in the US gaining a deep understanding of the issues associated with global cross-border
Fri, 21 Mar 08
Siemens responsible for the security equipment of all Canary Wharf-managed buildings and infrastructure
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261161.html
Canary Wharf and its landmark office buildings are a symbol of London's success, with over 30 buildings occupied predominantly by financial service organisations and more than 200 shops, bars and restaurants. There are ambitious plans for continued development of the area.Siemens Building Technologies, Security Systems, has been awarded a contract to maintain all the electronic security equip
Fri, 21 Mar 08
ActivIdentity provides Deloitte Ireland employees with secure remote access to IT systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261076.html
ActivIdentity Corporation has announced that Deloitte Ireland is facilitating secure remote and office-based access through the use of a strong certificate-based, two-factor authentication solution from ActivIdentity.Deloitte Ireland is using the ActivIdentity solution to provide more than 900 employees with secure remote access to IT systems across the firm's locations in Dublin, Cork and Li
Fri, 21 Mar 08
New PowerDome2 range of high speed domes from Vista
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261022.html
Vista has released its new PowerDome2 range of high speed domes, offering installers a choice of aesthetically identical cameras with varying capabilities to cover a range of applications. The range includes internal and external high speed domes, external vandal resistant domes and static domes.This high speed range has newly designed pendent and ceiling housings which allow all connections t
Thu, 20 Mar 08
Waltham Forest deploys mobile IP Video solution for traffic enforcement and surveillance
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261124.html
IndigoVision's integrated IP Video solution provides CCTV surveillance system for a Community Safety Vehicle operated by the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The vehicle is a joint initiative between the Borough, the Metropolitan Police and NCP, the council's parking enforcement contractor.The vehicle is equipped with 5 fixed cameras and 2 fully functional Forward Vision MIC cameras mounted o
Thu, 20 Mar 08
CubeByte laptop security lock fits all makes and models on the market
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261074.html
A recent survey from Autosafe International found that in 56 laptops there were as many as 37 different security slots proving there is no such thing as a standard size. Autosafe cited changing lifestyles as the reason why more laptops are being stolen than ever before. Vulnerability is heightened by hot desking, working from trains, planes, internet cafes and a whole host of other public places.
Thu, 20 Mar 08
Sophos defends Telford student and teaching staff email accounts from spam and malware
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261018.html
Sophos has announced that it is delivering protection against spam messages and email-borne malware to Telford & Wrekin Council. Responsible for providing email services to 84 local primary and secondary schools, the Council's civil offices have deployed Sophos Email Security and Control to defend student and teaching staff email accounts from more than 21 million spam messages a year.Prior t
Thu, 20 Mar 08
Top Tips to Mobile Data Security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261077.html
Every day sees another headline that illustrates how data protection has been ignored resulting in vital data that has been exposed or lost. Yet it is common knowledge that enterprises have a vested interest, and a legal obligation to effectively protect data. Companies must understand, and account, for any mishaps and by merely adopting a security policy alone will only provide a false sense of d
Wed, 19 Mar 08
10,000 Web pages rigged by cybercriminals to hijack PCs of unsuspecting Web surfers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261023.html
In one of the largest attacks to date of this kind, over 10,000 Web pages have been rigged by cybercriminals to hijack PCs of unsuspecting Web surfers.The Web pages have all been modified with code that silently redirects visitors to another Web site laden with a malware cocktail that attempts to break into the user's PC. The redirect and the attempted break-ins all happen unbeknownst to the W
Wed, 19 Mar 08
Hi-Tech Solutions announces mobile License Plate Recognition system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261024.html
Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd. has announced a new mobile version of its vision-based License Plate Recognition (LPR) system, SeeCar. The new system identifies vehicles at temporary checkpoints and fixed and temporary parking lots at special events and urban situations requiring maximum security, such as large-scale events of national or international significance.The new system, SeeCar Mobile, will s
Wed, 19 Mar 08
Stanley Security launches iPAC all-in-one access controller and proximity reader with built-in Microsoft Windows CE
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261075.html
Stanley Security Products has announced the launch at IFSEC of its new iPAC unit. The iPAC is an all-in-one access controller and proximity reader with built-in Microsoft Windows CE which enables it to be easily installed, set-up and programmed without the need for a separate on-site computer.Designed to work with the PAC OnePlatform access control solution and with full connectivity to the
Tue, 18 Mar 08
Harvard University hack could have been avoided
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261019.html
In February, hacker have attacked Harvard University servers, accessed the personal information of more than 10,000 graduate students and applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and posted part of this confidential information on the Web.Cyber-Ark commented that the Harvard University hack could have been avoided if the university had protected its student data. "The systems hac
Tue, 18 Mar 08
Chip and PIN not enough to tackle credit card fraud
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260834.html
Fraud on credit and debit cards soared by 25% last year, reaching a record high, with losses of GBP535m. Card not present (CNP) fraud now amounts to more than half of all card losses both in the UK and abroad at GBP291m. This, claims GrIDsure, is indicative of the flawed reliance on Chip and PIN as the primary means to tackle fraud and yet the Association of Payment Clearing Services (Apacs) appears
Tue, 18 Mar 08
Senior security managers work over 50 hours per week
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260922.html
The latest SSR Personnel corporate salary survey accessed over 3,000 senior managers across Europe understanding core skills and responsibilities to provide a benchmark for remuneration.At the Chief Security Officers' (CSO) level there is still a broad anomaly in responsibility and impact from one corporation to another. Capabilities have to be defined initially through geographical location
Sat, 15 Mar 08
Video surveillance for the Africa Cup of Nations
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260923.html
The biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was staged at various venues across Ghana in January and February, and wrapped up in the Ghanaian capital Accra with a thrilling clash between defending champions Egypt and four-time winners Cameroon.Equipment from Bosch Security Systems (BSS) played a central role in a major security system
Sat, 15 Mar 08
myhome247 Starter Kit provides home and office security, monitoring and control
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260921.html
The myhome247 Starter Kit comprises an XG1000 System Controller, discreet Panasonic BL-C1 Network Camera and a Door/Window Contact. With it, the home or business owner can now easily view their protected premises remotely, either from their mobile phone, or an internet enabled PC or Laptop. To provide 24hour security, the Starter Kit's wireless sensors can be set to raise audible alarms, or in
Sat, 15 Mar 08
The threat of the Ajax Super-Worm
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260878.html
The rapid evolution of "Web 2.0" has sparked the convergence of social networking on a massive scale and the adoption of new combinations of technologies that significantly increase the so-called 'attack-surface'. This combination offers irresistible opportunities to organised crime.In recent years, malware attacks have been targeted and mass worms have been quiet. The days of blockbuster he
Fri, 14 Mar 08
European Businesses need to take responsibility for the security of their data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260869.html
In the last year the issues around data loss and security have rapidly moved into the public arena. The Data Protection Act was introduced in 1998 to provide businesses with a set of guidelines to ensure that data is handled safely and securely. Covering everything from data processing to security, the Data Protection Act is extremely far reaching and has been interpreted and implemented in a var
Fri, 14 Mar 08
DVTel video surveillance and access control deployed by water utility in Texas
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260876.html
TRWD is one of the largest raw water suppliers in the state of Texas, providing water to more than 1.6 million people in the North Central Texas area. Operations span a 10-county area and include maintaining dams at the Water District's four reservoirs and more than 150 miles of pipeline used for water transport. Another primary TRWD function is to manage an extensive flood control system, featu
Fri, 14 Mar 08
Vendors should be liable for insecure software
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260870.html
Information insecurity is costing us billions. We pay for it in theft: information theft, financial theft. We pay for it in productivity loss, both when networks stop working and in the dozens of minor security inconveniences we all have to endure. We pay for it when we have to buy security products and services to reduce those other two losses. We pay for security, year after year. The proble
Thu, 13 Mar 08
Red Devil Storage adopts Peoplesafe lone worker device
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260837.html
Since it established its first store in Kennington, South East London in 1998, Red Devil Storage, a storage facilities company in London and SE England, has expanded and now has outlets in Aylesbury and Folkestone offering storage facilities to businesses, retailers and domestic customers. Employees often work alone and in the past have reported instances of attack and verbal abuse.Red Devil
Thu, 13 Mar 08
Burgled Britons spend GBP27 billion to regain peace of mind following a break-in
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260841.html
According to a recent ICM nationwide survey, commissioned by Intamac Systems, burgled Britons have spent a staggering GBP27 billion pounds in the last five years in an attempt to regain peace of mind following a break-in.While many speak of the emotional burden caused by a burglary, few realise the financial implications, as victims take the steps they think necessary to feel safe in their homes
Thu, 13 Mar 08
IT departments worry over threat of data leaks from more open networks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260838.html
According to new research, IT departments are under pressure to make corporate networks more accessible to remote workers and a range of external users despite fears over the increased threat of data leaks, malicious content and hacking that this entails.91 per cent of the 381 UK and North American IT executives polled in the survey by AEP Networks admitted there is a bigger risk of sensitive
Thu, 13 Mar 08
BeCrypt achieves RSA Secured Partner Program certification
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260357.html
BeCrypt has announced that it has joined the RSA Secured Partner Program to certify interoperability between its DISK Protect v4.2 Standard data security solution and the RSA SecurID SID800 hardware token and RSA Smart Card 5200. DISK Protect v4.2 Standard is the latest version of BeCrypt's full disk encryption solution, which has many additional features such as providing more flexible use o
Wed, 12 Mar 08
Northern Ireland Civil Service chooses Websense software for Web security and e-mail filtering
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260795.html
Websense, Inc. has announced that Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has chosen Websense software to provide Web security and e-mail filtering for all its staff. The decision to choose Websense was driven by IT Assist, the ICT Shared Service Centre providing shared services to all NICS government departments and IT agencies which support them. The GBP250,000 contract was signed in January 2008 fo
Wed, 12 Mar 08
Lumidigm Venus fingerprint sensors tested by Bernalillo County Sheriff Department
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260794.html
Lumidigm Inc. recently delivered a report consisting of biometric performance study results from the testing of Lumidigm Venus fingerprint sensors to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department in New Mexico. This report was commissioned by the Sheriff's Department as part of its exploration of the use of biometrically-enabled technologies for drunk driving interdiction. The Sheriff's Department re
Wed, 12 Mar 08
Agent Vi appoints director of professional services
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260789.html
Agent Vi, developers of enterprise video analytics software to improve security, business intelligence and operations, has named Greg Skarvelis to the newly created position of director of professional services. His responsibilities include defining and implementing the company's pre- and post-sales professional services processes as well as developing and growing the unit tasked with delivering A
Tue, 11 Mar 08
The malware menace but not as we know it
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260742.html
Shields are the essential accessory without which no fictional spaceship would be able to venture beyond the final frontier. And with the changing nature of threats in cyberspace, the need is growing for a similar protective 'shield' for users, to absorb attacks and to protect online identities against both high-profile and stealthy infiltration attempts. These new types of threats often eva
Tue, 11 Mar 08
Travel Midland Metro equips its tram conductors with Identicom lone worker protection system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260542.html
Opened in 1999, the Travel Midland Metro is the first street tramway to run in the West Midlands for over 40 years. There are 23 tram stops along the route, which stretches 20.13 kilometres from Birmingham Snow Hill to Wolverhampton St George's. Midland Metro runs a fleet of 16 trams, on a frequent timetable, 7 days a week from early in the morning to late in the evening.Travel Midland Metro
Tue, 11 Mar 08
Maxey Moverley repairs Baxall CCTV equipment
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260605.html
Following the recent acquisition of a full range of original equipment, technical data and component stock from Baxall's repair centre, Maxey Moverley is now delivering repairs on Baxall equipment using original manufacturer parts and technical information.The move also means that Maxey Moverley can provide a full repair and refurbishment service for Baxall cameras, DVRs, Multiplexers and Tele
Tue, 11 Mar 08
Centennial Software launches DeviceWall SBE endpoint security solution
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260606.html
Centennial Software has launched Centennial DeviceWall Small Business Edition (SBE), a fully-featured version of its endpoint security solution tailored specifically to meet the needs of small businesses in the UK. DeviceWall SBE makes it easy for organizations with up to 100 PCs to protect themselves against accidental or malicious data leakage, which could otherwise put the company out of busin
Fri, 7 Mar 08
Cybercrime is now the domain of organised gangs
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260438.html
The past few years has seen a major change in the world of cybercrime. Just 4 or 5 years ago, cybercriminals were mostly young male nerds who did it for fun or experimentation. They weren't out to profit from their endeavours. They simply wanted to impress their peers. They didn't want to steal money or cause major disruption.But the golden age of hackers and cybercriminals has passed. To
Fri, 7 Mar 08
Dubai Harbour Hotel selects SALTO electronic access control system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260539.html
Dubai has attracted world-wide attention through innovative real estate projects and the continuing development of new hotels, offices, shopping malls and leisure facilities is part of a huge construction drive designed to consolidate the status of this Gulf emirate as a regional business, services and tourism hub.The Harbour Hotel & Residence, a USD 141 million investment for Emirates Airline
Fri, 7 Mar 08
Mango DSP Releases Condor 32 Channel PCI Blade with High-End Video Processing Capabilities.
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260449.html
Mango DSP has announced the launch of the new Condor family of products starting with the Condor PCI-e. The Condor PCI-e blade, a single PCI slot solution capable of high density encoding or decoding, video streams up to 32 channels using H.264, MPEG-4 or MJPEG video compression. With its advanced capabilities the Condor is a powerful processing board that enables video analytics, transcoding and
Fri, 7 Mar 08
SkyRecon Elevates to Partner Associate in Intel Software Partner Program
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260611.html
SkyRecon Systems has announced today that the company has officially earned the Partner Associate Level status from the Intel Software Partner Program."Our Software Partner Program offers tools, resources, and services designed to drive top-line growth, as well as technology and expertise to help deliver innovative, new solutions that offer increased end customer value," says Andrei Mazanov,
Thu, 6 Mar 08
dns appointed as Welsh Assembly security partner
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260441.html
dns, a key player in the managed security services industry, has announced that it has been appointed as the security partner for the GBP74m, seven year contract with the Welsh Assembly Public Sector Broadband Aggregation (PSBA) project as a sub-contractor to its business partner Logicalis, the provider of integrated ICT solutions. This project will offer a consolidated Welsh network solution that
Thu, 6 Mar 08
Ipsotek video analytics detect unusual patterns of behaviour across shoppers, vehicles and suspected intruders in Duke of York Square
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260541.html
Duke of York Square has 100,000 square feet of retail space and leisure facilities that include twelve hotels, a concert hall, cinema and theatre. The development is adjacent to the King's Road and is one of the largest public spaces to be opened in London. It is home to major corporate offices and 33 retail businesses with the anchor tenant being fashion chain Zara.Ipsotek has provided video
Thu, 6 Mar 08
Nemesysco voice analysis technology products to be distributed in the US by Forensitec
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260526.html
Nemesysco Ltd. has announced that it has appointed Forensitec, a forensic language analysis consultancy firm, providing interview and interrogation techniques and training, as a distributor in the U.S. Nemesysco's voice analysis technology products are to be distributed in US markets as part of Forensitec's solutions for criminal and administrative investigators, human resources professionals
Wed, 5 Mar 08
G4S Security Services acquires event stewarding company Rock Steady Group
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260534.html
G4S Security Services (UK) has acquired Rock Steady Group, the UK's event stewarding company. The acquisition enhances the depth of G4S's crowd management capabilities in the events security sector, particularly within the areas of live music and venue services. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Rock Steady is an events specialist incorporating Rock Steady Security Ltd, Rock Steady Event Services
Wed, 5 Mar 08
Retailers need to radically improve the way they justify spending on loss prevention investments
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260538.html
Every year retailers worldwide spend billions of Euros on various types of technology such as CCTV, tagging and Data Mining in an attempt to tackle the ever present problem of shrinkage, which estimated to cost the European Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector alone as much €18 billion a year. Trying to decide in which technology to invest can be a tricky business, with often extravagant claims b
Wed, 5 Mar 08
FTP account credentials from Top Global Domains in the hands of hackers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260540.html
Finjan Inc. has uncovered a database containing more than 8,700 harvested FTP account credentials, including username, password and server address - in the hands of hackers. These stolen credentials enable criminals to compromise servers and automatically inject crimeware to infect users visiting them. Among those stolen accounts are those of Fortune-level global companies in a wide range of i
Tue, 4 Mar 08
Majority of businesses lack data recovery planning
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260536.html
Three-quarters of UK companies have no contingency plans for data loss, even though 90 per cent have had to recover data in the past year, according to research from Kroll Ontrack. 65 per cent of UK businesses have no dedicated budget available for data recovery suggesting that many companies may be left financially unprepared in the event that data recovery services are required.Tape remain
Tue, 4 Mar 08
HID Global merges with ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260535.html
HID Global has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG). Leveraging the long-term trust customers have in the HID brand worldwide, the merged organization will now operate as one company: HID Global. The overall objective of the merger is to strengthen the value proposition to our customers by optimizing the combined resources and capabilities of HID Global and ITG, spec
Tue, 4 Mar 08
Dallmeier launches designer CCTV cameras
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260533.html
Dallmeier has launched the UK's first range of DesignCams: CCTV cameras that can be fitted in a wide variety of uniquely patterned housings. Dallmeier's step is in response to architects and specifiers seeking an aesthetic as well as technically flawless security solution."There was a time when fridges were always white and TVs always black, but that is no longer the case. So why should a CCTV
Tue, 4 Mar 08
BoxPlay expands distribution capabilities for BeCrypt's data security solutions with agreement with Fujitsu Siemens Computers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260379.html
Fujitsu Siemens Computers and BoxPlay Business Solutions have signed an agreement that will enable customers in the Nordic region to buy the data security solutions from BeCrypt via the distribution and reseller network of Fujitsu Siemens."IT and data security has always been important for us and our clients. As we see the use of laptops increasing we are committed to offering the best IT and
Mon, 3 Mar 08
StealthWatch Improves Network Availability and Security for University of Adelaide
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260443.html
Lancope , Inc. has announced that the University of Adelaide is using StealthWatch to gain 100 percent insight into routed network traffic in order to identify anomalies such as worms and interface congestion. The University network is comprised of approximately 1,000 infrastructure devices with nearly 10,000 hosts active on the network at any given time. The StealthWatch System ana
Mon, 3 Mar 08
Access Direct online store provides low cost access control solution for SMEs and professional security installers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260446.html
Access Direct has launched its new online store selling access control systems for smaller businesses and professional security installers. The site will be selling systems that can be installed easily by in-house IT departments, or by local specialist installers, where there are one or two doors that need to be secured. Access Direct will be supplying the HID Edge solution which includes emb
Mon, 3 Mar 08
XGate provides a secure wireless network straight out of the box
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260417.html
Global Security One (GSEC1) has launched a security device which creates a highly secure wireless network, straight out of the box. XGate provides a range of benefits to both home and business users, including identity protection, secure banking and safe internet use for children through chatroom monitoring.The device comes with a built-in firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware to protect again
Mon, 3 Mar 08
Asigra Helps Accountancy firm Recover from Data Loss
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260426.html
Asigra Inc. has announced that its online backup and recovery software is being deployed by Qualitas-IT Limited for accountancy firm A Desaur & Co. Having permanently lost 20% of its data during a server failure in April 2007, A Desaur & Co. immediately sought a more reliable and frequent data backup solution that would provide the company with the peace of mind that all of the data will be recove