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HTS license plate recognition software integrated with Engebras traffic management and security systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261667.html
Hi-Tech Solutions (HTS) has announced that it has sold 70 license plate recognition software packages to Engebras, a Brazilian provider of high performance systems for traffic safety and access control.HTS's software is integrated with major product lines of Engebras's traffic management and security systems. The systems can be controlled locally or online, via the Web, and can be integrated w
Sat, 31 May 08
Vandal Resistant Day/Night Color Mini-Dome for Energy Conscious Security Buyer
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261680.html
TOA Electronics, Inc. has announced the release of their new C-CV854D-9 Vandal Resistant Day/Night Color Mini-Dome.This high-resolution surveillance camera is for indoor and outdoor use with both day and night coverage capability. It operates as a color camera in daylight, and as a highly sensitive monochrome camera in darkness. The camera body is constructed of die-cast aluminum alloy, with
Sat, 31 May 08
Teenage computer hacking gang dismantled in France
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261681.html
French authorities have arrested a total of 22 people suspected of running an international hacking gang that broke into business networks in France and overseas. According to French media reports, the 22 alleged hackers were arrested in Paris, southern and central France following a four month investigation involving over 90 members of the police force.The arrested members of the alleged gang
Fri, 30 May 08
Precise Biometrics to deliver Match-on-Card project for Middle East government
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261670.html
Precise Biometrics has received an order for hardware worth SEK 2.3 million in a Match-on-Card project. The order is a follow-up order from an existing customer in the Middle East and part of a larger order comprising both hardware and Precise Match-on-Card(TM) licenses. The delivery consists of Precise 200 MC, a combined fingerprint and smart card reader that will be used in a government ID c
Fri, 30 May 08
EMS wireless pager system provides ship-wide security messaging for Antarctic research vessel RSS James Clark Ross
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261663.html
As part of the British Antarctic Survey fleet, the RSS James Clark Ross spends up to 18 months at sea, much of the time in severe weather conditions. The ice-breaking vessel is fully equipped for advanced geophysical studies and is home to a crew of 28.EMS Group's wireless pager system has been providing ship-wide security messaging for the crew of the research vessel RSS James Clark Ross for
Fri, 30 May 08
ING DIRECT offers Trusteer Rapport consumer Identity Theft protection software free to all of its customers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261666.html
ING DIRECT has announced that it has partnered with Trusteer, Inc., the consumer fraud protection company, to become the first US bank to offer Trusteer's Rapport consumer Identity Theft protection software free to all of its customers. Rapport is a next generation consumer desktop security solution that protects consumers from online identity theft and malware threats such as phishing, pharming,
Thu, 29 May 08
Barton Square Shopping complex is securely open for business with AC2000 SE
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261668.html
The state-of-the-art Barton Square shopping complex is linked to the Trafford Centre. With the expectation of over 30 million visitors a year, Barton Square required a highly flexible security management system to secure areas such as the communications rooms, access gates, and back of house areas.CEM Systems has announced that the UK's new GBP76 million Barton Square shopping complex has chose
Thu, 29 May 08
SnapFeel detects emotion in text messages to assess integrity and risk potential
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261532.html
OnLine Interview (OI) is an automated, web-based integrity assessment softwaresolution based on free text analysis and a unique online questionnaire. OI leverages SnapFeel's solution that enables emotion detection in text messages. Based on a software platform that analyzes electronic text to detect emotions and determine the writer's state of mind, OI can determine a candidate, client or in
Thu, 29 May 08
Wilson James enhances the safety of remote workers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261604.html
Wilson James has launched two technology-based solutions to enhance the safety of remote workers.The company has developed with The Security Company (International) Ltd an intranet-based security awareness tool for its staff and clients' employees. This initiative reflects the importance placed by Wilson James on dramatically increasing the number of people with an understanding of and commitm
Tue, 27 May 08
DeviceLock software selected by Russian retail bank
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261669.html
Bank VTB24 is one of Russia's largest and fastest growing banks. Over the last few years, it has been steadily improving customer service, privacy protection and reliability, in order to attract and retain market share among Russia's growing class of affluent middle class banking customers.DeviceLock, Inc. has announced that its DeviceLock software has been selected by VTB 24, one of Russia'
Tue, 27 May 08
IQeye cameras support global climate research on Spitsbergen glacier
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261664.html
Silesian Earth Science faculty have conducted research for over 25 years on changes at the Spitsbergen glacier for the Hansbreen tongue and its ice calving. The research is financed by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Using various instruments, devices and techniques to monitor changes of the glacier the scientists are gathering important information about global climate chan
Tue, 27 May 08
Octavian Security opens Spanish operations
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261671.html
Octavian Seguridad, to be led by former US Army intelligence officer Ocie Eduardo Mathenia Golderos and Valencia University economics graduate Jose Carlos Fuster, will operate initially from Alicante.The Spanish operation, which will also open branches in Valencia, Murcia, and Barcelona, complements existing Octavian Security offices in the UK and Northern Ireland, Europe, the Middle East and
Tue, 27 May 08
PSK IP CCTV system protects Kenyan National Archives
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261658.html
PSK Ltd is opening its doors into the Kenyan public and corporate business markets, following a landmark installation of CCTV equipment in the country's capital, Nairobi. The official company launch is set to take place on Wednesday, 28th May 2008 at the Police Headquarters where PSK will unveil a new pilot CCTV system to the Nairobi Central Business District Association.The pilot CCTV system
Tue, 27 May 08
City of Bristol College upgrades security with SALTO electronic access control equipment
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261659.html
The use of electronic access control is becoming increasingly important in more and more colleges as hundreds, often thousands of staff, students and visitors need various levels of access privilege to move smoothly around campus. To provide this a security system must be able to both implement and accommodate the individual requirements of diverse end users in order to provide the most secure lea
Tue, 27 May 08
Information security managers focus more on business needs than technology
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261656.html
The role of information security managers is rapidly changing to focus on business needs instead of technology, according to a recent survey of more than 1,400 Certified Information Security Managers (CISMs) in 83 countries by ISACA, an association of more than 75,000 IT governance professionals worldwide. The Information Security Career Progression Survey Results showed that information security
Tue, 27 May 08
Half of Organizations End Technology Projects Prematurely
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261649.html
According to a survey of information technology (IT) experts at the North America Computer Audit, Control and Security (NA CACS) conference sponsored by ISACA, nearly half (43.3 percent) of respondents stated that their organization recently "killed" an IT-related project before it was fully implemented. The top two reasons cited for ending the project were that business needs had changed (29.
Sun, 25 May 08
Hard drive data used to blackmail Formula One racing drivers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261652.html
A man has been arrested, accused of attempting to blackmail Formula One racing drivers Adrian Sutil and Lewis Hamilton. German police are reported to have arrested a man who is alleged to have tried to sell a hard disk which had belonged to Sutil, and contained personal information, details of Swiss bank account transactions, photographs, and private correspondence between the 25-year-old German w
Sun, 25 May 08
FLIR Systems acquires sensor networks software developer Ifara Tecnologias
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261657.html
FLIR Systems, Inc. has acquired the stock of Ifara Tecnologias, S.L., a provider of middleware and client application software used to create sensor networks. Based in Madrid, Spain, Ifara develops software technology, hardware, and developer tools used for the creation and maintenance of sensor networks for applications such as security and surveillance, force protection, reconnaissance, and
Sun, 25 May 08
Controlware wins IFSEC Security Industry Award for IP CCTV network at St Pancras International
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261655.html
Specialist IP CCTV supplier and value-added distributor Controlware Communications Systems has won the award for Best Project at the IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Having also won the same award last year this represents a unique double for Controlware.A panel of independent industry experts, who were specifically looking for innovative solutions, selected the IP CCTV network at St Pancras In
Sun, 25 May 08
McAfee provides encryption and port control to protect staff and patient data on NHS computers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261642.html
McAfee Inc. has announced that National Health Service Connecting for Health (NHS CFH) has selected solutions from McAfee to provide encryption and port control to protect data on NHS computers and devices across the NHS in England. As part of the NHS contract, McAfee Data Protection will provide 700,000 licenses for device encryption, port control, secure content encryption and mobile encryption
Sun, 25 May 08
Fortress Interlocks enhances the protection of workers at JRI manufacturing plant
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261645.html
Fortress Interlocks has installed its interlocks to enhance the protection of workers at the JRI manufacturing plant in Sheffield.JRI manufactures joint replacement implants and surgical instruments. The final stage of manufacturing requires spraying an artificial bone coating on the joints with a plasma torch inside a vacuum vessel. Having been told it was impossible to interlock the plasma t
Sun, 25 May 08
Employees perceive spam as an annoyance rather than a potential security threat
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261653.html
Complacency is still rife amongst UK employees toward e-mail security, according to a new research released by Websense. Nearly one third (31%) of respondents stating they were satisfied with their company not fully protecting e-mail as they didn't feel they would be targeted by cybercriminals. The survey also reveals that 35% of respondents said a hacker's gaining access to their computer th
Sun, 25 May 08
International phishing crime ring dismantled in USA and Romania
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261647.html
Authorities in the USA and Romania have charged a total of 38 people suspected of running an international crime ring that attempted to steal from thousands of consumers and targeted hundreds of financial institutions.According to media reports, the gang sought innocent parties' personal information through phishing emails and "smishing" (sending SMS text messages via mobile phone).Compute
Sun, 25 May 08
New SALTO SAPS for Access Control on exit doors with panic bars
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261651.html
The new SALTO Advanced Panic Bar Solution (SAPS) has been developed in response to demand from the security market for Access Control solutions on exit doors with panic bars.It allows users to add the control of exit doors to an access control system without the usual high cost of a fully wired solution and is simple and quick to install and configure with no need for any complex wiring.Ce
Sun, 25 May 08
ScanPort transportable threat detection system adopted by U.S. Army
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261650.html
Brijot Imaging Systems has announced that the Third U.S. Army/U.S. Army Forces Central Command (ARCENT), has accepted delivery of Brijot ScanPortTM, an engineered security solution that optimizes the Brijot GEN 2 technology in a rugged, portable whole body imaging system for use in extreme environments. ScanPort was conceived in response to the U.S. Army's request for a system to manage peop
Wed, 21 May 08
City of Manchester migrates to IP monitoring with Omnicast
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261643.html
Genetec has announced that the City of Manchester, United Kingdom, has selected Omnicast 4.1 for a major system upgrade project. With approximately 700 analog cameras spread throughout the city, the City of Manchester is gradually migrating to IP, and all cameras will eventually be managed by the IP platform.Working with C-ways Limited, a UK-based IT Integrator, the City of Manchester selected
Wed, 21 May 08
G4S responsible for security and stewarding at major sporting events and concerts this weekend
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261646.html
G4S Security Services (UK) is to provide specialist security and stewarding services simultaneously at a number of prestigious events on Saturday 24 May. G4S will be responsible for security and stewarding at the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park, Glasgow, the 2nd Cricket Test match against New Zealand at Old Trafford, Manchester and the Kaiser Chiefs concert at Elland Road, Leeds, not to menti
Wed, 21 May 08
Chinese hackers target Belgian computer systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261644.html
Belgian ministers have complained that Chinese hackers are targeting their country's computer systems.According to media reports, Justice Minister Jo Vandeurzen has claimed that hacking attacks against the Belgian Federal Government have originated in China, and are likely to have been at the bequest of the Beijing Government. Separately, Belgian minister of foreign affairs Karel De Gucht has
Wed, 21 May 08
ISACA Membership Reaches 75,000
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261640.html
ISACA has announced that its membership has reached 75,000 this year, which represents a 15 percent increase from its 65,000 members in 2007.
Fri, 16 May 08
Proxim Wireless enhances security of the Port de La Rochelle facilities
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261635.html
Proxim Wireless Corporation has announced that it has supplied broadband wireless equipment to the Port de La Rochelle in France to ensure enhanced security of the port facilities. The Port de La Rochelle, located on the west coast of France, is one of the largest commercial ports in Europe. The 470 acre site receives more than 3,000 visits per day and has 10,000 badge holders. In order to i
Fri, 16 May 08
Qeeps connects 60 cameras at Newcastle City Council to monitor key trunk roads
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261627.html
Newcastle City Council is the first UK customer to deploy the Qeeps service as part of their city wide traffic management system in order to monitor live traffic cameras via authorised GPRS enabled mobile phones.Qeeps (pronounced keeps) is a hosted service allowing users to connect remotely to any Digital Video Recorder (DVR) via IP to receive both real-time and recorded video footage on any m
Fri, 16 May 08
Secure computer access to fully encrypted disks through hardware-based two factor authentication
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261631.html
Gemalto and McAfee have announced a new integrated solution that enables PC and laptop users secure access to fully encrypted disks through hardware-based two factor authentication. Both the Gemalto .NET smart card and their Smart Enterprise Guardian (SEG) digital security device have been tested and validated for compatibility with the McAfee Endpoint Encryption solution and McAfee Total Pr
Fri, 16 May 08
CCTV has a positive impact on reducing crime rates
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261629.html
The market for network video surveillance (IP surveillance) in Europe is currently experiencing considerable growth and network based solutions are now becoming more common. Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems asserts the effectiveness of CCTV in fighting crime. "It is an indisputable fact that CCTV is having a positive impact on reducing crime rates," states Peter Hawksworth manag
Fri, 16 May 08
PCI deadline will not be met by most retailers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261639.html
According to Gartner, most of the analyst firm's clients will not be ready to meet the PCI-DSS Section 6.6 deadline of 30th June. After this date all merchants that accept payment card transactions will have to use either a specialised firewall to protect web applications or to have completed a web application software code review to ensure that any vulnerability is discovered and fixed.Even
Fri, 16 May 08
Mango DSP's intelligent video servers to be distributed by Affair System in Brazil and South America
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261637.html
Mango DSP has announced a partnership with Affair System Telecommunications, a leading distributor of innovative technologies in Brazil. Affair will leverage the Raven M and Raven X2 intelligent video servers, enabling MPEG-4, H.264 and MJPEG encoding and PTZ control, as well as advanced video analytics from leading vendors.Mango DSP's intelligent video servers transform standard analog vide
Fri, 16 May 08
CAPS certification for DISK Protect Baseline version 3.3 with support for Windows Vista
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261638.html
BeCrypt has achieved CESG Assisted Products Service (CAPS) certification for version 3.3 of its DISK Protect Baseline product which includes support for Windows Vista. DISK Protect Baseline v3.3 provides Becrypt's range of security and encryption features available in a CAPS approved product. The product includes configuration options such as password policy definition, allowing password le
Wed, 14 May 08
Sony ANPR camera provides easy integration with existing access control systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261630.html
Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions Division (SISS) has announced a highly integrated automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera that provides easy integration with existing access control systems. The Sony XCI-NPR uses the industry-standard Wiegand protocol, allowing OEMs to quickly and cost-effectively add ANPR capability to their product lines. Aimed primarily at applications with
Wed, 14 May 08
OCS Security provides 24/7 security support to Chill Factore real snow indoor ski resort
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261634.html
OCS Security is tackling the 'coolest security job in Britain' after winning the contract to provide 24/7 support to the world's widest and the UK's longest real snow indoor ski resort. The contract, located at the GBP31 million Chill Factore centre at Trafford Quays in Manchester, means OCS is responsible for the safety of 2 million visitors every year and the security of one of the most pr
Wed, 14 May 08
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Domino Edge Server guards Lotus email environments against spam, viruses and malware
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261562.html
Clearswift has announced the new MIMEsweeper for Domino Edge Server, an email firewall that protects IBM Lotus Notes and Domino infrastructures from spam, viruses and malware. The Domino Edge Server uses the same technology as Clearswift's MIMEsweeper Email Appliance to bring the benefits of low maintenance and ease of use to the customer. The MIMEsweeper for Domino Edge Server is designed for
Tue, 13 May 08
MegaMatcher 2.1 fuses face and fingerprint to provide unambiguous identification
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261619.html
Neurotechnology has announced the availability of MegaMatcher 2.1 SDK for the development of large-scale automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) and multi-biometric face-fingerprint identification systems. MegaMatcher 2.1 includes a number of new features and enhancements, including live face detection functionality, improved cluster fault tolerance, support for a wider range of in
Tue, 13 May 08
Trend Micro helps keep kids safe online
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261628.html
For 21st century youth, the Internet is an integral part of life. Social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace have gained massive appeal nearly 60 percent of 12-17 years olds claim to have profiles on these sites and about 14 percent of them have received unwanted online solicitations. While online predators generally receive a lot of media attention, the more likely risks young people
Tue, 13 May 08
Avon Protection Systems unveils modular Respiratory Protective Equipment system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261632.html
Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is unveiling its ST53 multi-role modular Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) system at Eurosatory in Paris, from 16 - 20 June 2008. This solution will be demonstrated for the first time at the exhibition, giving viewers the opportunity to see the benefits of this RPE system, which has the ability to switch between negative pressure and SCBA.
Tue, 13 May 08
Pat Curran steps down at Bell Security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261633.html
Pat Curran, the co-founder of Bell Security/Bell Group, has announced that he will step down from his role as Chairman of UK & Ireland operations within the parent business, Niscayah Group AB (formerly called Securitas Systems AB), on 30 June 2008. He will do so to enable him to devote more time to other non-competitive business interests inside and outside the security sector. Bell will rebra
Tue, 13 May 08
Insight into Loss Prevention strategies at Retail Solutions 2008
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261618.html
Retail Solutions is moving to London, after more than 15 years at the NEC Birmingham, in order to provide retailers with greater access to the fast growing retail technology market and exhibitors include BT Expedite, Micros and Zetes.2008 sees the relaunch of the popular Retail Solutions exhibition at ExCeL in London with an new conference programme run by Retail Week Conferences. The organis
Sat, 10 May 08
German authorities crack down on Bavarian hacking gang
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261622.html
According to media reports, police arrested suspects aged between 15 and 22 years old in Baden-Wurttemberg, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, and confiscated computers for forensic examination. German authorities have apprehended eleven people suspected of running a hacking ring. Ausberg police spokesman Manfred Gottschalk has said that seven of the suspects
Sat, 10 May 08
Brazilian bank protects retail e-banking users with VASCO's VACMAN Controller and Digipass GO3
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261615.html
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. has announced that leading Brazilian bank Banco Itau will protect the users of its retail e-banking application with VASCO's VACMAN Controller and Digipass GO3.Banco Itau, one of Brazil's largest privately owned banks, is a longstanding customer of VASCO. Five years ago, the bank started securing its corporate customers with VASCO's strong authenticatio
Sat, 10 May 08
Zebra P640i printers register eight million Angolan voters using biometric data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261620.html
With an area of almost 1.25 million square kilometres, Angola is five times the size of the UK. Zebra P640i printers have been used to register eight million Angolan voters using biometric data, ahead of the first elections in the country for the past 16 years.The printers were used in mobile registration centres set up in each of the country's 18 provinces. The voters' identity was verified a
Fri, 9 May 08
Showsec develops qualification course for restraining and ejecting unruly customers at events
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261609.html
The need to restrain and eject unruly customers at events is frequently believed to be a major role for event security companies. But, as Roy Wise, Training and Development Officer at Showsec, points out "Our focus is on the safety of the 99.99% of event goers who come to enjoy themselves peacefully. Our employees rarely have to deal with an ejection."However, a handful of Showsec operatives,
Fri, 9 May 08
Malware outbreak with Trojan horse masquerading as a media file
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261614.html
McAfee Avert Labs has reported the most significant malware outbreak in three years with more than 500,000 detections of a Trojan horse masquerading as a media file.Since Friday May 2nd, more than half a million instances of the Trojan have been detected on consumer PCs running. The malicious MP3 music or MPEG video files have appeared on popular file-sharing services such as Limewire and eDon
Fri, 9 May 08
ACT access control solution protects Redland Green School
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261613.html
ADI-GARDINER, along with Bristol based Security Solutions Direct, has supplied the Redland Green School with a comprehensive access control solution to protect the new GBP36million site. The ACTpro 3000 system from ACT was specifically chosen to provide a secure environment for the brand new school a stimulating learning environment for over 900 pupils, with dedicated facilities for 50 student
Wed, 7 May 08
IndigoVision provides CCTV surveillance for integrated security system for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261612.html
IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system is providing the CCTV surveillance for an impressive integrated security system for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The metro area is home to over 1.3 million people, covers an area of 770 square miles and includes the towns of Uitenhage and Despatch, together with Port Elizabe
Wed, 7 May 08
Advanced ID technologies for retailers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261611.html
Databac Group will demonstrate at Retail Solutions 2008 how advanced ID technologies can be applied affordably for loyalty, visitor and time & attendance applications. During the show (24-26 June, ExCeL, London), Databac will launch two new solutions: the Dataimage Kiosk visitor station and the Loyca card-driven loyalty system. TOUGH card will be shown as the perfect green loyalty card, while
Wed, 7 May 08
Critical Vulnerability Targets Windows Metafiles
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261571.html
SkyRecon Systems has announced that StormShield blocks against a known vulnerability CVE-2008-1083 recently identified by the research engineers at SkyRecon. The vulnerability affects the based versions of the Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista and 2008 server operating systems."The identification of this vulnerability comes from our in-depth analysis of GDI media files format,"
Wed, 7 May 08
SecureChangeTM Workflow enables companies to automate security change management, risk analysis and business continuity
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261608.html
Tufin Technologies has announced the release of SecureChangeTM Workflow. The new product enables companies to automate security change management, risk analysis and business continuity in a multi-vendor environment. With SecureChange Workflow, IT managers can proactively enforce security policies while increasing operational efficiency. SecureChange Workflow, a companion product to SecureTrac
Wed, 7 May 08
UK Government's MoD secures sensitive data across RAF, Army and Navy laptops with BeCrypt solutions
disk encryption solutions
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261607.html
BeCrypt has been selected by UK Government's Ministry of Defence to provide its DISK Baseline solution with authentication tokens for twenty thousand MOD laptops. DISK Protect will be used to securely protect data which is marked up to Restricted, and is to be deployed throughout the non-DII (Defence Information Infrastructure) laptops that are used by the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF.DI
Wed, 7 May 08
TradeShield protects trading systems from attack and data leakage
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261579.html
Trading and investment collaboration services such as Bloomberg and Reuters offer real-time inter-company and intra-company information sharing, enabling trading divisions to make quick and informed decisions. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the endpoint terminal application and services, if not managed in line with IT and security policies, could leave a business at significant risk from
Wed, 7 May 08
Jomu assists security businesses in becoming industry compliant
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261585.html
The message doing the rounds of many a security company this month, is that when it comes to the paperwork involved in gaining Approved Contractor Schemes and ISO 9001:2000 accreditations, it's best left to the experts.The two women directors from outsourcing company Jomu Ltd are finding that their straight talking approach is hitting the spot of many a Security company MD, who has neither the
Wed, 7 May 08
SIA and Lincolnshire Police carry out checks on door supervisors
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261610.html
Last month, investigators from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) were joined by officers from Lincolnshire Police to carry out checks on door supervisors working at licensed premises in Grantham, Spalding and Stamford.During the intelligence led operation: * 22 licensed premises were visited * 44 door supervisors were checked * 33 held valid SIA licences * 11 unlicensed
Tue, 6 May 08
Covert security system helps Hertfordshire Police combat anti-social behaviour
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261601.html
Hertfordshire Police, in partnership with Rivers Mead and Circle Anglia housing associations and the council, approached VIT to use its 'Equaliser' system after receiving complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour in East Herts. Reports of rowdy youths vandalising property and intimidating residents, required a swift and exact response. Since 2002, VIT Innovation Ltd's Equaliser sys
Tue, 6 May 08
C-MI Labs to distribute Applicure dotDefender technology in the UK
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261021.html
With UK distributors under increasing pressure to deliver solutions that will help meet upcoming PCI Compliance legislation and protect against growing web application attacks and data leakage, C-MI Labs Plc has signed a distribution agreement for 2008 to support Applicure Technologies' drive into the UK market.C-MI Labs will be introducing Applicure's dotDefender technology to hosting compani
Tue, 6 May 08
New Log Management Appliances for Mid-Market Companies from LogLogic
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261577.html
Compliance mandates - including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) - now require companies to track, manage, and report on their log data in order to comply with regulations and promote internal security and availability. LogLogic have announced new straightforward appliances architected
Fri, 2 May 08
Israeli private investigators used spyware to steal commercial information
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261602.html
Businesses should be on their guard against agencies who offer them information on their competitors, following the jailing of a team of private investigators who used spyware to steal information on behalf of legitimate companies.According to media reports, four members of the Israeli Modi'in Ezrahi private investigation firm have been sentenced after they were found guilty of using a Trojan
Fri, 2 May 08
ioimage video analytics help reduce thefts by 75 percent at Chilean fish farms
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261600.html
The second largest producer of farmed salmon after Norway, Chile experiences up to $2 million a year in theft of salmon and salmon eggs. With 28 salmon pools and a total perimeter of 8,000 square meters, Trusal runs one of the country's major fish farms and was suffering significant losses from intruders, fishing boats and predators. ioimage has announced today that Trusal S.A. has implemented
Fri, 2 May 08
Commercial aluminum doors likely to become dominated by the thermally broken system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261599.html
Due to be launched later in 2008, two new deadlocks from Adams Rite are specifically aimed at meeting the new standards BS 3621 and BS EN12209.Simon Guy, technical manager for Adams Rite discusses the rationale behind the development of the deadlocks and what the changes within the security hardware industry mean for the company: "We have seen a significant growth in the thermally broken door
Thu, 1 May 08
CEM and ADT secure Glasgow hospitals
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261590.html
Glasgow's new, Stobhill and Victoria hospitals have selected CEM security solutions to secure their new, state-of-the-art GBP100m facilities. The contract, which was awarded in collaboration with ADT Glasgow, includes the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system. As part of a prestigious public/private sector partnership project, the new ambulatory care hospitals at Victoria
Thu, 1 May 08
Fraud losses by banks shifted onto consumers
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The newly revised UK British Banking code means that fraud losses by banks will now be shifted onto consumers. The new code allows banks to hold customers personally responsible if they have not taken adequate security measures to protect themselves.The research, published this month by analyst firm Gartner, documented that 37% of respondents were unsure how they had become victims of credit c
Thu, 1 May 08
Swann Security Partners with Crimestoppers
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Swann Security has announced it is teaming up with the UK crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers. In an effort to support communities across the UK, Swann Security will support the independent charity in their vision to fight crime. Crimestoppers is an independent charity dedicated to solving crimes and taking criminals off the streets. Around 17 people are arrested and charged every day as a