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BankNewport Two-Factor Authentication process uses Comodo digital certificates
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262570.html
Ffinancial institutions that offer online banking are required by the Federal Financial Insitutions Examination Council (FFIEC) to double-check that the person logging in to the system is a valid customer.When BankNewport, a community bank fixture in southeastern New England which holds over $1 billion in assets, adopted a Two-Factor authentication plan, its concern was to make the transition ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
Hoteldata access control and billing system based on Legic technology for Weinburg climbing centre
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262577.html
The Weinburg therapeutic climbing centre is a soaring 17 meter high climbing gym is the highest in Austria and gets the heart of every climbing enthusiast beating a little faster. A wide range of facilities are on offer here besides general sporting and leisure climbing: from adventure and competitive climbing over boulders through to a dizzying high-rope course. The centre was recently opened ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
Praesidio digital public address and emergency sound system installed at Woolwich Arsenal station
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262578.html
Woolwich Arsenal station is an extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Woolwich town centre and will provide a much needed alternative crossing of the River Thames. The new station has been designed to a very high quality, incorporating modern passenger facilities. The voice alarm system is clearly a very important aspect of these facilities. PEL Services Ltd. has completed the cont ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
Barclays offers free Kaspersky mobile security to its online banking customers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262571.html
Barclays has become the first UK bank to offer its online banking customers with free mobile security via Kaspersky Mobile Security. The offer of free Kaspersky Mobile Security follows Barclays' announcement in July 2008 that it would provide the Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 free of charge to the two million customers who are registered for its online banking service.Sean Gilchrist, Di ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
Encryption on PTP email encryption software is a trillion times stronger than on credit cards
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262576.html
Email is incredibly efficient, but unfortunately it is not secure. CPL Systems has announced the launch of "Person To Person" (PTP) software to encrypt confidential emails.The encryption system used by virtually all financial transactions on the internet is called RSA, and it requires the use of a Digital Certificate. CPL Systems have discovered a way (currently under Patest Application) to us ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
OCS Security appoints new Business Development Manager
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262575.html
OCS Security has appointed Marios Malone Business Development Manager for London and the South East, as part of the Group's commitment to employing the best people who will develop integrated security solutions to meet evolving customer demand. Marios began his career in the security industry 8 years ago with ADT and has also worked with Initial. He includes a leading London children's hospi ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
Magal Security Systems to supply a security and protection system for U.S. border crossing
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262543.html
Magal Security Systems, Ltd. has received, through its U.S.-based subsidiary, an order of approximately $1 million to supply a security and protection system for a major United States international border crossing. The order is expected to be delivered during 2009. Protecting this particular border crossing, which is used by many people and goods transferring between the United States and the ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
Bath and Bristol Universities have safest university campuses in the UK
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262569.html
The University of Bath and the University of Bristol are the first universities in the country to achieve the police-approved Secured Environments award.Secured Environments is a police certification scheme awarded to organisations that can show they have adopted six key principles for protecting themselves against crime. The award promotes good security practice in organisations by focusing o ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
AEGIS infrared illuminators used by the BBC to monitor the behaviour of lions at night
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262572.html
The Big Cat Live series, broadcast live on BBC One in October 2008, featured live web-casting allowing audiences to watch footage 24-hours a day from the heart of Africa's most famous reserve. AEGIS UFLED infrared (IR) Illuminators from Derwent, members of the Bosch Group, were used by the BBC's Natural History Unit to monitor the behaviour of the Marsh Pride of big cats at night, in Kenya's ...[more]
Sat, 31 Jan 09
Less than 10 percent of emails in 2008 was non-malicious
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262568.html
According to data compiled by TrustLayer Mail, the clean mail managed service from Panda Security, of 430 million email messages analysed, 89.88% were spam and 1.11% were infected with some type of malware.In the last three months of the year, 301,000 zombie computers were activated and used, above all, for distributing spam. Sexual performance enhancers and pharmaceuticals were the most commo ...[more]
Mon, 26 Jan 09
AXIS Q1755 Network Camera with true HDTV performance
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262538.html
Axis Communications has introduced a network camera with true HDTV performance in compliance with the SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) standard in resolution, colour representation and frame rate. Connecting an AXIS Q1755 Network Camera to a HDTV monitor is the perfect solution for securing areas where greater image detail is required, such as airports, passport controls ...[more]
Sun, 25 Jan 09
Comodo provides SSL certificates for Host Europe
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262535.html
Comodo has announced it has secured an exclusive agreement to provide SSL certificates for Host Europe, one of Europe's largest web hosting companies. The partnership will enable present and future clients of Host Europe to benefit from the security and assurance generated by Comodo digital certificates.Founded in 1997, Host Europe provides a comprehensive range of services including shared se ...[more]
Sun, 25 Jan 09
Free Titan Backup software to create secure backups of your important data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262540.html
Even with the most reliable computer hardware and software, there is always the possibility of something going wrong. The most common causes of data loss include:1. Human error accidental file deletion, over-writing of files etc.2. Hardware failure - Disks that are used constantly, or have not been properly maintained may suffer from mechanical failure, over time heavy file-loading or new so ...[more]
Sat, 24 Jan 09
Marshal8e6 protects students and staff from inappropriate email
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262488.html
Marshal8e6 has announced a complete Internet security portfolio for schools, colleges and universities. Marshal8e6 products offer the education sector the most comprehensive safeguard for students venturing online: securing all forms of Internet-based communication including email, Web, instant messaging and peer-to-peer applications. The portfolio works across multiple operating systems and deliv ...[more]
Fri, 23 Jan 09
Web Application Firewall keeps unauthorised visitors out of Herba Chemosan portal
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262532.html
Herba Chemosan is Austria's industry leader in pharmaceutical distribution. Almost every second medicine or health product sold over the counter in an Austrian pharmacist originates from one of the seven national Herba Chemosan logistics centres. This tightly-woven logistics network ensures fast operational and simplified work processes and as such also improved quality controls as well as higher ...[more]
Fri, 23 Jan 09
MATE intelligent video systems part of integrated video surveillance system at Beijing National Stadium
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262537.html
The Beijing National Stadium, also known colloquially as the Bird's Nest, was designed to host the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This $423 million futuristic stadium is the world's largest steel structure with a seating capacity of 80,000. The Bird's Nest hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, athletic events, and soccer final of the 2008 Summer Olympics, from August 8-24, 2008. MATE ...[more]
Fri, 23 Jan 09
You have a gaping hole in your security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262490.html
You have a gaping hole in your security. Actually, let me rephrase that. MOST of you have a gaping hole in your security. It's really big. It's huge. It's the kind of hole that when you think about it, it keeps you awake at night, worrying about how little you can do if someone actually takes advantage of it. It's the kind of hole that most people would rather not think about, so they push i ...[more]
Fri, 23 Jan 09
New high-speed security technologies to be the catalyst for cloud-based security services
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262531.html
The term Security-as-a Service was first coined by the marketing folks at McAfee in 2001 to describe their vision of an outsourced approach to the provisioning and management of the full range of anti-X technologies needed to maintain corporate security, via the Internet. From a technical and business perspective, the idea of being able to devolve the responsibility for keeping complex network in ...[more]
Fri, 23 Jan 09
Security Shield offers complete protection against intruder entry and vandalism
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262536.html
Security specialists have realized that electronic security measures are not a complete solution to burglary, theft and vandalism. Sophisticated CCTV, alarm and remote monitoring systems were not effective against determined intruder entry and opportunist attack.Security managers were left post-event with high quality footage of balaclava-clad individuals breaking and entering premises, and le ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
SALTO Systems provides advanced access control management to Shireland Collegiate Academy
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262494.html
Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre is an 11-19 Trust School. The Academy's successful Strategic Partnership with a local secondary school has enabled the expansion of opportunities, and levels of achievement have risen consistently for several years with the Academy scoring the highest of value added ratings. SALTO Systems has been selected by Shireland Collegiate Academy and S ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
Traditional security is not stopping network attacks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262511.html
Gone are the days when we could use the castle and moat analogy to describe the way the network perimeter protected a company's internal resources from external threats. Now, it's far more complicated. There are bridges, ladders and tunnels through the moat, as laptops, desktops, and guest users move in and out of the network perimeter, bringing unknown security risks and issues.On average, sm ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
Videoswitch DVRs part of a sophisticated CCTV system installed at Nando
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262533.html
Nando's are the UK's fastest growing restaurant chain, famous for flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken. Nandos' management work hard to create a family orientated atmosphere in their restaurants and see CCTV as a valuable tool to deter and if necessary, detect would be trouble makers.The Videoswitch DVRs are part of a sophisticated CCTV system installed by Abel Alarm Co. Ltd within Nando's restaura ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
Online gaming password stealers are the most prolific threat
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262534.html
According to ESET's Global Threat Report for 2008, online gaming password stealers were the most prolific threat during the year, accounting for nearly 11 percent of all detected attacks. In second place was INF/Autorun which uses the Windows Autorun facility as an infection vector. "Clearly, gamers need to be aware that they're a very popular target. However, the fact that INF/Autorun was in ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
The impact of the Working Time Directive on the security industry
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262510.html
Newspapers are starting to report about the likely changes to the frequently used opt-out of the 48 hour maximum working week clause, but what is the impact in the immediate and long term for the security industry?First of all, Don't Panic! The amendments to the Working Time Directive are not finalised, they still need to go through another stage at the European Parliament. This final stage ma ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
Your digital fingerprints are left all over the Internet
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262507.html
The Internet has changed the way we live: in our personal lives, we can communicate with friends and family - both near and far - and know that our message will reach them at the touch of a button. Similarly, we no longer have to spend precious lunch breaks or Saturday mornings queuing at the bank as we can do everything we need to on our computers. At work, we talk to customers, partners, suppl ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
New Panasonic dome network cameras with wide-angle lens
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262514.html
Panasonic has announced the launch of the BB-HCM527 and BB-HCM547 dome network cameras. Featuring an improved 73 viewing angle, SD/SDHC memory card slot and PoE power supply, it has never been easier to install or see into those hard to reach places.Both feature packed models include the improved 73 horizontal wide-angle lens increases the field of view without having to move the camera, and ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
How technology can help combat Financial Crime in retail banking
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262527.html
The increasing amount of overlap and duplication of data, tasks and processes in their anti-fraud and anti-money laundering divisions is driving banks to seek synergies between compliance, risk management and security.A new report "Using Technology to Combat Financial Crime in Retail Banking" looks at the regulatory requirements and growing exposure to risk that drive the adoption of anti-fina ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
20 percent of leading security firms are unlikely to survive
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262518.html
According to the latest report into the UK Security market from industry analysts Plimsoll, rates 160 of the UK's leading 908 Security companies as being in financial Danger. Amid calls for bail-outs and emergency measures, Senior Analyst David Pattison asks: Should we just let them fail?Pattison argues: "There is no doubt in my mind that recessions catch bad businesses out. Those companies t ...[more]
Thu, 22 Jan 09
Composite firedoors offer value for money with potential savings over timber firedoors
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262499.html
Fire doors save lives and protect property and as such it is vital that they are specified, manufactured, installed and checked correctly. BM TRADA Q-Mark manufacturing and installation accreditation scheme gives full peace of mind to the end customer. BM TRADA has operated the Q-Mark Timber Fire Door Scheme since 1981. It is a third-party scheme which provides independent assurance to archite ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
IndigoVision provides fully integrated CCTV surveillance to Movenpick Tower Hotel in Qatar
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262512.html
The new Movenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in Doha, Qatar is a 5-star, 350 room, 26-floor hotel, housed in a futuristic building located at the entrance to the prestigious West Bay Area. IndigoVision's complete IP Video technology is providing a fully integrated CCTV surveillance solution for the Movenpick Tower & Suites Hotel.The 116 camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's local appr ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
How to fight the Conficker worm
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262519.html
There has been a resurgence in the Conficker worm (also known as Downadup) that we first saw in November. This is probably due to the malware authors adding some new propagation methods such as spreading via USB flash drives and Windows file-sharing.These techniques make it hard to remove from a network, as a single computer unpatched against the Microsoft MS08-67 security vulnerability, is ab ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
Bailiff company uses Peoplesafe to help safeguard its lone workers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262506.html
Certificated bailiff company, Davies Enforcement, is using Peoplesafe service to help safeguard its lone workers, enhance the company's standing and corroborate the actions of its bailiffs in the event of a query from a client. Supplied by Rocksure Systems, the Peoplesafe service is providing Davies Enforcement with a total solutions package that encompasses the Peoplesafe device, operator respon ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
Michelle Obama spams overtake Angelina, Britney and Paris
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262517.html
SPAMfighter has revealed that for the month of December, Michelle Obama overtook traditional spammer IT girls subjects such as Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Angelina Jolie. Out of 1.4 million spam e-mails analyzed in December, SPAMfighter found the soon to be First Lady now tops the list as per the following results:. Michelle Obama 1,955 . Britney Spears 468 . Par ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
The 25 most dangerous programming errors - and how to fix them
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262520.html
The challenge for many organizations is that many of the applications that contain coding errors are critical to the business, but are no longer being maintained by the vendor. The 2009 CWE/SANS Top 25 Most Dangerous Programming Errors is a list of the most significant programming errors that can lead to serious software vulnerabilities. They occur frequently, are often easy to find, and easy ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
NASA hacker would plead guilty if prosecuted in Britain
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262489.html
Gary McKinnon, the infamous NASA hacker who broke into computer systems belonging to NASA, Department of Defense, the US Army, US Navy and US Army, has now told the British Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that he would plead guilty if prosecuted in Britain.McKinnon's lawyers informed the CPS that the self-confessed computer enthusiast, who is facing extradition to the United States following t ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
Fire Fighting Enterprises protect cinema complexes in India
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262509.html
Fireray reflective beam detectors from Fire Fighting Enterprises have been installed across eight Adlabs Films cinema complexes in India, by regional distributor Code Red Electronics & Security Systems. A further 7 Adlabs cinema projects are expected to follow suit, requiring another 30 detectors.Adlabs Films Ltd. is India's fastest growing film entertainment company, and runs the largest Indi ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
Thoursands of USB sticks fogotten in clothes left at dry cleaners
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262513.html
According to a survey released by Credant Technologies, in the last year 9,000 USB sticks have been forgotten in people's pockets as they take their clothes to be washed at the local dry cleaners.Data leakage and data loss is at an all time high. It could be blamed on the ever-popular USB or memory stick which most people now use to download and transport large amounts of sensitive data. ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
SmartPly launches SmartPly SiteProtect secure site barrier for site hoarding and security applications
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262515.html
SmartPly has launched SmartPly SiteProtect a durable coated panel specifically for site hoarding and security applications.SmartPly SiteProtect is a coated site hoarding panel, designed to save both time and money. The SmartPly OSB3 substrate has been coated with a smooth heavy-duty exterior cross-linked polymer surface treatment, and was developed specifically for use in a breadth of applic ...[more]
Tue, 20 Jan 09
AMTS supports SkyWave DMR-800LRIT terminal for use in Long Range Identification and Tracking of vessels
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262516.html
Absolute Software Inc. in association with PSC Holdings Group has announced that their joint venture, Absolute Maritime Tracking Services (AMTS), intends to support the SkyWave DMR-800LRIT terminal for use in Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT). AMTS is the provider of the National Data Center (NDC) and the Application Service Provider (ASP) to Panama, the world's largest merchant ma ...[more]
Sat, 17 Jan 09
Trojan claims to be Northwest Airlines electronic plane ticket with non-existent credit card transaction
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262498.html
Email users should be wary of messages in relation to air travel as a widespread malicious spam campaign claiming to relay information pertaining to non-existent credit card transactions continues to grow. These new emails, masquerading as communication from Northwest Airlines a subsidiary of US carrier Delta Airlines claim that the recipient has registered an account with the company's onlin ...[more]
Sat, 17 Jan 09
Bahrain City Centre Shopping Mall secured by AMG Systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262501.html
Strategically located in the heart of Manama, Bahrain City Centre comprises a massive 140,000 square metres. It has more than 300 stores and will also offer two multi-level international department stores, the largest indoor water park in the region, a 5,000 square metre Magic Planet and the largest cinema in the Middle East - with 20 screens. Bahrain City Centre will also incorporate two internat ...[more]
Sat, 17 Jan 09
Indian Police on the hunt for poorly secured wireless connections
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262492.html
At a conference in Mumbai last week, 80 policemen were taught about Wi-Fi connections and cybercrime and given the authority to order the owners of wireless routers to properly secure them with encryption and passwords.Police in Mumbai are reportedly on the hunt for poorly secured wireless connections, following an incident last year where hackers sent a warning about an imminent bombing from ...[more]
Sat, 17 Jan 09
When Web 2.0 means Threat 2.0
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262508.html
All manner of companies are beginning to adopt Web 2.0 technologies, encouraging employee blogs, customer forums, greater use of multi-media content and images and self-created encyclopaedias (or wikis). As with all new technologies, there are issues. First and foremost, privacy the rapid growth of social networking has meant the risk of harmful private information or compromising materials ...[more]
Sat, 17 Jan 09
DeviceLock Opens European Training Center to Serve Fast-Growing Sales Channel Network
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262505.html
DeviceLock, Inc. has announced the opening of an on-site training center for the rapidly increasing number of DeviceLock channel partners in Europe.Due to increasing awareness of the insider threat to data security and high demand for DeviceLock software to cover vulnerabilities like unchecked USB drive access, many software distributors, solution resellers and IT systems integrators across t ...[more]
Fri, 16 Jan 09
Grenoble Stadium chooses Genetec video surveillance solution
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262496.html
The Grenoble Stadium in Grenoble, France, has selected Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the 20,000 estimated stadium visitors and secure the new elaborate home of GF38, Grenoble's renowned football team. The recently built Grenoble Stadium boasts one of the most innovative compilations of high-tech solutions found in sports facilities throughout France, featuring ...[more]
Fri, 16 Jan 09
Cyber-crooks spread malware via spoof YouTube messages
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262502.html
According to PandaLabs, YouTube's message sending system has been partly compromised by cyber-crooks to spread malware.Hackers are sending spoof YouTube messages to users to say they have been caught on a spy cam and the video has been posted on the internet. The scam aims to trick users into clicking the link to the video.The messages appear to have been sent from YouTube and lead to a ma ...[more]
Fri, 16 Jan 09
Digimerge launches DVRs and cameras in the UK and Europe
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262500.html
Digimerge has launched its products in the UK and Europe. The DHU500 series of Pentaplex network DVRs will appeal to integrators working on IP-addressable systems. Ontario-based Digimerge are an established brand boasting a pedigree of installations at government and private sector sites across Canada and North America. The products will be distributed exclusively in the UK and Europe by ADI-G ...[more]
Fri, 16 Jan 09
Beware of free competitions
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262503.html
With more people than ever taking part in online competitions, it's clear people are hoping to get lucky during the crunch. But with this hopeful investment comes risk.Whether it's billions on a hedge fund, GBP20 on a competition or a free prize-draw, if you don't do your homework you are putting yourself at risk. The onus lies with the person making an investment to be prudent and assess all ri ...[more]
Fri, 16 Jan 09
Do not skimp on your IT security framework even in a recession
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262504.html
"When the economic tide goes out, you see who's been swimming without any clothes on." This famous dictum (from the pen of the world's richest man Warren Buffet) sums up in a nutshell the argument why organisations need to increase the effectiveness of their information risk management activity as early in an economic downturn as they can. Those organisations concentrating on a search for cost cut ...[more]
Thu, 15 Jan 09
US Army and NATO websites defaced by hacktivists as hostilities escalate in Gaza
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262491.html
The website of the US Army's Military District of Washington has recently been hacked by hacktivists protesting against Israel's actions in Gaza.The hack, which is still viewable in Google's cache of the website, claims that the site was hacked by a group called "Peace Crew", and contains an image of a Palestinian in front of an Israeli tank, as well as crossed-out pictures of the Israeli, Ame ...[more]
Thu, 15 Jan 09
Genie CCTV monitors security health and safety at Devon nightclub
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262495.html
Genie CCTV has teamed up with security systems installer Castle Security Systems to kit out a nightclub in the picturesque south Devon town of Exmouth, near Exeter. The contract follows previous work completed on-site by the firm, providing CCTV cameras for enhanced coverage of the club's disco area. On that occasion, Genie C5351 540 TVL day/night cameras replaced existing black and white units th ...[more]
Thu, 15 Jan 09
First Facebook arrest for safe cracker in New Zealand
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262493.html
Police in New Zealand have used Facebook to aid their criminal investigations, following the arrest of a 21-year-old apprentice from Queenstown who attempted to break into a safe containing approximately NZD 20,000.The man broke through the ceiling of the Frankton Arms Tavern in the early hours of Monday morning and spent almost an hour using an angle grinder and crowbar, attempting and ulti ...[more]
Thu, 15 Jan 09
PeopleKey biometric readers keep track of Social Security Institute of Uruguay employees
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262497.html
PeopleKey has announced an expansion of its business with the Banco de Prevision Social (BPS) in Uruguay. BPS, the social security institute of Uruguay, relies on a network of PeopleKey biometric readers to positively identify over 3,000 employees daily and keep track of each employee's hours worked. The PeopleKey solution affords BPS a high level of security at their facilities, while reduc ...[more]
Thu, 15 Jan 09
SAS Ground Services take off with ThirdForce General Security Awareness Training e-learning
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262484.html
ThirdForce celebrates this month with SAS Ground Services (SGS) employee, Mireille Broussoux-Rose, and two further contract wins.Winner of the General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) competition, Mireille is fully GSAT qualified and has reaped numerous benefits from the computer based training. Mireille's colleagues are currently completing the training to fully understand aviation security ...[more]
Wed, 14 Jan 09
Enabling Secure Access for Web, Enterprise, and Remote Users
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262485.html
The requirement to provide Web and remote user access to an extremely diverse range of information systems is one of the main driving forces behind the need for the latest generation of IAM-based protection systems.Two recent announcements in the still-consolidating Identity and Access Management (I&AM) market may cause concern for customers of two of the largest vendors. Firstly, IBM announce ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
Full surveillance for water utility in the South of England
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262467.html
Infrared illumination from Derwent, a member of the Bosch Group, helps a major water utility in the South of England benefit from 24/7 security protection. The infrared illumination forms an integral part of a significant CCTV installation on a site covering several hundred acres.The installation, designed and installed by Gardner Security, comprises of various manufacturers' day/night colour- ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
Security Information and Event Management helps ensure your organisation does not get caught off-guard
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262464.html
What's the one security question that you don't want to be asked about your company? I believe it's the same question that Her Majesty the Queen raised when she visited the London School of Economics in November 2008. Describing the global credit crunch as "awful", she asked an LSE professor: "Why did nobody notice what was happening?" Caught off-guard, the professor replied, "Someone was relyin ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
IP CCTV camera network implemented at Bolton Wanderers Reebok Stadium
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262472.html
Network Defence has implemented a new IP CCTV camera network across Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium to help ensure a safe and secure working environment 24/7.Network Defence has installed 40 IP CCTV cameras into the Barclays Premier League club's current infrastructure enabling security and health & safety officials to gain visibility in parts of the ground that had previously been unreachabl ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
Arxan predicts hackers will focus on the application arena
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262482.html
Arxan Technologies has announced their security predictions for the New Year, enabling system administrators to get a jump-start on the cyber criminals out there.1. Cloud computingSoftware and data continue to move into the cloud with the client web browser being the only access with centralised data and services. Since local data is now stored globally and the physical location of the host ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
Wick Hill and Vigil Software support Marshal8e6 Merger
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262466.html
Marshal8e6 has announced that IT security distributors Wick Hill and Vigil Software have both agreed to carry the full range of Marshal8e6 products. Following the recent merger of Marshal and 8e6 Technologies in November 2008, Vigil Software, a Marshal distributor for more than seven years, will add the full 8e6 appliances range to their existing Marshal product portfolio and Wick Hill, the fi ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
ISACA Celebrates 40th Anniversary
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262454.html
ISACA, the nonprofit, independent professional association and leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2009. ISACA has maintained its growth by offering an expanding portfolio of globally tested good practices, tools and industry-leading guidance that helps enterprises verify that they are getting the most out of their IT investments, are ma ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
New version of Downadup worm infects Windows workstations and servers on corporate networks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262468.html
A new version of the Downadup worm infects Windows workstations and servers on corporate networks. Since the new year, F-Secure has received several reports of corporate network infections and is working closely with these companies, as well as various CERT organisations, to fight this outbreak.Downadup (also known as Conficker) is a large family of network worms that is unusually difficult to ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
The Carphone Warehouse promotes bundled Kaspersky Internet Security and Mobile Security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262471.html
The Carphone Warehouse has selected Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 and Kaspersky Mobile Security for an exclusive in-store promotion. The products are available to all customers who purchase its range of mobile phones, smartphones, laptops, netbooks, broadband services and accessories at a promotional reduced price of GBP24.99 (RRP GBP59.99), from any of the 813 Carphone Warehouse stores located thr ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
Largest Office and Commercial Complex in South America implements Omnicast IP video surveillance solution
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262477.html
The largest Office and Commercial Complex in South America, Centro Ciudad Comercial Tamanaco (CCCT), has implemented Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the visitors, tenants and owners of the highly trafficked site.Located in the eastern part of Caracas, Venezuela, the landmark structure is comprised of three shopping levels with over 450 stores, 20 restaurants, a f ...[more]
Tue, 13 Jan 09
From Compliance to Improved Business Performance Through Operational Risk Management
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262483.html
A successful operational risk management (ORM) strategy can help organizations meet the challenges posed by emerging technologies by providing a framework for managers to consider how risk exposures are changing, determine the amount of risk they are willing to accept and ensure they have the appropriate risk mitigants in place to limit risk to targeted levels.A new report highlights key trend ...[more]
Sat, 10 Jan 09
Kaba turnstile systems installed at major arenas and sports stadiums in Greece
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262475.html
As part of a project to improve access security at the 22 most important arenas and sports stadiums in Greece, Kaba has won the order to install turnstile systems.Kaba beat international rivals to win this major CHF 2 million project, confirming its competitiveness as a worldwide provider of access systems for sports stadiums. Its track record includes more than 100 completed projects, includi ...[more]
Sat, 10 Jan 09
Two-thirds of UK businesses do not manage their Internet security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262476.html
According to new research by Network Box, nearly two-thirds of UK businesses do not look after their Internet security effectively. Just over 65 per cent of companies spend 'no time' managing their security systems (anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, VPN, intrusion detection and web usage and bandwidth policies). Nearly 15 per cent spend less than 30 minutes per week managing their IT secur ...[more]
Sat, 10 Jan 09
Axiom Housing Association purchases SoloProtect to ensuresafety of its outreach workers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262469.html
Axiom Housing Association is a provider of a broad range of quality, affordable rented housing throughout Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, the Association caters for single people, families and the elderly as well as those who may have additional housing or support needs.Established in 1967 with the primary objective to 'build better communities', Axiom Housing Association, under its Support H ...[more]
Fri, 9 Jan 09
Israeli-Palestinian conflict could result in increased Internet hacking attacks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262478.html
Companies with even the remotest connections to the Middle East have been warned to be on guard against a malware or similar cyber-attack as a result of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians."Our observations suggest that a large number of Web sites have been defaced by a variety of hacker groups from Iran, Lebanon, Morocco and Turkey, and the trend is accelerating," said Br ...[more]
Fri, 9 Jan 09
Large numbers of cloned credit cards can be professionally produced in minutes
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262479.html
Finjan Inc. says that a video news item just published, which shows how easy it now is to manufacture cloned debit and credit cards, confirms the findings of the company's Q2 2008 trends report."That report, from our Malicious Code Research Center, highlighted the fact that organised crime is now highly active when it comes card fraud, and bears an uncanny resemblance to organised crime organi ...[more]
Fri, 9 Jan 09
Mistyped URLs can land you in hot water
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262470.html
Just when you thought you were on top of the risks online another threat presents itself. Twenty years ago we learnt that infected floppy disks could spread viruses so we learned how to deal with that. Then we got used to social engineering techniques and stopped clicking on every link or file we were sent. But the evolution of threats didn't stop there and we have since been learning to deal wit ...[more]
Fri, 9 Jan 09
LEGIC access control and cashless payment solution for Asia Spa in Austria
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262473.html
In the newly opened leisure pool Asia Spa in Leoben/Austria, a contactless LEGIC multi-application from Gantner provides high comfort level and efficient guest management.A LEGIC based system supplied by Gantner Electronic GmbH ensures smooth operation when entering or exiting changing rooms, making cashless payments, and when passing between different areas of the spa. The locker security sy ...[more]
Fri, 9 Jan 09
Samsung OPTO-Electronics changes its name and expands operations across Europe
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262474.html
Samsung OPTO-Electronics UK Ltd has changed its name to Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. The company stated that the change, which came into effect on the 1st January 2009, cements its commitment to the pan-European professional security market and the development of the Samsung Techwin range of products.Commenting on the name change managing director Mr Jake Kim said "Our strategic decision to bre ...[more]
Fri, 9 Jan 09
BT Redcare alarms for More Than customers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262359.html
More Than Insurance has teamed up with BT redcare to offer More Than customers BT latest Redcare Agile Monitoring.Rob Blair CEO of High Security Group believes that through the web based purchase portal M>re Than can give their customers a new way to purchase security systems.This offer which is only available to M>re Than customers saves 33 percent on BT Redcare monitoring.Mr Blai ...[more]
Thu, 8 Jan 09
Cyber attacks at the national level are a legitimate and growing security threat
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262458.html
According to the December 2008 CSIS Securing Cyberspace Report, the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce and NASA all suffered major intrusions by unknown foreign entities. New efforts to hack, terrorize and commit crimes online has become a major pain point for all types of organizations, including government and financial. Not only are hackers smarter and faster, it seems they ...[more]
Thu, 8 Jan 09
Acumen introduces new Speed Dome Cameras
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262456.html
Acumen Int. Corp. is offering five new designs of speed-dome cameras. Their range was expanded with the introduction of IP cameras Ai-SD75 and Ai-SD77 weather-proof high-resolution cameras, which are equipped with the capacity of data transmission over the network, the "day/night" option, automatic tracking of a moving object and 27X optical zoom. Ai-SD77 has a large number of predefined posit ...[more]
Thu, 8 Jan 09
Changing your browser is only a short term and temporary fix to PC vulnerability
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262455.html
Malicious software is growing increasingly sophisticated and there are many different ways to attack your PC. Many computer users around the world recently switched from Internet Explorer to Firefox after learning that a vulnerability in IE left their computers exposed to malicious attack called IE XML Heap Corruption Vulnerability."These kinds of vulnerabilities occur in most software," said ...[more]
Thu, 8 Jan 09
BreconRidge delivers Global IT Governance with MetaCompliance
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262463.html
Managing corporate governance in today's increasingly regulated global environment can be significantly simplified through automation. BreconRidge has announced the deployment of MetaCompliance, the IT Governance solution from Baronscourt.Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and operating over multiple sites in North America and Asia, BreconRidge provides innovative solutions to the world's leadi ...[more]
Tue, 6 Jan 09
Cellcrypt Mobile provides voice encryption on Nokia Smartphones and Windows Mobile devices
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262421.html
Cellcrypt Ltd has announced the release of Cellcrypt MobileTM v4.0 that provides end-to-end voice encryption on Nokia Smartphones and, for the first time, on a range of Windows Mobile devices. "It is common for organisations and individuals to protect their valuable computer data using encryption technologies; but by and large sensitive voice conversations are only lightly protected and vulner ...[more]
Tue, 6 Jan 09
phion Web Application Firewall protects Bank Sarasin against intruders
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262424.html
Bank Sarasin is a leading Swiss private bank. In Switzerland the bank has offices in Basel (headquarters), Geneva, Lugano and Zurich. Bank Sarasin and phion have announced they are expanding their partnership. This means that the phion Web Application Firewall (WAF) will be protecting Sarasin against unwanted intruders to the private bank's eBanking solution, but also to the web applications i ...[more]
Tue, 6 Jan 09
Winchester City Council enforces its application access policy with Evidian Enterprise SSO
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262415.html
For many companies and local authorities, the need to enhance their IT security policy has increased significantly over the last years. Many try to reinforce their security and regulatory compliance while reducing their help desk costs. Winchester City Council decided that the most efficient way of enforcing its application access policy was by opting for Evidian's Enterprise SSO.Employing ove ...[more]
Mon, 5 Jan 09
Mobile operators anticipate increased mobile spam attacks but are slow to protect against them
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262416.html
According to a recent survey from Cloudmark, 100% of the top 12 mobile operators across Europe anticipate mobile spam volumes to rise as adoption of mobile social networking and mobile email increases. Remarkably however, only 16% are considering how to best guard against spam through mobile internet and email.As the use of mobile messaging continues to surge, users of text and multimedia mess ...[more]
Mon, 5 Jan 09
Portable reader for OptiGard high security hologram preventing the counterfeiting of branded goods or high value documents
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262420.html
Counterfeiting costs the economy dearly, something that must not be overlooked in today's climate of economic uncertainty. According to the UK Electronics Alliance (UKEA), counterfeit electronic components are entering the UK market in huge numbers costing the economy an estimated GBP1 bn a year. Demand for counterfeit goods may also result in job losses as sales of genuine goods from manufacturers ...[more]
Mon, 5 Jan 09
Neglecting health and safety could mean jail sentences under new legislation
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262414.html
The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 is designed to give courts the power to sentence individuals who breach health and safety laws. The Act, one of the few Private Members' Bills to pass into law, is designed to punish individual employees just as the 2007 Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act, introduced in April 2008, targets guilty companies.According to a recent publicati ...[more]
Fri, 2 Jan 09
Peoplesafe lone worker protection service now with Man-Down protection and GPS
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262408.html
Rocksure Systems has introduced two new versions of its Peoplesafe lone worker protection service. Peoplesafe with Man-Down protection is able to detect whether the wearer is incapacitated after a fall or injury whilst its new GPS option is able to pinpoint a worker's location to within a few metres.Peoplesafe with Man-Down provides all the proven benefits of the existing Peoplesafe service, p ...[more]
Fri, 2 Jan 09
Most adults who bank online believe the security threat has increased since they signed up to the service
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262412.html
According to recent figures from APACS, online banking fraud rose 185% during the six months to June 2008 compared to the same period last year and was largely attributed to criminals targeting online banking customers through phishing and spyware scams. According to a XIRING survey, 62% of UK adults who bank online believe the security threat has increased since they signed up to the service. ...[more]
Fri, 2 Jan 09
Precise Biometrics Receives Precise BioMatch Follow-up Order from Swisscom
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262413.html
Swisscom is Switzerland's leading telecom company with a total of around 19,000 employees. Precise Biometrics has received an order from Swisscom worth SEK 2.4 million. The order is a follow-up order and comprises both keyboards with fingerprint sensors and licenses of Precise BioMatch(TM). Swisscom has been using the biometric solution since 2006 and has several thousands of users already de ...[more]
Thu, 1 Jan 09
Cryptzone Secured eFile delivers data loss and information leakage prevention
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262406.html
Cryptzone has announced the release of Secured eFile 4.0, an enterprise level file encryption solution that delivers data loss and information leakage prevention.The file encryption solution works with Cryptzone's Simple Encryption Platform to provide transparent, policy-driven and granular encryption of files and folders on corporate servers, enabling a complete end-to-end encryption solutio ...[more]
Thu, 1 Jan 09
Stonewood wants to make data breaches a thing of the past
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262411.html
In the last year alone, 29 million people have been affected by data loss from a variety of government and other public sector bodies. With the IDC predicting that the mobile workforce will reach global figures of 1 billion by 2011, and that the move towards remote and mobile working across all sectors is a predictably upward trend, businesses have to ensure that their confidential and sensitive ...[more]
Thu, 1 Jan 09
Sentinel Hardware Keys secure subscriptions to Datz Music Lounge
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262410.html
SafeNet, Inc has announced that Datz, an online music download service, has chosen Sentinel Hardware Keys to secure subscriptions to its Music Lounge. The UK-based Datz Music Lounge allows users to legally download an unlimited number of tracks for a fixed annual rate. The songs are free from digital rights management and can be transferred to an iPod, MP3 player or a mobile phone. Anyone ...[more]