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Fri, 31 Jul 09
IQeye megapixel cameras protect Waterford water resources
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263465.html
IQinVision has announced that Waterford Township, MI, is utilizing IQeye megapixel cameras as part of a comprehensive IP video solution to better protect its valuable water resources. Tallahassee, Florida-based Mainline Information Systems was selected to provide video surveillance consulting, solution design, and integration.As suggested by its name, water makes up 11 percent of Waterford Tow ...[more]

Fri, 31 Jul 09
Criminal syndicates develop sophisticated malware sold on a commercial basis
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263464.html
The Information Security Forum's (ISF) Threat Horizon list for 2011 highlights the growth of 'Crimeware as a Service' offered by criminal gangs along with infiltration into organisations for insider attacks. The other threats in the ISF's Top 5 that will present challenges for information security professionals over the next two years are weaknesses in the IT infrastructure, tougher statutory envi ...[more]

Fri, 31 Jul 09
Honeywell MAXPRO video management platform integrates analogue components with digital and IP video systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263463.html
Honeywell has announced the launch of MAXPRO VMS, the latest addition to its integrated security offering. The new video management platform seamlessly integrates traditional analogue components with the latest digital and IP video systems to form a single comprehensive surveillance network. It offers an intelligent way to leverage an existing and new video infrastructure to collect, manage and p ...[more]

Fri, 31 Jul 09
GSM Secure introduces the EAGLE for mobile phone control of gates, doors an turnstiles
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263461.html
GSM Secure has introduced the EAGLE - Electronic Access control using Gsm Lock Enabling (EAGLE). EAGLE uses mobile phone technology to open and control gates, garages, shutter doors, road blocks, turnstiles and more.Every mobile phone or land line is unique in that it has Caller ID. Caller ID not only shows you who is trying to call and let you decide whether to answer it or not, it can be use ...[more]

Fri, 31 Jul 09
DeviceLock now deployed on over 4 million computers worldwide
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263372.html
DeviceLock, Inc. has announced that brisk sales in the first half of 2009 have pushed its installed base beyond another million-mark milestone. DeviceLock is now deployed on over 4 million computers, with the customer base expanding across six continents, including Africa since the addition of a South African distributor in March of this year. The company has faced a difficult sales climate t ...[more]

Fri, 31 Jul 09
Houseguards gain Constructionline approval
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263393.html
During these leaner times and with many more properties becoming empty and staying empty there is a need to protect investments against squatters, damage and Theft.Houseguards provide a cost effective solution to these problems by placing fully experienced licensed guards on site in their own accommodation giving that "lived in " look to the property.Houseguards are now registered on the d ...[more]

Thu, 30 Jul 09
Symmetry Access Control offers Addenbrooke Hospitals the ability to fully integrate with CCTV and alarm management
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263459.html
Addenbrooke's is the largest of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with over 40 wards and 32 operating theatres. A centre for specialist care and a provider of local services, Addenbrooke's has an established world-wide standing as one of the foremost university teaching and research hospitals in the world.Addenbrooke's currently employs over 6,000 staff at its campus, jus ...[more]

Thu, 30 Jul 09
NAS NVRmini Standalone 2.0 supports POS and multiple camera models
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263418.html
The upgraded NAS NVRmini 2.0 has a newly developed POS（Point of sale）function, which can integrate a user's recording systems, such as ATM records, transaction data from cash registers, or entry records - which will be helpful for bank management, shopping malls, chain stores or offices. Also, as an open platform, NUUO NAS NVRmini 2.0 newly supports Mobotix MxPEG codec and several ne ...[more]

Thu, 30 Jul 09
Operate barriers and security doors from your mobile phone with Yoke Wiegand GSM switch
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263460.html
Primarily developed as a phone based access control system for automatic gates, barriers and security doors, the Yoke G2 phone controlled GSM switch has many other applications, particularly where remote control is a benefit. This phone controlled switching module embodies advanced design with miniature GSM technology. As Yoke is controlled from a mobile phone, operation is as uncomplicated as ...[more]

Thu, 30 Jul 09
Company data is safer in data centre than on premise
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263416.html
According to the latest Star survey, there is a growing confidence among Business Managers about the security of third party data centres. The survey shows that the largest group of respondents, (44%) considers their data is safer and more secure in a professionally managed data centre with round the clock support, rather than on their own hardware based at their office premises. This compares wit ...[more]

Thu, 30 Jul 09
GFI Software acquires remote monitoring and management company HoundDog Technology
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263456.html
GFI Software has announced that HoundDog Technology Ltd, a remote monitoring and management company in the UK, now forms part of the GFI family.For GFI, the HoundDog technology that provides Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Value Added Resellers (VARs) and IT support organizations with an easier, more affordable way to monitor and manage their client networks perfectly complements GFI's p ...[more]

Wed, 29 Jul 09
Reliance helps secure vacant premises
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263434.html
Vacant office space in the City of London alone is up 46% on last year at 7.8 million square feet, a trend likely to be reflected in major cities across the UK.There are a number of risks and costs associated with vacant properties that can be mitigated if preventative action is taken. Obvious threats are fire, theft and criminal damage which can be extremely costly. Damaged properties devalue ...[more]

Wed, 29 Jul 09
Caerphilly County Borough Council takes a proactive approach to securing removable data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263357.html
Caerphilly County Borough Council is the 4th largest Local Authority in Wales and employs around 9,000 people making it the largest employer in the area. The Council delivers a wide range of services to the 171,000 people living in the Caerphilly County Borough including education, environmental services, social services, finance, highways, leisure services and consumer protection.The council ...[more]

Wed, 29 Jul 09
PowerMaxComplete packs communication, configuration and expansion options into a single modular wireless alarm control panel
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263429.html
Visonic Ltd. has announced the release of the PowerMax Complete wireless control panel with GPRS connectivity for the UK market. Especially designed for residential and small office customers, this all-in-one professional-grade wireless security and personal safety solution packs the full range of communication, configuration and expansion options into a single, all-in-one modular wireless panel. ...[more]

Wed, 29 Jul 09
LAN Sprawl puts network controls at risk
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263427.html
According to a new Loudhouse Research survey announced by ConSentry Networks, IT decision makers face increased pressure as organisations begin to open up their networks to cross-functional users, third-parties, more diverse applications, and a plethora of corporate, personal, and non-user IP devices in an effort to reap greater operational gains and lower expenses. This multi-dimensional grow ...[more]

Wed, 29 Jul 09
PEL designs and supplies alarm and public address systems to three new Debenhams stores
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263430.html
PEL Services Ltd. has announced its involvement in three new Debenhams stores at Blackpool, Livingston near Edinburgh and Westfield in London. PEL has designed, supplied and commissioned fire alarm, public address and disabled refuge call systems in the latter two and designed, supplied, installed and commissioned fire alarm, voice alarm, MATV, intruder alarm and disabled refuge call systems in D ...[more]

Tue, 28 Jul 09
ISACA Calls for Fundamental Changes to Information Security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263407.html
At ISACA's International Conference in Los Angeles, security professional John Pironti called for a sweeping change in how enterprises deal with information security."Security by compliance is no longer working," said Pironti, who is president of IP Architects and an ISACA volunteer. "The number and impact of security breaches have dramatically increased in the last couple of years, even thoug ...[more]

Tue, 28 Jul 09
Good data security is an important consideration for major purchases
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263432.html
According to new research from SafeNet UK, nearly a third of UK consumers say a company's reputation for good security is vital when they decide to make a purchase and a further 60 per cent say that security is an important concern. In addition, nearly half (47.7 per cent) of UK consumers would be put off doing business with a company that had suffered a major security scare. 43 per cent sai ...[more]

Tue, 28 Jul 09
Bio-degradable and recycled ID cards for eco conscious brands
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263431.html
A new range of environmentally conscious ID cards and accessories is now available from DED Limited. Including bio-degradable and recycled cards as well as lanyards produced from a renewable source, these products are ideal for ID and membership cards for companies with an eco conscious brand strategy or message, as well as events, festivals and conferences with an environmentally friendly theme. ...[more]

Tue, 28 Jul 09
Indeck Energy deploys Engate MailSentinel for proactive Botnet, Phish, Virus and Email Security
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263425.html
Engate Technology Corporation has announced that Indeck Energy Services, Inc. have deployed the Engate MailSentinel security appliance to defend against botnet, phish, virus and email threats at the connection level. "After extensive research into which email security solution would best meet our strict requirements, we chose Engate for their proven ability to permanently stop the high volum ...[more]

Tue, 28 Jul 09
MMIC Solutions millimetre wave receivers detect conventional metallic and non-metallic threats
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263428.html
Millimetre waves (MMW) penetrate most fabrics, enabling detection of weapons, explosives and contraband concealed under clothing. Unlike conventional metal detectors, MMW imaging can detect both conventional metallic and non-metallic threats such as ceramic or plastic weapons, explosives and drugs. Unlike X-ray scanning, threat detection can be achieved by receiving naturally occurring millimetre ...[more]

Sat, 25 Jul 09
Network Defence keeps the Bolton Wanderers Reebok Stadium safe and secure
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263419.html
Formed in 1847 Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is one of twelve founder members of the English Football League and is currently part of the Barclays Premier League. The club moved to their new ground, The Reebok Stadium, in 1997. The stadium has four stands and holds a capacity of 28,000. Catering for thousands of fans every month during match season, BWFC are regularly looking for ways to i ...[more]

Sat, 25 Jul 09
Bosch Access Professional Edition provides integration to video surveillance, intrusion, and elevator control systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263421.html
Bosch Security Systems has introduced a new version of its access-control software with enhanced features. Access Professional Edition, formerly known as Access Personal Edition, is a scalable entry-level access-control solution for small and medium-sized companies that are capable of growing with their needs. The system covers not only simple access requirements, but also comprehensive video veri ...[more]

Sat, 25 Jul 09
Google's promise to eradicate viruses may be optimistic
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263420.html
Google has announced it planned to launch a new computer operating system based on its Chrome web browser, intended for users who run remote software located "in the cloud". Google's engineering director has promised that his company's forthcoming Chrome operating system will see "the end of malware," by completely redesigning the underlying security architecture of the OS so users don't have ...[more]

Sat, 25 Jul 09
Road Crossing Monitor lollypop helps keep school road crossings safe
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263422.html
Vista's MiniD-100 pocket-sized DVR is being used in a novel new invention to help keep school road crossings safe.Patented by Routesafe, the Road Crossing Monitor lollypop is designed to combat the increasing number of drivers who, in some areas, routinely drive through manned school crossing points without stopping, or shout abuse at crossing patrol staff.In combination with a miniature c ...[more]

Sat, 25 Jul 09
New Check Point WebCheck browser security protects enterprise PCs against Web-based threats
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263379.html
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has announced Check Point Endpoint Security R72, a new version of the industry's only single agent for endpoint security. The new release incorporates technologies to improve end-user simplicity and advance endpoint security. New Check Point WebCheck browser security protects enterprise PCs against the rising number of Web-based threats with a seamless, t ...[more]

Fri, 24 Jul 09
Caerphilly County Borough Council takes a proactive approach to securing removable data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263376.html
Caerphilly County Borough Council is the 4th largest Local Authority in Wales and employs around 9,000 people making it the largest employer in the area. The Council delivers a wide range of services to the 171,000 people living in the Caerphilly County Borough including education, environmental services, social services, finance, highways, leisure services and consumer protection.The council ...[more]

Fri, 24 Jul 09
Alpha helps Makro reduce shrinkage of its high-risk merchandise by 40 per cent
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263380.html
Alpha High Theft Solutions a division of Checkpoint Systems has announced it has helped leading cash and carry wholesaler Makro cut shrinkage of its high-risk merchandise by 40 per cent by implementing a three-tier anti-theft protection programme. This, in turn, has helped the wholesaler increase sales on its key lines by 50 per cent. The two-year long partnership has seen a significant de ...[more]

Fri, 24 Jul 09
Stockwell Park High School unveils Classwatch school surveillance equipment technology
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263406.html
Teachers at the new Stockwell Park High School in South London unveiled the latest in school surveillance equipment, demonstrating a system they say has already made a major impact on safety throughout the school. Classwatch, an audio visual system that uses software from surveillance specialist Mirasys, has been installed around the new school and promises to transform the effectiveness of securi ...[more]

Fri, 24 Jul 09
Tokenless two-factor authentication solutions can be much more secureand actually cheaper than traditional passwords
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263395.html
There is a common myth that passwords are both free and secure. However, this couldn't be further from the truth as the cost of managing password resets, for example when a user has forgotten their password or been away on holiday, can often be extortionate. Research from META Group and Gartner suggests that for an average organisation there are about 6.3 password-related helpdesk calls per u ...[more]

Fri, 24 Jul 09
SitexOrbis launches four new property protection services
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263398.html
Four new property protection services are being launched by SitexOrbis, the 24/7 property protection specialist that has just changed its name from Orbis. One-key-for-all-locksKey managing is dramatically transformed with one-key-for-all-locks technology at the centre of a new service called eMAKS, Electronically Managed Access Key Systems, which is available exclusively from SitexOrbis. The ...[more]

Fri, 24 Jul 09
Counter Terror Expo heads to London Olympia in 2010
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263410.html
The world leading Counter Terror Expo is heading to the prestigious National Hall of London Olympia. Bringing together governmental agencies, security services, law enforcement and leading specialists and technologists for two full days of high level debate against a backdrop of an extensive exhibition, the event is set once again to be the principal conference and showcase of the year within this ...[more]

Thu, 23 Jul 09
ID card scheme is fundamentally flawed and should be shelved
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263360.html
TSSI Systems says it is not enough for the home secretary to only scrap plans to make ID cards compulsory, the whole scheme should go. "The scheme has been ill conceived from the start. Apart from the outrageous costs, people's privacy is still at risk," said John Barker, General Manager, TSSI Systems Ltd. "The scheme has already cost up to GBP200 million of tax payers money and is predicted to ...[more]

Thu, 23 Jul 09
Employees reveal their corporate password to at least two colleagues
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263352.html
Nearly three quarters of UK employees have revealed their corporate password to at least two colleagues and only a third refuse to give out their login details, according to research from SecurEnvoy. The results suggest signs of a password pandemic, as employees readily share passwords with colleagues to check email or access information while they're away. Steve Watts, co-founder at Sec ...[more]

Thu, 23 Jul 09
Concerns over the security of ContactPoint child database
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263378.html
ContactPoint, the national children's database, has been devised by the Department for Children, Schools and Families to help the government monitor and intervene in children's welfare. It houses the name, address, gender, birthday and ID code of each child, their carers, and contact details for local authority services such as schools and doctors. Access to the database is facilitated by the Empl ...[more]

Thu, 23 Jul 09
Bikeregister Ramps Up Security In Doncaster Schools
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263399.html
Children from primary schools in the Doncaster area have had their bikes security-marked and placed on the Bikeregister database to protect them from loss and theft, following a new link-up with Bike It, the national cycle-to-school initiative.Pupils attending Owston Park, Bawtry Mayflower and Dunsville primary schools are among several hundred in the area to have been regularly cycling to sch ...[more]

Thu, 23 Jul 09
Checkpoint Systems implements Merchandise Visibility for Charles Vogele
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263346.html
Checkpoint Systems has announced the successful implementation of its Merchandise Visibility solution for the $1.3 billion, 851-store Swiss-based international apparel retailer Charles Vogele. This implementation provides a comprehensive, source-to-store solution across the retailer's entire supply chain from point of manufacture to point of sale - using standard EPC Gen 2 labels. It is the firs ...[more]

Tue, 21 Jul 09
Sensor Access Technology reports strong interest in its new GuardPointNET IP Hosted Access Control product
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263305.html
Sensor Access Technology is reporting a strong interest in its new IP Hosted Access Control product GuardPointNET, recently launched to the UK and European market."Judging by the reaction from the trade, this is a product which will take Access Control in this country by storm" said Ahmed Abbas, Sensor's Sales Director. "There was an extremely enthusiastic response from the trade at IFSEC, and ...[more]

Tue, 21 Jul 09
Siqura FD27 camera is made to blend in
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263321.html
Optelecom-NKF, Inc. has announced the release of a new camera as part of the Siqura surveillance solution the Siqura FD27. The camera is made to blend in and is discreet, yet robust in design.With dimensions of just 4.2 inch (11cm) in diameter and 1.9 inch (4.7cm) in height, the Siqura FD27 goes unnoticed while still providing high quality video for any surveillance center. The 1.3 megapixe ...[more]

Tue, 21 Jul 09
Most Web users are unable to spot phishing sites
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263244.html
According to a YouGov survey commissioned by VeriSign, Inc., 88 per cent of Web users in the UK are at risk from online fraud by not being able to identify the different forms of phishing currently happening online.The research asked each respondent to identify which of two Web site images presented side by side was a fraudulent phishing site. The most frequently missed "tell tale" was the spe ...[more]

Tue, 21 Jul 09
Few businesses are likely to be insured against the result of cyber attacks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263278.html
According to The Wilson Organisation, insurers and underwriters are predicting a rise in white collar extortion as the recession continues to bite and unemployment figures increase. Worryingly many businesses do not have insurance cover for data or business loss."According to a DTI Information Security Breaches Survey, a third of UK businesses think general business insurance provides full cov ...[more]

Tue, 21 Jul 09
Ipswich Borough Council selects ExaGrid system to achieve faster backups and improve security of data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263280.html
Ipswich Borough Council (Ipswich BC) has chosen the ExaGrid system to achieve faster backups, improve security of data and to save taxpayers' money in the future with built-in scalability.Ipswich BC is a regional centre for business, culture, entertainment and sport and has more than 130,000 residents. To support the Council's 70 IT applications, the council's IT department is responsible for ...[more]

Mon, 20 Jul 09
Cryptzone appoints Care Management System its sole agent for the NHS market in the UK
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263277.html
The NHS is the 3rd largest employer in the world with over 1.2 million employees. The need to encrypt information sent to and from third parties, e.g. social services, doctors, and also within the NHS has been tightly regulated and legislated by the UK government.Cryptzone has announced Care Management System Ltd (CMS) as its sole Agent in the National Health Service (NHS) market in UK. Cryptz ...[more]

Mon, 20 Jul 09
AXIS Q6032-E PTZ dome camera with H.264 compression is ideal for airports and seaports
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263279.html
Axis Communications has released the AXIS Q6032-E PTZ Dome Network Camera, an outdoor-ready, high-performance PTZ dome camera designed for easy and reliable installation in demanding surveillance applications.The new network camera, which features H.264 compression, auto-tracking and electronic image stabilization is ideal for use at airports and seaports, as well as for city and perimeter sur ...[more]

Mon, 20 Jul 09
Custom Consoles control room furniture system installed at the Westfield shopping centre in Walsall
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263243.html
Commercial Security Systems (UK) Limited has chosen Custom Consoles Module-R furniture as the basis of a large control desk for the Westfield Merry Hill shopping centre in Dudley. Designed to a U-shaped floor plan, the desk comprises a broad central bridge with storage units on each wing."Custom Consoles' Module-R range was ideal for our requirements," comments Andrew Kelly, Director of Wolver ...[more]

Mon, 20 Jul 09
Comodo server protection software defends enterprise networks from malicious attacks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263304.html
PC users who adopted Comodo's security software at home have brought it to work with them. Recently the firm has developed products geared specifically toward enterprises, including disk encryption and server protection.Comodo's new server protection software will defend nodes in enterprise networks from malicious attacks. This new safeguard joins the other Comodo branded products protecting e ...[more]

Mon, 20 Jul 09
Airvana and VeriSign deploy authentication solution for Airvana HubBub femtocells
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263332.html
Device certificates are unique digital identifiers that are embedded into a device to enable strong authentication and encryption. By seamlessly and securely authenticating devices on the operator's network, device certificates eliminate the need for passwords or any action from the end user. As a result, network operators can ensure that only trusted devices will be authorized to make connectio ...[more]

Fri, 17 Jul 09
Vista redesigns PowerDome Pro series of internal and external domes
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263254.html
Vista has announced the release of the new PowerDome Pro series of internal and external domes. The Pro series has been re-designed to bring a whole new animal to market.With a picture resolution of up to 540TVL, the three camera module options provide superb picture quality no matter the lighting conditions. To ensure users get the maximum benefits out of the range, an internal clock has been ...[more]

Fri, 17 Jul 09
350-X Radar Activated surveillance solution delivers better field of view and detection coverage over uneven ground
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263276.html
Navtech Radar's new 350-X Radar Activated surveillance solution is specifically designed for perimeter security and surveillance. The new radar sensor employs an advanced beam pattern that minimises non-detection at the base of the sensor when the sensor is mounted higher e.g. on the roof of a building. This allows for reduction of the non-detection zone at the base to only 6 m radius from the sen ...[more]

Fri, 17 Jul 09
Aruba Networks launches AP-65WB Wall Box Access Point for the hospitality market
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263333.html
Aruba Networks has announced its decoratively-styled AP-65WB Wall Box Access Point that mounts flush to the wall. Once installed, the AP-65WB has the appearance of a standard electrical wall plate with no protruding antennas hidden planar antennas are integrated inside of the protective cover plate or other outward sign of the unit's function. The unobtrusive appearance and vandal-resistan ...[more]

Fri, 17 Jul 09
AD Network Video supports the seamless integration and control of NetVu Connected CCTV systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263302.html
AD Group's AD Network Video, which was launched at IFSEC 2009, has been aligned so it can draw upon AD Group's NetVu Connected video technology to deliver integrated enterprise level security and safety solutions, specifically targeted at consultants, integrators and end users, across the EMEA region. Representing all AD Group brands and surveillance capabilities, AD Network Video will be able ...[more]

Fri, 17 Jul 09
UWIC ensures safety and security of personnel and students with SALTO XS4 proximity system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263242.html
The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) operates four primary campuses and one residential site within the city of Cardiff, and has in excess of 12,000 students and 1,500 staff. UWIC has a policy of installing appropriate security throughout its campuses that not only supports the securing of areas, but also the provision of greater access to its facilities in a controlled and manage ...[more]

Thu, 16 Jul 09
Samsung Techwin SPD speed domes available from Norbain
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263253.html
Samsung Techwin can now offer eight models of their SPD speed dome series to match any CCTV project from small shops to the more complex needs of shopping centres and public spaces. These models are available from Norbain.Seven models in the range share the same design and are suitable for use internally with a range of outdoor housing options for external operation in all-weather environments ...[more]

Thu, 16 Jul 09
Information Commissioner could impose penalties on companies that fail to protect their data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263331.html
ISACA (formerly the Information Systems Audit and Control Association) applauds plans to significantly increase the powers of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) later this year."Last July, in his outgoing report, Information Commissioner Richard Thomas criticised the EU data protection directive - which underpins the UKs Data Protection Act - for effectively showing its age," said Ver ...[more]

Thu, 16 Jul 09
Sonardyne Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar provides underwater security coverage to infrastructure project in China
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263241.html
Sonardyne Asia Pte. Ltd has announced the signing of a major contract in China for its Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS) system. Designed to protect vessels, ports and waterside installations from intrusion by divers, swimmers or surface vehicles, Sentinel uses innovative sonar technology and intelligent software to automatically detect, track and classify an underwater threat at long ranges ...[more]

Thu, 16 Jul 09
New Code of Conduct leave employers within the security sector at risk of having to pay out huge sums
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263303.html
While the new Code of Conduct is supposed to encourage early resolution of disputes in the workplace, there is a sting in the tail. New rules designed to simplify employment tribunals leave employers within the security sector at risk of having to pay out huge sums, according to an industry expert.Phil Brown, Managing Director of Youmanage, explained: "Tribunals now have the power to increase ...[more]

Thu, 16 Jul 09
Optelecom Siqura H.264 codecs cater to demanding environments
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263275.html
H.264 is currently the superior video streaming standard, providing better video quality at a lower bit rate than any of the MPEG-2/4 standards before it. Requiring just 1/5th of the bandwidth used by MPEG-2, H.264 increases the possible number of video channels on an existing network while concurrently reducing storage requirements.Optelecom-NKF, Inc. has introduced a complete Siqura offering ...[more]

Wed, 15 Jul 09
Vista VLS-02DR SmartDisc now with 320GB storage capacity as standard
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263324.html
Vista's VLS-02DR SmartDisc, its real-time recording and transmission solution, has received a significant upgrade to its storage capacity - now 320GB as standard and at no extra cost.The new Vista VLS-02DR320 SmartDisc retains all the features of the previous model but thanks to its increased storage capacity, can now retain even more high-resolution CCTV footage, up to 50ips recording rate. ...[more]

Wed, 15 Jul 09
Licensing requirements will not be extended to include in-house security guards
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263274.html
The Security Industry Authority has announced that licensing requirements will not be extended to include in-house security guards.An SIA review, involving wide consultation with the security industry, found insufficient substantiated evidence of risk or threat to the public to support in-house licensing.The assessment took into account that regulation should only be targeted where action ...[more]

Wed, 15 Jul 09
Mount Sinai Hospital selects SecureDoc full-disk encryption software to protect hospital data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263252.html
Mount Sinai Hospital is an internationally recognized, 472-bed acute care academic health sciences centre affiliated with the University of Toronto. Mount Sinai Hospital has selected WinMagic's SecureDoc full-disk encryption software to protect hospital data. SecureDoc is being installed on more than 200 laptops being utilized by physicians, administrative staff, support staff, clinical staff, IT ...[more]

Wed, 15 Jul 09
Dallmeier surveillance systems are designed to be able to serve as an open platform for third-party integration
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263301.html
Every Dallmeier CCTV/IP solution is principally designed to be able to serve as an open platform for third-party integration. Thus, a Dallmeier surveillance system always remains open for any kind of adjustment or expansion and offers long-term investment protection.From cameras to recorders and storage systems right up to video management, all Dallmeier products can be integrated into any kin ...[more]

Wed, 15 Jul 09
Kaspersky Mobile Security protects smartphone users from Cybercrime attacks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263240.html
Smartphone users have become more dependent on their mobile device than their PC, using them for diaries, carrying information, browsing the Internet, emailing, holding photos and music. Whilst there is a widespread awareness of Cybercriminal activity relating to the Internet and PCs, awareness is much lower of the equally serious threats to smartphones and the need to protect them. Since the ...[more]

Tue, 14 Jul 09
Door entry system with Italian styling from Bitron Video
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263320.html
A door entry system is the first step towards securing a building from unauthorised access, whether it is a residential or commercial property. As the first point of contact a visitor will have when entering a premises, it is important to create the right impression.Bitron Video's range of entry panels combined with the new T-Line audio and video house phones make the right impression and are ...[more]

Tue, 14 Jul 09
CCTV-Vandal-proof housing provides a higher level of protection for cameras
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263316.html
Three vandal-proof cameras from Acumen are designed for video surveillance system that requires high level of protection. The housing is made of stiff zinc alloy and was tested to resist vicious impacts up to 500lbs efficiently, even in some cases of bullet shots. All-weather camera Ai-IR97N - integrated IR illumination is composed of the 40 LEDs and a distance of 160 meters can be observed. ...[more]

Tue, 14 Jul 09
Councils must review their security procedures now to meet the CoCo regulation
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263239.html
The deadline for Government's Code of Connection (CoCo) compliance, which is a set of standards for the future of communications between local and central government, has recently been moved to September 30th, 2009. Deepnet Security has issued a stark warning to councils, that they face data loss and ID theft by failing to act on the Government's Code of Connection (CoCo) standards. Deepnet is ...[more]

Tue, 14 Jul 09
U.S. Army purchases 150 Recon Scout IR miniature reconnaissance robots
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263251.html
ReconRobotics, Inc. has been awarded a $1,350,000 contract by the U.S. Army for 150 of its Recon Scout IR miniature reconnaissance robots. All of these Recon Scout IR robots will be manufactured in St. Paul, Minnesota."ReconRobotics is honored to assist the U.S. Armed Forces in defending our country," said Ernest Langdon, Director of Military Sales for ReconRobotics, Inc. "The lightweight, th ...[more]

Tue, 14 Jul 09
Veracity OUTREACH PLUS extends PoE to network domes, PTZ cameras and wireless access points
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263273.html
Security installers have been frustrated by the restriction of only offering a maximum of 100 metre Ethernet cabling runs to network cameras when they are used to being able to lay 300 metre lengths of coax to CCTV cameras. Veracity has announced OUTREACH PLUS, which uses the brand new 802.3at PoE standard, or 'PoE Plus'. PoE Plus increases available power via CAT 5 (or higher specification) ...[more]

Tue, 14 Jul 09
SMEs most at risk from new methods of infection
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263300.html
Malware-spreading vectors are being used to infect small and medium-sized businesses, allowing dangerous malware to enter a business' network and compromise its security.According to Viorel Canja, head of BitDefender Labs, Bucharest, many small and medium-sized business are potentially at risk because many don't have the level of security necessary to prevent these vectors from being used to i ...[more]

Mon, 13 Jul 09
Half of UK security companies are largely unaffected by economic slowdown
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263247.html
A snapshot of how the security market is changing as a result of the UK economic slowdown has been released by industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing. The findings suggest that the brunt of the slowdown is being felt by a quarter of the companies in the market. Surprisingly, almost half of those surveyed have been largely unaffected, maintaining their financial strength, margins and some managing t ...[more]

Mon, 13 Jul 09
Comodo Two-Factor Authentication process is popular with credit unions
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263238.html
Of the 100+ companies offering some type of multifactor authentication, Comodo is one of only a few companies that offer Two-Factor Authentication employing digital certificates. Other companies use complex algorithms and solutions.Comodo's Two-Factor process can authenticate online banking customers with * Usernames and Passwords * Digital certificates * One-time Passwords (del ...[more]

Mon, 13 Jul 09
Kaspersky Lab antivirus integrated into Juniper Networks Gateways and Routers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263319.html
Kaspersky Lab has announced that its antivirus technologies have been integrated into Juniper Networks SRX Series Services Gateways and J Series Services Routers.The decisive factors in the selection of Kaspersky Lab were the company's experience and reputation as a leading supplier of licensed antivirus technologies, an excellent service record, reliable protection and ease of integration. ...[more]

Mon, 13 Jul 09
X-wall Files with military-grade encryption keeps confidential contents safe from prying eyes
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263248.html
Worrying statistics from the BERR (Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) show that 67% of businesses in the UK do nothing to prevent confidential data leaving the office on USB sticks. A shocking 78% of businesses that had computers stolen admitted that they hadn't encrypted the data on it. Security breaches and data loss can get very expensive for businesses, due to lost reput ...[more]

Mon, 13 Jul 09
AppGate USB stick client provides a portable way to access information and applications securely
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263299.html
AppGate's USB stick client provides a portable, smart and robust way to access information and applications securely. AppGate has now released version 1.5 of the portable end-point USB stick client taking secure access to the next level.The enhancements in version 1.5 enable the user to run AppGate on the USB stick in a totally closed environment. Company resources are accessed through bundled ...[more]

Mon, 13 Jul 09
i2 Intelligence-Led Operations platform helps prevent and disrupt criminal and terrorist threat
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263272.html
Recognising that the current global threat environment facing public and private sector organisations is marked by increasingly lethal and sophisticated criminal and terrorist activity, i2 has developed an intelligence-led platform that delivers unmatched analytical, visualisation and management capabilities at all points of the operations cycle.The i2 Intelligence-Led Operations Platform is a ...[more]

Fri, 10 Jul 09
Precise Biometrics receives additional order for government ID card project in the Middle East
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263315.html
Precise Biometrics has received an additional order for hardware worth USD 268,000 (SEK 2.1 million) in a Match-on-Card project for government employees. The order is a new follow-up order from an existing customer in the Middle East and comprises both hardware and Precise Match-on-Card(TM) licenses. The delivery consists of Precise 200 MC readers, combined fingerprint and smart card readers t ...[more]

Fri, 10 Jul 09
Zenitel uses IP technology to offer a complete integrated system for Communication, Data, Safety and Entertainment at sea
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263246.html
Zenitel presents the advantages of IP at sea with a solution that unites and strengthens a vessel's safety system by offering excellent on-board communication. The VINGTOR ACM Advanced Integrated system is based on Zenitel's marine communication exchange and offers an additional set of modules in order to integrate further functions. The system is already available to marine professionals worldwid ...[more]

Fri, 10 Jul 09
Arecont Vision MegaDome series available from Norbain
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263271.html
Arecont Vision's MegaDome series integrates the camera, lens and housing into an all-in-one solution. The cameras incorporate Arecont Vision's fully compliant implementation of H.264 (MPEG 4, Part 10) compression. On average this uses up to 10 times less bandwidth and storage when compared to megapixel counterparts using MJPEG compression.The range supports both H.264 and MJPEG at full resolu ...[more]

Fri, 10 Jul 09
One third of businesses have not yet considered implementing ISO 27001 ISMS
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263269.html
According to Activity's research, one third of respondents who have considered, but not implemented, an Information Security Management System (ISMS) such as ISO 27001, thought the cost of doing so would be prohibitive. A similar proportion (29 per cent) of respondents who have actually implemented such a system, also had cost as their top concern.Activity's survey also found that 40 per cent ...[more]

Fri, 10 Jul 09
IT professionals admit their software applications are still vulnerable to hackers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263237.html
In a repeat of its survey conducted amongst IT security professionals, Fortify Software has learned that, this year, seventy three percent of IT professionals admit their software applications are still vulnerable to hackers, only an eight percent reduction on last year's startling discovery. Forty six percent think that hacking at the application level is the easiest way into a company - an i ...[more]

Thu, 9 Jul 09
XCDi6-530 camera offers dual illumination via infra-red (IR) and white light LEDs
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263235.html
The XCDi6-530 from Xeno is a 530TVL colour/mono camera offering dual illumination via infra-red (IR) and white light LEDs.The IR LEDs offer coverage of up to 15m allowing the camera to capture high quality monochrome images. The white light LEDs are triggered up to 3m from the camera and illuminate up to 10m, providing the user with clear colour images.This dual white/IR light illumination ...[more]

Thu, 9 Jul 09
Enforced job cuts are leaving networks more vulnerable to attack
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263245.html
With the current world recession forcing many organisations to strategically review how they spend their IT budgets, investment in security may not be seen as a priority. Yet inevitably a recession can lead to an increase in malicious attacks.Enforced job cuts and a reduction in spend on IT are leaving networks more vulnerable than usual to attack from both internal and external threats warns ...[more]

Thu, 9 Jul 09
New malware allows attacker to gain complete control over ATMs to obtain data, PINs and cash from each infected machine
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263236.html
Trustwave's SpiderLabs has investigated a number of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) breaches over the past few months.In all of these cases, their investigators found the same malware residing on the breached machines. This malware is unlike any they have ever had experience with. It allows the attacker to gain complete control over the ATM to obtain track data, PINs and cash from each infected ...[more]

Thu, 9 Jul 09
Ocado uses Juniper Networks infrastructure to deliver reliable and secure online retail service
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263268.html
Launched in 2002, Ocado was conceived as a new shopping experience providing dedicated, convenient home delivery with live Webshop inventory and grocery orders fulfilled via a unique central warehouse system. The service, offering an extensive range of major UK-brand goods as well as the own-label goods of UK supermarket Waitrose chain, continues to use the very latest web and business technologie ...[more]

Thu, 9 Jul 09
Vista's Protos and Lite ANPR systems allow for the accurate capture of number plates
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263270.html
Vista's new Protos and Lite automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems allow for the accurate capture of number plates in a variety of situations.The Lite range has been specifically designed to take the complexity out of number plate recognition by providing only those features needed for the majority of applications. Building on a proven system, it is so simple to install and use that ...[more]

Thu, 9 Jul 09
The formation of the HDcctv Alliance is a major milestone for the surveillance industry
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263314.html
HDcctv Alliance is a non-profit, global consortium that manages specifications for high-definition closed-circuit television (HDcctv) as open industry standards. HDcctv Alliance has announced that it is now open for membership sign up. Alliance members can log into their Website and gain access to non-public Alliance information. Members also participate in the development of HDcctv Interopera ...[more]

Wed, 8 Jul 09
Clavister and Meru Networks secure Volvo Ocean Race wireless network
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263313.html
When the Volvo Ocean Race took over Stockholm, all of the Skeppsbron quay in front of the Royal Palace was be transformed into a single wireless network for data traffic. In building the wireless network, the DataCom team had to overcome a number of unusual challenges in the form of tall buildings and varying weather conditions. The network covered almost an entire kilometer, with 200 Mbit capacit ...[more]

Wed, 8 Jul 09
University of Manchester upgrades campus wireless network with Aruba
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263233.html
The University of Manchester is the UK's largest single-site university, and depends heavily upon IT infrastructure to support its 35,000 students, 11,400 faculty and staff, and world-class research, innovation, and learning initiatives. To address wireless usage that outstripped the capability of its legacy Cisco 'Fat' AP network, meet demanding future video and virtual learning needs, and provid ...[more]

Wed, 8 Jul 09
Visual Defence 3C allows law enforcement authorities at Frankfurt Airport to manage alarms and CCTV cameras from a single command point
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263267.html
Frankfurt Airport (Flughafen Frankfurt am Main) is the third busiest airport in Europe and the ninth busiest worldwide according to statistics for 2008. Visual Defence Inc. has been awarded the contract for the implementation of a full 3C security solution at Germany's Frankfurt Airport. The solution will allow law enforcement authorities at Frankfurt Airport to connect to, and fully manage ...[more]

Wed, 8 Jul 09
EcoSense DVR delivers low cost multi-channel recording with simultaneous playback and viewing
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263234.html
Dedicated Micros has announced its new entry-level EcoSense DVR (Digital Video Recorder). The EcoSense has been designed to deliver low cost multi-channel recording with simultaneous playback and viewing. A key advance for the EcoSense is the integration of on-board help videos to assist with user and configuration product features. The help videos are readily accessible from both the local and re ...[more]

Wed, 8 Jul 09
D-Tec CCTV-based Video Smoke Detection deployed in seven Irish power stations
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263256.html
CCTV-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) from D-Tec is being relied upon in seven power stations operated by the Irish Republic's main generating company ESB - to keep a watchful eye on all important turbine halls.Video Smoke Detection, because of its careful analysis of CCTV images, is ideally suited to this sort of voluminous, potentially, dusty environment. By contrast conventional smoke dete ...[more]

Wed, 8 Jul 09
NTFS5 corrupted data rescue tool retrieves and restores accidently lost or deleted confidential files
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262810.html
Data recovery trial's NTFS5 corrupted data rescue tool makes possible to recover data lost from hard disk of different standards like SATA, EIDE, IDE, SCSI and many more. NTFS data recovery software retrieves and restores accidently lost or deleted confidential files or documents from logically crashed partitions of hard disk drives. Deleted data salvage application also undelete encrypted ...[more]

Tue, 7 Jul 09
Sophos creates a single solution for endpoint, email and web
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263232.html
With data from Sophos's Endpoint Assessment Test indicating that ninety percent of corporate endpoints are a security risk, Sophos Security and Data Protection reduces the cost and complexity companies can experience when managing their information security and compliance requirements alongside malware and spam protection. Following the acquisition of Utimaco which completed earlier this year, ...[more]

Tue, 7 Jul 09
VSG MallSecure provides a safe and secure shopping environment for The Mall shoppers and retailers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263249.html
VSG has won a major contract to deliver MallSecure, a national branded security service, at all 20 of the shopping centres operated by The Mall, which span the country from Aberdeen to Southampton. VSG had previously provided security for The Mall at seven of its shopping centres.MallSecure will focus on providing a safe and secure shopping environment for its shoppers and retailers in a be ...[more]

Tue, 7 Jul 09
TSSI to selling Imprivata OneSign into police departments and healthcare trusts
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263312.html
TSSI has signed a partnership agreement with Imprivata to distribute its OneSign Platform to secure and simplify access to networks, desktops and applications. TSSI's focus will be selling and implementing Imprivata OneSign into police departments and healthcare trusts nationwide.TSSI will complement its existing portfolio of technology solutions for the verification of personnel and document ...[more]

Tue, 7 Jul 09
Group 4 Technology partners with DAP to develop a rugged, highly secure and portable security solution
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263266.html
Group 4 Technology is partnering with DAP Technologies to engineer a handheld security solution to be used in highly sensitive and mission critical deployments. DAP, part of RMT, Inc., provides rugged, highly-customisable hardware solutions for mission-critical applications deployed in challenging environments. Group 4 Technology's Symmetry Security Management System provides intelligent netw ...[more]

Tue, 7 Jul 09
Boon Edam Trilock 900 provides an effective means of controlling pedestrian access
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262839.html
Boon Edam has introduced the Trilock 900, developed to offer a more stylish and versatile security solution, resulting in a completely new design. The Trilock 900 provides an effective means of controlling pedestrian access and is characterised by its extremely reliable mechanism, stylish design and space efficiency cabinet. A custom finish due to the modular concept allows the Trilock 900 ...[more]

Tue, 7 Jul 09
Comodo Disk Encryption offers easy-to-use protection for businesses
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262773.html
Six-pound laptop computers can each carry as much information as several five-foot filing cabinets. How perfect they are for transporting information, across town or across the ocean.Thieves see them the same way. A stolen laptop computer or mobile device can yield a rich trove of data. With stolen information, thieves can fraudulently use information to steal money, or worse, damage brands an ...[more]

Tue, 7 Jul 09
Clearswift Catalyst Partner Program supports global channel
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262821.html
Clearswift has announced Catalyst, a new partner program to support Clearswift's global channel while driving increased value for both partners and customers. Aligning with all reseller business models, Clearswift will reward the investments partners make in the product portfolio. Customers will also retain the freedom to buy Clearswift products and services via their preferred channel partne ...[more]

Mon, 6 Jul 09
Trucks and fuel storage tanks in depots are becoming targets for organised crime
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263265.html
Viper Guard has called for urgent Government action to control rising oil prices and is warning of a new wave of fuel theft. The warning follows predictions that speculation in the oil market will soon see diesel prices back at last summer's high of GBP1.25- GBP1.30 litre, when both trucks and fuel storage tanks in depots became high-value targets for organised crime.But Viper Guard General Manager ...[more]

Mon, 6 Jul 09
Honeywell introduced NetAXS 2-door web-based access control panel for small installations
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263311.html
Honeywell has introduced a version of its NetAXS web-based access control panel ideal for small installations. The new NetAXS 2-door web-based control panel provides all the security of an access control system with the convenience of managing it via a web browser. The panel allows users to protect as few as two doors and add more panels as needs change. In addition, the new NetAXS 2-door con ...[more]

Fri, 3 Jul 09
IT managers are overconfident in their ability to prevent data breach threats from zombie accounts
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263310.html
A global survey of 236 business managers from large enterprises more than half from companies with at least 10,000 employees - reveals that 53% of IT managers are largely unaware of employee access rights to systems. This causes a proliferation of zombie accounts accounts that remain active after employees have left the company. However, these same administrators say they have a high level of ...[more]

Fri, 3 Jul 09
Fired employees would take with them password list, R&D plans and customer database
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263211.html
Despite a sharp rise in data breaches and increased media awareness on the subject, the third annual Cyber-Ark survey reveals that 35 percent of IT workers now admit to accessing corporate information without authorisation, while 74 percent of respondents stated that they could circumvent the controls currently in place to prevent access to internal information. Twelve months after the Cyber-A ...[more]

Fri, 3 Jul 09
Bosch Aspirating Smoke Detector 420 Series offers early detection and exact localization of fires
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263213.html
Bosch Security Systems is extending its 420 Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors with a version offering very early detection and localization of fires. The new Aspirating Smoke Detector TM features ROOM-IDENT. This feature enables individual identification of up to five rooms and quickly tracks down the source of a fire in four phases, displaying the result both on the unit itself and on the Bosch M ...[more]

Fri, 3 Jul 09
GPsecure secures NHS N3 network connections between GP surgeries and their primary care trusts
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263197.html
Hytec, part of OLM Group, has announces the availability of GPsecure, a new solution to secure NHS N3 network connections between GP surgeries and their primary care trusts (PCTs).GPsecure will help PCTs meet NHS Connecting for Health guidelines to ensure that GP surgeries within their trusts are electronically secure. While N3 is a private network, the integrity of its data depends on its use ...[more]

Fri, 3 Jul 09
Vicon provides complete CCTV solution to Museum of London
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263263.html
Museum of London, which has an international reputation as one the world's largest social history museums, welcomes visitors at three separate locations across London. Collectively the Museum's buildings in the City of London, Docklands and North London, house a valuable collection of over two million objects ranging from prehistoric archaeology to cutting edge fashion. Museum of London has aw ...[more]

Thu, 2 Jul 09
Unisys partners with Prevx to help banks reduce the risks they face from cyber crime
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263309.html
According to the Banking Code, banks are liable for any funds lost by a customer through cyber crime unless they can prove that the victim did not take 'reasonable' care to protect their personal details. Banks previously have been forced to offer mainstream security products to their customers at discounted prices - which can be costly, time consuming and legally contentious.Unisys has announ ...[more]

Thu, 2 Jul 09
IBM integrated network video monitoring systems for Navy Pier in Chicago
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263264.html
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top-visited tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest, welcoming more than eight million visitors annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, it is now one of the country's unique recreation and exposition facilities, showcasing more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, restaurants, shops, attractions, sightseeing and dinin ...[more]

Thu, 2 Jul 09
Tracker helps British Transport Police locate a stolen generator
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263212.html
Tracker has played an instrumental part in helping the British Transport Police (BTP) locate a stolen generator worth GBP4,500. It was stolen in London and recovered just two days later in Dartford. The generator was so well hidden that, without the Tracker signal, it might never have been recovered. Stuart Chapman, Police Liaison Officer at Tracker, comments, "The British Transport Police often ...[more]

Thu, 2 Jul 09
Asset tracking with GPS technology that operates with no external power source
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263196.html
Technology which has been used by the US army to track heavy munitions as they are mobilised throughout the world has been harnessed to serve the energy industry. Aberdeen-based Motion Software has won the exclusive Scottish distributor rights for this GPS technology, which operates with no external power source.Motion Managing Director Stephen Burt sees considerable potential for the tracking ...[more]

Thu, 2 Jul 09
StoneGate IPS can inspect encrypted web traffic to protect hosts and servers against hidden web attacks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263214.html
Traditionally, organisations' network security relies mainly on the perimeter security enforcement, while encrypted web channels have acted as a means to bypass the security functions. Stonesoft has introduced the new StoneGate IPS-1030 appliance with the unique capability of inspecting encrypted web traffic. This eliminates the traditional blind spot in network protection. The new appliance p ...[more]

Wed, 1 Jul 09
Kaspersky Internet Security Special Edition for Ultra-Portables provides protection from all types of Cybercrime
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263210.html
Ultra-portable laptops, designed primarily to provide access to the Internet and simple office applications, are gaining in popularity because they are compact, lightweight, easy to use, energy efficient and relatively cheap. However, ultra-portables tend to be less powerful, which means resource-intensive IT security solutions cannot be launched on them. Kaspersky Lab has addressed this with the ...[more]

Wed, 1 Jul 09
Clavister launches Security Gateway 4300 Series with UTM and built in VPN connectivity
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263208.html
Clavister has announced the launch of the Clavister Security Gateway (SG)4300 Series, a high performance UTM security solution capable of handling a large number of connections with super fast throughput.Based on the same technology found in all Clavister products, the Clavister Security Gateway 4300 Series has been designed to maximize high performance of plaintext and encrypted traffic. The ...[more]

Wed, 1 Jul 09
FalconStor Software Virtual Tape Library delivers the fastest backup and deduplication time
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263195.html
FalconStor Software, Inc. has announced that it now delivers the fastest backup and deduplication time in the industry with the FalconStor Virtual Tape Library (VTL) with deduplication solution. In addition to reducing backup, deduplication and restore time through optimization, the FalconStor VTL solution's ability to leverage Fibre Channel for replicating deduplicated data further reduces the t ...[more]

Wed, 1 Jul 09
Rotherham fits Aico CO and smoke alarms into vulnerable properties
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263262.html
Rotherham Ltd is installing Aico Ei261ENRC mains powered Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms into its properties, interconnected with Aico Ei166RC Optical Smoke Alarms. The alarms are being fitted as part of 2010 Rotherham's capital programme. The CO alarms are a new improvement to the tenants' homes and are being installed in rooms where a solid fuel or an open flued appliance exists.The CO alarm is ...[more]

Wed, 1 Jul 09
Top tips for protecting your kids online
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263308.html
A survey released by internet security firm Trend Micro has revealed that, despite more than 50% of parents claiming not to have a clue about what's going on in their teens' digital world, only 3% of them actually monitor their kids' online behaviour. Parents in the UK are becoming increasingly worried about the amount of time teens are spending online and admit to having little idea of what their ...[more]