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Fri, 23 Apr 10
Construction store in Brazil updates analog surveillance system with VIVOTEK network cameras
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264503.html
Nascimento Construcao, a prodigious construction store located in the city of Caucaia do Alto in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, decided to update its analog surveillance system with the latest network cameras. VIVOTEK's TC5330 & PZ6112 as well as their wireless counterparts were chosen for this solution, with an initial total of eleven network cameras. All cameras were supplied by Alpha-Digi, ...[more]

Fri, 23 Apr 10
UK Time Solutions biometric time and attendance system ensures nursery managers can check staff levels at a glance
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264661.html
Children's nurseries were early adopters of biometric access control, since the technology allowed staff and parents easy access to the nursery, while preventing unauthorised access. Today, forward thinking children's nurseries are finding a new use for biometrics; the need to ensure the correct mix of staff, with the correct skills are on duty at all times.UK Time Solutions has developed soft ...[more]

Fri, 23 Apr 10
Growing threat of General Election-themed spam in the run up to the UK election
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264681.html
The forthcoming UK General Election on May 6th 2010 has already been dubbed the 'Digital Election' in light of the unprecedented use by all the political parties of online tools such as email, viral videos, social networking, blogs and mobile applications. However, the high degree of legitimate and safe online campaigning has also given rise to increased malware and unsolicited messaging falsely c ...[more]

Fri, 23 Apr 10
IQinVision helps Loomis to ensure that all procedures and security processes are adhered to
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264679.html
Loomis, headquartered in Sweden, has over 20,000 employees worldwide providing safe and effective solutions for handling cash, assets, and valuables. IQinVision has announced that Loomis Denmark relies on IQinVision megapixel technology to ensure transparency throughout the company's transport and counting of cash, financial documents, and other valuables. Such critical functions demand the on-goi ...[more]

Fri, 23 Apr 10
A quarter of organisations have been subject to a data integrity attack
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264668.html
According to a survey by Infosecurity Europe, 420 organisations has found that a quarter (28%) have been subject to a data integrity attack. Of those that think that data integrity attacks could be a problem 14% are not sure they would be able to detect an attack and half of organisations think that attacks could be a problem but have not detected any. Worryingly only 3% thought that data in ...[more]

Fri, 23 Apr 10
Quantek Systems' wireless radio communication system offers two-way radio link with self-test between transmitter and receiver
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264413.html
Quantek Systems' wireless radio communication system for use with safety edges offers a two-way radio link with self-test between transmitter and receiver. The transmitter is connected to the safety edge and the receiver to the door or gate control panel safety input.The 2nd generation multi frequency wireless safety edge system has four user selectable channels in the frequency range 868.700 ...[more]

Thu, 22 Apr 10
Smartphone apps could help terrorists communicate without detection
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264639.html
Back in 2008, there was widespread concern that terrorists could be using new technologies such as VoIP to communicate without being detected by law enforcement authorities. Now, only a couple of years later, the world of IP communications has moved on to such a degree that LEAs (law enforcement authorities) are at risk of being left behind by terrorist organisations who are increasingly using th ...[more]

Thu, 22 Apr 10
Bloxx Web filtering monitors the Web browsing activity of Yorkshire Building Society staff
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264644.html
Yorkshire Building Society is using Bloxx Web filtering to monitor and report on the Web browsing activity of over 2,000 staff, delivering superior protection from inappropriate or productivity impacting content and minimising network security risks. The Yorkshire is currently using an Impresa-3 appliance, powered by Bloxx Tru-View Technology, to analyse, categorise and filter Web content in ...[more]

Thu, 22 Apr 10
Romec installs Masternaut GPS vehicle tracking systems for all engineers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264621.html
Romec has improved the safety of its mobile workers after equipping 1000 service vehicles with Masternaut satellite tracking. The Masternaut Three X real-time service is part of Romec's health and safety measures for its workforce. It has already reduced speeding by 82 per cent and fines by 26 per cent, with a 28 per cent reduction in road traffic accidents (RTA) involving Romec staff. "We've ...[more]

Thu, 22 Apr 10
SmoothWall's Guardian safeguards Internet access on Victor Chandler's corporate network
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264664.html
Victor Chandler is using SmoothWall's Guardian web content filtering solution to safeguard Internet access on the company's corporate network. By deploying SmoothWall's solution, Victor Chandler has increased overall efficiency and made substantial cost savings. Victor Chandler offers a wide variety of online betting platforms and has over half a million customers in over 160 different countri ...[more]

Thu, 22 Apr 10
Birmingham students protect their accommodation and personal possessions from theft
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264418.html
Students from the University of Birmingham living off-campus are actively involved in a new scheme using SelectaDNA's hi-tech forensic marking system to protect their accommodation and personal possessions from theft.The Safer Birmingham Partnership, which consists of several key agencies including West Midlands Police, Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Fire Service, is funding the sch ...[more]

Thu, 22 Apr 10
Safend receives recognition from Ovum Butler for its Data Protection Suite v3.4
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264412.html
Safend has received endorsement from Ovum Butler Group for its newly released Safend Data Protection Suite 3.4. The Technology Audit report from Ovum Butler praises Safend for having "one of the more mature sets of offerings covering data loss/leakage prevention". The Technology Audit follows the release of Safend Data Protection Suite 3.4, which integrates a number of products that help organ ...[more]

Thu, 22 Apr 10
Skybox Security introduces new partner strategy for effective firewall assurance solutions in the mid-market
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264411.html
Skybox Security has announced the introduction of a new worldwide partner strategy that responds to the growing need for effective firewall assurance solutions in the mid-market. Elements of the new partner strategy include the recently announced Skybox CertiFire firewall assurance product for mid-size enterprises, program enhancements for partner profitability, and investment in co-marketing act ...[more]

Wed, 21 Apr 10
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport selects IndigoVision IP CCTV
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264663.html
The Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has undergone a major expansion with a new runway and 250,000 m2 terminal building, which has just opened ahead of the of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in May. IndigoVision's IP Video technology has been chosen for a fully integrated security solution for the new passenger terminal at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The CCTV system, which was ...[more]

Wed, 21 Apr 10
CBES Electronic Key Cabinets installed in 20 Manchester Asda stores
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264662.html
CBES have been contracted to supply and install Electronic Key Cabinets to 20 Asda stores in the Greater Manchester areaCBES sourced an electronic key cabinet from Traka intelligent access management. This is a standalone unit which has the ability to be networked throughout all of the stores in the future.Previously, the keys required by store colleagues to gain access to secure areas wer ...[more]

Wed, 21 Apr 10
Toyota's brake defect blamed on Software Bugs
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264653.html
There's been a lot of coverage about the Toyota recalls and the role of software in automobiles. What hasn't been clearly defined, however, is the sheer complexity of the software code and the challenges involved in checking for problems. The problems with the 2010 Toyota Hybrid Prius cars were apparently directly related to defects in the braking control software. The accelerator fiasco was ...[more]

Wed, 21 Apr 10
French psychiatric hospital strengthen security while eliminating the constraints of passwords with Evidian Enterprise SSO
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264646.html
The Public Institution of Mental Health (EPSM) in Morbihan, France, provides psychiatric care for children, adults and seniors. Besides its main hospital site in the city of Saint-Ave, EPSM Morbihan manages 40 decentralized consultation sites - psychological, medical and day hospital centers that facilitate the social reintegration of patients. To treat and manage patients, doctors and nurses are ...[more]

Wed, 21 Apr 10
SentrySafe keeps your irreplaceable valuables safe from fire
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264659.html
For some people losing a home and precious belongings to fire is a reality. With the advancement in technology, would a laptop or a mobile phone now be the first thing that a person would grab if their home was burning down? Sentry Safe is calling out to the readers of Security Park to ask them if the technology of the 21st century has become a proxy for hardback family photo albums and invalu ...[more]

Wed, 21 Apr 10
ForeScout announces record growth
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264410.html
ForeScout Technologies, Inc., has announced record growth, market share gains and 150 new customers in 2009. Despite the recession and analyst predictions of slowed NAC adoption, ForeScout closed the fourth quarter and 2009 fiscal year on 31 December with double digit growth, significantly increasing its market share in the network access control products market. Its fourth year of steady gains, F ...[more]

Tue, 20 Apr 10
MOBOTIX CCTV solution increases security for pupils at Strathallan independent school
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264650.html
MOBOTIX AG's MOBOTIX CCTV solution has increased security for pupils at Strathallan, a leading independent boarding school in Scotland. Eclipse (IP) installed the 8-camera installation on time and within budget after the original incumbent CCTV supplier had failed to meet the requirements for an earlier phase of the project with a rival analogue CCTV system.Strathallan aims to provide boys and ...[more]

Tue, 20 Apr 10
Bikeregister Scheme in Edinburgh wins Secured By Design award
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264417.html
According to Only Insurance, Edinburgh's worst area for bike thefts is so bad that four bikes are stolen daily. The Southside/Newington area is at the top of the list with 225 bikes reported stolen in the last 12 months. Top-of-the-range mountain bikes (worth more than GBP500) and 'new-looking' bikes are popular with thieves, who then sell them on for profit. It is suspected that many bikes are ...[more]

Tue, 20 Apr 10
Fluensee AssetTrack RFID solution tracks Juniper Networks assets worldwide
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264656.html
Juniper Networks has selected Fluensee's enterprise-level asset tracking solution to support the management of Juniper's high-value assets worldwide. Fluensee's AssetTrack is a single platform that simultaneously supports multiple RFID technologies to track a variety of highly valued and mission-critical assets , including electronic test equipment, circuit boards and IT assets across a growi ...[more]

Tue, 20 Apr 10
GJD's D-Tect3 detector dramatically reduces alarm nuisance activations for AIM
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264409.html
AIM (Advanced Independent Monitoring) needed to review the increasing level of nuisance activations received in their Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC).Jamie Fretwell of AIM commented, "We were observing high levels of nuisance alarms with PIR products primarily from poor site maintenance (foliage and litter), wildlife and direct sunlight. We therefore decided to conduct a 14 day test of a n ...[more]

Tue, 20 Apr 10
Fortify Software's Web Application hybrid security analysis technology reduces security risks for less cost
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264422.html
Fortify Software has debuted the next generation hybrid security analysis technology for testing web applications. Developed in collaboration with HP, Hybrid 2.0 enables teams across the application lifecycle to improve visibility into security risks, increase test accuracy and produce more secure web applications through new advances in correlating static and dynamic testing results. Using ...[more]

Sat, 17 Apr 10
Databac launches Saiwall Secure biometric palm vein reader at IFSEC
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264652.html
Databac will celebrate its 40th anniversary at IFSEC 2010 and will be announcing a number of new solutions, as well as show-exclusive offers, to mark the event. Making its UK debut will be the new Saiwall Secure biometric terminal for access control, a sleek, high-tech palm vein reader developed by Spanish manufacturer Saima Sistemas using Fujitsu technology. Housed in a vandal-proof casing wi ...[more]

Sat, 17 Apr 10
Security measures need to be reviewed as social networking goes to work
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264648.html
Social networking and Web 2.0 applications are second nature to young people entering the workplace. For them email is slow and old-fashioned. They bring their Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and other identities to the office with them. At the same time, they use professional social networking LinkedIn and other business-oriented online communities for more work-related duties. According to Forre ...[more]

Sat, 17 Apr 10
SALTO launch AElement designer hotel lock
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264414.html
AElement is a new RFID hotel lock from SALTO Systems that provides an enhanced guest experience using on-line wireless technology and features cutting edge design.Developed specifically for the hotel market, AElement allows you to integrate all your physical security needs into one stylish, energy efficient, reliable wire-free system. It enables hoteliers to control the security of their entir ...[more]

Sat, 17 Apr 10
GFI Backup 2010 Business Edition ensures that the process to restore data is reliable and easy to manage
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264649.html
GFI Software has released GFI Backup 2010 Business Edition. This is a backup solution for IT administrators who want to create a single backup/restore task and apply it across the network, saving valuable time in configuring multiple tasks as well as maintaining them when a change in policy occurs. GFI Backup Business Edition has purposely been designed to ensure that the process to restore da ...[more]

Sat, 17 Apr 10
eSoft boosts hardware platforms on InstaGate Unified Threat Management and ThreatWall Secure Content Management
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264408.html
eSoft , Inc. has boosted the hardware platforms on all its products. The hardware upgrade, available immediately, covers all of the InstaGate Unified Threat Management (UTM) and ThreatWall Secure Content Management (SCM) models. The pricing for InstaGate and ThreatWall models remains unchanged, keeping eSoft products among the most aggressively priced in the industry. The hardware upgrade, w ...[more]

Sat, 17 Apr 10
UtilitySafe assists utilities with Critical Infrastructure Protection requirements
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264407.html
e-VERIFILE.COM Inc. has launched UtilitySafe, the latest in the company's line of administrative management and risk assessment systems. UtilitySafe streamlines routine contractor and workforce management activities for electric, gas, telecom, and water utilities as well as the businesses that serve them. These organizations utilize the management and risk assessment service to facilitate a range ...[more]

Sat, 17 Apr 10
Data Management Receives Export Award from Department of Commerce Commercial Service
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264405.html
Data Management, Inc., of Farmington, CT, USA received a prestigious Export Achievement Certificate from the United States Department of Commerce, Commercial Services Division, for successful efforts in expanding its product line to five new international markets. CEO Daniel Hincks accepted the award from U.S. Congressman Chris Murphy (CT 5) and Anne Evans, Director of the Connecticut District Of ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
The most secure method of deleting confidential data stored on a computer hard drive
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264627.html
Data security is of vital importance to all industries, especially to the financial, educational, retail, medical and legal industries, as personnel details, client based information and corporate data cannot and should not be released accidentally into the public domain. Just one hard drive alone can have thousands of files on it, along with records of online activity and deleted emails. There ar ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
Durham Partnership reduces bike theft with Selectamark's bikeregister system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264633.html
To prevent and deter cycle theft in County Durham, up to 3,000 bikes belonging to young children, commuters and rural community members are being security marked using Selectamark's bikeregister system.The Safe Durham Partnership (which includes Durham Council, local police, fire and probation services and the Primary Care Trust) is funding the new Pedal Safe campaign, which will involve the b ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
Hikvision's two-megapixel network cameras installed at the Rotonda building in Ljubljana
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264643.html
The Rotonda office block in Ljubljana is a new-build office development in the Slovenian capital overlooking the Alps. The Rotonda office block is part of a development that will connect adjacent parts of the city which have been divided during two world wars and the city's history as part of Yugoslavia. The five-storey 15,000 square metre tower block requires extensive CCTV monitoring and access ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
Senegal's first telephone company optimizes its access policy with Evidian SSO
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264645.html
Sonatel is Senegal's first telephone company, with 2500 employees in 4 African countries. A subsidiary of France Telecom, Sonatel is Senegal's leading telecom company and has become the top provider of mobile telephone services in Mali. Sonatel regularly integrates new international affiliates to support its strong growth. New users are managed in local directories, but must use corporate applicat ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
Tutis Access Control tamper proof fingerprint door lock eliminates the administrative cost of conventional ID Card or swipe cards
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264631.html
In physical security, the term Access Control refers to the practice of restricting entrance to a property, a building, or a room to authorized persons. Physical access control can be achieved by a human (a guard, bouncer, or receptionist), through mechanical means such as locks and keys, or through technological means such as a card access system.Tutis Access Control is a fingerprint based ac ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
New Lanner Enterprise-Class Network Appliance Maximizes Ethernet Port Density and Network Bandwidth
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264397.html
Lanner Electronics, Inc.'s FW-8910 is a new 2U rackmount dual CPU appliance built around two Intel Xeon C5500 processors and supporting up to 40GbE ports.The Lanner FW-8910 targets the performance segment of the network security, NAC, WAN Acceleration and ADC markets, and offers the latest cutting edge features of Intel's most advanced processor, such as integrated memory controller, integra ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
Exacta to design and build the Bloxx Media Filter Server
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264404.html
Exacta Technologies has been awarded a major contract to design and build the high performance server platform for the new Bloxx Media Filter, the YouTube content filtering appliance developed to help protect young people from viewing inappropriate video footage online.The enterprise-level appliance, which is aimed at local education authorities and schools, allows users to only view pre-appro ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
Jordan's Furniture implements Avenda's enterprise security policy solution to protect its wired network
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264624.html
Jordan's Furniture, a premier furnishings retailer in the U.S., has implemented Avenda Systems' enterprise security policy solution to protect the retailer's wired network against unauthorized use. A combination of 802.1X and web-based machine authentication ensures that only authorized company and guest computers are granted access to the corporate network comprised of several Extreme Summit Eth ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
Ontario Police deploys Avigilon High Definition Surveillance System to reduce investigation times by 90 percent
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264600.html
The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) in Ontario, Canada has deployed the Avigilon High Definition Surveillance System to boost security at its headquarters and deliver detailed, irrefutable evidence to the court in an effort to more effectively meet disclosure requirements and achieve a higher rate of successful convictions. Using the Avigilon HD Surveillance System, police officers can reduce i ...[more]

Fri, 16 Apr 10
Regency Security door supervisors awarded targeted police powers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264618.html
Regency Security recently became one of the first door supervisor companies in the UK to be awarded targeted police powers under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme. Chief Inspector Nick Lee and Essex Police CSAS Officer Jenny Ayres presented the certificate to Managing Director Gary Powers at Regency's headquarters in Braintree. Organisations granted Accreditation Status must meet stand ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
DVTel integrates ioimage intelligent edge devices into its iSOC platform
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264617.html
DVTel, Inc. has announced its acquisition of ioimage, the leader in intelligent video appliances. By adding the ioimage product portfolio to DVTel's list of IP-based offerings, the company is providing end users the ability to purchase the most in-demand products from one source, with the added benefit of true system unification, and not just integration.The decision to acquire ioimage is cent ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
Metric secrets from over 150,000 Firewall configurations
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264599.html
Simply stated firewall rules allow computers to send traffic to, or receive traffic from, programs, system services, computers, or users securely. Whether you have five or 500 firewalls, you need to understand the risk in real time. But with complex rule configurations, routers, etc. to continuously monitor and maintain, it can be hard to identify which are running smoothly, which are smouldering ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
Police in North Manchester deploys SelectaDNA to link burglars to the scene of their crimes
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264613.html
Police in North Manchester has deployed SelectaDNA technology to link burglars to the scene of their crimes. The scheme is covering 700 homes and a primary school in New Moston with the key objectives of reducing burglary, increasing public confidence in local police and bringing the community together.SelectaDNA is a property marking system that has a unique DNA code registered to each home. ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
Napatech real-time network analysis adapters support mobile data networks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264399.html
According to market research firm Infonetics, this year data traffic will surpass voice traffic on mobile networks. This is driving investment in 4th generation all-IP mobile data networks, such as LTE, which will extend the need for IP network monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting appliances. "Mobile networks have traditionally been based on telecom protocols with significant management ov ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
IronKey partners with ActivIdentity to enable a second factor when authenticating to an IronKey device
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264389.html
IronKey and ActivIdentity Corporation have teamed to deliver a comprehensive solution that enables government agencies and enterprises to utilize Common Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials as a second factor when authenticating to an IronKey multifunction security device.Integration with the ActivIdentity ActivClient smart card middleware enables a second fa ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
3rd Middle East Energy Security Forum reveals the latest strategies to mitigate threats
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264380.html
Fleming Gulf's 3rd Middle East Energy Security Forum 2010 will take place on 26th 28th April 2010, Bahrain. Taking place over 3 days, the event has proven itself to be the focal point for discussion on the best practices, innovative solutions and creative ideas on successful key security issues.The third in a series of successful annual forums, the event aims to emulate the success of its pr ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
New malware families are rendering the PC unbootable once the malware has retrieved whatever data it is trying to steal
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264606.html
Phishing Trojans that try to remain below the radar are still prevalent, but a number of files coming through Threat Research point to a disturbing trend: Several new variants of existing malware families are taking a scorched earth approach to infected computers, rendering the PC unbootable once the malware has retrieved whatever data it's trying to steal, or deliberately crashing it, repeatedly, ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
Beakbane designs safety skirt for Avon shallow-bed road-blocker
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264603.html
Traditional designs of retractable road-block use a solid quadrant section barrier that retracts completely into the ground. This requires a housing below the ground at least as big as the barrier maybe over 1m deep so installing one of these barriers requires extensive civil engineering works.When Avon Barrier needed a safety skirt for its new shallow-bed road-blocker it turned to bellows ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
CNL partners Geoquip to allow intelligence from video surveillance and access control to be used to verify alarms
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264604.html
CNL has formed a strategic technology partnership with Geoquip. The partnership through CNL's Technology Alliance Programme (TAP), will ensure Geoquip products such as Defensor are certified to work with IPSecurityCenter . Certification will facilitate bi-directional communication of rich alarm information directly with IPSecurityCenter, allowing intelligence from other systems such as video ...[more]

Wed, 14 Apr 10
HTS's all-in-one high-speed C50 License Plate Recognition system only requires a power supply
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264392.html
Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd. (HTS)'s new all-in-one high-speed C50 License Plate Recognition (LPR) system is a fully enclosed unit containing all the hardware and software required for a full LPR system package, requiring only a power supply. The new LPR system, C50, complements the low-speed C5 system, together covering the entire speed range of vehicles.The C50 provides the capability of recognizi ...[more]

Mon, 12 Apr 10
Industry leaders debate the best strategies for indoor location and tracking technologies at People Tracking and Location USA
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264597.html
People tracking has been touted as a key emerging industry with high growth potential, and, with statistics estimating it to account for 46% of LBS income this year (Canaccord Adams), it is clear that the market is starting to soar. Key executives from Nokia, AT&T, Alcatel Lucent, Verizon Wireless and many other companies in the people tracking sector will gather at the People Tracking & Locat ...[more]

Sat, 10 Apr 10
Protect sensitive data by only providing staff members with access to the information they really need
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264591.html
The following is an email conversation UK Ltd had in March 2010:From: Dave Griffin, Managing DirectorTo: Elaine Pearce, CISO; Richard Winston, IT ManagerSubject: No Access to Sensitive Data No ExcusesDear Elaine and Richard,You know we've been discussing the Data Protection Act (DPA), well I've just heard that The Information Commissioner's said he'll impose a GBP500K financial penalty ...[more]

Sat, 10 Apr 10
Westminster Kingsway College installs SALTO Systems XS4 access control system
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264594.html
Westminster Kingsway College - one of the largest Colleges in London with centres in Kings Cross, Regent's Park, Soho and Victoria, with a separate administration centre in St James' Park, Westminster Kingsway College (who awarded the contract to local approved SALTO business partner, Beaver Access) - offers a wide range of further, adult and higher education programmes to meet the needs and inter ...[more]

Sat, 10 Apr 10
iPhone threat to data security is being generally underestimated
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264601.html
According to DeviceLock's iPhone security readiness poll, few respondents are taking action to combat the threat posed by the increased use of iPhones in the workplace. Over 1000 responses were posted to the survey question, "Have you taken any steps to secure your business against the security threat posed by iPhones?" Less than 40% of all respondents answered affirmatively to the survey's qu ...[more]

Sat, 10 Apr 10
Steps to improve security in the Cloud
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264596.html
While many organisations focus on their Cloud computing strategies, many employees are already using Cloud-based applications such as Salesforce and Google apps and social networking services such as Twitter and LinkedIn, causing significant and immediate security threats to the confidentiality and integrity of company data. Findings from a study by CRYPTOCard reveal that two-thirds of respon ...[more]

Sat, 10 Apr 10
Guide to Megapixel IP and Analog Security Cameras
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264377.html
No matter the type of video software, transmission, storage and management, no matter what kind of application ranging from a school hallway to an airport check-in, the heart of the system sits at the edge. It's the camera. Of course, there are analog and digital cameras. But there is more commonality than differences between them. An Infinova white paper explores the dilemma of when to move t ...[more]

Sat, 10 Apr 10
Data Management receives Department of Commerce Commercial Service's Export Award
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264368.html
Data Management, Inc., of Farmington, CT has received an Export Achievement Certificate from the United States Department of Commerce, Commercial Services Division, for successful efforts in expanding its product line to five new international markets. CEO Daniel Hincks accepted the award from U.S. Congressman Chris Murphy (CT 5) and Anne Evans, Director of the Connecticut District Office of the ...[more]

Fri, 9 Apr 10
Trojan-driven keylogger attacks are on the rise
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264589.html
Visa has issued an alert to its transaction processing members and their clients - retailers of all sizes - that trojan-driven keylogger incidents are on the rise. According to Trusteer, the rising number of keylogger attacks on retailers' till terminals is due to the fact that many units are Windows-driven and therefore susceptible to the same type of malware infections as office and home PCs. ...[more]

Fri, 9 Apr 10
Delta barricades helped block the attackers at the United States Consulate in Pakistan
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264595.html
Delta Scientific has announced that Delta barricades at the United States Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, helped retain the attackers. The Delta DSC1100 prevented the bomber's vehicle from crashing past the pedestrian gates and forced the attacker to detonate the truck bomb far from the building. This saved many lives and the building. The DSC1100 is a unique barricade that uses its mass and ...[more]

Fri, 9 Apr 10
Bayshore Home Health installs WinMagic's SecureDoc full-disk encryption software on all laptops
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264592.html
Bayshore Home Health is Canada's largest provider of home and community health care services, with more than 40 home care offices, 20 community care clinics and 8,000 employees.Bayshore Home Health has installed WinMagic's SecureDoc full-disk encryption software on all laptops and tablets used by the company, including those utilized by clinical managers and nurses."Clinical managers are c ...[more]

Fri, 9 Apr 10
RedWeb Security's Blackberry Tracker identifies where lone workers are at any given time
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264371.html
Blackberry devices are particularly suited to tracking software, as they have excellent battery performance, sensitive FPS antenna and strong build quality. RedWeb Security has launched a tracking device for Blackberry. The Blackberry Tracker is designed for use by companies with teams of lone workers (such as estate agents, couriers and utilities service engineers, for example), and lets them ...[more]

Fri, 9 Apr 10
Comodo's Extended Validation SSL certificate helps Hayneedle build trust with its online customer base
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264364.html
Hayneedle is a leading online retailer of more than 200 specialty stores. Hayneedle.com's Extended Validation SSL certificate from Comodo has helped it build trust, according to Hayneedle's Chief Technical Officer Steven Dee."People shopping on Hayneedle are looking for something very specific," said Dee. "They're used to dealing with some mom and pop shops. At times they're not sure whether a ...[more]

Fri, 9 Apr 10
PCN to incorporate Swivel's PINsafe technology into its multifactor authentication Managed Services Solution
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264365.html
Swivel Secure has announced a strategic technology and marketing partnership with Philadelphia PA based PCN Inc. Under the terms of the agreement PCN will incorporate Swivel's PINsafe technology into its end-to-end multifactor authentication Managed Services Solution. PCN's managed services give customers, employees, partners and other authorized users the ability to remotely access critical en ...[more]

Thu, 8 Apr 10
Qualys and Imperva partner to deliver protection for business-critical Web applications
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264439.html
Qualys and Imperva have announced the integration of Qualys' QualysGuard Web Application Scanning with Imperva's SecureSphere Web Application Firewall (WAF). This combination gives enterprises an ability to deploy a comprehensive security strategy that delivers powerful protection for business-critical Web applications. Savvis, Inc. will provide the Qualys-Imperva integrated solution as part ...[more]

Thu, 8 Apr 10
Soccer World Cup stadiums rely on Dallmeier IP solution
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264585.html
The preparations for the soccer World Cup in South Africa are in full swing. One of the most crucial aspects with such a major event is guaranteeing the safety and security of the thousands of visitors. The Soccer City as well as the Coca-Cola Park Stadium have therefore fundamentally modernised their respective video surveillance systems. They both now rely on a consistent IP solution supplied by ...[more]

Thu, 8 Apr 10
Avigilon HD surveillance system improves security at Oklahoma County Sheriff's detention center
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264578.html
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) Surveillance System at its 268,000 square-foot detention center to improve security and deliver indisputable evidence for faster conflict resolution and greater investigative success. With the Avigilon HD Surveillance System installed, the OCSO saves more than $10 million annually in personnel costs and redu ...[more]

Thu, 8 Apr 10
Differences between viruses, trojans and worms explained
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264586.html
In the anti-malware business we often quibble over details the general public does not care about. To us these differences are important, though, as classifying a piece of malware helps us define and understand its nature and helps those of us stuck with detecting or cleaning up an infection.Many people try to use their understanding of these terms to defend their poor choices in security prac ...[more]

Thu, 8 Apr 10
Evolis launches Evolis Securion printing and lamination solution for high-security cards and badges
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264587.html
Evolis has announced an extended offering of laminates for Securion, a system designed to personalize and laminate cards that require foolproof security, from national identity cards to driver's licenses.Securion personalizes and steadfastly provides protection to a wide array of badges, for highly secured access control to fraud-proof ID applications: ID cards, driver's licenses, health cards ...[more]

Thu, 8 Apr 10
Common Assurance Metric aims to assure Information Security maturity in cloud, third party service providers and internally hosted systems
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264390.html
There is currently an urgent need for customers of cloud computing and third party IT services to be able to make an objective comparison between providers on the basis of their security features. As ENISA's work on cloud computing, has shown, security is the number one concern for many businesses and governments. Existing mechanisms to measure security are often subjective and in many cases are ...[more]

Thu, 8 Apr 10
e-DMZ Security appoints new Vice President for EMEA business
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264313.html
e-DMZ Security has announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke to the company's newly established role as Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA. Based out of the United Kingdom, Mr. Clarke will have executive responsibility for the continued strategic growth and development of e-DMZ Security's sales, marketing and support of customers throughout the EMEA region. "As e-DMZ continues to gro ...[more]

Wed, 7 Apr 10
Security Industry Authority licensing for in-house door supervisors is now compulsory in Northern Ireland
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264581.html
It is an offence throughout the United Kingdom to work in the following designated sectors without an SIA licence:. Cash and Valuables in Transit. Close Protection. Door Supervision. Public Space Surveillance (CCTV). Security Guard. Key Holding. Immobilisation, restriction and removal of vehiclesCompulsory licensing for in-h ...[more]

Wed, 7 Apr 10
A new era for strong authentication
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264579.html
Following the announcement from the UK Ministry of Justice that organisations will be prosecuted under the UK Data Protection Act 1988, Stephen Howes, CEO for GrIDsure, looks at what this means for organisations that store personal dataAmendment to the UK Data Protection Act 1988?As many of you will have seen, late last year the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced plans to give the Info ...[more]

Wed, 7 Apr 10
University of Portsmouth installs Initsys Merlin ARC software to provide a safer and more secure learning environment for its students
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264366.html
The University of Portsmouth is providing a safer and more secure learning environment for its students as a result of installing Initsys Merlin ARC software. This alarm receiving room software solution has enabled the university to cost-effectively integrate new and existing intruder and fire alarms with CCTV cameras and DVRs installed at two campuses across the city. It is enabling control ...[more]

Wed, 7 Apr 10
FPA and FSA fire detection and emergency lighting courses are now fully accredited as BTEC qualifications
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264367.html
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) and the Fire and Security Association (FSA) have announced that their suite of fire detection, alarms and emergency lighting courses are now fully accredited as BTEC qualifications the first suite of qualifications of its kind for the industry.Since the launch of the jointly developed portfolio of training courses 12 months ago, both associations have be ...[more]

Wed, 7 Apr 10
Amount of malicious software not detected by PC security software is increasing
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264576.html
According to Comodo, the amount of malicious software (malware) not detected by PC security software is increasing, which represents a significant risk for Internet users. In March, 2010, VirusTotal.com, a service that analyzes suspicious files, identified more than 70,000 infected files that went undetected by one or more anti-virus engines-a more than 30% increase from last year. The sheer numbe ...[more]

Wed, 7 Apr 10
New Chief Financial Officer for Aster Data
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264344.html
Aster Data has announced the appointment of John E. Calonico, Jr. as Chief Financial Officer to run finance, global facilities, and information systems. Calonico most recently served as the CFO of Interwoven, a leader in content management solutions. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial management and operational excellence in the technology sector, including expertise in accou ...[more]

Tue, 6 Apr 10
Kids with false IDs flout the law by tricking retailers into selling them products that are illegal to buy
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264310.html
According to a national survey of over 1200 teenagers by Clarity Commerce, in spite of the UK Government's recent efforts to launch ID cards for teenagers to combat the rise in underage drinking, smoking and knife crime, it is failing as kids continue to flout the law by tricking retailers into selling them products that are illegal to buy. The survey revealed one in five UK teenagers have bo ...[more]

Tue, 6 Apr 10
MO-BELL security warning system is linked to your mobile phone
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264288.html
MO-BELL is a front door and home security warning system. MO-BELL allows communication with visitors or delivery personel to your home or business from anywhere in the world using mobile phone or landline technology.Optional expansion modules can provide:- Complete home or business security when coupled to wireless PIR detectors, Wireless Smoke detectors, Wireless Flood Detectors, Wireless A ...[more]

Tue, 6 Apr 10
Sony Professional completes HD camera offering to enable customers to make the transition to HD
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264286.html
Sony Professional has added a new camera to its HD range. The SNC-CH240 Full HD Fixed camera has been launched at Sony's Power of Images (POI) event in Germany, broadening its HD portfolio.Following the launch of four HD cameras in 2009, the new camera completes Sony's HD camera offering. Customers can now choose from a full line up of HD cameras including fixed, minidome and PTZ cameras suita ...[more]

Tue, 6 Apr 10
Imperva Experiences More Than 30% Growth in 2009
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264289.html
Imperva has achieved 30 percent growth in 2009 over 2008, finishing a strong fiscal year 2009 with the largest quarter in company history. Imperva increased its bookings in Q4 2009 nearly 30 percent over Q4 2008. The company's success is driven by significant success in global growth, increasing the customer count to more than 1000 enterprises. "Imperva's performance in 2009 highlights the hig ...[more]

Sat, 3 Apr 10
Online banking customers reuse their login credentials to access non-financial and much less secure websites
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264302.html
The widespread reuse of online banking credentials is being exploited by criminals who have devised various methods to harvest login credentials from less secure sources, such as webmail and social network websites. Once acquired, these usernames and passwords are tested on financial services sites to commit fraud.Trusteer has reported that the vast majority of online banking customers reuse t ...[more]

Sat, 3 Apr 10
SunGard provided London School of Economics with data centre resilience and information availability
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264298.html
LSE is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. With over 9,000 students and almost 200 study programmes available, LSE generates huge amounts of information every day that needs to be appropriately managed and securely stored. Historically, all of the data produced by the university was stored in two on-site data centres. However, as one of these data centres neared the end ...[more]

Sat, 3 Apr 10
Skills for Security's Level 3 Security Operations programme helps operational personnel improve their security knowledge
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264290.html
Skills for Security has launched of a new Level 3 Security Operations programme, developed in conjunction with ARC Training. This course has been created for operational personnel who have an understanding of security but want to extend their knowledge, for either personal development or career development purposes.The programme covers Health & Safety, Physical Security, Information Security, ...[more]

Sat, 3 Apr 10
V220 compact mobile ANPR camera is designed primarily for vehicle based ANPR operations
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264267.html
NDI Recognition Systems Ltd (NDI-RS) has launched a new addition to their mobile ANPR camera range. The V220 is a compact mobile ANPR camera designed primarily for vehicle based ANPR operations. The camera can be installed on top of a Police patrol vehicle or other surveillance vehicle or it can be discreetly mounted inside for covert applications.Due to its modular design the V220 ANPR camer ...[more]

Sat, 3 Apr 10
Facebook friend was a burglar
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264571.html
A house has been burgled shortly after her owner updated her Facebook status to say that she was going to a concert. Keri McMullen and her boyfriend Kurt Pendleton left a message on Facebook saying that they were heading out to a bar in New Albany, Indiana, to see band called Fire Department perform a set at 8pm. At 8:42pm, two men broke into the couple's house.More than $10,000 worth of goods ...[more]

Fri, 2 Apr 10
Excalibur City in the Czech Republic deploys IndigoVision's IP-CCTV solution
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264569.html
Excalibur City, a themed shopping and entertainment complex, is situated near to Znojmo on the border between the Czech Republic and Austria and is home to specialized shops, restaurants, wellness centers, Children's World and the duty-free outlet 'EXCALIBUR Free Shop'. Excalibur City has deployed IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution to enhance the security for its customers and staff. The ...[more]

Fri, 2 Apr 10
Blackhats cynically exploit tragic and salacious breaking news stories to subvert legitimate websites
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264568.html
It has become routine for attackers to compromise web content in order to distribute malware with sites often being abused in a variety of different ways once compromised.Every day, new malicious campaigns are discovered taking advantage of the hottest news stories on the internet to spread malware; many of them profiting from high profile deaths and disasters.With this significant problem ...[more]

Fri, 2 Apr 10
IEI Technology launches ACT series of panel PCs with built-in RFID readers
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264567.html
IEI Technology Corp. has introduced the ACT series of panel PCs with built-in RFID readers. The integrated RFID reader makes the ACT series a complete access control and security system for commercial, residential, industrial, financial, educational and government institutions. The fanless design of the ACT series decreases downtime and reduces the need for on-site support due to cooling syste ...[more]

Fri, 2 Apr 10
Majority of employees haven't been informed about the latest fines and rules of the data protection act
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264570.html
A survey sponsored by Cyber-Ark Software amongst 500 city workers has found that the majority of employees haven't been informed about the latest fines and rules of the data protection act and the impact abuse of their privileges could have on the organisation, with 65% agreeing that nothing has ever been said to them about the regulations.Three months after the announcement that the Informati ...[more]

Fri, 2 Apr 10
RapidGuard wireless PIR Detectors reduce crime in rural areas
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264572.html
Crime in rural areas is still a big issue for many people, for some it is their personal possessions and for others it affects their business as well. As well as stealing cars, mobile phones and purses, more and more thieves are targeting fisheries and farms for their easily sold on stock as well as diesel and any saleable plant and machinery.George Coombes manages a large fishery in a very re ...[more]

Thu, 1 Apr 10
G4S selected to centrally manage GSK's security services from the UK
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264549.html
G4S has been awarded a five year international contract for the provision of security services to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. The contract will initially be worth approximately GBP17 million per annum.Under the contract G4S will centrally manage GSK's security services from the UK, using a high quality approach which w ...[more]

Thu, 1 Apr 10
How to avoid getting caught out in Twitter Scamming
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264557.html
By now most people should know about the Twitter Scam that is going around at the moment. If you are reading this then change your passwords now. This goes for your myspace and facebook accounts and even your Computer passwords if they are similar (I imagine that they are).The scam is quite a simple one, essentially a group of Chinese scammers have set up login pages for popular social network ...[more]

Thu, 1 Apr 10
Hacking of Firefox and Safari shows companies are at risk from browser-based attacks
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264561.html
At CanSec West, MWR InfoSecurity has successfully broken the security of the Firefox and Safari internet browsers proving that companies world-wide are open to attack.Martyn Ruks the Technical Director for MWR InfoSecurity based in Basingstoke in Hampshire said: "The continued presence of security vulnerabilities in browser software is being overlooked by companies worldwide when they are cons ...[more]

Thu, 1 Apr 10
Rhine Group combats trackside metal theft with SelectaDNA forensic marking technology
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264280.html
Selectamark'S Dutch distributor, Rhine Group BV, has won a major contract to protect the main rail infrastructure in the Netherlands from metal theft, using forensic marking product SelectaDNA. Rhine Group has been awarded the contract by Dutch rail company ProRail BV to combat trackside metal theft. The increased risk of stealing, transporting and handling SelectaDNA-marked copper and other ...[more]

Thu, 1 Apr 10
While the security market continues to recover, some companies are facing a very bleak future
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264563.html
According to the latest Plimsoll Industry Analysis Security, 380 of the top 957 companies in the the UK Security industry market are growing at more than 10% per annum and making healthy profits. However, while many of these companies are breaking new ground and leading a sustainable recovery in the market, there are 93 other companies whose headline grabbing sales growth masks something much mo ...[more]