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Organisations need to do more to ensure Visual Security Compliance

(08/04/2011)

While data loss due to theft of equipment, such as portable computers, is taken very seriously and can carry penalties including heavy fines or permanent bans from obtaining and holding customer details in the future, organisations need to do more to ensure Visual Security Compliance. Mobile working is a hit with individuals and organisations, giving valuable extra flexibility and allowing workers in the field to make use of otherwise unproduc... [more]

3M Gold Privacy Filters offer a narrower viewing angle but only for the authorised user positioned directly in front of the screen

(29/04/2010)

3M has introduced the new gold standard in laptop privacy filters at Infosecurity Europe 2010. The new 3M Gold Privacy Filter range responds to demands from mobile business professionals for a more stylish approach to on-screen data security compliance. Available now in gloss finish, 3M Gold Privacy Filters offer a narrower viewing angle with superior clarity, but only for the authorised user positioned directly in front of the screen. “The m... [more]

Accessing emails and corporate data on the go can led to serious data breeches through shoulder surfing

(09/02/2010)

When working on laptops in public places, users are generally unaware of the activity going on in their surroundings, making them vulnerable to curious bystanders, opportunistic criminals or even practiced experts peering over their shoulder to read or record on-screen information. Being the victim of shoulder surfing can make laptop users feel uncomfortable and can impede work productivity if it means shutting down and closing the laptop as a re... [more]

3M RFID Electronic Marker System maps all underground utilities at Heathrow Airport

(11/11/2009)

Airport operator BAA Limited (BAA) owns and operates seven airports in the UK including Heathrow in London, which is Europe’s busiest. BAA is conducting an extensive programme of improvement works at Heathrow airport, investing tens of millions of pounds a month into a project to build new terminals and refurbish existing ones over several years. Heathrow Airport has many miles of underground utilities. Its additional proprietary utilities su... [more]

3M launches Vikuiti privacy filters specifically designed for the Netbook market

(16/06/2009)

Perceived as one of the hottest gadgets of 2009, the Netbook is coveted by consumers, students, professionals and business people alike for its ease of use, reasonable price and miniature size. 3M has announced a new range of privacy filters specifically designed for the escalating Netbook market. New Vikuiti Netbook Filters from 3M, initially available to fit 8.9” and 10.1” screen sizes, are an ideal mobile security accessory to help enable ... [more]

8 out of 10 laptop users are victims of shoulder surfing

(28/01/2008)

According to a recent UK survey, there are 2.4 million laptop users at risk from prying eyes. What’s more, 8 out of 10 of these users may have already become victims of shoulder surfing. To protect laptop data from unauthorised viewing and potentially damaging consequences, business travellers can install a Vikuiti Privacy Filter from 3M that fits neatly over the screen, and can be readily removed and stored when not required. The filters a... [more]

Simple on-screen protection for laptops and desktop PCs with Privacy Filters

(03/12/2007)

People that intend to do their Christmas shopping online while in public places should install a computer privacy filter. Shoulder surfing proves just too much of a temptation, with 80 per cent admitting to having read over a stranger’s shoulder whilst on public transport, in coffee shops and in shared work places. It is not just Christmas shoppers that need to beware. On-screen privacy is a security issue that deserves serious attention as it... [more]

 

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