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Practical guidelines on Outsourcing Security
It is odd that in business, most people treat the security of their office differently to the security of their network. With IT, there's often a focus on how individual products or solutions will deliver security. But the same isn't true of the physical security of an office...
Faxes are a security threat as data leaks are blamed on fax machines and printers
Vital corporate information is leaking out of UK businesses every day and networked devices are at the heart of the problem. Multifunctional devices converge printing, faxing, scanning and copying functions effectively into one machine. This has led to them becoming increasingly popular within the office. However, IT managers and business leaders should audit the security protection of these devices in their building...
Security fences remain the front line of defence against school vandals
The onset of PFI financing is transforming the UK's school environment, as millions of pounds are invested in building new schools across the country. Yet while this improvement to our education infrastructure is bringing clear benefits to our communities, strikingly little attention is being paid to the simple and economical security measures which can be taken to ensure that these new facilities are not damaged or destroyed by vandals and intruders...
Identity management is top transaction security concern for banks
According to recent research, identity management is now the most important transaction security issue for banks. 73% of respondents cited identity management as the top transaction security concern. Integrity of data (64%) and the security of the network (45%) were found to be the next most important transaction security issues...
NICE Systems acquires FAST Video Security
NICE Systems has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FAST Video Security AG, a developer of video systems for security and surveillance purposes...
Illegal Download of Movies, Music and Games Continues to Grow Despite Legal Action
Data from research consultancy XTN Data shows that file sharing over the internet continues to grow and that most users are unconcerned by potential legal action. Two thirds of people using file sharing software to access music were not concerned by legal action by record labels...
Aladdin Brings Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam Protection to Cell Phone Providers
Worldwide, more than 100 million smartphones were sold in 2004. With most running on Microsoft Windows Mobile, PalmOS or Sybian operating systems, these devices are vulnerable to security threats such as viruses and other malicious code received through various means. Device-installed security is limited and generally cannot be trusted to prevent operator-wide outbreaks. An operator content security service is the most effective solution both in cost and in practice...
Barcode readers control access at Jacksonville Naval Air Station
The U.S. Naval Air Station (NAS) in Jacksonville, Florida is the third largest military base in the USA. After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center in New York, an extensive antiterrorism construction project was initiated. Recently, an added layer of security targeting vehicle identification control has been added, for identification of essential personnel during heightened alert via barcode readers...
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Security Job Forum on Security Park
Candidates can search through the latest jobs and find any vacancy that matches their requirements, including permanent positions and temporary / contract jobs. By clicking on a job title, candidates access the complete job description including salary, start date and location. They can then quickly and easily apply online, directly to the company that advertises this job.
Security companies and recruitment companies can post and edit job titles, job descriptions and their contact details. Thanks to Security Park's wide and highly targeted audience, they will get immediate exposure to tens of thousands of security professionals.
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Encoded ID Cards Required to Access Criminal Cases at Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences
Making sure that only authorized individuals access the highly confidential criminal cases stored on the Department's computer system is a high priority for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. The agency has implemented an in-house identification card program to provide secure access to the computer system...
New CCTV system for Target Express
As a key player in the express delivery market, Target Express handles more than 75,000 packages a day. State-of-the-art security plays a vital role in ensuring that Target Express continues to deliver its customers' parcels safely. A new CCTV system is being rolled out across both new and existing Target Express depots, with Vista SmartTel video transmission servers at the heart of the network...
A third of mobile devices are unprotected
According to The Mobile Usage Survey 2005, a third of professionals using mobile devices such as PDAs and Smartphones don't use passwords or any other security protection and yet three out of ten of these handheld users store their PIN numbers, passwords and other corporate information on them...
Lord's Cricket Club selects Sophos to secure its computer network
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the cricket-playing club and owner of Lord's, has deployed Sophos Anti-Virus with Sophos PureMessage for Windows/Exchange to protect the company's desktops and gateway from viruses, Trojans, spyware and spam...
Remote Video Response monitors FforestMill Garden Centre
Vandalism and break-ins are so regular as to make security a necessity, not a luxury. Changes in government employment legislation means that certain solutions, involving manned guarding for example, are not always viable for cost reasons. This leads many to explore the option of electronic surveillance, which in turn leads to the option of remote monitoring...
Thales provides security for electronic transactions, authentication and messaging solution to the Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchange
The authentication system being implemented to provide security for electronic transactions is Thales' SafeSign end-to-end authentication solution. This consists of the SafeSign Management Server, the SafeSign Authentication Server, and the SafeSign Crypto Module...
Security is moving up the agenda in the education sector
Recent incidents of terrorism and public disturbances in many of major cities have led to more and more universities and colleges looking to upgrade access control systems. Smart card based access control systems contribute significantly towards the provision of a safe and secure working environment..
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