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City of Manchester migrates to IP monitoring with Omnicast
Genetec has announced that the City of Manchester, United Kingdom, has selected Omnicast 4.1 for a major system upgrade project. With approximately 700 analog cameras spread throughout the city, the City of Manchester is gradually migrating to IP, and all cameras will eventually be managed by the IP platform. Working with C-ways Limited, a UK-based IT Integrator, the City of Manchester selected... [more]
G4S responsible for security and stewarding at major sporting events and concerts this weekend
G4S Security Services (UK) is to provide specialist security and stewarding services simultaneously at a number of prestigious events on Saturday 24 May. G4S will be responsible for security and stewarding at the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park, Glasgow, the 2nd Cricket Test match against New Zealand at Old Trafford, Manchester and the Kaiser Chiefs concert at Elland Road, Leeds, not to menti... [more]
Chinese hackers target Belgian computer systems
Belgian ministers have complained that Chinese hackers are targeting their country's computer systems. According to media reports, Justice Minister Jo Vandeurzen has claimed that hacking attacks against the Belgian Federal Government have originated in China, and are likely to have been at the bequest of the Beijing Government. Separately, Belgian minister of foreign affairs Karel De Gucht has ... [more]
ISACA Membership Reaches 75,000
ISACA has announced that its membership has reached 75,000 this year, which represents a 15 percent increase from its 65,000 members in 2007. A nonprofit, independent association of IT governance, control, security and assurance professionals, ISACA has members in more than 160 countries. All regions experienced a significant increase in membership in 2008: • Europe/Africa—21% • Latin Americ... [more]
Network Access Control is Achievable
Network Access Control (NAC) promises to allow only authorized and compliant devices to access and operate on a network. If implemented properly, NAC can improve the security profile of a network and lower the overall security risks faced by an enterprise. The various approaches to NAC have created a significant and even highly contested debate across the IT security industry. The benefits of N... [more]
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