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The manufacturing and industrial security section looks at the specific security issues facing large industrial and manufacturing organisations, including plant security, process control security and electronic security to protect assets, equipement, goods in production, stocks and staff. Solutions include access control systems, CCTV, perimeter protection, manned guarding, security patrols and other manufacturing and industrial security systems for manufacturing sites, warehouses, storage areas and car parks.

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

Third parties introduce many deficiencies exploited by attackers
posted on 08/02/2010

According to Trustwave's 2010 Global Security Report, the most notable trend of 2009 was the continued existence of attack vectors despite the security industry’s awareness of the associated vulnerabilities for a decade or more. Organizations large and small were found to be moving forward with plans to implement new technology, while leaving basic security threats overlooked in legacy environments and IT systems. The report analyzes data gath... [more]

Shipments of wireless M2M modules for security applications in Europe expected to grow to 22 million by 2014
posted on 05/02/2010

Vehicle tracking and recovery is a major application area for wireless M2M communication in the security industry. Devices combining GPS and GSM/GPRS technologies enable monitoring services for any mobile object. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles constitute the main target markets by virtue of numbers and individual value, but there are also many niche markets such as construction equipment as well as leisure vehicles and boats. According... [more]

EDF selects the VIVOTEK PZ6122 network camera to improve surveillance efficiency at Savoie hydroelectric power station
posted on 05/02/2010

One of EDF's most important projects, the hydroelectric plant situated 2000 meters above the sea level in the Savoie region, has made full use of the geographical advantages of the area. With large water pipes running down into the neighboring valley to the power plant, the Savoie hydroelectric power station provides local residents with abundant power for their daily life. However, EDF has encountered many difficulties in the operation of the... [more]

Iscon airport passenger scanners only show objects and clothing without any harmful radiation
posted on 28/01/2010

Iscon Video Imaging is introducing two new airport passenger scanners with a patented Thermal-Boosted Infrared Detection System that only shows objects and clothing without any harmful radiation. The new Iscon system reveals the thermal imprint of any material - plastic, wood, ceramic powder as well as metal. “The Iscon technology is a next generation imaging and detection system that creates a temperature differential between clothes and hidd... [more]

 

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