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Secure your communications against Cyber warfare
posted on 02/02/2009

More and more organisations – emergency services, government departments and financial institutions – hold information nationally and access it nationally, and, in some cases, offshore it. There is relatively little offshoring of information by government. But corporate organisations, credit helpdesks and so on hold their customer relations management overseas. They share information over the web with a vast number of IT systems and databases. It is almost impossible for anyone to know on what scale this information is accessible. Almost every week the media reports on negligent loss of data, much of it highly sensitive. Perhaps with so many people using so much data in so many different places we should not be so surprised. The aggregation of information, in itself, escalates the level of sensitivity. So there is greater risk of abuse or corruption, either intended or accidental, as in the loss of the child benefit database last year. Unfortunately, shared technology increa... [more]

Thirteen people die every day in the UK through asbestos-related disease
posted on 29/01/2009

Statutory property compliance specialist BES Consulting has found that an alarming number of people responsible for properties say their organisations have not given them the budgets or resources to properly manage compliance and to put a suitable and adequate monitoring solution in place. According to BES Consulting, thirteen people die every day in the UK through asbestos-related disease, making it the country’s biggest workplace killer. But many of these deaths could be avoided if organisations kept adequate records showing the locations of asbestos in their properties, developed a risk management plan and provided it to all staff and contractors who could disturb the asbestos. “We find it incredible that so many people are blaming inadequate budgets and lack of time as the reason for not maintaining records about the compliance of their buildings,” said BES Consulting’s director, Steven Daniels. “It is a legal requirement that organisations take all reasonable steps to comply w... [more]

Lazy sales people most likely to cause a security breach
posted on 28/01/2009

The main cause of security breaches and data loss can be contributed to the actions of staff. A recent survey of IT managers has revealed that based upon personal characteristics, the personal assistant is one of the least likely to pose a security risk to the business. Network security vendor Clavister commissioned YouGov to identify the most likely culprits and those IT managers don’t trust. The survey revealed that only 1% of IT directors and managers that responded cited PAs as the type of employee that poses the biggest IT security risk to the company they work for. However, according to the IT managers and directors surveyed the sales and fieldwork force and operational staff are among those most likely to pose a security risk to the business. Someone who is lazy is also the office character IT managers feel most likely to pose the biggest IT security threat. “Companies have to act responsibly when it comes to protecting their business, including employees, partners, custome... [more]

Anvil Group provides SIA accredited courses at its Northern Ireland Training Centre
posted on 28/01/2009

The Anvil Group has designed a full range of certified courses to meet the needs of individuals and corporations, either wishing or currently working within the security industry. Responding to the changes within the security market in the United Kingdom, the Anvil Group has designed these courses to ensure best practice is promoted throughout the industry. Additionally, The Anvil Group will contact security sector employers to ensure that candidates are placed accurately within the industry through its Employer Assistance Programme. It will be providing the following SIA and Cities & Guilds accredited courses at its Northern Ireland Training Centre: · Level 2 NVQ in CCTV Operators (City & Guilds 1904), including a 6 hour refresher for previously trained / experienced CCTV Operators · Level 2 NVQ in Conflict Management (City & Guilds 1884) · Level 3 NVQ in Close Protection, including a 24 hour recommended refresher for previously trained / experienced CP ... [more]

How to Make the Best Use of Your Security Budget in Lean Times
posted on 28/01/2009

Many predict 2009 will produce the tightest economic conditions in decades. The subprime meltdown, tight credit markets and recession conditions will mean most CIOs will feel the downward spiral of the economy right where it hurts - in their IT budgets. Unfortunately, this also coincides with the most serious threat environment security professionals have faced. Hackers' tactics are becoming more targeted. The increase in the number and business importance of web applications is generating additional enterprise risk. Budgets may get tight, but your responsibility remains the same: minimize risk. It’s a tall order in the face of possible spending cutbacks, but because budgets are tight, you have to be focused on how to best reduce risk, and it definitely doesn’t mean less attention on security. In fact, at times like these, that may be the biggest mistake. The highest levels of an organization are asking their CIOs “how do we know we’re secure?” The only way you will know that... [more]

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