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CEM S3020f Portable Fingerprint Reader allows random ID card and fingerprint security checks to be carried out at temporary entrances
posted on 10/12/2009

CEM Systems has released the new CEM S3020f Portable Fingerprint Reader. With a large internal database and supporting multiple card technologies, the S3020f hand-held reader offers fully integrated biometric verification as well as card validation to be carried out remotely. The S3020f reader can be used in conjunction with the CEM AC2000 system range and offers a new level of roaming security to the industry. “The new CEM S3020f portable fingerprint reader brings a new level of portable access control to the security industry” commented Andrew Fulton, Business Development Director, CEM Systems. “Featuring a Suprema fingerprint module, the CEM S3020f reader allows random ID card and fingerprint security checks to be carried out at temporary entrances where no mains power is available - preventing card sharing,” Fulton continued. Unlike comparable solutions that save fingerprint templates only to a smart card, the S3020f reader captures fingerprint templates on the central CEM ... [more]

Unsecure encryption methods leave data security and network security vulnerable
posted on 04/12/2009

Companies are using unreliable and unprotected methods and tools for data security that do not have a security basis for encryption. A lack of guidance and education is causing companies to use unsecure encryption methods which leaves data security and network security vulnerable. Marc Hocking, chief technology officer at Becrypt, claimed that he had seen instances of Winzip being used as an encryption and data protection product to send sensitive files. Hocking said: “Winzip was never designed with security in mind; it was designed for compression rather than security. People are not putting policy in place but the question is how to communicate to them to ensure that they do. “I talked to one company who were using file folder encryption as a data protection product as they thought that whole-disk was too slow. So they used file folder assuming that it would encrypt what they needed. “The fact that they believed that gave themselves a false sense of insurance and this is a proble... [more]

SALTO i-Locker access control system selected by NUI Maynooth
posted on 02/12/2009

The National University of Ireland (NUI) Maynooth, with over 9,000 students from more than 20 countries, is currently in the midst of an ambitious building programme which will see the library more than double in size, the addition of a new Humanities and Social Sciences Building and new on-campus accommodation increasing the current stock by 50% due to increasing demand. The University wanted a secure and flexible access control system to provide advanced locker security within the Sports Centre and selected a system from SALTO Systems. Sports facilities are outstanding and the Sports Centre located on the North Campus, includes a sports hall for basketball, volleyball, badminton, indoor hockey and five-a-side soccer. The hall is overlooked by a viewing balcony which is equipped with cardio vascular equipment, including three concept II rowers, two bikes, three treadmills, two steppers and two ab-stations. A new small sports hall has also been added to the Sports Centre as part of ... [more]

Boundaries of Security report details perimeter intrusion detection technologies
posted on 30/11/2009

A new security report called 'Boundaries of Security – Global Trends in Perimeter Security' provides an invaluable insight into the fast paced world of perimeter protection. Prepared by designers and manufacturers of Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), the document clearly describes a wide range of perimeter intrusion detection technologies and explains their fundamental operating principles, typical applications, and the strengths and vulnerabilities of each. It details security industry trends and case studies, along with best practice recommendations and discussions for infrastructure and high value asset protection and is essential reading for those wanting to know more about alarm recognition and discrimination for fibre optic intrusion detection systems. Boundaries of Security, valued at US$300, is available free for a limited period to qualified individuals and can be ordered on-line at www.fftsecurity.com... [more]

ForeScout CounterACT contains network threats at London South Bank University
posted on 27/11/2009

Having started life as Borough Polytechnic in 1892, London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of the UK’s oldest universities and is a familiar part of the local landscape. LSBU has around 23,500 students and 2,500 staff who come from all over the world, making the campus truly multi-cultural. In 2006, LSBU began an overhaul of its campus network, with systems integrator Data Integration fulfilling the implementation. A network access control (NAC) product was a core requirement in order to protect LSBU’s network against a rapidly increasing number of malicious threats and from rogue devices. Tackling the security risks associated with smartphones is also becoming a priority. LSBU’s Network Team Leader, Phillip Wright, was looking for a proven and successful NAC product that would work in their complex IT environment. Systems integrator, Data Integration, conducted the analysis required to understand LSBU’s needs, environment and strategy and recommended ForeScout CounterACT... [more]

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