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Secure SSD BGA provides enhanced security and fast data erase for demanding military requirements
posted on 09/02/2010

A new secure Single Level Cell (SLC) NAND SSD provides compact, secure and reliable data storage for embedded military applications in rugged and extended temp environments. The product is available as a 4GByte, 22mm x 27mm plastic ball grid array (PBGA) package and supports various PATA interface protocols. A hardware and software triggered security erase feature provides enhanced security for demanding military requirements and assurance that critical data at rest will be removed promptly when required. After the data purge command is initiated, all data is eliminated in less than 10 seconds and options are available that also perform sanitization protocols designed to be compliant to the various government agency specifications, such as NAVSO P-5239-26, AR380-19, AFSSI-5020, NSA-130-2 and NISPOM DoD 5220.22-M. This product provides highly reliable extended temperature environment operation for applications such as those used in aircraft, communications and missiles. Military desi... [more]

Panasonic System Networks make 138th Golf Open Championship in Turnberry safe and incident free
posted on 08/02/2010

The Turnberry golf course in Scotland’s Firth of Clyde was selected once again to host the 138th Open under the management of Leisurecorp and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. With the heritage of fantastic Opens and excellent reputation for safety and security to uphold, Panasonic System Networks and Arthur McKay Building Services were identified to assist with security solutions. Panasonic System Networks were asked to provide a specialist security solution for use during the event and Arthur McKay Building Services were appointed as the system installer. Arthur McKay’s IP CCTV Consultant, Mark Doyle, said “After the initial inspection of the site, selection of the equipment and locations had been planned we had a small time window within which to install, setup and test the equipment. It was far simpler to install Panasonic’s IP based cameras than any we have previously installed because of less cable runs through PoE (power over ethernet) and greater compatibility of Panaso... [more]

3ami MAS monitors data input on Lancashire Constabulary's network of terminals
posted on 08/02/2010

Coming into effect March 2010, the ACPO Information Systems Community Security Policy lists “protective monitoring” as a control UK police forces must score against to comply with the policy matrix. Lancashire Constabulary is using 3ami Monitoring and Audit System (MAS) to comply with new data security regulations from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). With a few minor exceptions, such as passwords and confidential reporting, 3ami MAS will monitor all data input on Lancashire Constabulary’s network of terminals, including mobile and portable terminals. “We expect that the implementation of 3ami MAS will ultimately result in a cost-saving, not just in the typical productivity sense, but also in the preventive message it sends out to the users of force computer systems,” said Detective Superintendent Martyn Leveridge. “It will provide us with the ability to resolve allegations of systems misuse more quickly and with more certainty, and allow the public additional confid... [more]

New report questions whether cybercrime as a criminal activity is taken as seriously as it should be by the Police
posted on 29/01/2010

With 1.7 billion, or 25 per cent of the world's total population, online in 2009, the Internet is a massive medium which has spawned a new wave of criminal activities, including hacking, viruses, cyber-terrorism, illegal downloading and piracy, all of which need to be treated in a similar manner to more traditional criminal activities. A study by the University of Leicester Department of Criminology highlights concerns over police resources, as well as attitude among some officers, in tackling a rising tide of internet crime. In a new report entitled 'Public policing and Internet crime', Professor Yvonne Jewkes from the University of Leicester questions whether cybercrime as a criminal activity is taken as seriously as it should be. She assesses the police's ability and willingness to investigate cybercrime, and highlights problems of cooperation and law enforcement across geographical boundaries and legal jurisdictions. Crimes perpetrated via an Internet auction site are explored ... [more]

NUUO surveillance system deployed by Albania government to enhance elections credibility
posted on 29/01/2010

A political election needs to avoid all manner of controversy and dispute and all processes need be publicly recorded and disclosed. In 2009, the Albanian government held a political election. Prior to the election, a surveillance system had been installed by system integrator SHINE with the important mission of achieving public credibility and preventing election irregularities. There are 70 voting stations in Albania, and the surveillance system needed to monitor and record the process of the ballot casting, counting and announcing. To avoid any possible dispute in this election, the most important consideration for the government was the stability of the surveillance system when these inter-regional 70 locations with 445 IP cameras operated and processed huge number of video signals at the same time during the election. There were 445 CH of IP cameras installed in this system, including AXIS and Mobotix IP cameras with two different surveillance targets. AXIS 207MW Megapixel IP ca... [more]

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