Managing the new generation of mobile devices, from connected laptops to smart phones, is the new challenge faced by IT departments. Today's devices not only have the capability to access corporate networks, but can also store large amounts of potentially sensitive data. According to new research from Vodafone UK, many UK businesses appear unsu - [Read more]

According to the latest MessageLabs Intelligence Report, there has been an eight percent decline in spam since August due in large part to the demise of California-based ISP Intercage on September 20. However, MessageLabs anticipates this recent decline will be short-lived. "Addresses on Intercage's network range were being used to host command - [Read more]

Intamac has partnered WoonVeilig in the Netherlands to launch their new broadband home monitoring security products and services. These have been specifically designed to allow home and small business owners to remotely monitor their properties, via the Internet and mobile phone. The WoonVeilig solution comprises a professional quality DIY wir - [Read more]

Blazepoint has introduced a range of equipment designed to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce risk in extreme environments and stressful situations. Highlights include a new PDA, 13.3" laptop and two tablet PC's with applications in a diversity of sectors, from first responders through commercial security to field operatives in energy and - [Read more]

Operating Smartphones poses a great risk since they can store a treasure-trove of corporate and personal information. Standard "deletion" and even a "hard reset" do not completely wipe data off the device, with the result that sensitive information can still be easily retrieved by using special recovery software. Aiko Solutions has announced th - [Read more]

The Caerleon Campus of the University of Wales Newport is also to several academic schools including education, art, fashion design, media & design, and also hosts courses from the School of Health and Social Sciences and the Centre for Communiy and Life Long Learning. The Caerleon Campus has chosen SALTO Systems to provide secure access control fo - [Read more]

Controlware Communications Systems has supplied an IP CCTV surveillance solution for the National Car Parks Limited (NCP) public car park at the newly refurbished St Pancras International. The NCP car park at St Pancras has in excess of 300 spaces and is protected by a digital surveillance solution that includes transmission, management and reco - [Read more]

Helen McArdle Care operates five residential care homes for the elderly and a further five homes are scheduled to open in 2009. Helen McArdle Care provides twenty four hour, year round care and needed to be assured that this care was in place at all times and that the correct balance of qualified staff were on duty at all locations. The company rec - [Read more]

35,103 different malicious and potentially unwanted programs were detected on users' computers by the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) during September 2008. This represents an increase of 6,163 on August 2008 statistics and two consecutive months of growth. In Kaspersky Lab's top twenty ranking of malicious programs detected on its users' compu - [Read more]

Spam has been around for 30 years now and we've grown use to the irritating messages that can at times outnumber the valid ones in our inboxes. Whether they're offering incredible deals on credit cards, telling us we can earn big money just by giving our bank account details or promising to cure just about any medical ailment, spam messages hit pr ...[more] - [Read more]

Videotec is producing explosion-proof video surveillance solutions for potentially explosive atmospheres. This EX range comprehends camera housings, P&T's with integrated camera housing and telemetry receivers carefully designed to meet rigorous requirements and installation in hazardous areas. The range of Ex products has ATEX, IECEx and GOST ...[more] - [Read more]

According to the latest Unisys Security Index, UK consumers are the most open in Europe to the use of biometric technologies to verify their identities. The latest UK Security Index reveals that 75% of UK residents would be willing to allow banks, government agencies and other organisations to take fingerprints in order to verify their identity, co ...[more] - [Read more]

Enterprise organizations understand that traditional solutions such as Secure FTP or other home grown file-transfer solutions are not viable and have turned to Managed File Transfer (MFT) systems to accommodate the organisation's need for secure connectivity to third parties. Traditional MFT focuses on technical and operational aspects of file-tran ...[more] - [Read more]

Following a pilot of the Level 2 Certificate for Security Practitioner, WSG Associates and Shield Guarding Company have agreed a training partnership for the delivery of a range of vocational security qualifications. The training partnership comes after staff from The Shield Guarding Company participated in this development programme, which cons ...[more] - [Read more]

Sophos Plc has announced its intent to acquire Utimaco Safeware AG, headquartered in Oberursel, near Frankfurt a.M., Germany. Sophos intends to launch a voluntary public takeover offer in cash for all outstanding Utimaco shares. Concurrently, Sophos has entered into an agreement with Investcorp Technology Partners, the largest shareholder of Utimac - [Read more]

Charnwood Borough Council (CBC) has chosen managed security company, Network Box, to protect it from all online threats. CBC will be using Network Box's unified threat management product, which will secure the organisation's network and provide it with a firewall and email and web filtering. CBC has around 750 employees working in six different - [Read more]

The Conejo HOA comprises more than 1,000 homes. The traditional lock and key system was difficult to manage as homeowners moved out or duplicated keys for non-HOA members. Brivo Systems has announced that the Conejo Homeowners Association (HOA) has chosen Brivo ACS WebService remote management system as the main interface and access control sy - [Read more]

Salisbury District Hospital has selected advanced electronic access control technology from SALTO Systems to upgrade their security requirements. The hospital awarded the contract to approved SALTO Independent Service Centre, Vidsec Ltd. "The existing security installation at the hospital consisted of a variety of different locking systems, inc - [Read more]

Masternaut Three X has announced a range of personal protection devices for workers on the road and in the field. The products include M-Guard, a personal lanyard style device that offers emergency assistance, voice communications and location reporting of lone workers. Other options offered by Masternaut Three X include a simple, fixed, in ca - [Read more]

Facebook accidentally publicly revealed personal information about its members, which could be useful to identity thieves. Earlier this month, the full dates of birth of many of Facebook's 80 million active users were visible to others, even if the individual member had requested that the information remained confidential. According to Graham Cl - [Read more]