SECURITY NEWS FROM WWW.SECURITYPARK.NET GEUTEBRÜCK CCTV and Citilog traffic detection systems monitor the world's tallest bridge At 343 metres from valley bottom to the highest point, the stunning new viaduct across the Tarn valley near Millau in southern France is the tallest road bridge in the world. To ensure that its customers cross the 2.46 km span safely and smoothly without let or hindrance, the site is monitored with GEUTEBRÜCK CCTV and Citilog traffic detection systems.... Indonesian Immigration installs Memex's intelligent system to assist with tracking and border control Irregular migration is a global business generating huge profits for traffickers and organised crime syndicates. New trafficking routes are regularly established and the market for fraudulent travel documents, covert transportation and border crossing has developed worldwide. The clandestine nature of this activity means crimes are difficult to track and remain significantly underreported... One in six people's private personal data may have been compromised Data collected by the US consumer organisation Privacy Rights Clearinghouse reveals that, since February, more than 50 million Americans may have had their personal information compromised. Causes include hacking, dishonest employees, stolen computers and lost backup tapes... Extract value from compliance by concentrating on the broader security goals In recent months, company directors have been continually reminded that a failure to comply with new regulations can and will land them in prison. Under regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, non-compliance can result in personal liability as well as fines and other punitive measures taken against the company and individuals deemed responsible. While much has been written about SOX, directors would be well advised to take heed of the less fashionable regulated areas such as privacy... Identix to Provide FaceIt Biometric Facial Recognition Software Technology for Integration into Custom Applications Identix Incorporated has received an initial order under a multi-year contract to license Identix' FaceIt(R) facial recognition software for integration into custom applications tied to verification of individual clientele identities. Specific customer applications that will incorporate Identix' FaceIt software include VIP and loyalty programs... Data deletion is not enough to protect mobile devices from hackers According to the UK Home Office, more than 100,000 people per year fall victim to identity theft. IT managers must formulate better policies to protect mobile devices, especially relating to the deletion of files from mobile devices... G4S Security Services provides security to Manchester City Football Club G4S Security Services (UK) has been awarded a three year contract by Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) to provide security for the 32 acres SportCity complex in Manchester, which includes the City of Manchester Stadium... Security Job Forum on Security Park Candidates can search through the latest jobs and find any vacancy that matches their requirements, including permanent positions and temporary / contract jobs. By clicking on a job title, candidates access the complete job description including salary, start date and location. They can then quickly and easily apply online, directly to the company that advertises this job. Security companies and recruitment companies can post and edit job titles, job descriptions and their contact details. Thanks to Security Park's wide and highly targeted audience they will get immediate exposure to tens of thousands of security professionals. There is no charge for this service - so use it today! | | Avocent Deploys its Management Software at Microsoft's Technology Centre in Reading Avocent Corporation has announced the installation of its latest DSView 3 Management Software at the Microsoft Technology Centre (MTC) in Thames Valley Park. Staff will be using Avocent's DSView 3.0 software for improved remote management and security controls... Absence of workplace controls on Spyware highlights need for establishing security policy Evidence from a survey conducted by WatchGuard to IT Managers earlier this year stated that there was widespread trepidation regarding spyware, with over two-thirds citing spyware as the biggest threat of the year. But the apparent absence of company policy exposed by the NOP survey indicates that IT Managers and Directors have not taken decisive action to put in place measures to minimise the menace of spyware in the workplace.... IDL launch new Glasswing high throughput security gate IDL have launched the new Fastlane Glasswing, which uses retracting glass barriers in conjunction with optical technology to provide a high throughput security gate. The glass barriers are designed to work in a normally closed mode and retract inside the pedestal after a valid card has been presented to allow the authorised user to pass... Software developers should be held personally accountable for Security design flaws Howard Schmidt, a former White House cyber security adviser, now CEO of R&H Security Consulting, led calls at the SecureLondon 2005 conference for developers to be held personally accountable for the security of the code they write... Hacker Protection for Your Web Applications Your Web applications can be the most important and most vulnerable entry point into your organization, and, as such, ensuring adequate hacker protection in your Web applications can be critical. A Web application not only includes the code that creates your Web site, but also the architectural components necessary to make a Web site available and useful to the public, both of which can make a Web site vulnerable to attacks like SQL injection or cross site scripting (XSS).... IR illuminators and vari-focal lenses from Rainbow CCTV monitor child development at the University of Minnesota clinic The University of Minnesota has been a leader in research into the cognitive, emotional and psychological processes that underlie the development of young people since 1925. The University of Minnesota is internationally respected for its childcare work, which includes analysis of cognitive development and reactions to visual stimuli in the young, particularly infants with attention deficit disorders... Axis helps college ensure security using PoE-enabled network cameras Treviglas Community College in Cornwall has upgraded its surveillance systems by deploying Axis Communications' Power over Ethernet-enabled (PoE) network cameras, as well as a range of other hardware from Axis... |
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