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System Security Partnership

DeviceLock Inc. has teamed up with SentryBay, a specialist in security software to provide what will no doubt be, one of the most comprehensive data security solutions on the market.

DeviceLock Inc. is a company that provides endpoint data leak prevention solutions for businesses whilst SentryBay offers the market-leading software security solutions, EntryProtect and PhishLock. As key logging and phishing make up 95% of the cause of all stolen data, a decent data security system is a must-have for your business.

Security Industry Trends

Magenta Security Services surveyed a large number of businesses and the results show that the security industry is the juiciest place to be right now. 42% of respondents spend a respectable 10% of their budgets on security whilst 12% of respondents spend between 50% and 75% of their facilities budget on security – mostly security guards to guard against theft and vandalism. So if you’re in the security industry, now seems to be the time to cash in!

Fire Security in China

At the fifth meeting of the Standing Committee of the Eleventh National People’s Congress, fire security laws were brought into question and amendments were made to China’s fire laws. The amendments came into force in the middle of 2009 and so industry experts predict that 2010 will see a boom in fire security systems in China.

IMS Research predicts that by 2014, the fire safety industry in China will be worth over $1 billion (approx. £671 million) to the security industry. Things are heating up in China it seems!

The Cobs EXC

Call-Systems Technology (CST) has released the Cobs EXC lone worker alarm system. Since the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter Act, workforce security has become a top priority for employers and the Cobs EXC is one of the best choices on the market.

The light-weight pendant uses an Easy Clean antimicrobial screen which makes it ideal for healthcare workers who must abide by certain rules. The instant alarm activation of the Cobs EXC is only one attractive feature – the alarm also lets staff communicate, rather like a DECT phone. For a comprehensive lone worker alarm system, you just can’t beat Cobs EXC!

Security as an Opportunity

Premises security should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a necessity, leading experts are saying. Rather than making security seem restrictive to employees and customers, security should be viewed more as an investment. For instance, with the new Corporate Manslaughter Act, security can ensure that staff act in a safe and secure manner, protecting both them and the company and identifying areas that need re-evaluating.

Cyber Crime on the Rise

Whereas once cybercriminals kept their phishing confined to banks and retailers, they have now widened their catchment area to include – well, everything. All brands are welcome if you deal in online fraud.

Towards the end of October 2009, the number of brands that had been hijacked rose to an alarming all-time high of 365 – and no, that’s not for the year, that’s for the month! Internet security specialist at Prevx, Mel Morris, said that one of the most common ways to be phished was to use common passwords across the board. Although they may seem easier to remember, they’re also easier for the phishers to crack!

Social Networking Upbraided

Facebook has been accused of massively failing to protect its members after Ashleigh Hall aged 17, was found murdered in County Durham. Ashleigh was lured to meet her murderer via popular social networking site Facebook and met her death towards the end of last year.

Facebook and MySpace have been soundly criticised by the Lib Dems after both organisations failed to join the Home Office’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre which would add a button to each page of the websites, a panic button hat would offer social networking safety advice. Let’s hope that Facebook listens this time.

Pinsfield Choose ACT

Financial firm Pinfields in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, recently moved premises to a larger building which prompted a security review. For cost-effectiveness and water-tight security combined, Pinsfield management decided to invest in the innovative MOBOTIX IP Surveillance camera and door entry and access control system from Access Control Technology (ACT).

The MOBOTIX Q24 hemispheric camera is one of a kind as it can capture an entire room and present it in quad view. Add this to the door entry system, and Pinsfield were on to a winner!

CBC’s CCTV

Maidstone Borough Council in Kent has turned to CBC’s Ganz C-Allview PTZ CCTV domes to cut down on car thefts from its park and ride facilities. By creating safer car park facilities for visitors, Maidstone Borough Council has ensured that more people use the car parks, meaning less impact upon the environment in Kent and less traffic issues.

The Ganz C-Allview PTZ CCTV domes are vandal-resistant and are specifically created to weather the environment and work in rugged conditions. As far as Maidstone Borough Council are concerned, a fantastic investment.

Kaspersky PURE

Kaspersky Lab is working extremely hard this year in order to bring you mass amounts of security products to keep you and your business safe. The latest offering from Kaspersky Lab is the new Kaspersky PURE, a comprehensive security system designed specifically for home PCs.

Kaspersky PURE protects home PCs against all cybercrime and pollution threats – so all of your files and services are protected against infection, fraud and loss. If you have workers working from home, Kaspersky PURE can really give you peace of mind!