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Panasonic System Networks make 138th Golf Open Championship in Turnberry safe and incident free

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 ide ...[more]

ENISA report points out the risks and threats of mobile social networking services

Online Social Networking Sites (SNSs) have had an exceptional growth trend on Internet. 211Mn users (out of 283 Mn) in Europe use SNS, and, primarily, Facebook in 11/17 countries studied. The modern way of staying in touch with business or personal contacts is through SNS and other digital tools. Consequently, the ways people meet, share opinions, ...[more]

FAAC sliding door operators installed at Glasgow airport

With over seven million passengers passing through Glasgow airport's doors each year, reliability and safety are paramount when specifying a door automation system. FAAC sliding door operators have now been installed at three major entry points at one of Scotland's busiest airport. As part of Glasgow airport's security upgrade, following the te ...[more]

Third parties introduce many deficiencies exploited by attackers

According to Trustwave's 2010 Global Security Report, the most notable trend of 2009 was the continued existence of attack vectors despite the security industry's awareness of the associated vulnerabilities for a decade or more. Organizations large and small were found to be moving forward with plans to implement new technology, while leaving basic ...[more]

3ami MAS monitors data input on Lancashire Constabulary's network of terminals

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 ...[more]

Size doesn't matter when it comes to maintaining business continuity

It's not a matter of if, but when. You might think that as a small business owner, your company is not a target for malicious hackers or attacks, but this couldn't be farther from the truth. Size doesn't matter when it comes to maintaining business continuity in light of security threats - both natural and manmade - anyone and everyone is susceptib ...[more]

Mobotix CCTV solution protects Huntcliff School staff and pupils from vandalism

A Mobotix CCTV solution is helping to protect the safety of students, staff and property at Huntcliff School in North Lincolnshire. The installation of the exterior monitoring system has completely eliminated vandalism perpetrated by interlopers onto the 12 acre site following a number of instances last year which cost the school over GBP20,000 in da ...[more]

Shipments of wireless M2M modules for security applications in Europe expected to grow to 22 million by 2014

Vehicle tracking and recovery is a major application area for wireless M2M communication in the security industry. Devices combining GPS and GSM/GPRS technologies enable monitoring services for any mobile object. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles constitute the main target markets by virtue of numbers and individual value, but there are also m ...[more]

EDF selects the VIVOTEK PZ6122 network camera to improve surveillance efficiency at Savoie hydroelectric power station

One of EDF's most important projects, the hydroelectric plant situated 2000 meters above the sea level in the Savoie region, has made full use of the geographical advantages of the area. With large water pipes running down into the neighboring valley to the power plant, the Savoie hydroelectric power station provides local residents with abundant p ...[more]

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