New Name and New Services for SitexOrbis at CIH 2009, HarrogateLONDON - It is a new name and new services for leading empty property management provider SitexOrbis this year on stand C166 at the Chartered Institute of Housing Annual Exhibition at Harrogate. As the market leader in void property security and empty property services, SitexOrbis is committed to delivering innovative new services. Innovation and market leading customer satisfaction assures our position as the number one empty property management service. Trapeze Networks Awarded Two More Breakthrough PatentsPLEASANTON, California - - New Intellectual Property Covers New Location Based Access Control, Identity-Based Networking Time to Advise Europe on Security: Call for New Experts to the EU Agency ENISA’s Permanent Stakeholders’ GroupHERAKLION, Greece and BRUSSELS - Do you feel you have the competence to be one of the Experts advising ENISA? The European Network and Information Security Agency, i.e. the EU Agency ENISA, is launching the call for new members to its Permanent Stakeholders’ Group (PSG) (www.enisa.europa.eu/pages/03_03.htm). The PSG advises the Executive Director in e.g. drawing up a proposal for the Agency’s work programme, and all issues related thereto. ‘Hey, Why Did You Reply to that Spam?’ Anti-Spam Group MAAWG Surveys Consumer Email Behavior and Security AwarenessSAN FRANCISCO - Everyone asks, “who would be so reckless as to click on this junk?” but almost a third of consumers admitted to responding to a message they suspected might be spam, according to a survey released today by the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG). Also alarming, about 80 percent of users doubted their computers were at risk of ever being infected with a “bot,” which is a covertly planted virus capable of sending spam or causing other damage without the owner’s knowledge. Voice Firewall Set to Save Business GBP Thousands in the Fight Against Phone System Toll FraudLONDON - Hacking into the voice mail’s of mobile phones is a hot topic at the moment but not new to owners of office phone systems or PABX’s. PABX hacking has become increasingly widespread and is costing businesses thousands of pounds in unexpected phone bills. Retell the Sunbury on Thames call recording manufacturer has developed a Voice Firewall which can stop calls to numbers pre-programmed by the owner. IronKey Unveils World’s Most Physically and Cryptographically Secure USB Flash DriveLOS ALTOS, California - - IronKey S200 is the First and Only USB Storage Device to Achieve FIPS 140-2, Level 3 Validation; Delivers Advanced Cryptochip Featuring AES-256, Tamper-Resistance and Self-Destruction Circuitry IronKey is the First and Only USB Storage Device to Achieve FIPS 140-2, Level 3 ValidationLOS ALTOS, California - - IronKey AES-256 USB Drives Pass Stringent Testing to Meet Physical Security Standards for Government Certification Regional Business Excellence RewardedBIRMINGHAM, England - - National Business Awards 2009 Regional Programme Sponsored by Orange US Government Places 6,1 Million USD Orders Related to Precise Match-on-Card(TM) for Cyber Security ProgramsLUND, Sweden and WASHINGTON DC - Precise Biometrics has been awarded orders worth more than 6,1 million US dollar to supply fingerprint readers and software to the US Government, as a step in continued deployment of Precise Match-on-Card(TM) in multiple agencies. Delivery will start immediately and the order will be delivered and invoiced before end of 2009. French Authorities Give Sole Approval to GMAT Exam to Collect Biometric Data to Advance SecurityMCLEAN, Virginia - For the first time in its history, the French National Commission for Data Protection and the Liberties (CNIL) has granted approval to a private testing company — the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) — to collect biometric data as part of its efforts to ensure the highest level of security for the GMAT exam. No other private examination has obtained this permission. OnSSI Releases NetEVS With Milestone XProtect Corporate as the Recording EngineCOPENHAGEN - The worldwide agreement between On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI) and Milestone Systems, the open platform company within IP video management software, is expanded with the release of OnSSI’s NetEVS solution. One of the recording offerings in the OnSSI Ocularis(TM) Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) product line, NetEVS is using the Milestone XProtect(TM) Corporate video recording engine which handles very large surveillance installations. Next Development of SMARAGD - The Anti-Finance Crime SuiteSTUTTGART, Germany - - All-in-one Solution for Combating Financial Crime - Focuses on an All-Round, Risk-Based Approach Global Strategies Group Strengthens its Worldwide Senior Management TeamDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Global Strategies Group (GLOBAL) has further strengthened its worldwide senior management team as it continues to grow its Integrated Security line of business for clients operating in challenging environments. The move demonstrates the Group’s commitment to the delivery of world-class integrated security solutions alongside the significant capability of its defence technology line of business. CSA Group Increases Global Certification and Testing Capabilities With Acquisition of UK-Based SIRATORONTO - - A European-based World Leader in the Hazardous Locations Testing Business TORONTO, July 3 /PRNewswire/ – Frost & Sullivan: Improving Security in Luxury Hotels is a Top Global PriorityLONDON - The list of locations around the world having experienced terrorist attacks on luxury hotels is growing fast: Netanya in Israel, Jakarta in Indonesia, Taba and Sharm al-Sheikh in Egypt, Sana’a in Yemen, Amman in Jordan, Islamabad in Pakistan, Mumbai in India in November 2008 and last month, Peshawar in Pakistan. Each of these events points to the same major vulnerability that exists in the high-end hotel sector, not just in global terrorism hot spots, but also closer to home, where possible copycat attacks have been predicted, and highlights the urgent need for major security improvements. Japan’s Largest Trust Bank Selects Fortent Monitor Anti-Money Laundering SolutionTOKYO - Fortent, a provider of risk and compliance technology and information, today announced that Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (President: Kinya Okauchi), a major wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (President & CEO: Nobuo Kuroyanagi), has selected the Fortent Anti-Money Laundering software for the firm’s Japanese domestic operations. DSwiss Launches DataInherit - The First Internet Data Safe With Data InheritanceZURICH, Switzerland - DSwiss AG, the Internet data banking specialists, announced today the launch of DataInherit (www.datainherit.com), a new and innovative global Internet service offering a high security data safe with a unique digital inheritance feature. Technology Company IAI Industrial Systems Will Supply Systems to Bulgaria (Revenue More Than 10 Million Euro)WAALWIJK, The Netherlands - Technology company IAI industrial systems in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, a subsidiary of the stock listed company DOCDATA N.V. in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, will supply over thirty units of two systems for de-centralized personalization of passports and ID-cards to Bulgaria. The majority of the systems will be supplied within 2009. Trapeze Networks RF Firewall: Location-Based WLAN SecurityPLEASANTON, California - - Perimeter Security Solution: Ultimate Cyber Barrier Today, Trapeze Networks, a Belden brand (NYSE: BDC), announced global availability of the Trapeze RF Firewall(TM), a location-based firewall securing wireless LAN networks (WLANs). The Trapeze RF Firewall is the first application available on the new Trapeze LA-200E Location Appliance, also announced today. (See June 29, 2009 press release, “Demand for Location Services Driving Trapeze Networks to Deliver High Capacity Solutions.”) U.S. Army Selects Northrop Grumman, Cobham Team to Provide VIS-X Vehicular Intercom SystemsBALTIMORE - Northrop Grumman Cobham Intercoms LLC (NGCI LLC), a company formed by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Cobham (LSE: COB), has been selected to provide the VIS-X Vehicular Intercommunication System Expanded for the U.S. Army’s Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM). Zscaler Delivers Immediate ‘Safe Search’ Protection for BingSUNNYVALE, California - Zscaler, Inc., the market leader in cloud-delivered multi-tenant Security as a Service (SaaS), today announced the immediate availability of Safe Search for Microsoft Corp.’s newly-released Decision Engine, Bing. With a Safe Search solution like Zscaler’s, companies can further enforce appropriate access to Web content–including explicit images and videos. Without properly controlling access to search content, organizations invite risk and liability. And whereas with traditional software or hardware appliances similar deployment would have taken months, Zscaler was able to add this protection to its service within days of the availability of Bing. Survey Reveals Combating Anti-Money Laundering & Fraud Dominate Financial Institutions Top PrioritiesBENSHEIM, Germany - Organizations are spending millions of dollars each year on their compliance programs. However, many senior executives have become frustrated. Despite the high costs involved in implementing compliance programs, they are seeing little business value other than being able to pass an annual audit. Excellent Feedback to the ENISA Awareness Raising Event Hosted by Thomson ReutersLONDON - The London meeting on June 19 has received first-rate responses on joint efforts both in awareness and information value. A brand new AR video campaign has been launched simultaneously, with safety reminders for all end users. 7global Counted Among Top Finalists for the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards in Hosting SolutionsLONDON - Today, 7global announced it has been selected as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards finalist in Hosting Solutions. NTRadmin, On-demand PC and Enduser Device Management SaaS is a ‘Cost-Cutting Game-Changer’ for IT Managers and StaffersBARCELONA, Spain and DALLAS - - Innovative NTRadmin Bots Make IT Easy to Automate Daily IT Tasks VocaLink Appoints Claire Hafner as Chief Financial OfficerLONDON - VocaLink, the international payment transaction specialist, has appointed Claire Hafner to its board as Chief Financial Officer. Claire will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial management, including the accounting, commercial, procurement, legal, and risk and compliance functions. She has over 20 years of financial and operational experience having previously worked in senior positions at Eversheds LLP, LCH Clearnet, Barclays Bank, Guinness Brewing Worldwide and British Telecom. Parascript Signature Verification Technology Used by Moscow Law Firm to Detect Signature Fraud in US$160,000 Debt Collection CaseBOULDER, Colorado - - Results from Parascript SignatureXpert confirm that signatures on financial documents were fraudulent, and enabled the Arbitration Court of Moscow to initiate forensic examination and expert study – TDF Selects Viaccess, Quadrille, 27M Push VOD Solution for a Trial on the French MarketPARIS - Viaccess, a France Telecom company and leader in conditional access, Quadrille editor of the software product Quadricast(TM) currently involved in the design of content push and VOD systems for both Satellite or DTT and IP DSL networks , 27M & Proxy Electronics announced today that they have been selected by TDF, a broadcasting transmission network operator and leading service provider in the audiovisual, multimedia, mobile telephony and broadband sectors to power on-demand services. This innovative solution will offer TDF a significantly enhanced value to its network by efficiently being able to deliver premium content to VOD channels’ subscribers. Bitron Video Brings Italian Styling to Your Door Entry Installation at Economic PricesGREAT DUNMOW, England - A door entry system is the first step towards securing a building from unauthorised access, whether it is a residential or commercial property. As the first point of contact a visitor will have when entering a premises, it is important to create the right impression. Finjan’s Research Unveils Botnet Trading Platform for Hacked PCsSAN JOSE, California - Compromised PCs of Individuals and Corporations are Turned Into Digital Assets That Cybercriminals Potentially Trade Online. Traded Data Also Includes About 100,000 Stolen FTP Accounts Zebra Technologies Unveils QuikCard(TM) ID Solution for Fast, Easy Creation of Identification CardsBOURNE END, England - Feature-Rich, Value-Priced Bundle Offers a Complete Card Design and Printing Solution for Small and Medium-Size Organisations 68% Of Online Retailers Admit Payment Fraud Threatens Business GrowthLONDON - Over Two Thirds (68%) of Retailers Admit Payment Fraud Remains the Most Daunting Element of Running an Online Business - 60% of Online Retailers do Not Know if They are Currently PCI DSS Compliant - Three Quarters (75%) of Respondents Intend to Invest in Their Online Business Throughout 2009 Aon Terrorism Threat Map Shows Shift in Sphere of ConflictLONDON and CHICAGO - The Next Generation: the re-emergence of traditional ideologies A shift in Islamist terrorist activity from the Middle East to South Asia is the primary feature of the Aon 2009 Terrorism Threat Map, launched today by Aon Crisis Management. The map shows a trend towards fewer terrorist attacks in the Middle East but increased activity in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, with Thailand and Nepal also showing higher levels of activity. TerreStar Europe Seeks Annulment of European Commission DecisionLONDON - TerreStar Europe Limited, an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation (Nasdaq: TSTR), announced that it has brought an action against the European Commission before the Court of First Instance in Luxembourg, seeking the annulment of the Decision of 13 May 2009 selecting two operators of pan-European mobile satellite services (MSS) in the EU. Texas Instruments demonstrates eight channels of H.264 main profile encoding at D1 resolution on a single processor at IFSEC for lower cost surveillance applicationsHOUSTON - Developers benefit from lower cost per channel, system savings and simplified hardware design for NVRs, DVSs and DVRs |
