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26th February 2014 Issue no. 205
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International News
Products AMG Systems secures critical national infrastructure in Nigeria
Global brand ISM, a leading designer and manufacturer of security management software has signed a strategic OEM agreement with defence and homeland security company OIS Advanced Technology Pvt Ltd (OIS-AT). Remote Solar Power CCTV Solution - with or without the sun
Avocet's 3 star diamond superstar delivers UK's best defence against lock snapping
"Lock-snapping has increased significantly as a means of forced entry in recent years and with it so have the number of snap-secure locks on the market," said Avocet's Raymond Pearce. Threats from electronic theft methods Working with intelligence from police and vehicle theft investigators, SBD's latest report shows the variety of cars from the Kia Sportage to the latest Range Rovers which are now being targeted by thieves using electronic theft methods. The availability of programmable keys and the speed at which today's diagnostic tools operate has meant that some Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) are increasingly adopting this method of theft in preference to targeting the owner's key through house burglary, etc. The recent ESCAR conference in Frankfurt showed how methods from other industries, such as embedded Hardware Security Modules could be applied to make automotive anti-theft systems more robust. Navtech Radar AdvanceGuard solution tightens security at Ostrava Airport.
Ostrava Airport in the Czech Republic has become the latest European airport to conform to the new EU regulations, which stipulate that improved Perimeter Security measures must be in place by 2015. Call for property owners to be social media savvy Security systems expert, Hadrian Technology, is reminding property owners to be cautious when it comes to social media and home security. Research carried out by Legal and General has revealed that 84% of 18 to 35 year olds share photos and information on Social Media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, that could put their possessions and homes at risk from 'digital' criminals. Cyber security: Answering tomorrow's problems today By Mark Brown Director of cyber resilience at Ernst & Young In 2014 cyber security challenges will be the scourge of international business and its boardrooms. As businesses struggle to grow and prosper, their risk agenda remains in a constant flux caused by the rapid pace of technological innovation.
So how should UK companies respond to cybercrime? The Lock Charmer (El cerrajero) One for our Spanish-language readers, El cerrajero is a new film by Natalia Smirnoff about an Argentinian locksmith who has surprising insights about his customers lives. "The so-called "Smoke Days" that occurred for a couple of weeks in Buenos Aires in 2008, when the city was blanketed in a malodorous fog of unknown origin, are the perfect backdrop for Smirnoff's story, with its occasional touches of magical realism, though her small cast of characters finally emerges as recognizably human despite the somewhat unnatural twists and turns of the story. After a world premiere at Sundance, this humble, 75-minute tale will work its modest magic at other festivals and in niche release in the Hispanosphere." The Hollywood Reporter 'Integrated Electronic Security a layered approach' by Martin Grigg
Grigg believes that a new breed of engineer is needed to design, install and maintain modern, integrated security systems. The book is also aimed at students and at end-users who are looking to maximise the return on their security schemes. |
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Locksmiths' Exhibition visitor registrations
Visitors should, where possible, download their ‘QR’ codes from the www.lockexpo.co.uk website and either print or save on their mobile phone for a quick scan by our reception team – Bringing a friend, partner, colleague you can request a ‘Guest’ badge when you hand over your ‘QR’ code to reception. If your Guest is working in the industry it would be better if they registered in their own right. Below is the first part of a two-part highlight of what you can expect to see at the show: 
Rockley & Son Ltd are the UK Importers of the revolutionary 3D Pro Xtreme Key Machine. The 3D Pro Xtreme Key Machine is claimed to be the most advanced key machine in the market. Designed and manufactured in the USA by Laser Key Products the 3D Pro Xtreme Key Machine offers you the ability to cut Domestic, Automotive, Laser, Dimple, Tubular and Tibbe keys, to copy and to code all in one machine. 
With the introduction and continued development of Flexi-Range, Windowparts is providing a range of easy to fit solutions for numerous applications. Come and visit us in the Atrium to see our range of show products and special clearance items.
Rumour has it the Brisant “BS” is not the only new cylinder to be launched at the show.
We're also booking discounted places on our 1:1 Advanced Locksmith Courses for those of you who want to improve your skills, or learn new ones. Why not come and talk to our head trainers themselves and see how we can help improve your business?
 B8 Rainer Security Products Ltd
Special show offers on Revolution will be available on our stand and for the first time we will be demonstrating Medeco’s XT Electronic Locking System providing Controlled Access, Accountability and System Management across a wide range of locking formats including Interchangeable Core!
On display is Break Secure XP, which remains one of the innovative few cylinder only solutions to achieve the coveted BSI Kitemark TS007 3* accreditation. Visitors will also see Smartair in action, demonstrating how easily it can upgrade any mechanical system to an access control solution.
Municipal Security Ltd was established over 20 years ago to supply specialist security products to the security trade. Our online store, 1010 Security, has now made it possible for us to offer our products to a much wider trade market. Locks and Security News Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of Locks and Security News. If you would like to run a search of the Locks and Security News web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at Locks and Security News:
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Lockexpo 2014 classes and seminars update
Saturday - Cylinder Bumping & Other NDE Techniques
Maximum 20 per class taken by Mark Ward All students receive: Bumping Info Hand-out sheet Skills for Security develop National Occupational Standards for Remote Monitoring Operations Skills for Security, the sector's Skills and Standards Setting Body, has announced that the newly developed suite of National Occupation Standards (NOS) for Remote Monitoring Operations have been approved by the United Kingdom Commission for Employment and Skills. As with all National Occupational Standards developed by Skills for Security, on behalf of the sector, the NOS for Remote Monitoring Operations will also be freely available on the National Occupational Standards Database, which can be accessed via: www.ukstandards.org.uk Yale's new Tradezone is open for business Security specialist Yale has launched a new online resource designed to support locksmiths throughout the year as part of its "IN YALE WE TRUST" initiative. Skyguard announces lone worker protection collaboration with VSG
Locksmiths' Exhibition latest. Win £100 just for visiting!
As promised we have asked for some menu changes and these are they - Exhibitors will be able to pre-order food to be delivered to their stands - Visitors will have the very restful lecture theatre set out for meals with an order point and refreshments. Bar drinks can be brought through to the tables if you wish although the small lounge opposite the bar will be open. Yale runs 'Trusted Faces' competition at Locksmiths' Exhibition
UK physical security consultancy CHQ has been acquired by global IT consultancy PTS. The merger allows PTS Consulting to provide physical security expertise as part of a combined offering that meets their customers' demand for converged IT, security and audio-visual solutions. British security startup Darktrace has been joined by Andrew France, the former head of the UK's security nerve centre GCHQ, as its chief executive. Darktrace technology allows the company to process streams of changing information very quickly and alert customers to possible threats as patterns change. New figures show that 1497 members of the public passing through the security entrance at Holyrood were asked to hand over blades last year alone. In 2012, a total of 1380 knives were confiscated from the 400,000 visitors to the parliament. Source: HeraldScotland.com |
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