Is life in the Cloud inherently insecure?

by Gareth Williams

Three out of four businesses think so, rating security in the Cloud as their biggest challenge. It is fair to say that sharing resources from a vast, undifferentiated pool of servers and switches carries its own real risks; it is the path to the Cloud that businesses need to address first. Any Cloud, however secure, that relies on the public internet to connect it is exposing its data to unnecessary risk.

Street fingerprinting

Police are now armed with a device that can scan fingerprints so they can correctly identify suspects who lie about their details.

In what sounds like something out of George Orwell's dystopia 1984, suspects can now be finger printed in the street thanks to the new hand-held gadget.

The mobile identification service scans a print, then checks it by trawling through a national database for the details.

Locking wheelie bins to thwart scavengers

Los Angeles: officials are considering making trash containers with built-in locks available to more residents as a tool to thwart scavengers.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District distributed the bins to residents earlier this month as part of a pilot program. Now, because of demand, the district's board of directors will weigh a request for $10,000 to supply residents with more of the scavenger-proof bins.

New Mariner Fingerprint Reader extended to Windows-based applications

Lumidigm has announced that its new Mariner fingerprint reader extends the reliable reading accuracy of multispectral imaging to popular, value-conscious, Windows PC-based biometrics applications.

The new Mariner sensors make biometric authentication simple and affordable for real business applications in industries ranging from healthcare to transportation, logistics, passenger ID, heavy industry, construction and others that require the durability and reliability that have been unavailable until now. Up to 20 percent more reliable than conventional sensors, the Mariner sensor quickly and easily delivers a high-quality fingerprint to Windows PC for authentication.
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MagTek introduces MagneSafe Secure Card Reader for unattended payment applications

MagTek Inc., a world class provider of card readers, cheque readers and scanners, PIN Pads, card issuing systems, and MagnePrint credential authentication technology introduces MagneSafe I-65, a secure card reader for Unattended Payment applications.
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New Aptus2 Mortice Lock from UNION

Architectural Hardware, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a division of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has launched a new mortice lock ideal for OEMs working on large contract applications.
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Lockdecoders new key

Lockdecoders have just released a new Key-Crypt Pro software update. It is version pc software P43 and device 211.
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The jail that needs new locks!

The Putnam County jail in Tennessee has failed its 2011 Corrections Institute inspection and if the findings listed in a recently issued report are left uncorrected, the facility could lose its state certification.

Faulty locks are the main culprit, officials say. It could cost the county up to $165,000 to replace 48 of those door fixtures in two medium security areas.

Databac introduces new business development team

Vince Holley retires - sales team expands.

Following the early retirement of Vince Holley, Databac (www.databac.com) is pleased to present its new sales team. Samantha Garc'a and Daniel Davis join Damian Booth and Max Ebdy to look after Databac's accounts and develop new business in the British Isles, US and Africa, supported by Nicky Jermy and Jenha O'Reilly in customer support and purchasing.
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Terminator junior's job as a security guard

What better lineage could you want to provide security than being the Terminator's son?

Patrick, 17, only had to keep Paris Hilton and Mario Lopez safe today, while his 63-year-old father saved the world on at least two occasions as the famous cyborg (apart from the first film, when he was the villain. But he said he'd be back, didn't he?)

Arnold leant his support to his son, who was was allocated to oversee security for the Extra TV team, who filmed in The Grove mall in L.A, where Patrick is doing an internship.

Hickleys acquire M B Locks

Hickleys have announced the acquisition of the market leading Auto Locksmith training company M B Locks.

Mike Byham of M B Locks is said to have been the first to offer training to the Auto Locksmith industry and has built up a reputation as the leading trainer in the market. Mike has been known as the "trainer that trained the trainers" as he has trained most people offering training in the auto market. Recently, Mike has passed the reins over to Andy Marshall Brown to deliver Mike's training courses and this has been a great success.
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Accessible technology with Max Cliq from ASSA

ASSA has launched Max CLIQ - a simple and intelligent electromechanical locking system. Combining advanced CLIQ technology with high quality ASSA dp cylinders, ASSA Max CLIQ is an accessible key control system designed to enable small businesses and homeowners to benefit from high security, electromechanical locking solutions, without the associated costs and complexity.
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Kwikset defends Smartkey patents

Kwikset successfully defends Smartkey patents and comes to an amicable agreement with Schlage. Schlage agrees to cease making and selling all SecureKey products.
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63 car models, 5 leading European markets - one comprehensive report

SBD asks: can you afford to ignore the increasing security fitment in Europe?

To give you a clear understanding of why fitment levels are increasing in France, Germany, Italy and Spain compared to the UK, SBD have released a brand new report titled 'Increasing Security in Left Hand Drive Europe.'
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Pentagon Protection security film for London windows

Pentagon Protection has announced it has secured a contract to supply and install glass protection window film at an existing overseas government client's premises in London valued at £27,500.

The company said the longstanding overseas government client has exercised the second option year of an existing agreement with Pentagon for the continuance of window upgrade works to its properties globally, with recent upgrade works in Africa valued at over £86,000.00.
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Gareth sails to c-hq

Gareth Storey has joined Sussex-based c-hq security services as a director. c-hq are a security technology and resilience consultancy specialising in custodial, CNI, defence and aviation projects. Gareth will be developing the contract management capabilities of the business. One of the biggest areas of growth is the management of COMT (commissioning, operation, maintenance and training).
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Queensland security review to see locksmiths' fingerprints taken

By Sid Maher

Queensland, Australia, is demanding that all its locksmiths submit themselves for fingerprinting as part of a nationwide crackdown on the security industry.

The move, which will cost $100 an application, has raised eyebrows with locksmiths, who argue they have been caught in a net meant to apply to nightclub bouncers and doormen.

Ty Gobaith calendar girls shape up

Twelve friends from across Conwy, Wales, have been exposed to fame after posing for a charity calendar. The Calendar Girls, led by Llandudno Junction businesswoman Betty Edwards, have set their sights on raising £10,000 for children's hospice Ty Gobaith by baring all for a calendar. 

The calendar is available to buy at GH Edwards Newsagents in Conwy, Alexander Locksmiths in Colwyn Bay and Meadow Vale Garages in Llanrwst.

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Unipart Security hosts successful installer day

The first of the Unipart Security series of 'Installer Days' was held on 28th July at the company's facilities in Oxford.
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MLA Expo outflanking 2009 show

With just two months to go until one the most anticipated locksmithing exhibitions of the year, organisers behind MLA Expo '11 are delighted to announce a substantial increase in the number of enquiries and sold exhibition space based on figures from the previous event.
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Security Excellence Awards 2011 finalists announced

The results are in - finalists of the highly coveted Security Excellence Awards 2011 have been announced by organisers UBM Live. Often referred to as the 'Oscars of the security profession,' the Security Excellence Awards are produced in association with Security Management Today Online and info4security.com, to highlight the very best people, projects and processes the UK's security sector has to offer.
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Supreme Court rules that police guidelines are unlawful

In a recent Supreme Court case, GC & C v the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, two individuals challenged the police's retention of their DNA samples and fingerprints.
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UAP Tradelocks send a Platinum Thank You to the MLA

UAP Tradelocks have come a long way since the launch of Tradelocks at the last MLA exhibition in 2009, and what better way to say 'thank you' to the MLA than by becoming the Platinum Sponsors of this year's show on 9th-11th September 2011.
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