Mul-T-Lock gets a handle on the web...

Mul-T-Lock UK has launched a dedicated website to provide latest news and information, alongside installation guidance for its innovative Code-It handle.

Mul-T-Lock's website - www.codeithandle.com - features current news and views of the product, alongside a detailed step-by-step video guide, demonstrating how easy Code-It is to install, programme and maintain.
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iLOQ Digital locking. No batteries.

iLOQ develops, manufactures and markets the patented award-winning iLOQ locking technology offering advanced security and convenient remote access management for master key and access management environments.
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UAP Tradelocks now stock training car locks - because practice makes perfect!

From the comprehensive research and development, to the sourcing of the most durable materials, right through to mass production and distribution, so much time and care is put into creating Genuine Lishi. Therefore, UAP Tradelocks are confident that Genuine Lishi is the most superior tool of its kind available on the market today. But what use is such a high quality tool if it is not in the capable hands of a highly skilled locksmith?
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AMG Systems increases focus on international Business Development

AMG Systems announces that Ms Thandi St Leger has joined the International Business Development team with the view to expand their market share and increase focus in specific market verticals.
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Skills for Security major research exercise

Skills for Security is currently undertaking a major research exercise to look at the future skills and training needs of the private security industry.

Employers from all sectors are invited to take part in a short, on-line survey to examine recruitment activity, skills of the current workforce, training and apprenticeships. By taking part, you will be helping Skills for Security to understand your sector's future needs and develop initiatives to meet them. The survey can be found here:

Fantastic NEW tool developed by Chris Belcher - available exclusively from Tradelocks

Offering greater control and a reduced end weight, the new CB LaGard 2200 Variable Tool & VMI (Variable Magnetic Indicator) is a must-have addition to the Chris Belcher range.

Designed with a sliding aluminium thumbturn instead of a bar, the CB LaGard 2200 gives users much finer control.
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US Homeland Security uses Minority Report-style system to predict behaviour

An internal US Homeland Security document has revealed that a controversial Minority Report-style programme that uses algorithms to predict whether a person will commit a crime is already in use.

Thieves are risking their own lives to steal cable

Police are warning would-be thieves to think again if they are thinking of trying to steal metal from electrical or telephone cables. Many of these cables are live and anyone attempting to steal copper or lead from them could potentially be putting themselves and others in grave danger.

This advice has been issued after police in West Kent, carrying out an operation to combat metal theft in the region have made a series of arrests for theft of cable.
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Kaspersky Lab launches new security software Endpoint 8 for Windows

Designed to protect companies introducing new software, the online security software Endpoint 8 constitutes a protection suite that is centrally managed and incorporates a comprehensive, unified protection management system. 
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Domehawk IQ - A new intelligent IR dome camera from MEL Secure Systems

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has announced the immediate availability of Domehawk IQ, a new rapid deployment CCTV solution. It is the first PTZ dome camera to feature the latest low power IR-III night vision technology which costs up to 90% less to run during night operations in a wide range of outdoor applications including parks and other poorly lit or zero light locations.
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Symantec vows to protect cloud apps and infrastructure

Symantec has launched a new platform designed to keep cloud applications and cloud infrastructure safe from cyber security threats.

Symantec O3 - unveiled at the company's Vision conference in Barcelona - works for both public and private cloud infrastructure by allowing businesses to extend their internal security policies out to the cloud.

It aims to create a single "control point" for all cloud services a firm uses, keeping the same identity and information security for each employee across every solution, be it application or infrastructure-based.

Latest research report from Frost & Sullivan reveals emergence of new buying groups in shift towards convergence in the security industry

Business research and consulting experts Frost & Sullivan has announced the release of a new research report into the future direction of convergence across the security industry. 

Demonstrating that there is now a fundamental need for the convergence of systems across physical security and safety, logical security and communications, building control and lighting, and energy management, the research sheds new light on the changing role different business stakeholders now play in the evolving convergence market place. New buying groups include marketing, operations, HR and financial departments due to the complexities of systems and vulnerabilities through the use of IP enabled solutions.
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IAATI European event - Romania September 2011

The European Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) held their annual training seminar event in Bucharest between the 28th and 30th September, and SBD was amongst the 140 international delegates who attended to learn more about the pan-European situation for vehicle theft.

Whilst the vehicle theft situation varies slightly in each market, strong trends are increasingly common across large parts of Europe, both in the work of criminals and from the authorities who work to stop them.
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New deal signed to boost skills in the security sector

ADS and Skills for Security, the not-for-profit sector skills organisation for the UK private security industry, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to increase the availability and quality of training available to everyone who works in the industry.
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Has the Cyber Security penny finally dropped?

In order to reduce the impact of cybercrime on UK Plc there is a need to educate technology users at all levels. This is a conclusion cited by many, including recent reports from the UK Cabinet Office and Chatham House. 
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Free Halloween treats from Tradelocks

Halloween is nearly upon us and here at Tradelocks we will be giving away FREE sweets with every order throughout October, whilst stocks last.
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NOS Consultations and Qualifications Surveys

The Standards Development team at Skills for Security has been working with Security Managers and industry representatives who work in Cash Processing Operations to review the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for these sectors.

It is now time for wider consultation on the changes that have been made and practitioners in these two sectors are invited to have their say. This is an important part of the review process and all comments will go back to the advisory working groups for consideration.
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Mul-T-Lock dedicates new appointment to access control

Mul-T-Lock has appointed a dedicated Sales Manager for access control with a brief to further develop a growing range of electronic security products for the benefit of locksmiths in the UK.
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Hoax e-mail From "Crimestoppers"

Trading Standards has advised of a hoax email purporting to be from Crime Stoppers. The email states that "if forced by a robber to withdraw monies, the victim can notify the bank they are under duress and alert the Police by entering their PIN number in reverse."

This is a hoax, and entering a reverse PIN will have no effect.
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Domain Registration Update Scam

There have been reports from businesses and consumers that they are being contacted by companies claiming that their domain registration needs to be updated for a cost of around £75.
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IATA warns that UK airports struggling to cope with security costs

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the main UK airports are struggling to cope with mounting layers of security regulations that are costing some £4.6bn a year to implement.
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Can thieves control my car?

Cars are becoming small computing powerhouses, able to communicate and connect with each other and their surroundings. Bluetooth links, wireless sensors, mobile phone network and even internet connectivity is already available, and the more that cars resemble objects in computing networks, the more vulnerable they become to computing attack methods. SBD have investigated the likelihood of hacking attacks being used to steal vehicles, and have found that future systems may be vulnerable.
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JMA has issued their latest Transponder Guide for 2011

It includes several new blanks including BMW motorcycle, Scania Trucks and Smart Car as well as an up to date guide for vehicle transponders. A printed copy can be requested from SKS or can be downloaded from: www.sks.co.uk/catalogues/

JMA is claimed to be the only company capable of combining the copying and cloning of encrypted transponders using transponders of its own development. JMA continues to revolutionise the market by incorporating the new TPH Cloner device, which, together with the TRS-5000, enables the Philips Crypto TP12 to be copied on the new TPX4 transponder.