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| Hotel IT security: Free Guide |
March 09th, 2010
Recent security breaches at hotels such as Wyndhams Hotels and Radisson have seen guests’ data and credit card information exposed to hackers. A new guide – Securing IT for Hotels – released today by managed security firm Network Box gives guidelines for hotels to follow in order to protect their IT networks from attack, or criminal activity.
The guide, which is free to download from Network Box’s website, outlines some of the issues facing IT managers within hotels, such as access rights – both physical and virtual; preventing human error; securing guests’ data from being stolen both from within and from outside the hotel; and creating flexible systems to suit both employees’ and guests’ internet access requirements.
The guide suggests steps for hotel IT managers to take, including:
1. Limit access …
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| Check Point survey reveals that only 10% of laptop users protect their personal |
March 07th, 2010
Check Point has announced ZoneAlarm DataLock, a new data security solution designed specifically for consumers and small businesses with laptops and netbooks. The need for a mainstream data encryption solution is confirmed by Check Point’s survey conducted by Harris Interactive revealing that 56% of laptop users would be concerned about their personal data if the device was lost or stolen, yet only 10% use encryption to protect their files.
ZoneAlarm DataLock simply and automatically encrypts all hard drive content to protect private and confidential data, such as credit card numbers, social security information or financial documents, in the event of laptop loss or theft. Consumers can begin safeguarding their data today through an easy download available here…
“Given that more and more consumers use laptops and netbooks, and the ease …
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| Microsoft To Offer Windows PC Users Web Browser Alternatives |
March 04th, 2010
Internet Explorer has been the lone option for Microsoft users when it comes to a browser. However, just around the corner millions of European Internet Explorer users will have alternative browsers to choose from. This comes following a legal agreement that was made between Microsoft and Europe’s Competition Commission in December 2009.
In the past, Internet Explorer has always been the default browser for Windows PC users. Now, users will have the ability to install the web browser of their choice providing much more flexibility and options.
Currently, testing has been going on for the update in the UK, Belgium and France. As soon as it is ready to launch, the update will arrive automatically for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 customers.
There …
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| GrIDsure appoints Andrew Henderson as Managing Director |
March 02nd, 2010
GrIDsure, the innovative alternative to PINs and passwords, today announced that it has appointed Andrew Henderson as Managing Director of the company. Andrew will be responsible for driving GrIDsure’s sales growth and will initially be concentrating on growing the company’s presence in the UK and France.
Andrew brings 14 years of commercial experience in the authentication market to the role of MD. Prior to joining GrIDsure he worked at Giesecke & Devrient for nine years, and also held positions at Gemplus and NBS Technologies. Andrew will be calling upon his significant vertical experience from the public sector, financial services and telecoms industries to help further develop GrIDsure’s partner network.
Andrew Henderson said of his appointment: “I first came across GrIDsure a number of years ago and have found its strong authentication proposition …
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| New Trade Association to Launch Certification Sheme |
February 27th, 2010
The PSSA is the new trade association for companies involved in the supply of equipment and services designed to provide the highest levels of physical protection for sites and their perimeters from terrorist or criminal attack that involves the use of extreme force or explosives.
Members of the association supply a wide range of high performance products including perimeter fences and walls, vehicle barriers and blockers, bollards, high security gates, security blinds together with other specialist equipment developed for this demanding sector of the security market. A range of expert consultancy services is also available from association members.
The association will be exhibiting at Counter Terror 2010, held at Olympia from 14-15th April, stand number P10 in the gallery. Their participation at the show will be used to offer the opportunity for …
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