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Sjouwerman emphasises the importance of educating employees to recognise potential network security threats Security is harder to maintain than it was a year ago according to a study done by KnowBe4, a US based security awareness company. Ransomware (CryptoLocker or CryptoDefense), rapid technology advances and adoption of BYOD create a greater challenge for businesses to stay abreast of the numerous internal and external threats that safeguard their systems and networks. Acco...

The conference will be showcasing the latest technologies and services from international cyber-security businesses From the recent cyber-attacks on several of NATO’s public websites to the recent cyber-thefts from a number of major US retailers, cyber-security is rarely out of the news. Indeed, it has become one of the key areas of interest in the counter-terrorism and security arena – and for a number of good reasons. As the internet and associated technologies...

EAST highlights Ram raids and ATM burglary attacks in various countries The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has just published its first European Fraud Update for 2014. This is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 16 countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and 3 non-SEPA countries, at the 32nd EAST meeting held at Worldline in Brussels on 12th February 2014. Skimming at ATMs was reported by sixteen countries, with decreases reported by seven...

Airbus Defence and Space will demonstrate land border protection against intrusions At ISNR 2014 in Abu Dhabi, Airbus Defence and Space will present a wide portfolio of products and solutions ranging from UAVs and radar systems to satcom services. The company is key partner to the countries in the Middle East with a long-term industrial presence. The show taking place from April 1 to 3 will contribute to foster the long-lasting relationships to the customers and to b...

Exhibits will include NEC’s market leading biometric solutions, including a contactless hybrid finger scanner NEC Corporation announced recently that it is showcasing its latest range of physical and cyber security solutions for a wide range of enterprise and government applications at the International Security and National Resilience 2014 (ISNR) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 1-3 April 2014. Exhibits will include NEC’s market leading biometric soluti...

INTERPOL World 2015 will highlight 4 key domains border management, cyber security, safe cities and supply chain security INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organisation with 190 member countries. Its role is to assist law enforcement agencies to combat all forms of transnational crime. INTERPOL work to help police across the world meet the growing challenges of crime in the 21st century by providing high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational...

SANS ICS410 course is dedicated to equip security professionals and control system engineers with cybersecurity skills SANS Institute has scheduled its first offering of the popular ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials course, dedicated to equipping security professionals and control system engineers with the cybersecurity skills needed to defend Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). SANS ICS410: Industrial Control Systems/SCADA Security Essentials course will be held Mond...

Mr. Raefield has over thirty-five years of experience in security industry Viscount Systems (VSYS), a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has appointed Mr. Dennis Raefield as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of 17 February 2014. Mr. Raefield has been a board member for Viscount since November of 2011. Mr. Raefield replaces Mr. Steve Pineau, who has resigned from the company effective immediately. "I want to...

HID Global will contribute its expertise in mobile and wearable device authentication HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company and two consortium partners have received one of four U.S. cyber security grants that were recently awarded through President Obama’s National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) initiative. The grants build on the successful launch of five NSTIC pilots awarded in 2012, and...

Magal's new cyber security solutions will monitor. detect and protect against abnormal network activity Magal Security Systems Ltd. announced that it is expanding its business proposition with integrated physical-cyber protection solutions. As part of this strategy Magal acquires WebSilicon - an Israeli-based leading company in the rapidly growing network management and monitoring markets. Magal’s new cyber security solutions will monitor, detect and protect against ab...

  The Cassidian portfolio comprises defence and security productsCassidian adapts its organisation in order to create a further empowered and streamlined customer-oriented structure across the globe. The new organisation is based on two pillars: customer proximity and programme execution. In addition, a strong focus is set on cyber security. "The ultimate purpose of this new organisation is to ensure that we are more responsive to our customers, both at home and worldwide and to c...

Cassidian is a trusted and preferred player in the global Cyber Security marketCassidian acquire a pool of cyber security experts to reinforce its consulting capabilities and customer base.The acquisition of Regency Ltd. is one more step in the Cassidian strategy to address the growing threats to information systems.Cassidian is the new name of EADS Defence & Security.Cassidian successfully acquired Regency IT Consulting on 19 August strengthening the company's cyber capabilities in the...

Q1 Labs is a rapidly growing security intelligence software companyEnterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced details of a new inward investment project on the second day of Invest Northern Ireland's strategic mission to the US.Q1 Labs Ltd., a global developer of security intelligence solutions headquartered in the US, is to establish its European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Belfast, creating 50 high quality jobs. Q1 Labs is a rapidly growing security intelligence softwar...