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IT flaw to eclipse Code Red worm
AS SECURITY MANAGEMENT TODAY went to press, news was breaking of a “devastating” new IT flaw that, according to e-security consultant ECSC, could have a far wider impact than last summer’s Code Red worm.
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A clean sweep
The decisions made by senior managers and their colleagues when discussing mergers and acquisitions, corporate policies or marketing strategies are at constant risk from criminals well-versed in electronic espionage. How can the in-house security professional ensure that confidential information remains private? Ray Summers outlines the steps that must be taken ...
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Chubb posts strong results
Chubb plc, the worldwide security services provider, has posted strong financial results for the year ending 31 December 2001 – a year in which total sales rose to £1,500.6 million, an increase of 9% on the previous 12 months.
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Archive TitlesWitney’s novel CCTV scheme ‘goes live’ thanks to Quadrant
One of the latest town centre surveillance schemes to ‘go live’ employs a 24-camera dome system boasting some novel operational features.
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Breaking the security cost cycle
It's well known that when security companies choose to compete solely on price , standards of delivery begin to slide and a downward spiral of further cost-cutting impinges on the client. How can the industry break this vicious cycle? David Cairns offers a well-reasoned response.
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Archive TitlesHillingdon Borough CCTV Control Room ready for business
Nick Ross, presenter of BBC TV’s Crimewatch UK, has officially opened the London Borough of Hillingdon’s new CCTV Control Room in memory of Jill Dando – his former co-presenter who was also president of the Hillingdon Crime Prevention Panel.
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Archive TitlesWhen Big Brother becomes Big Mother
Digital video specialist Oliver Vellacott investigates a sea change that appears to be occurring in public attitudes towards camera-based surveillance.
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Fighting back
British Crime Survey statistics suggest that violence and abuse in the workplace is on the increase, resulting in dramatic effects on businesses and their operations. Alex Chambers reviews the various ways in which the in-house security professional might increase safety levels for the security team and, indeed, all members of ...
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Denham appoints chief executive and chairman to spearhead SIA
Molly Meacher and John Saunders have been appointed to the key posts of chairman and chief executive of the new Security Industry Authority
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Securicor honours Anderton in Security Officer of the Year Awards
A security officer working for the Boots chain has received the highest commendation possible in Securicor’s Security Officer of the Year Awards.
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Airports subject to ICAO audits
A worldwide programme to strengthen aviation security measures has been endorsed by each Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organisation
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Airport bombing risks exposed
In the wake of a damning US Federal Aviation Administration report into security standards on American airlines, David Mackay examines the reasons why aviation security provisions are now somewhat worse than they were three decades ago
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SSAIB receives UKAS accreditation
Technical inspectorate the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has received its certificate of accreditation from UKAS in accordance with the provisions of the ACPO/Association of British Insurers Sector Scheme.
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Talking about an IT revolution
All-too-often, the manned guarding operation is perceived as one that is lacking in invention and is very much low tech. Thankfully, new technology is beginning to breathe life into a sector once steeped in traditionalism. Nick Bettes explains why Securicor Security is joining the high tech revolution.
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'Two-tier' tenancy proposal
Nuisance tenants could be “demoted” to less secure, introductory-style tenancies in a shake up of the way social landlords deal with antisocial behaviour, unveiled this week.
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Stopping the hidden killer
With new legislation in the pipeline for dealing with materials containing asbestos, Nigel Bridge explains how being honest can reduce worries amongst tenants
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Private team steps in at South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire council has suspended its head of housing services and brought in a private team to shake up the service.
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Delay in low demand count
Lack of baseline assessment on unpopular housing could frustrate market renewal fund
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Recidivism: ways to break the cycle
Access to housing can play a vital role in preventing prison leavers from reoffending Roy Wallington and Claudia Walsh explain how ex-offenders' associations and councils in Yorkshire are working together
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Cambridge boom prices key workers out of homes
Cambridgeshire planners will need to demand places for key workers on development sites with as few as six homes to protect the area’s booming economy.