All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1265
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Directors in the Experian dock
Experian – a dedicated provider of information on company directors' track records – has welcomed new Government proposals to make it easier for bankrupt and failed company directors to start again in business.
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Process... and be damned
From 24 October, there's no escape... CCTV system end users will have to comply with the terms and conditions of the Data Protection Act 1998. What steps will they need to take to ensure they don't incur the wrath of the Data Protection Registrar? SMT guides CCTV managers through ...
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Police to unveil true crime figures
UK crime statistics will rise by up to 15% following a decision by UK police forces and the Home Office to introduce a new method of counting offences from Spring 2002
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Court order opens Italian market
Italy has been ordered to open up its private security market to other EU member states
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Cerberus
Cerberus n.1. Greek mythology - A three-headed dog who guarded the entrance to Hades2. A sop to Cerberus Bribe given to appease a potential threat
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Laminated glazing cuts car theft
The recently-launched New Car Security Rating (NCSR) Scheme will award up to five 'stars' to new makes of car, depending on how effective they are at deterring thieves from either stealing the car itself or some of its contents.
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Tracing a bug with byte
Instances of disgruntled employees stealing information and damaging their employer's reputation are common. In the first of an ongoing series of educational articles and commentaries from the IJA Group aimed at the practising security manager, SMT leads you through a recent – and somewhat unusual – investigation.
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Breeding a different culture
Some commentators will argue that the Oldham and Bradford street riots are not the manifestation of cultural differences. Instead, they are the result of problems faced by a society that has failed to manage the issues surrounding those differences. SMT explains why security managers must take effective steps to avoid ...
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On board the Officer Charter
With the forthcoming licensing of officers under the Private Security Industry Act, guarding companies will soon find it much more difficult to attract and retain good quality staff. Forward-thinking contractor Securiplan has launched a Security Officer Charter to improve the package of benefits on offer. Is this the way forward?
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The Big Issue
Throughout the lifetime of the BSIA there has been a desire from both members and staff alike for the creation of a successful and truly representative trade association. One that is recognised by all the relevant groups in the industry.
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Tyco in Sensormatic takeover bid
Tyco International is set to buy out Sensormatic – the electronic security solutions concern – in a deal worth £1.6 billion.
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Tri-Mex chips away at mobile 'phone robberies
Tri-Mex International is linking up with handset pioneer Nokia to combat mobile 'phone theft by using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to tag consignments throughout the distribution process.
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Cash-in-Transit guards facing up to 'high incidence' of attacks
Securicor Cash Services, one of the UK's leading Cash-in-Transit service providers to the private sector, has reported a "high incidence" of criminal attacks on its vehicles and staff during the last five months.
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Credit card 'skimmers' threaten new attacks on UK retail chains
Credit card fraudsters are inserting new kinds of 'skimming bugs' into electronic terminals
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Preparing for a 'hack attack'
Any organisation that stores critical business information on a network needs to protect that data against the threat of external attack or internal misuse. SMT outlines the business case for security assessment and risk management in a networked world.
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British businesses warned over IT network 'hack attack' scourge
Businesses and their security managers are being warned that so-called 'hack attacks' on corporate IT networks are on the increase – and that the vast majority of end users are not protected against them.
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Police approve PulseSecure fencing systems
The use of PulseSecure perimeter security systems for crime prevention and security could become more widespread following the award of a police 'Secured by Design' licence.
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Where Angels fear to tread
Are security managers really doing enough to protect their employees – or, indeed, their employers – when they travel abroad on business? SMT suggests that better planning is needed at a time when staff travel overseas presents a greater risk than ever before.
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All change for UK firms
Plimsoll Publishing's 'Profit Predictor' suggests that many of the UK's security companies must adapt if they want to boost sales
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All in a week's work
If the UK's contract guarding companies truly accept that the Working Time Directive has a significant part to play in enhancing the private security sector's image among its client base, how might they put the legislation's basic principles into practice? SMT examines the overriding need for developing a positive perception ...