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Cerberus
Cerberus n.1. Greek mythology A three-headed dog who guarded the entrance to Hades 2. A sop to Cerberus Bribe given to appease a potential threat
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EC calls for rapid harmonisation of Internet security standards
The latest strategy document published by the European Commission outlines a need for more collaborative approaches to tackling security breaches involving the World Wide Web
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Right to buy
The idea of mounting a management buy-out or buy-in of a subsidiary or the division for which you are responsible is appealing to many security managers. But how do you spot the right opportunity, and set about raising the funds? What challenges lie ahead when the business is finally yours?
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Cowden takes on new BSIA role
David Cowden has been appointed BSIA executive chairman in the wake of current chairman David Fletcher's decision to retire next Spring.
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Briefing papers: Follow the CCTV commandments
One of the greatest benefits of remotely-monitored CCTV is the ability of the operator to instantly pinpoint an area of potential criminal activity on a site, and provide a confirmed alarm call to the appropriate guarding company, police force or occupier. But there are pitfalls to be overcome.
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The Big Issue
Working closely alongside the ABI, the BSIA's Access Control Section has produced a new 'Guide for Specifiers of Access Control Systems'.
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ODC calls for greater awareness of 'human' security issues
Open Door Consulting (ODC), one of the country's leading competitive intelligence solutions consultancies, is calling on businesses to be far more vigilant when it comes to the human element of information protection.The announcement follows hot-on-the-heels of the recent decision by Marks & Spencer to call in a corporate security specialist ...
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Securicor scoops IiP Award
Securicor Cash Services has become the first company in the UK cash services industry to be awarded the Investors in People standard.
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Mercedes-Benz unveils the Guard armoured car for executives
Stylish German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has designed what it refers to as a 'special protection vehicle'.
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Appointments
Security Management Today keeps you up-to-date with all the latest people moves in the security sector
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Awards honour Capital response to false alarms
Security alarm installers recently attended an awards ceremony at New Scotland Yard to celebrate their success in achieving the lowest average false alarm rates in the industry.
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ADT develops mobile CCTV solution in Nottingham
Following a £1.2 million investment by the Home Office to tackle crime in Nottinghamshire, ADT Fire and Security has teamed up with the local police to develop state-of-the-art mobile CCTV vehicles.Two Mercedes Sprinter vans have been transformed by ADT and The White Group to encompass the very latest in CCTV ...
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Act now to beat the scam merchants
July and August may be sluggish months for many businesses, but for scam merchants it's open season.
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A Route to health and safety education – courtesy of the HSE
The health and safety executive (HSE) has joined forces with the Royal & Sun Alliance to develop its 'Essentials of Health and Safety Routemap', a software package designed to help small businesses improve their awareness.
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CBE for Group 4 Falck chairman
Jørgen Philip-Sørensen, chairman and major shareholder at security services provider Group 4 Falck, has been awarded a CBE by Her Majesty the Queen for services to the security industry.
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Project of the year
And this year's winner is.... Mott MacDonald Showcasing not one, but four, renewable energy sources, the Ecos Centre in Ballymena, Northern Ireland is a prime example of sustainable design. Ecos meets over 60% of its energy demand from renewable sources, reducing energy usage through innovative thinking and maximising sustainability in ...
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Small project of the year
And this year's winner is.... Beattie Flanigan & PartnersThe new labour delivery recovery and post partum unit for Craigavon area hospital in Portadown was the first project of its type in Northern Ireland. The objective of the unit is to provide facilities in order to provide a comfortable hotel style ...
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Personnel space
Open plan offices have been around for a long time, but they're not necessarily simple spaces to design. Engineers need to bear in mind the human factor
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Major project of the year
And this year's winner is.... Crown House EngineeringPortcullis House posed many challenges for Crown House Engineering. The site constraint of having a major London Underground station occupying most of the site from ground level down had a significant influence on building design. The normal urban solution of basement primary services ...
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Lighting project of the year
And this year's winner is.... Maurice Brill Lighting DesignThe brief for the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai was to design a dramatic and unforgettable interior lighting scheme for the world's tallest hotel. The aim was also to create environmental contrasts: from the vastness of two interconnecting atriums to the ...