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The methods employed by advanced cyber attackers now compel organisations to adopt a more proactive approach to the security of digital assets and the processes that handle them. The nature of sophisticated threats negates the efficacy of static and reactive measures to securing against cyber-attacks and, in most cases, limits the options for real-time response [...]

How to prevent fire, what you should know and what to do in the event of fire breaking out – invaluable information for employers courtesy of the IOSH, BIFM and USHA approved UK provider of health, safety and environmental information. Download the report to find out more. The post Download: Fire Prevention Toolbox Talk appeared first [...]

How employees can identify and control risks in fire safety, courtesy of the market-leading research brand. For example: Never get electrical items (plugs sockets etc) wet, do not overload sockets and make sure you turn items off overnight unless they are intended to remain on Report all defects such as frayed cables and scorched or hot [...]

Decades ago, the transportation sector was one of the earliest adopters of CCTV surveillance – understandable given security’s crucial role in encouraging people to use public services. Transport authorities must keep their systems running with as few interruptions as possible, so they must know what’s happening at all times – whether at stations, on board [...]

Find out why Switched-Mode Power Supply Units can save up to 45% energy How much time do you spend evaluating Power Supply Units (PSUs)? If you’re simply procuring ‘cheapest is best’ then, Tony Makosinski argues, you are missing out on recent, innovative power technology advancements that enable any system to perform more effectively, reliably and [...]

With graduates thinking seriously about their next step it seemed an opportune moment to canvas views on the state of training and certification within the security industry. Given that the Security Training and SIA Report 2014 has become our most successful download ever, we could hardly pick a more resonant subject for our audience. “Gone [...]

An alarming number of fire doors are poorly fitted or have gaps around the perimeter, inadequate sealant and a host of other shortcomings (such as these Dodgy fire doors). The following door types (the definition of which, I must confess, I’m stretching in a couple of instances) would also fail to meet regulatory requirements, which make doors [...]

I’ve heard this question many times during my career. In 1986 I wrote an article in Fire Surveyor entitled Fire Legislation – Is the Fire Service the Right Enforcement Authority? Expecting the article to be controversial I was pleasantly surprised at the level of support it attracted from many eminent people in the profession, including [...]

“Someone who builds a mathematical model can get carried away with all the clever things that can be done with it. The model becomes a safe little world, free from anxiety, free from office politics, rewarding in its own right. This often results in a very clever model that has little to do with reality.” Sam [...]

Courtesy of security software company Trend Micro, this infographic lays bear the risks you take when you post content on Twitter, Facebook LinkedIn and other social platforms. The post Infographic: How you Compromise Your Privacy and Security on Social Networks appeared first on IFSEC Global.Original linkOriginal author: IFSEC Global