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A Window on Admin Right Dangers

Paul Kenyon, Chief Operating Officer at Avecto, throws open Windows to reveal the operating system’s dirty little admin secret.

Paul Kenyon Microsoft Windows is loved, not just by consumers, but by businesses too. The vast number of organisations that are either actively, or planning to, roll out Windows 7 is testament to this. The fact is it costs money when an organisation upgrades – both in time, compatibility testing, initial loss of productivity and re-training. If Windows wasn’t so good companies would hardly bother.

: PAUL KENYON, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AVECTO; InfoSecurity; Posted On Monday, 14 November 2011 07:06

Online Social Networks: Launch pads for Malware

With the advent of social networks, the online world has become a virtual society. Social networks serve as seamless communication channels, but at the same time they are ideal launch pads for malware infections. As a result there has been a tremendous increase in the dissemination of malware infections through social networks. The security and privacy mechanisms of social networks such as Twitter and Facebook have proven insufficient to prevent exploitation. As we know “To Err is Human,” and human errors lead to exploitation and manipulation whether the social network is online or offline.

: The Editorial Team; InfoSecurity; Posted On Monday, 14 November 2011 07:03

Roll call of honours at MCHPA 2011in Birmingham

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*All photos: Cpl Joe Blogs/MoD

ARMY SURGEON WINS PRESTIGIOUS HEALTHCARE AWARD FOR INTRODUCING INNOVATIVE TREATMENT

Vigilance can report that an Army medic based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has been named as Healthcare Regular of the Year in the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards (MCHPA).

: The Editorial Team; International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence; Posted On Monday, 14 November 2011 06:41

“You should act now to secure close protection for 2012,” BSIA tells VIPs

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With less than nine months to go until the UK celebrates several high-profile events including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the British Security Industry Association thinks time is fast running out for visiting VIPs and visiting dignitaries to secure Close Protection for their visit to the UK.

As many thousands of individuals prepare for their arrival in London, the BSIA is expecting a significant demand for close protection services, hence it has launched a campaign to advise VIPs to act now to secure a reputable service provider.