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IT support staff recovering from busy summer

Chessington, Surrey: While summer might have been the holiday season for many people, the rise of mobile devices and remote working is putting an increasing strain on IT service desks, according to research from Sunrise Software, a leading supplier of IT service management (ITSM) solutions. 67% of respondents in the Sunrise Mobile and Summer Service Desk Survey 2017 said their workloads had increased since the widespread adoption of mobile devices, with 27% saying it had increased by a quarter or more.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Case Studies; Posted On Thursday, 07 September 2017 09:49

Free seminar to help installers improve cyber security

Helping security buyers and installers to navigate the complex world of cyber security is the aim of a forthcoming event organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), supported by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), and taking place in Solihull on Wednesday 4^th October.

: THE BSIA; The BSIA Page; Posted On Thursday, 07 September 2017 09:40

Four experts react to Spambot leak of 700 Mil email addresses

In response to recent news that a Spambot leaked 700 million email addresses online (link to story in The Guardian), four cybersecurity experts offer comments:

Giovanni Verhaeghe, Director Product & Market Strategy, VASCO Data Security, says: "Breaches like this highlight, once again, the importance of education when it comes to password management and password use. Resetting compromised passwords can be a good first step, but the breach had little to do with the passwords that were used. It was a result of the ease with which they can be accessed from the outside. The burden of responsibility lies heavily on organizations, and how much they invest in securing the information users share with them will make a huge difference to user confidence.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Viewpoints; Posted On Thursday, 07 September 2017 09:35

SMART SECURITY FROM ERA

With smart technology becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK market, ERA has taken home security to the next level with a range of smartphone-connected, wireless Alarm systems. Offering a choice of four user-friendly models, ERA smart alarm kits benefit from a modular design, enabling customers to create a comprehensive network of security products from ERA to suit any home security project.