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Solving the Dropbox dilemma

...Is your cloud file-sharing platform fit for the enterprise?

In this article, Mark Edge, UK Country Manager of Brainloop writes about the security risks of using public cloud-based file-sharing platforms at work, and how businesses can implement a more secure file-sharing strategy.

To avoid the loss or misuse of sensitive information, Mark offers 9 pointers about making secure file-sharing work in the workplace. These include:

Selecting an enterprise-ready file-sharing platform that is intuitive and that can be integrated into the business workflow, to avoid bottlenecks and backdoor leaks
Using a solution that allows employees to securely manage and collaborate on confidential documents both in the office and remotely
Always think of security and convenience as going hand-in-hand, not as being either/or
Establishing a clear policy for document security in the workplace and ensure all employees understand it
Putting security measures in place that prohibit changes being made to documents unless authorised
Regularly monitoring and auditing your network to check for any unauthorised activity.

A recent survey* has revealed that accidental data sharing by staff now produces a greater amount of lost datathan software vulnerabilities. 29 per cent of respondents to the Kaspersky study reported they had suffered accidental data leaks by staff during 2014.

: MARK EDGE, UK COUNTRY MANAGER AND VP, SALES, BRAINLOOP; Viewpoints; Posted On Monday, 03 August 2015 12:25

BSIA submits evidence to Public Accounts Committee

Vigilance can report that the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has submitted written evidence to the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee in advance of its first evidence session of the new Parliament. The Committee held a session on the financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales earlier this week in the Houses of Parliament.

: The Editorial Team; The BSIA Page; Posted On Monday, 03 August 2015 12:21

Cubic breaks new ground in commercial aviation training with Emirates Airlines

Cubic Global Defense wins contract to provide aviation industry’s first game-based training for cabin crew

SAN DIEGO: Cubic Global Defense (CGD) has been selected by Emirates Airlines (EK) to develop a virtual, immersive, game-based aviation training for the EK cabin crew. EK is the first commercial airline in the aviation industry to utilize game-based instruction, which incorporates high-fidelity visuals with engaging, synthetic environment technologies. 3-D classroom stations with touchscreen interaction are included under the contract along with web- and mobile-delivered training.

: The Editorial Team; Transport and Technology; Posted On Monday, 03 August 2015 12:19

Medical pioneer, Professor Christopher Wood receives Honorary Fellowship

PHOTO: UWTSD Vice-Chancellor Professor Medwin Hughes with Professor Christopher Wood.

Vigilance can report that Professor Christopher Wood, a pioneer of the development of new medicines for the treatment of cancer, arthritis, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, has received an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.