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Why having a PIM/PAM Solution Does Not Mean You Are Managing Privileged Accounts

Many organizations have deployed a Privileged Identity Management solution to control access to so-called Super User accounts such as Windows “Admin” and Linux/Unix “Root”. And this is frequently extended to cover Database Administrators, Network Administrators, and frequently passwords that may be embedded in Application scripts. Additionally Privileged Session Management is deployed to record these sessions on highly sensitive systems, and to control what Administrators can do.

: CALUM MACLEOD; Viewpoints; Posted On Sunday, 25 August 2013 16:12

Computacenter to work with Biomni to test VMware vCloud Hybrid Service in EMEA

London, UK: Computacenter, Europe’s preferred IT partner and Biomni, innovators in end-user-centric enterprise service catalogue fulfillment have announced that Biomni is the first organisation in EMEA to be part of the US Early Access Programme for the new VMware vCloud hybrid service (vCHS). Computacenter, which will be taking the vCHS service to market when it launches in the UK in 2014 recommended the service to Biomni and will work with them in an advisory capacity as they participate in the US-only Early Access Programme for the new cloud environment. The new service offers the ability to easily deploy and move applications and data between public and private clouds in a secure, seamless fashion.

: ALEX BROOKS AND AMY MCKENNA; InfoSecurity; Posted On Sunday, 25 August 2013 15:46

MoD invests £31.5 million to house Service personnel attached to HM Naval Base in Clyde

Vigilance can report that Service personnel attached to HM Naval Base in Clyde will soon be enjoying the best possible accommodation as £31.5 million is invested in improving facilities across the base, Defence Minister Andrew Murrison announced yesterday. It will provide new accommodation for personnel working and serving their country at HM Naval Base in Clyde, which is the largest employment site in Scotland supporting 6,700 military and civilian jobs, increasing to 8,200 by 2022.

: JOHN ODEY ADUMA, EDITOR; International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence; Posted On Saturday, 24 August 2013 08:33

Cardinal Security nominated for ACS Champion of the Year at the Security Excellence Awards 2013

Leading security solutions and personnel provider Cardinal Security has been nominated for ACS Champion of the Year at the Security Excellence Awards 2013.

The company will go head-to-head with seven leading security providers in a bid to scoop the prestigious title awarded by the Security Industry Authority’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). The award recognises security providers, which continue to raise standards, promote best practice and create a safer environment for the public as well as better opportunities for participants in the private security sector.