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Cyber security challenge UK- NetWars stream final

The Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA

09:30 – 15:00, Sunday 2nd December 2012

The Cyber Security Challenge UK and the SANS Institute have invited members of the public to the SANS NetWars Face-to-Face Final, the latest face-to-face battle in the Cyber Security Challenge UK. During this morning event, 30 of the country’s most talented amateur cyber defenders will demonstrate their skills on one of the world most intense cyber training environments in the hope of winning place at next year’s Masterclass, the grand final of the Cyber Security Challenge UK.

: DAWN NICHOLLS; InfoSecurity; Posted On Tuesday, 13 November 2012 07:25

Exhibitors for Counter Terror Expo 2013 display boundless enthusiasm as they rush to register

Exhibitors for Counter Terror Expo 2013 are already rushing to sign up for the earth-shaking event according to the organisers Clarion Events.

Counter Terror Expo, which has been scheduled to take place between 24-25 April 2013 at Olympia, London, is the largest international event for modern day counter terror and security requirements.

: JOHN ODEY ADUMA, EDITOR; Exhibitions; Posted On Tuesday, 13 November 2012 07:17

ISACA issues new audit programmes on cybercrime, biometrics, e-commerce and VPN

London, UK: Information is the currency of the 21st century and the role of those who audit IT is more critical than ever.CNN Money recently said IT auditing is one of the fastest-growing careers. To help auditors handle their increasing demands and responsibilities, ISACA, a nonprofit association serving 100,000 IT professionals in 180 countries, publishes customizable IT audit/assurance programs for current issues, including social media and cybercrime. The newest from ISACA are:

: HANNAH RAFFERTY; InfoSecurity; Posted On Tuesday, 13 November 2012 06:48

Securicorp launches retrospective video data mining service

Real time alerts produce reports and processes for immediate reaction. Going through video which led up to the alert to analyse or gather further evidence is a labour-intensive and costly exercise. Securicorp can automate this.

London, UK: Video data mining is mainly instigated by law enforcement when they need to find footage of how and where the individual was and with whom in the lead up to an event. A good example is when the 7/7 bombings occurred. The individuals were quickly identified but getting up to date video of the terrorists moving in and around London took about four weeks to put together. When tracking a suspect who has not been caught, this is far too much time when trying to get the public’s help. There are many reasons for this. There is the cameras management for starters.