Threats to Internet Security
Viruses have already become the biggest curse of the internet world, affecting millions of internet users and other business communities. Hackers, Spammers- whatever names you choose to call them, these programmes termed as malwares, have sown the seeds of fear and doubt in the minds of the general internet users. Privacy and security are the most affected segments and to escape from the hassles of the viruses,Up-to-date anti-virus software is essential for all PCs, particularly those that connect to the internet. It helps to prevent viruses, worms and other malicious software infecting your computer. It scans new files and emails, and regularly checks existing files and folders for abnormal...
Attention! Another Internet Fraud
You surf Internet and suddenly your attention's attracted by the link "Test your PC for hackers attacks vulnerability" or "Is your PC safe?", or anything alike. You enter the site which offers to push the button to immediately see: your IP address (a unique number of your machine), which net do you use, which city do you live, who's your internet provider , your browser version, which ports are open, perhaps which OS is installed. All these tricks are ridiculous for network professionals as such information is absolutely not a secret. The data you see is the result of the standard requests to various net services like, for example WHOIS, a wide-used protocol aimed to find information about...
Locksmith History
-> Locks are used to secure rooms, cabinets, even buildings and certain storage facilities. Though most locks will open with a key, some locks require you to know specific combinations or codes. The original locksmiths were proficient in the science of making as well as defeating locks. The locksmith may be may be viewed as one of the first security engineers and the lock pick as the first tool of breaking through that security. Since most of these individuals were blacksmiths who made locks, they came to be known as locksmiths. Nowadays, locksmith services and the locksmith tools have all undergone tremendous technological advances and sometimes it may seem a bit odd referring to an electronics...
Electronic Access Control Systems - The Key to Crime Prevention
In my role as a Security Consultant, I have been on countless appointments at companies that do not have a comprehensive key management plan in place. It's not really that uncommon of a problem and it can quickly get out of control. Almost every home and office is secured with a lock and a key. Most people have a key chain to help them keep track of these important symbols of modern society. House keys, office keys, garage keys and several car keys usually rattle around in most people's pockets or purses. Even though lock and key mechanisms incorporate many modern security features they are still susceptible to being lost, stolen or copied. Another inherent weakness in lock and keys is that anyone...
Navy Seals Special Forces versus Pirates by Mark Yates The British American Security Expert
I have spent many years in the company of, and training of Special Forces around the globe. One of the best benefits is that I receive frequent intelligence updates from serving Special Forces personnel who are deployed in various global theatres of conflict. I’ve written several articles recently about maritime piracy and the subsequent kidnap for ransom of maritime employees. Therefore it came as no great surprise that as soon as a gang of Somalian pirates decided to hi-jack the Maersk Alabama so quickly into the presidential rein of Barrack Obama, it was only a matter of time before Special Forces were deployed to teach the pirates a lesson in good manners. Now it’s safe to say these pirates...
Before any business executive or protective guard assigned to close protection bodyguarding duties commences a security operation, it is wise to understand the secret history of protective service operations. It is equally important to understand and identify the very premise of close protection and bodyguarding. A protective guard or protective guards only exist because there is an actual or perceived threat levied against a human or other valuable asset. Generally human assets fear what they do not understand, in the case of hiring protective guards to supply close protection service the business executive asset typically does not understand professional security. Hence they or their senior...
Container Security from only 57p per day with the Zenloc Container Alarm System
Zenloc Security Systems Limited, the company behind the innovative Zenloc Container Alarm System ( is excited to announce that it has secured a lease/purchase agreement that enables the freight industry to securely protect its containers for a staggeringly low 57 pence per day. This new lease/purchase agreement, available through the respected business equipment leasing firm Shire Leasing in Tamworth, signals a groundbreaking new era in freight security given the incredibly low cost of protecting millions of pounds-worth of freight. Up until now, container security was a costly or unreliable affair. State of the art alarms did not come cheap, perhaps explaining the proliferation of crude padlock and...
Security systems have been making ways into homes & businesses throughout the island. In a safe country like Singapore, why is it getting popular? This is because apart from basic security and safety reasons, there are many other situations these systems can be applied to. The other applications are that it provides evidence to settle disputes by monitoring and recording events with date and time stamp up to seconds. You can forget about keys and access cards with biometric devices. Bosses welcome the biometric technology as bye-bye to employees “Buddy-punching” using traditional paper time card clock-in machine. Modern security technology has since made the equipment more affordable and...
Areas of Work Where a Juniper Engineer Works Best
There are three areas where you can efficiently utilize the services of a third party or in-house Juniper engineer. The expertise that can be provided by a Juniper engineer could improve the security protocols of your network. Network security should become one of the top priorities of your company’s IT infrastructure. That’s because risks and vulnerabilities have increased overtime due also to the increasing sophistication of technologies designed to breach the defenses of corporate IT networks. By utilizing the expertise of a Juniper engineer, your company will be able to deploy effective network security solutions. Analyze and Assess Network Security with the Help of a Juniper Engineer An...
Protection Bodyguard Inside Secrets Of Protective Service Operations
As way of an introduction to the current status of the services a protection bodyguard provides like bodyguarding, vip protection, executive protection services, security, close security and officer protection it is prudent to mention a few inside secrets. The very best 2 skills that a protection bodyguard can possess, are not the primary skills that most people would associate with security bodyguarding or vip protection. They are the highly developed skills of human instinct and observation. The british american security expert has trained tens of thousands of vip protection and bodyguarding students for world-wide deployment on executive protection services operations. From the moment any...
ISO IEC 27001 International Standard covers all types of organizations (e.g. commercial enterprises, government agencies, non-profit organizations). This International Standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a documented ISMS within the context of the organization's overall business risks. It specifies requirements for the implementation of security controls customized to the needs of individual organizations or parts thereof. The ISMS is designed to ensure the selection of adequate and proportionate security controls that protect information assets and give confidence to interested parties. Home This ISO 27001...
How to Extract IDs and Security Policy from Windows Servers when Conducting Security Assessment
Security Policy for Windows Server One of the first area to review is the security policy of your PC or server. If you take a closer look at PCs or servers that have been operating for a long time, you may find IDs that are not required. These IDs may have powerful access to your files especially if they are in the administrator group. Another area to check is the password policy set in the Windows Operating System i.e. password is required, no expiration, minimum password length. Weak or IDs without passwords are an open invitation for intruder to hack into your computer systems. Step 1 How to extract IDs and Security Policies From the Windows Server.a) I use a neat free tool called Somarsoft ACL.b...
Kidnapping of Business Executives
Copyright (c) 2009 Dr Mark Yates When viewed as a business, kidnap for ransom continues to out perform many conventional global businesses affected by the economic downturn. Kidnap for ransom is no longer solely carried out by unruly and opportunistic criminals in third world destinations. The business of kidnap for ransom has exploded and become a major growth area in several geographical regions, and organised crime lords and terrorist leaders are the new CEO's. Editors Note: Dr. Mark D. Yates The British American Security expert has written extensively about kidnapping incidents during his 20 plus years involvement in extremely high risk security operations. He states; kidnapping for ransom is...
Rogue Security Software Wreaking Havoc
A growing threat to PC health and network security comes in the form of fake anti-virus and anti-spyware programs circulating the Internet. These programs use a variety of techniques to infect computers. One common way is with a web pop-up from a compromised site, stating that the user's PC is infected with spyware and offering a free download to scan and clean the computer. Accepting the offer actually installs the rogue software. Sometimes clicking "Cancel" or even the red "x" to close the window will actually launch the installer. Other methods of infection include the use of Trojan downloaders already present on targeted PCs, links in spam, and even "drive-by" infections. Rogue software often...
Construction Security - Is Your Site Secure?
On the construction site there are numerous factors a project manager needs to take into consideration with the time scale of the build, the weather, the quality of the build and so on. The last thing that should be of concern to the project manager is the site security, with the safety of the employees and the risk of theft and arsene. The project manager should have a security strategy for the duration of the construction buils, with specified construction security services in mind. Whether taking CPTED, "crime prevention through environmental design" or recruiting a professional security services company to come in, something must be done. With CPTED in mind, the environmental factors are key for...
Workplace Security and Corporate Responsibility
> 1. The Security Consultant's Perspective... Workplace violence is a reality whether it happens at thewarehouse, plant, parking lot, hospital or treatment center,and office or while sitting in your car taking notes. Itshould not be swept under the carpet. The average out ofcourt civil suit settlement is in the range of $300,000 to $500,000; jury rendered verdicts awarding $1 Million dollarsplus. A clear reporting system should be implemented and allemployees should be trained and encouraged to report all incident Training and Security Awareness makes good sense. While allsupervisors and managers should receive some form oforientation on Threat Assessment and Risk Management allemployees should...
How to Deal With Burglary Repairs
If you are an unfortunate soul who has had to deal with a home burglary, you probably would understand the headaches and worries that can come in the wake of a burglary. In addition to going through the trauma of having been burgles, the added cost of having to fix all the locks that have been broken into and need repair or replacement is another major concern. What to do in the aftermath of a burglary The first thing to do in the wake of a burglary is to hire the service of a security consultant. The expert whom you hire needs to have a proven track record and considerable reliability. It is always advisable to review the existing security systems and finding the fault that rendered them vulnerable...
Protecting Your Real State - A Locksmith Article
One of the most important investments of all our life would be a Real Estate investment and it will be for sure one of the most appreciated possessions that we will have on our entire life. But how can we protect our investment in a secure way? How can we add value to our property without expensive renovations? And how can we protect our family without spending a fortune on private security and other expensive security methods? Well the answer is very clear we need a security consultant to evaluate the security risks on our real estates and after that implement solutions to effectively manage all the security risks involved. But a security consultant is an all most all the cases an expensive...
How to Choose the Best Home Security Company to Protect Your Home
Thanks to new, advanced technology, it's never been easier to provide security for your home. Home security products are an excellent way to safeguard your home and family. There are wireless devices, surveillance monitoring, smoke detectors, immediate emergency call services, and many more home security products. Before you invest in any of them though, you should consider speaking to a home security consultant. They will evaluate your home and let you know what type of security would be best for it. They will give you advice on what type of home security company to work with and to invest in. Keep in mind that there are expert criminals out there who know how to breach certain types of home...
A Home Intruder's Best Friend - A False Sense of Security
Amazingly, many homeowners feel absolutely no need for a monitored security system, even though according to the FBI a burglary occurs about every fifteen seconds in the United States. Do you get the idea that some people feel a false sense of security about the "invulnerability" of their home and family? Maybe they believe a home intrusion always happens to someone else. A homeowner displays his or her false sense of security in several ways. 1. He or she believes their neighbors watch out for each other. Obviously, having good neighbors is definitely a plus. But honestly, people have problems of their own. They certainly don't have the time and ability to keep a constant watch on your home and...
Choosing the Right Home Security Professionals
Many home owners and renters choose to outfit their homes with security systems, either due to a recent incident, including thefts, burglaries, or attacks in the area or simply to cautiously ensure the highest level of security and prevent any unwanted situations. Once you have decided that a security system, whether it includes deadbolt locks, home alarms, surveillance cameras, or motion detectors, is right for you, you may determine that the installation of the equipment is better left to the professionals. Being well-prepared and informed is essential when choosing home security professionals; read on for some tips regarding key points to bear in mind when dealing with outsiders in your home...
Internet hacks and hoaxes more sophisticated than ever, says Network Box
As Internet scams increase in sophistication, managed security firm Network Box advises users to be more alert, with the publication of a guide to common hoaxes, hacks and Internet horrors. The guide is designed to help IT managers educate their users on common hoaxes, as well as techniques for IT managers to identify and shore up any vulnerabilities in their security systems. Many of the âtraditionalâ loopholes in security have been closed as IT managers get more savvy, according to Simon Heron, Internet Security Analyst at Network Box: âMany hackers have moved on from attacking mainstream applications because they are too well protected and IT managers are too smart for them. But...
The term managed IT services refers to numerous computer safety measures offered by IT consulting companies to protect a client's computerized information system and secure the safety of its proprietary data. Managed IT security services are conducted on either an in house basis or an outsourced, web hosted basis. Due to the equipment cost, software cost and the ongoing maintenance fees that come with an in house IT security system, many companies opt for hosted security services, while other companies believe that an in house system is safer than a hosted system. In either case, companies can receive a tailored security approach that meets their unique IT security needs. However, three security...
Software Anti Virus- Free helpful Tip For Anti Virus Software
I am sure your quest for the software anti virus has come to an end as you read this article. Yes, gone are those days when we have to search endlessly for software anti virus information or other such information like managed security services, antivirus virus protection, professional 2004 or even antivirus 2004 screen. Even without articles such as this, with the Internet all you have to do is log on and use any of the search engines to find the software anti virus information you need. You can also use the anti-virus software to specifically scan any downloads, or files, that have been sent to you via e-mail. If you are alerted that you have a virus your software will guide you with the right...
5 Hot Internet Businesses for 2005
If you are planning to start a new business in 2005, you shouldseriously consider one of the many Internet based businessesavailable today. The online businesses have numerous inherentadvantages in comparison to their brick and mortar counterparts. Investment is relatively small The basic elements to start an online business are thefollowings: a good product or service, an online presence, anda good marketing plan. All these things can be done on ashoe-string budget. You wont require more than US$ 2000 tostart any of the business described below. In most of thecases, the investment can be even lower. Quick to launch Once you know, what products or services you are going to sell,you can...
Personal Security Services - Do You Really Need Them?
Security is a catch 22 business. On one hand you can say you don't need security services as nothing has happened to you in the past, and on the other hand actually having security services seems like a waste of money as they are not preventing anything...that you know of. There are many documented cases of famous people who have been away from home and had their houses targeted by thieves. More serious cases have reported the persons family being held at knife-point. Stories such as these could have been avoided by means of a simple risk assessment. If you are going on holiday or leaving town for a couple of days and half the world know where you are, then you should put together a simple security...
How To Prevent And Eliminate Spyware, Adware, And Viruses
Wow, sounds like a big topic, doesn't it? It's not so bad. Sure, you can go buy expensive solutions-in-a-box. There are offerings like Norton Anti-Virus, Webroot Spy Sweeper, and Lavasoft Ad Aware. The first two will cost you, whereas Ad Aware is a free download. All three are decent programs. Here's the deal, though: before you invest in such programs, you might want to think about ways that you can prevent/eliminate spyware, adware, and viruses on your own. Then, you can decide if it's worth it to install a solution-in-a-box. You may find that you don't need them after all. The first thing to consider is whether you're using a router. If you use a router for your home network (which allows...
Becoming you Client's IT - Selling Managed Services
If you are attending trade shows or reading technology news, you know that managed services in the SMB market is a hot topic right now. There are a number of solutions out there that offer a platform for building managed and monitoring services; with an emphasis on the SMB market. This is important because many are asking "How do I improve my financial stability, maintain market share, and increase the company's valuation"? If you have already started selling managed services of some type, you know that there is more to it than buying a monitoring tool, installing it in your office, and getting a junior sales person to make thousands of phone calls. There has to be a value proposition that is...
Enterprise Network Management - True Defense In Depth
Managed security services from traditional carriers, Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), and other solutions have helped address some of the cost and resources issues inherent within a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach. But many enterprises are beginning to realize they need more. In a typical environment, individual security devices report independently to a central site without a mechanism to correlate information from all sites or to identify and address network-wide events in real time. The complexity of today's global networks requires a managed security solution that addresses multiple dimensions within the network to provide defense against risks ranging from spam, email-borne viruses...
The Threat of Workplace Violence Looms Mightily
As we are the unfortunate recipients of bad news coverage these days characterizing the regrettable realities of the workplace and economic times, we must not be quick to judge the misfortunes of others. The recent events of Binghamton, New York, the Pittsburg, PA Shooting of 4 police officers or the South Carolina Nursing home rampage have all served to raise concern over how horrific situations like this can occur in our society today. In each of these situations it appears that the triggers were tied to a workplace or business connection. We must come to grips with the fact that people are victims of changes in their family, medical, personal and workplace relationships that are realities of life...
Tips For Effective Travel
usiness meetings or for vacation holidays, people do travel a lot. There are certain things that you ought to remember such as backpacking habits, favorable weather conditions and (Global Positioning System) GPS to make your travel a lot safer. To make your wilderness tour better, you need to focus on certain backpacking travel tips. For example, while hiking, chances are more to get dehydrated, hence you need to carry at least two bottles of water to avoid dehydration. If there is no water source nearby your hiking zone, then make sure that you drink enough water. Urine indicates the level of dehydration. Urine may be bright yellow in color, if you are feeling dehydrated. Effective Travel Tips...