Cyber-attack claims at US water facility

US homeland security and FBI officials are investigating an apparent cyber-attack on a water utility near Springfield, Illinois.

The attack may have been the cause of a water pump shutdown, and could be the first case of foreign hackers successfully targeting a US industrial facility.

Milestone launches XProtect Mobile

Mobile application gives access to XProtect platform using smartphones and tablets. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced the launch of XProtect Mobile, a new mobile application for XProtect VMS users.
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Godrej Locks sees overseas buys as key to growth

Godrej Locks, the oldest division of the Godrej & Boyce group, is looking at inorganic growth options by acquiring companies in the business of security systems and access control devices.

ALEX The Auto Locksmiths Show 2012

The Auto Locksmiths EXpo (ALEX) is an exciting new show for auto locksmiths 27th - 28th October 2012

It is brought to you by the team that brings you the highly successful Locksmiths Exhibition at the same venue every March - we're working hard to make this THE show for auto locksmiths!
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UK border ''will be secure'' during strike

Robust arrangements are in place to maintain the security of the border ahead of planned strike action today 30th November, the Home Office has insisted.

Over the last weeks and months the UK Border Agency had trained managers, staff and contractors to the high standards needed to carry out secure border checks, the department said. Also, staff from foreign posts had been asked to provide extra cover on the day and arrangements were in place with travel partners such as airlines and port operators to identify potential pressure points.
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On the 12th day of Christmas Tradelocks gave to me ...

Leading locksmith tool supplier and security expert TradeLocks is celebrating the start of the festive season with the return of the '12 Days of Christmas' promotion.

Whilst there won't be any French hens, gold rings or ladies dancing, TradeLocks is giving customers 12 days filled with not-to-be-missed offers on must have products.
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ASA acquires management of SDRM

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that it has acquired management responsibility of the Secure Data Release Model (SDRM), a secure method to support immobilizer reset and key code distribution through aftermarket support channels.

SDRM, previously managed by the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA), helps ensure that only registered security professionals can gain access to vehicle key codes, according to the ASA.
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UK's new Cyber Security Strategy

The UK government has announced a pilot of a cyber security 'hub' that will enable the public and private sectors to exchange information on cyber threats.

This was one of the key announcements of the UK's new Cyber Security Strategy published this week, and is one of the ways in which the government plans to work more closely with businesses to tackle the cyber threat.
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Yale launches new 'Experts' opportunity for Locksmiths

Home security specialist Yale is launching a new professional network, offering locksmiths the opportunity to become Yale Experts to take advantage of the growing market in replacement multipoint locking and PVCu and composite door security.

The new Yale Expert programme will provide locksmiths with access to a revolutionary new range of easy-to-install Doormaster replacement multipoint locks, gearboxes and "overnight" locks. This exciting programme will provide a genuine 'one call one repair' solution for the one million plus multipoint locks that will be replaced this year.
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Insurance company pays for VEDR cameras In delivery fleet

Leading kitchen and bathroom manufacturer, Mereway were finding it increasingly difficult to support driving insurance claims with clear and supporting evidence to determine the outcome. The problem was resolved by installing Roadscan VEDR (video event data recording) cameras, into their entire fleet of HGVs. Mereway's insurance company were so impressed with the product, and its ability to reduce false-claims costs that they paid for the cameras.

With a fleet of 14 HGV lorries ranging from 7.5 tonnes to 38 tonnes, delivering daily across the UK - Mereway Kitchens and Bathrooms has grown to become one of the largest rigid kitchen manufacturers in the UK.
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Apple and Android security software

Canadian mobile firm Research in Motion (RIM) has offered its expertise to users of rival provider handsets and released security software for Apple and Android devices.

The firm said that it used its years of experience to build the software and threw it at the feet of some who have a tablet or a smartphone that is not one of its own. The release is called Blackberry Mobile Fusion and could appeal to users that like Android or Apple handsets, as well as RIM's device management capabilities.
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