Two-day training on eeproms and microprocessors starts next week

Lockdecoders tell us that they have just two spaces available for their soldering class starting on Tuesday next week. These classes offer close to one-on-one training and after much demand have been extended to two days.

Day 1 (Tuesday) Soldering and how to remove and replace eeproms and microprocessors.

Day 2 (Wednesday) What to do once you have removed the above items as taught on Day 1. Lockdecoders experts will show you how to read and write eeproms and micro processors in and out of circuit.

Contact Pete Southern to book your place on this valuable course. Tel: 01322 407790 or email [email protected]

Rottner Security & Hughes Wholesale welcome new partnership

After an extensive year-long evaluation undertaken by its agents through many discussions with its UK based customers, Rottner Security has now formed an exclusive distribution partnership with Hughes Wholesale.

"With Mark Hughes and his team we have found a partner that suits Rottner perfectly", says Thomas Halbertschlager, on behalf of Rottner Security.
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CCTV Operations NOS out for consultation

The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for CCTV Operations have been reviewed by an advisory working group of practitioners in the sector which decided that only two of the 11 technical NOS required minor amendments.

Those two standards are now out for wider consultation within the industry before the final version is drafted. The purpose of the consultation is to:
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Genuine Lishi outshines the pack

The most experienced and skilled locksmiths out there agree that Genuine Lishi products have completely transformed their toolboxes since their UK launch in 2009.
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More lost prison keys!

A British prison union official says a Birmingham prison officer's set of keys has gone missing and now every lock at one of the country's largest prisons holding some 1400 inmates must now be replaced.

Terry Fullerton of the Prison Officers Association said Friday he's been told the set went missing a couple days ago and an investigation is underway. He says the keys could have been stolen and copied.

Birmingham Prison became the first British prison to be privatised when security firm G4S took over this month. G4S says it doesn't comment on security but that contingency measures are in place.

Security firm couple foil factory raiders after daring car chase

Brave security firm bosses have been praised by a judge for chasing thieves after they spotted them raiding a Harborough business.

Alan Savill and his wife Wendy, directors of Harborough-based Mannix Security, followed the thieves in a dramatic car pursuit through town after they witnessed the break-in at Reiker Shoes in Northampton Road while walking their dogs.

Key Scan - the Automotive Key Coding Tool

Key programming has until now been a costly business says NW Keys but the Key Scan gives great coverage and functionality allowing you to generate extra revenue and save substantial costs on key programming related jobs. The handset is based on the popular SPi platform and therefore an upgrade to either various levels of diagnostic software or the full SPi package is a simple phone call away, you can then update over the Internet.
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Lax security officials fail to detect loaded gun in bag

A loaded and undeclared .38-caliber handgun tumbled from a checked bag at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, prompting police to detain the gun owner temporarily.

A luggage ramp crew at Los Angeles International Airport retrieved the .38-caliber handgun after it tumbled from a duffel bag they were loading onto a flight. The owner took a later flight, and the gun was turned over to police.

Luxury apartments choose wireless biometric guest access from Databac

ID specialist Databac has installed a high-end biometric door entry system at the newest boutique aparthotel of Splendom Suites in Madrid, Spain.

User-friendly terminals from Biodit were chosen for their reliable performance and intuitive usage, as well as their smart appearance, to fit in with the hotel's elegant interiors.
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Fears of science fiction-style sabotage in new wave of cyber attacks

When a computer attack hobbled Iran's unfinished nuclear power plant last year, it was assumed to be a military-grade strike, the handiwork of elite hacking professionals with nation-state backing.

Yet for all its science-fiction sophistication, key elements have now been replicated in laboratory settings by security experts with little time, money or specialised skill.

Australian defence overhaul after fake security checks

The Australian Defence Department is conducting a massive overhaul of its top-security clearances after revelations up to 20,000 security checks may have been compromised.

Three former Defence workers told the ABC in May this year information for security clearances was routinely fabricated to speed up the vetting process.
The Defence Security Authority (DSA) is not a high-profile organisation, but it has a serious role to play in Australia's national security.

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Lock Raider, the new face of Tradelocks

A childhood fascination with locks has turned into a dream career for Stephanie Atkinson - the latest member of the Tradelocks sales team and the new face of Tradelocks.
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Security firm boss is jailed

A man who used a firm that provided security for T in the Park as a front to defraud taxpayers out of £1 million has been jailed for almost four years reports The Herald, Scotland.

David Stewardson, 55, was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after he admitted he failed to declare £503,000 to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC). He also evaded paying £541,000 in income tax and national insurance.

More than £3m was put through Stewardson's company account over a four-year period but the firm, Westcoast Group Security, failed to pay any VAT or National Insurance contributions.

New security chief for parliament after Murdoch pie affair

Parliament may be getting a new head of security in the wake of an attack on Rupert Murdoch, reports Politics.co.uk.

The attack took place earlier this year, when activist Jonnie Marbles tried to cover the media mogul in shaving foam, only to be fought off by his wife Wendi Deng.

London Olympics security bill to top £1bn

Fears of terror attacks and rioting are likely to see Olympic authorities release the full £1billion-plus budget earmarked for security at next year's London Games, according to a report published in the Daily Express.

Experts are gearing up to foil a huge range of potential threats, from Al Qaeda-inspired biological or air attacks to the sort of looting seen in the summer across Britain. For example, an unprecedented no-fly zone over Olympic venues will be in place to prevent a 9/11-style attack.

Skills for Security major research exercise

Skills for Security is currently undertaking a major research exercise to look at the future skills and training needs of the private security industry.

Employers from all sectors are invited to take part in a short, on-line survey to examine recruitment activity, skills of the current workforce, training and apprenticeships. By taking part, you will be helping Skills for Security to understand your sector's future needs and develop initiatives to meet them. The survey can be found here:

Thieves are risking their own lives to steal cable

Police are warning would-be thieves to think again if they are thinking of trying to steal metal from electrical or telephone cables. Many of these cables are live and anyone attempting to steal copper or lead from them could potentially be putting themselves and others in grave danger.
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Latest research report from Frost & Sullivan reveals emergence of new buying groups in shift towards convergence in the security industry

Business research and consulting experts Frost & Sullivan has announced the release of a new research report into the future direction of convergence across the security industry. 

Demonstrating that there is now a fundamental need for the convergence of systems across physical security and safety, logical security and communications, building control and lighting, and energy management, the research sheds new light on the changing role different business stakeholders now play in the evolving convergence market place. New buying groups include marketing, operations, HR and financial departments due to the complexities of systems and vulnerabilities through the use of IP enabled solutions.
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New deal signed to boost skills in the security sector

ADS and Skills for Security, the not-for-profit sector skills organisation for the UK private security industry, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to increase the availability and quality of training available to everyone who works in the industry.
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Has the Cyber Security penny finally dropped?

In order to reduce the impact of cybercrime on UK Plc there is a need to educate technology users at all levels. This is a conclusion cited by many, including recent reports from the UK Cabinet Office and Chatham House. 
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Free Halloween treats from Tradelocks

Halloween is nearly upon us and here at Tradelocks we will be giving away FREE sweets with every order throughout October, whilst stocks last.
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NOS Consultations and Qualifications Surveys

The Standards Development team at Skills for Security has been working with Security Managers and industry representatives who work in Cash Processing Operations to review the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for these sectors.

It is now time for wider consultation on the changes that have been made and practitioners in these two sectors are invited to have their say. This is an important part of the review process and all comments will go back to the advisory working groups for consideration.
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