400% Rise in Flash Drive Loss in the UK, 2009-2010

Source and Copyright: Hexus.Net

More than 17,000 USB sticks were left behind in dry cleaners and launderettes in the UK during 2010, according to a new survey. According to Credant Technologies, the number of USB sticks left behind at the shops increased 400 percent from 2009 levels.

It noted that the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which has the power to hand out £500,000 fines for breached of the data Protection Act (DPA) has handed out 2 fines to Ealing Council and Hounslow Council in February alone, for £80,000 and £70,000 respectively.

Comment:

All ARC staff are required by policy to use encryptable Sandisk Cruzer Extreme USB flash drives, which are available from Amazon.com. They cost a little more than regular flash drives, but the data on them is totally secure if lost. We find that as long as staff are aware of the reason for such measures, and the potential consequences of inadvertent loss, they cooperate willingly. Try it out in your organisations.

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Managing Threats in a Dangerous World

The Chartered Management Institute has just published its 2011 Business Continuity Management Survey, entitled Managing Threats in a Dangerous World. For a copy of the publication, email David.

Crisis Management takes the form of a one-day workshop on the university-accredited (leading to MSc) Security Management Stage 1 Course. For details of forthcoming courses in Dubai, the UK and Kenya, contact Janet.

Business Continuity Management is a one-day workshop on the university-accredited (leading to MSc) Security Management Stage 2 Course, 4-15 July. For full course details click on the course title, or contact Janet.

Thinking of Investing in IP CCTV? Read This First

Tyco has produced a very useful Guide to IP CCTV, a copy of which can be obtained by emailing David.

CCTV is covered in detail on Security Management Stage 2. Full course contents can be found at http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/university_acredited_sm.asp#sm2 and forthcoming course dates are:

UK

4-15 July 2011
10-21 October 2011

Contact Janet for details of the above.


Nairobi, Kenya

4-15 July 2011

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One of the Biggest Threats to Your IT Systems is Preventable

Social engineering. Read about it here:

http://www.cio.com.au/article/380867/social_engineering_remains_biggest_cyber_threat/

CONGRATULATIONS! Another ARC Student Earns the Masters Degree Professional Practice in Corporate Security Management

It’s subject to verification, but it is safe to announce: Another ARC student has achieved their Masters Degree Professional Practice in Corporate Security Management with Middlesex University!

Dawn Green works for Thames Water, and began her security management training with ARC in 2005. Progressing through Security Management Stages 1, 2 and 3 with distinction, she transferred to the university-led element of the Masters programme in 2010.

Dawn’s dissertation with Middlesex University earned her a very commendable merit grade, and we look forward to celebrating her success at the forthcoming Graduation Ceremony.

If you are interested in working towards the MSc Professional Practice in Corporate Security Management, the starting point is the Security Management Stage 1 Course.

Forthcoming Security Management Stage 1 events are as follows:

April
10-21 April, Dubai

May
16-27 May, Nairobi
16-27 May, Singapore

August
8-19 August, UK

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Candidates Prepare for PSP Certification

Debswana (Botswana) candidates enjoy a brief snack between intensive sessions to prepare for their PSP certification exams next week.