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Sophos: Don’t underestimate the bad guys
Security firm Sophos has recently returned its 2010 mid-year Security Threat Report, and whilst many things remain the same, there are plenty of new security vectors for the connected among us to deal with. And with a NBN on the horizon, there may be plenty more of us connected in the near future. iTWire sat down with Sophos AP Managing director Rob Forsyth and Senior Vice President of Worldwide Field Ops, Michael McGuinness to discuss.
If there is one thing that is clear from the latest Sophos mid-year security threat report, it is that traditional attacks on private data are still prevalent. Perhaps the vectors are shifting but figures show Spam, Phishing and Malware are still a major source of worry for security personnel world-wide.
How can this be the case? Why is it that the general public are continually fooled by Spam emails for example? And beyond these basic questions, why don’t people, armed with the knowledge of rising online fraud crimes shy away from using services such as Internet Banking?
Michael McGuiness, Sophos’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Field Operations tries to explain “A general observation that we would make is that most people will default towards convenience over security. Though people are aware that credentials could get stolen, and bank accounts compromised creating a situation, at best a huge nuisance and at worst at significant financial loss for them, they are still unwilling to go back to the point where they hand write cheques and lick stamps.”
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Alarm Controls are the Brain of your Security System, Use Yours When Choosing One
The alarm control is the brain of your security system. It is typically placed in an area that is out of the way like a basement, attic, closet or office. The motherboard and additional components such as radio receivers, backup power supply and zone expanders are inside this metal box, which is often locked. You will have a little or no interface with the alarm control. Your alarm technician will need to access this unit to program and wire it to the general standards, or your custom standards.
There are many manufacturers of alarm controls. Each manufacturer will also produce several models within a particular product line. Alarm companies purchase directly from the manufacturer or more often, buy their products through one of a few available alarm distributors in their area. These distributors and manufacturers do not sell products to the non- professional consumers.
As a general rule, the controls that are most dependable and have the most programming options are more costly. I will teach you how to get the best control you can find as this will greatly affect your ease of use and ability to have your alarm adjusted to fit your lifestyle.
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