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3,000 new e-passports stolen

A van containing blank e-passports and visas has been stolen.

By Nicole Kobie, 29 Jul 2008 at 12:47

Industry & Public Sector/News

Royal College of Physicians

Medical body improves database security

The Royal College of Physicians has strengthened its IT security infrastructure with the implementation of database monitoring technology.

By Miya Knights, 29 Aug 2008 at 15:09

Security/News

ID scheme costs rise further

In its biannual report the IPS has estimated that the cost of the ID card scheme has risen by nearly a third.

By Ash Dosanjh, 8 May 2008 at 16:05

Security/News

British Passport

£10.8 million written off with e-passport system

The UK passport agency has dumped its long troubled and costly second-generation e-passport project.

By Miya Knights, 8 Jul 2008 at 14:44

Industry & Public Sector/News

'We listened,' says passport and ID card chief

The head of the IPS explains the changes to the ID card scheme, and lays out how IT suppliers may have new business in the biometrics market.

By Nicole Kobie, 6 Mar 2008 at 16:58

Internet/News

McAfee launch 10 Gigabit Ethernet IPS appliance

New intrusion prevention appliance aimed at network core and data centre deployments.

By Rene Millman, 22 May 2007 at 18:10

Security/News

ID card supplier shortlist announced

The National Identity Scheme is gaining momentum, with the shortlist of suppliers cut down to eight.

By Nicole Kobie, 19 Oct 2007 at 17:15

Internet/News

ID cards trialled for background checks

Home Office study praises the use of passports and ID cards to increase security and streamline services.

By Nicole Kobie, 1 Oct 2007 at 15:42

Internet/News

Five firms chosen to supply ID cards

The controversial ID card scheme has signed framework contracts with CSC, EDS, Fujitsu, IBM and Thales for the £2 billion project.

By Nicole Kobie, 23 May 2008 at 13:07

Industry & Public Sector/News

Thales wins first ID card contract

French firm Thales has signed a four-year contract worth over £18 million with the Identity and Passport Service.

By Ash Dosanjh, 1 Aug 2008 at 17:00

Industry & Public Sector/News

New ePassport chip short on warranty

Report by National Audit Office says chip technology so new and untested that warranty only lasts two years - although passports are kept for ten.

By Nicole Kobie, 8 Feb 2007 at 10:22

Security/News

Security market growth hides spending slowdown

IDC has said the market for security technology products continues to grow, but recent quarterly declines hint at a possible spending slowdown.

By Miya Knights, 17 Jun 2008 at 17:05

Security/News

Storm worm heralds next generation of malware

Aggressive defences and fluctuations in IP traffic prompt security vendors to quantify risk and develop new safeguards. <br/>

By Miya Knights, 24 Oct 2007 at 16:10

Internet/News

Security upgrades - top priority for European business

New research finds that enterprises put security as number one spending priority this year.

By Rene Millman, 12 Mar 2007 at 12:35

Internet/News

Exclusive: WatchGuard Firebox Core X750e

Watchguard offers up an all-in-one security appliance for the more ambitious SMBs. We examine its features ease of use to see if it measures up.

By Dave Mitchell, 17 Apr 2008 at 17:50

Security/Reviews

Cisco Systems ASA 5510

It may be the biggest networking company in the world but Cisco is also very keen to make a much bigger mark in the security arena.

By Dave Mitchell, 16 Aug 2006 at 12:56

Internet/Reviews

10,000 UK passports issued to fraudsters and terrorists

Home office admits major bungle as genuine passports get issued to convicted terrorists.

By Rene Millman, 21 Mar 2007 at 10:45

Security/News

Merger discussions denied in Juniper and Symantec technology tie up

We're just good friends insists chief executive, no plans for a full takeover

By by Ambrose McNevin, 12 Sep 2006 at 17:39

Security/News

Week in Review: Microsoft cuts ties with Yahoo

Microsoft finally gives up on its long and protracted takeover bid. We also looked at ID cards, sewer broadband, lie detectors, future wireless,...

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 9 May 2008 at 11:22

Internet/News

Asia harbours half of world's zombies

Latest DDoS report finds half of the world's bots are found in Asia.

By Matt Whipp, 29 Jan 2007 at 11:31

Security/News

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