Published on August 25th, 2008 by Gerard C. James in Security
by Gerard C. James
Hardly a week passes without a government agency hitting the headlines for a breach of security or loss of data.
As Police services progress and get to grips with technology, its a familiar sight to see a Police Officer on a street corner with a PDA on his hip and a ticket printer in hand. Gone are the days of the stereotypical whistle swinging and knee bending Cops of Dock Green. But what risks does this present in the age of wi-fi networks, computer fraud and data misuse? Where does this leave our sci-fi Sweeney?
Progress or a disaster waiting to happen?
Its a question we are entitled to ask but not likely to want to hear the answer. The reply is of course vulnerable unless forces employ measures to make it impervious. We live in an era where a short chain of unfortunate events could land your personal details in the wrong hands. When its not unthinkable that a simple on the spot fine could lead to your private information being spread across the internet. And thats just the start, simple examples. Give a thought for the highly skilled, yet pressured detective, who selflessly takes reports home to complete after tucking the kids in to bed. Where could that misplaced file end up? I could hazard a guess at where our budding Inspector Morse’s career may finish up.
So what are they doing about it?
James Hall, Managing Director of Complete Source Ltd, gives an insight into todays progressive peelers. “Showcasing the new IronKey range at InfoSec 2008 was always going to be special, but nothing could have prepared us for the interest shown by the UK Police forces”. He explained that enquiries have stretched from the Scottish Highlands to The Met in London and into the EU Police forces. ” The most interesting aspect has been the diverse enquiries for application of the devices. From PDA’s to mobile telephones, laptops to even digital cameras. ” With an inquisitive smile on his face, the UK’s leading IronKey authority proclaimed, “This is simply the best portable security for computers around “.
His statement is true and only falls down if users, literally, give their password away. As far as Secure USB devices go this takes some beating. From its simple plug and play feature to its beautifully designed and unmistakable brushed alloy finish - the IronKey is a winner.
Designed as the worlds most Secure USB flash drive, home users can choose from 2 options. The basic IronKey is what it says it is. A secure USB stick that benefits from the same degree of hardware encryption as the other products in the range. The second, and most popular option, is the IronKey Personal. We were stunned by its secure sessions that keep you safe and “anonymous” whilst you are online. This is perfect for personal banking or logging into company internet sites. The Corporate Package is accommodated with the IronKey Enterprise. It is a premium service, launched in April 2008 in the USA, and is for those who wish to take their security to the next level. As a managed service it permits full control of a collection of devices from a central unit or location. All the IronKey products are fantastic.
It is never too late to take action and the Complete Source claim that this could ” Protect the protectors ” is a simple but effective message. The data and information in a Police Officers PDA may not be as interesting as a footballers pay slip or as important as a terrorists potential demise but I think we would agree its best kept off the front of the tabloids and out of harms reach.
Myself I would commend those Police services embracing the IronKey and such solutions and I would like to see other Government offices following their example.
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