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IT Security ‘top tips’ part 1: Phishing

Phishing is a criminally fraudulent process that attempts to compromise your security. Many of us have been exposed to this activity at one time or another whereby an attempt to acquire sensitive information such as our credit card details, usernames or passwords has been made under the guise of a familiar or trustworthy source.

 

Below are some handy tips to help safeguard you from phishing...

 

· Beware of fake emails, fake websites, valid emails with fake links (often from friends)

· Avoid clicking links in emails

· Be aware that a link can look like the right site (e.g. it reads as the name of a genuine site but the hyperlink itself links elsewhere). You can often hover over a link and it will display the real destination, either as a tooltip or at the bottom of the screen

· Don’t click on links that take you to logon pages – they may be masquerades  

· Watch for poor use of English, poor layout, if it “looks wrong” and anything that is too good to be true.

 

Perpetuity Training offers course on Information Security, running next on 25^th May 2010. For more information please visit our website, www.perpetuitytraining.com or contact our head office on 0116 222 5550.

Travel disruption - Union announces BA strike dates

The Unite trade union has called for British Airways (BA) cabin crew to strike from 20-22 March and 27-30 March.  More protests are possible after 14 April.

Strike action seems likely although BA continues to negotiate with the union. Disruption to travel is unavoidable with initial assessments indicating flights from London City Airport will run normally but travel to and from Gatwick and Heathrow will be disrupted. Short-haul and domestic flights are expected to be the worst affected. Travel planning should anticipate disruptions to BA flights on these dates.  Consequently, other airlines may experience greater demand, requiring early arrangement of travel itineraries.

Managing Security Surveys BTEC L4 - Book Now!

Conducting a security survey is an essential skill for security managers. This course will guide you through each stage involved in conducting a survey, and how to use this as part of your ongoing risk analysis and security strategy.

 

Perpetuity Training run a variety of training courses throughout the year in security, crime and risk management. Our courses are designed for the security professional for specialist knowledge and career development in the UK and overseas.

 

Book now for the last few remaining places on our Managing Security Surveys BTEC Level 4 in November by contacting Becki Goodman our training co-ordinator on 0116 222 5550, email training@perpetuitygroup.com or visit our website.

 

SyI Diploma marks the start of the new academic year

So we are well into autumn now, the summer holidays are behind us,  leaves are falling and we welcome the start of the new academic year. Perpetuity Training have once again welcomed students onto their excellent SYI Diploma in Security Management.

The students have received their course material through the post and are knuckling down at their first assignment.  

The Diploma is the most senior qualification offered by the Security Institute and offers the security professional the chance to enhance their skills and improve their career progression.

If you are interested in studying for your Diploma in Security Management or any of the other courses that Perpetuity offer, visit our website or email Becki our training co-ordinator, b.goodman@perpetuitytraining.com.