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Secure IT

Please select a news story from the list below to find out the latest from Kensington. For older news you will find the ‘archive’ on the left.

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  "USB" - US Security Breach 26 August 10

  ZDNet report: “A malware-laden flash drive inserted in a laptop at a US military base in the Middle East in 2008 led to the "most significant breach" of the nation's military computers ever, according to a new magazine article by a top defence official.”

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  $1m fine to be issued to irresponsible driver! 13 August 10

  The BBC report "A Swedish driver who was caught driving at 290km/h (180mph) in Switzerland could be given a world-record speeding fine of SFr1,080m ($1m; £656,000), prosecutors say." - Imagine if you or your employer were to fined this amount!

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  Lost Laptops Cost the BBC 9 August 10

  It's been repoted that over £240,000 worth of laptops and mobiles belonging to the BBC have been lost or stolen over the past two years.

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  Information Commissioner's Office empowered to issue £500k fines from today 6 April 10

  The ICO's new power to issue monetary penalties came into force on 6 April 2010, allowing the ICO to serve notices requiring organisations to pay up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act.

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  Security Policies Needed to Avoid £500,000 Data Protection Act 1998 Fine 5 March 10

  According to documents released by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) it is likely that data controllers could be issued with monetary penalties of up to £500,000 for breaches of the data protection act from the 6th April 2010.

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  Kensington introduces new anchor points 8 February 10

  Aylesbury, UK – February 8th – Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering physical laptop security solutions introduce two new anchor points and a new cable management puck to make the use of laptop security cable easier than ever before. The additions to Kensington Security range are designed to aid physical security compliance amongst office workers.

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  Have you logged on and locked on? 28 January 10

  Kensington supports the 4th Data Protection Day on the 28th January 2010

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  Laptop Theft Reported: Eastenders Christmas Script Lost 24 November 09

  Don't be the talk of the office. Adopt our physical security policy. Logon, lock on.

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  Laptop Theft Reported: 14673 UK voter identities at risk 17 November 09

  Don't be the talk of the office. Adopt our physical security policy. Logon, lock on.

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  Prepare for success this year. The right accessories make all the difference. 1 September 09

  Keep them safe, Keep them powered, Keep them connected

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  Kensington for Netbook Enthusiasts 15 June 09

  Five Essentials for Mini Laptops

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  Laptops are changing, so are locks 8 June 09

  New pivoting lock head raises the standard rather than ultra thin laptops

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  Charge through the air with Kensington 5 January 09

  The Kensington Ultra Thin Notebook Power Adaptor powers the new mobile workforce!

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  What to get for girls 5 January 09

  Kensington recommends gadget gifts for the lady in your life.

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  What to buy for him 5 January 09

  Great gifts for the gadget-loving guys, from Kensington.

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  The rise of mobile computing is putting companies at risk from the effects of theft 5 November 08

  Going further than just replacing the hardware, this IDC report sponsored by Kensington discusses how it’s important for SMEs to understand the true cost of laptop theft and why they can’t afford to ignore the need for adequate security measures.

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  Ask the expert – George Foot – Sales & Marketing Director Kensington Europe 4 November 08

  Security is not limited to procedural documents – it requires cultural change.

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  What is the K Slot? 2 November 08

  Stephen Hoare, product marketing manager for security at Kensington Europe, explains the history of the ubiquitous K Slot

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  Kensington puts a new twist on laptop security 1 June 08

  Kensington, the mobile computing accessories company, has launched the ComboSaver® Portable Notebook Lock, designed to offer laptop protection while on the move. A specially designed combination lock with a coiled cable, it is Kensington’s most portable and secure offering yet.

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  How to keep laptop thieves away during your holiday 1 June 08

  Beach, cafés, hotel rooms or the car – holiday time often means taking the laptop with you everywhere. However, a study carried out by IDC last year shows that only three percent of stolen laptops find their way back to their rightful owner.

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