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Sapphire e-News Online – November 2006
Welcome to the Sapphire electronic newsletter.
NISC 8 Agenda – All
speakers confirmed
Strategic alliance formed with Northumbria University
Tait Walker and Sapphire fight fraud in the workplace
New partnerships with BeCrypt and Webroot
Sapphire successfully passes its 2nd ISO27001
audit
New Web Downloads
NISC 8 Agenda
I am delighted to announce that we have now confirmed the final agenda for
NISC 8. A number of prestigious organisations have provided speakers to present
at next year’s event including:
NISC 8 will be held at the Fairmount, St Andrews for the 4th consecutive year, and the confirmed dates are Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th May 2007.
NISC (the National Information Security Conference) is a unique event that brings together like minded individuals in a security focussed learning environment. Delegates attending the conference can share their own experiences with their peers and use the conference sessions to draw upon the experience of industry leaders through their presentations and case studies. To register your interest please… click here
Strategic alliance formed with Northumbria University
In October 2006 Sapphire announced its strategic alliance with Northumbria
University. The two organisations have designed an agenda to be utilised within
the universities Post Graduate Certificate in Computer Forensics.
Northumbria has been working with Sapphire to take sections of its syllabus and combine this with Sapphire's existing agenda. Sapphires contribution will focus largely on the role that Computer Forensics plays in deterring, detecting and solving computer crime and crimes using computers.
Sapphire currently holds a Computer Forensic training course at its Head Office in Stockton-on-Tees each month. The course covers a range of topics including an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of computer and digital forensics. We have tailored the course to appeal to a wide audience from a range of different backgrounds; both technical and non-technical.
More information on our relationship with Northumbria University…
More information on the Sapphire forensic training course…
Tait Walker and Sapphire fight fraud in the workplace
Sapphire and Tait Walker have joined forces to fight against fraud in the
workplace. The strategic partnership formed between the two organisations
represents a national campaign to increase levels of awareness and minimise
fraudulent activity within the workplace.
Our two organisations intend to share preventative information and educate organisations within the area through seminars and update briefings.
Together, Sapphire and Tait Walker will be hosting an event on Tuesday 13th February, 2007 to announce their new partnership and raise awareness of fraud detection and prevention within the workplace. The evening reception is being held at St James Park, Newcastle and will include canapés and refreshments. More information can be found on the events section of our website.
New partnerships with BeCrypt and Webroot
Sapphire has extended its existing vendor portfolio by partnering with security
solution providers Webroot and Becrypt.
Becrypt specialises in data protection and encryption products. Their innovative range of solutions have been designed with security in mind. BeCrypt offers products certified under various security assurance schemes, including CSIA CCT Mark scheme. The CSIA is a new unit in the UK Government's Cabinet Office and works with partners both in the public and private sectors, as well as its international counterparts, to help safeguard the nation's IT and telecommunications services. The CCT Mark itself guarantees that when purchasing a solution from a vendor, the client is protected and the product performs to standards set by the UK government.
Sapphire’s newest partner, Webroot, provides best-of-breed anti-spyware solutions that protect personal information and corporate assets from online and internal threats. Webroot’s solution provides best of breed protection against all types of malicious spyware, adware and other harmful intruders.
Sapphire’s security partners are key players within the IT security arena. I trust that by forming alliances with Becrypt and Webroot, Sapphire can provide a comprehensive offering to our clients.
For more information about Sapphire’s partners please visit http://www.sapphire.net/partners
Sapphire successfully passes its 2nd ISO27001 audit
It brings me great pleasure to write to you regarding our first ISO27001 audit
since achieving re-certification earlier this year. You may recall that I
announced our successful transition from BS7799:2005 to ISO27001 in the March
edition of eNews Online. I am pleased to further announce that due to the
rigorous internal procedures we have passed our 2nd audit, again with flying
colours.
As Managing Director of an independent security consultancy I realise the importance of Sapphire maintaining this level of certification. Our continuous adherence to best practise demonstrates to our clients and business partners the high level of commitment to security and integrity we have.
I would whole heartedly encourage any organisation who values its reputation to at least comply with industry best standards such as ISO17799 and ISO27001.
New Web Downloads
This quarter we have released a number of new reference documents for our
customers to download from the Sapphire website.
Reference Documents
Case Studies
To download copies please register on the Sapphire website.