Activity IM - Independent Information Security Consultancy

Activity ‘Out and About’

marie — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:19:02 +0000

The coming weeks are going to be a busy time for many of Activity’s consultants. ‘Hack in the Box Security Conference 2010′ - Several of Activity’s penetration testing consultants are attending this event in Amsterdam. The event aims to provide technical detail, enabling delegates to learn first hand about the security threats in todays super connected world. The Conference will enable the dissemination, discussion and [...]

Farnborough International Airshow

marie — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:21:14 +0000

Activity will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow which takes place 19th – 25th July 2010. Activity will be co-located with the A|D|S on stand B15 which is located in Hall 1.

Risk Management Delivery Group

marie — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:13:04 +0000

Activity are pleased to announce that they are members of the ‘Risk Management Delivery Group’ (RMDG) which has been established by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI).

Homeland and Border Security Conference

marie — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:27:11 +0000

Activity are pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the Homeland and Border Security Conference taking place at the QEII Conference centre on Thursday 1st July 2010. This year’s conference will be focusing on how effective and innovative security strategies and policies can create stability and continuity in a rapidly changing world. Full event details can be found [...]

SQL Injection Attacks and Defense

marie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:23:13 +0000

‘SQL Injection Attacks and Defense’ co-authored by Dave Hartley (Activity’s CREST Certified consultant and CHECK TL) has been receiving very positive reviews and is on the must read list for most application security consultants, along with the ’Web Application Hackers Handbook’. If you are interested in reading a review click on a link below: BCS Net-security.org Amazon review and buy link

Five rules of Business Continuity

marie — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:36:08 +0000

Neil O’Connor, Principal Consultant at Activity has worked with a variety of organisations, helping them to implement a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) with the aim of being independently certified. But implementing the BS25999 standard is only part of the process. Neil has learnt that there are five fundamental rules that should be followed to ensure its success. These can [...]

Microsoft Security Advisory

marie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:33:49 +0000

Paul Byrne, Activity’s CREST and CHECK penetration testing consultant receives recognition from Microsoft for reporting vulnerabilities in the Indeo codec. For full details visit Microsoft Security Advisory

Activity join A|D|S

marie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:42:20 +0000

Activity are pleased to announce their membership of A|D|S. A|D|S is the trade body advancing UK AeroSpace, Defence and Security industries with Farnborough International Limited as a wholly-owned subsidiary. A|D|S also encompasses the British Aviation Group (BAG). It is formed from the merger of the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS), the Defence Manufacturers Association [...]

Ask the Security Expert

marie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:15:22 +0000

Along with providing regular features, Neil O’Connor one of Activity’s principal consultants has now joined the panel of Security Experts on SearchSecurity.co.UK If you have a question you would like to ask him or would like to see the questions he has responded to so far, then visit http://bit.ly/1fKU9E

Another addition to Activity’s team of security specialists

marie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:46:30 +0000

James Beamish is the latest addition to the expanding Activity IM Security Testing and Consultancy Sales team. James’s vast Security Testing experience spans 8 ½ years and comprises working for the leading Penetration Testing Consultancies in the UK. Previous clients include Central Government, FTSE 350 and PAN-American Corporations. James’s holistic solutions based approach to Security instils [...]