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'Don't Be Complacent About CoCo Compliance' Urges Deepnet

9th June 2009 - London, United Kingdom - Deepnet Security (www.deepnetsecurity.com), a leading provider of unified two-factor authentication, today issues a stark warning to councils, that they face data loss and ID theft by failing to act on the Government's Code of Connection (CoCo) standards.
 
The deadline for CoCo compliance, which is a set of standards for the future of communications between local and central government, has recently been moved to September 30th, 2009. Deepnet is however warning that councils must review their security procedures now to meet the regulation, which requires local authorities to implement rigorous security processes and ICT controls, as well as provide secure access to data through multi-factor authentication.
 
Yurong Lin, CEO, Deepnet, comments: "Achieving compliance can appear complex and confusing, but councils must address this head on by reviewing security processes, so that they have enough time to implement any necessary changes before the deadline arrives.
 
"One simple way that we can help is to provide a unified authentication platform to prohibit unauthorised access to government networks, without the need to increase password complexity which invariably means users either forget their passwords regularly, which impacts helpdesk costs, or put them at risk by writing them down. Deepnet's two-factor authentication can be provided through a number of methods, such as a secure USB stick, mobile phone or a hardware or software token, whatever is easiest for the user."
 
Mike Bienvenu, Technical Director, Softek, who installs these products across UK organisations said: "We have recently had an influx of calls regarding the CoCo Standards and what needs to be done to reach compliance. When speaking to local councils we have been advising them of the steps which can be taken to achieve DLP (Data Loss Prevention), as well as offering other suggestions from the Softek range to fulfil the different aspects of CoCo compliance, such as hardware protection."
 
Deepnet and Softek will be demonstrating how councils can achieve CoCo compliance at GC Live on June 9th and 10th. If you are interested in booking a meeting, please call 08453 707 024 or email softek@rocketcomms.net.
 
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About Deepnet Security Ltd
Deepnet Security provides enterprises, financial institutions and ecommerce websites with the most flexible, two-factor and two-way authentication solutions that are user friendly and cost effective. Its key product, Deepnet Unified Authentication Platform, provides multiple enterprise solutions in one single security platform. Its unique authentication products include hardware; software and mobile phone based one-time passwords, keystroke biometrics, virtual smart cards and device authentication. www.deepnetsecurity.com
 
About Softek Ltd
Softek is a UK value add distributor (VAD) for IT Security, Archiving and Storage solutions and services.

Softek's vast technical expertise, and customer service in the field of IT Security is legendary, providing a full range of training and support services to Reseller Partners comprising of ASP/MSP's, VAR's, Consultants and System Integrators.

Since inception in 1994, Softek has advocated a comprehensive approach to information security. http://www.softek.co.uk