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Bandar Seri Begawan - Network threats and how to prevent them were discussed in a seminar on "Security Does Matter", organized by DataStream Solutions SDN BHD in collaboration with 3ntity yesterday at the DST Headquarter in Tungku Link.

Security from the aspects of authenticity, backup, surveillance and intrusion was discussed by the Robert Sim (CISSP).

Information security involves an integration of people, process and technology (product). Security is not just a technology problem, and there are no packaged "quick fixes", he said.

Top management support along with awareness and training throughout the enterprise are essential.

The seminar was attended by officers from government departments and the private sector.

The topics included Vasco, a complete authentication solution from the US, used by more than 80 per cent of-the financial bodies in the world.

Eric Lim, Products Manager of DataStream Solutions, said DST Group is the leading telecommunication and media group in Brunei, whereas 3ntity is a leading enterprise application solution provider from Malaysia.

The vision of DataStream Solution is to become a significant ICT player in the region by 2010.

Its mission is to be a constructive player in e-government initiatives delivering superior solution and value and to train Bruneians with educational ICT skills and export solutions and technologies overseas. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin