Identity theft detection and prevention techniques will be highlighted as part of the free seminar programme at IFSEC 2005, running from 16-19 May at the NEC, Birmingham. The identity theft seminar will be presented by SecriCode Limited.

A&S, a leading security media organisation in Asia, will present a session analysing the dynamics of the Chinese security market, and its differences to the Western market.

DVTel's session - 'Networked video and how it works' - will look at how different types of monitoring can be extended at a fraction of the current costs, and where new services can be delivered directly to vulnerable residents.

LPCB/BRE's session will look at biometric devices such as fingerprint scanners (see 'Finger on the biometric pulse', page 61). The presentation, based on a research project carried out over the last 18 months, will suggest test strategies and methodologies for the evaluation of biometric interfaces.