Heathrow's secret security data found on memory stick on street in London

[steve2470]

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/heathrow-secret-security-data-found-memory-stick-london-street-a8025516.html


Heathrow Airport’s secret security planning has been revealed in files on a memory stick found in a London street.

The documents outline routes and safeguards for the Queen, foreign dignitaries and top politicians using Britain’s busiest airport. The USB drive also includes maps showing where CCTV cameras are located, and escape routes for the Heathrow Express railway serving the airport.

Other files describe the ultrasound detection system for protecting the perimeter fence and the runways, and detail the ID requirements for accessing every area of the airport.

A man found the memory stick in Ilbert Street, London W10, just 10 miles from Heathrow. Several days later, he took the device to his local library and studied the contents. When he realised the security implications, he approached the Sunday Mirror.


Oh boy, not good at all!

[LeftishBrit]

1. Wow. The carelessness of some of our top people, when it comes to data security, is amazing!