As you may be aware, a serious vulnerability codenamed "Heartbleed" was recently discovered in OpenSSL, the open-source software library used by nearly all internet-enabled devices to implement secure SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) connections.
The vulnerability allows an attacker to, in theory, read supposedly secure information from the server's memory; this includes data such as usernames, passwords and even the encryption keys used to secure communications with the server.
We would like to assure you that the version of OpenSSL currently used on this website is not vulnerable to this, and so you need take no action. Furthermore, any updates applied from now on will not include this bug as it has been fixed.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will report if anything untoward is discovered. In the meantime, please see heartbleed.com for more information.
Are you in Year 12? Are you thinking of studying for a degree in:
- Engineering
- Surveying
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Construction Management
If so, you may be interested in attending Anglia Ruskin University's FREE Engineering and Built Environment Conference on Thursday 19 June in Chelmsford.
Engineering Our Future: 12th November 2014, Anglia Ruskin University
Please put this date in your diaries, as the late 2014 Engineering Our Future event will be held then. The theme is to be announced so please watch this space.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us.
George David Speake OBE, Past President
George David Speake who has died aged 94 was a prominent member of CSES.
CSES 2014 Presidential Dinner: Thursday 1st May, Channels Golf Club, Chelmsford
We are delighted to announce that the 2014 Presidential Dinner is now open for booking by members, sponsors and their guests.
CSES 2015 Presidential Dinner: Thursday 23 April, The Warren Golf & Country Club, Woodham Walter
We are delighted to announce that the 2015 Presidential Dinner is now open for booking by members, sponsors and their guests.
Now accepting entries: The CSES Schools' Competition 2014, Friday 20 June, Anglia Ruskin University
We are very pleased to announce that the 2014 CSES Schools' Engineering and Technology Competition is open for business and accepting entries.
Engineering Our Future: Civil Engineering and Infrastructure, Tuesday 25 March 2014, Anglia Ruskin University
The agenda and lecture topics for our upcoming Engineering Our Future event are now available.
We look forward to seeing you there!
CSES annual Schools' Competition 2014, Friday 20 June, Anglia Ruskin University
We are pleased to announce the 2014 launch of our annual Schools’ Engineering and Technology Competition.
The 2014 competition will be held on Friday 20 June 2014 at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, and an awards evening will be held on Thursday 3 July, also at Anglia Ruskin University. Please put these dates in your diary!
CSES Annual Dinner 2014: Thursday 1st May, Channels Golf Club, Chelmsford
The date for the 2014 Annual Dinner has been set, so please put it in your diaries!
Further details will be advised in due course.
- Engineering Our Future: Aerospace Engineering
- FES FutureNetwork Event
- The 2013-2014 lecture programme is published
- A sixth-former's view by Annabelle (2013)
- 2013 Competition results
- FES Futures - University, Apprenticeships and Careers
- Website maintenance complete
- Essex's Industrial Archaeology
- Website maintenance
- Schools' Competition 2013: Call for entries and SEEDS