Carlton PurvisMay 16, 2012
Today's Headlines
By Carlton Purvisseparator

Afternoon Security Brief: Remote Viewing, The Dip Chip Tests Toxicity, NCCD Web Site Goes Live, and More

Default passwords and remote viewing allow hackers to view surveillance footage. Researchers create a biosensor that can detect toxicity in real time. The National Council on Crime and Delinquency launches a new Web site. And more.

ACTA Referred to EU High Court

The European Commission officially referred a major new treaty aimed at protecting intellectual property, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, to the European Union’s highest court Friday.

A Clear View of Liability

Surveillance systems must overcome a hierarchy of nine deficiencies to improve their odds of defeating liability claims during lawsuits.

Morning Security Brief: Identity Thief Arrested at Newark, European Cyber Security, Amnesty Hack, and More

An Identity thief has been arrested at Newark Airport after working there for nearly 20 years. Details of the hacker attack against Amnesty International have been revealed. The EU wants private companies to invest more in cyber security. AlliedBarton, HR Plus, and ASIS International offer free violence prevention seminar.

Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Train to Detect 'Mother of Satan'

Peroxide-based explosives are one of the newer threats domestically and abroad, said Cody Monday, an ATF dog trainer. ATF teams travel nationwide to train and certify law enforcement and military explosives detection dogs.

House Passes Appropriations Bill, Blocks Certain Programs

The House of Representatives has passed an appropriations bill (H.R. 5326) that provides funding for several agencies but blocks implementation and enforcement of several key programs, including those that deal with age discrimination and the use of arrest and conviction records in preemployment screening.

Morning Security Brief: TSA Breaches, Stop and Frisk, Cybersecurity Information Sharing, and More

TSA managers not reporting half of security breaches to headquarters. The NYPD reports an increase in stop and frisk searches. The DoD is looking for contractors to participate in a cybersecurity information-sharing program. And more.

FBI Publishes Tips to Recognize the Company Mole

The FBI says employees who leak trade secrets and other sensitive information often exhibit behaviors co-workers can pick up on to prevent such breaches.

Morning Security Brief: China Suspected in Pipeline Attacks, Toddler on No-Fly List, The Market for Drones, and More

A government official says China may be responsible for a series of cyberattacks on natural gas pipeline companies. An airline says a computer glitch caused it to seem like a toddler was on the no-fly list. The market for drones is already booming despite lack of FAA approval to fly. And more.

2011 Internet Crime Report Released

Internet users were scammed out of more than $485 million in 2011, according to the latest data released by the Internet Crime Complain Center on Thursday.

Morning Security Brief: Russia Foils Terrorist Attack, Cruise Line Biothreat Scare, Cybersecurity Goes Offensive, and More

Russia says it has foiled an attack planned on the city slated to host the 2014 Winter Games. A neurosurgeon is removed from a cruise ship after someone tweets that he’s planning a biological attack. Cybersecurity firms moving into offensive roles. And more.

Transitioning Technologies For Use By First Responders

The commercialization of technologies to help first responders was discussed at a House hearing today by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Division Director.

Security Management May digital edition

 
Mar/Apr 2012
Table of Contents

  • Member News
  • Foundation
  • In Brief
  • CSO Roundtable
  • Standards and Guidelines
  • Women In Security
  • Certification
  • President's Reception
  • Young Professionals
  • Chapter News

Past issues of Dynamics are available here.

Also available for download
2011 Seminar Report
2010 Annual Report
2011 Volunteer Leadership Photos

IP CAMERAS

Speco Technologies has launched eight new IP cameras that are ONVIF compatible, so they work with other manufacturers’ products.

VIDEO INTEGRITY

IndigoVision has launched SMS4, release 4, management software, to continually assess a video system’s operation and safeguard evidential chains.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING

The SAMALITE HD200 Portable Lighting System from SMP Electronics and sold by PacAtlantic offers powerful, manageable lighting solutions for emergency use.
 

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ASIS 2012 Seminar