NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: Stolen Art, U.S. Infrastructure, and IT Security at the IRS

Mar 19, 2013 -The French government returns artwork stolen by Nazis during World War II. The American Society of Civil Engineers says that the amount of money needed to maintain and improve U.S. infrastructure far exceeds what's called for in plans. And the Government Accountability Office says the IRS has improved its IT security in the last year, but still has work to do.

Morning Security Brief: Lessons from Storm Debris, Firearms and Domestic Violence, and More

Mar 18, 2013 - A study recently published online by the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society looks at the path taken by blown debris from storms that struck the southeastern United States on April 27, 2011. The New York Times reports about the implications of letting those charged with domestic violence keep firearms. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Lessons from Iraqi Insurgents, JP Morgan Chase Actions Questioned, Data Privacy, and More

Mar 15, 2013 -A researcher says that the U.S. has much to learn from the Iraqi insurgents. Report says that JP Morgan Chase misled investors and regulators. And More.

Morning Security Brief: Google and Privacy, Suspicious Activity Reports, Cybersecurity, and More

Mar 14, 2013 -Google gets the message on privacy, GAO examines whether states and feds are sharing information on suspicious activity, Iran steps up support for Syria, and more.

Morning Security Brief: Microsoft Launching Cybercrime Center, U.S. trains Cyber battalions, and More

Mar 13, 2013 -Microsoft is creating a Cybercrime Center to centralize all investigations. The U.S. Defense Department is envisioning cybersecurity specialist battalions. And Japan's prime minister calls for increased antiterrorism measures at Nuclear plants.

Morning Security Brief: Chinese Cyber Attacks, Google Readies a Settlement for Data Collection, And More

Mar 12, 2013 -The U.S. National Security Adviser warns China regarding cyber attacks, Google readies a settlement in a case alleging the company stole personal information through its Street View cars, and a company finds vulnerabilities in the iOS system.

Morning Security Brief: New Law Arms Teachers, DHS Must Turn Over Documents, and School Searches E-mails

Mar 11, 2013 -South Dakota becomes the first state to pass a law to arm school teachers, the government must release documents on the safety of airport scanners, and administrators at Harvard search the e-mail accounts of employees to uncover who leaked information to the press.

Morning Security Brief: Money Laundering, PTSD Report, and Cyber Command

Mar 08, 2013 -Senate Committee criticizes lax treatment of banks that violate money laundering laws; a report finds flaws with how the Army handles PTSD, and the DOD explains the Cyber Command mission.

Iraq Reconstruction Efforts Full of Waste, Says Latest Report

Mar 06, 2013 -At least $8 billion of the money the U.S. poured into Iraq for reconstruction was wasted, says a report from the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction.

Morning Security Brief: Drone Strikes, National Security Letters, and Cell Phones

Mar 06, 2013 -Attorney General addresses President's theoretical authority to order domestic drone strikes; Google lifts the veil on secret National Security Letters; and there's a push to allow consumers to legally unlock cell phones.
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