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New Computer Networks May Block Hackers

Kansas State University cybersecurity experts are researching building a computer network that would protect itself from cybercriminals.

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New Video Cameras Streaming Concerts Around the World

Benow.tv, a Web television-production studio, is using cameras to stream live concerts from premier clubs around the world.

U.S. DHS Testing Steel Bridges for Vulnerabilities

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has joined forces with the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center to conduct series of experiments that assess potential vulnerability of critical structural components of aging steel bridges.

New Mexico Casino Migrating to Avigilon High-Definition Surveillance Solution May 16, 2012
Mississippi Homeowners Association Installs IQinVision Megapixel IP Cameras May 16, 2012
Research: Axis Communications Now Top Global Surveillance Camera Provider, Even When Including Analog May 15, 2012
Report Says Global RFID Market Will Continue Growing in Next Four Years May 14, 2012

Dealers and Integrators

The Business of Branding

As any fan of Coca-Cola, Nike, Google or Apple knows, a strong brand presence can work wonders for a company. As a home security dealer, the right approach to branding can help you grow your business with both new leads and referrals. All it takes is a commitment to leverage your brand, clearly and consistently, as much as possible. Apr 16, 2012
IP Forwarding Service for Alarm Industry at ISC West Apr 04, 2012
Keeping Up With The Tools Apr 01, 2012

Government Security

Department of Homeland Security to Test U.S. Bridges for Vulnerability

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has joined forces with the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center to conduct series of experiments that assess potential vulnerability of critical structural components of aging steel bridges. May 07, 2012
HID Access Control Solutions Increase Security at Power Plant in China Apr 30, 2012
Research: Airport Security Spending to More Than Double in Next Six Years Apr 25, 2012

Education Security

Security Grows With Mesa

For the past several years, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has been growing rapidly, and its access control system has continued to grow with it. May 01, 2012
Des Moines Area Community College Deploys Avigilon Technology Apr 26, 2012
Western Kentucky University Deploys Milestone VMS Apr 24, 2012

Network Centric

Report: Mobile Use of Social Networking Becoming Preferred Way to Infect Mobile Devices

AVG Technologies recently released its Q1 2012 Community Powered Threat Report. The report highlights the growing use of mobile devices to connect with social networks and how this is fast becoming a preferred method for cyber criminals to spread malware, particularly on those devices running Android. May 02, 2012
Nebraska Photo Studio Remotely Monitors Five Locations Apr 26, 2012
Military Explores Expansion of Open Source Technology Apr 25, 2012

Incident Response

New York City Real Estate Firm Using EasyLobby Secure Visitation Management Software

Trinity Real Estate, a firm based in New York City, is using HID Global's EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management software to streamline how tenants can control visitor access at their firm's commercial real estate properties in Lower Manhattan. May 14, 2012
Patriot Bank Installs Diebold Fire, Security Technology May 11, 2012
Johnson Controls Expands Fire and Burglary Monitoring Services May 09, 2012

CFATS

Chemical Industry Calls For Improved Implementation of Chemical Security Program

“Congress and the Administration have an opportunity to build on the chemical industry’s initiatives to enhance security by improving implementation of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).” Mar 15, 2012
Greater Congressional Oversight Will Improve CFATS Implementation Feb 03, 2012
Chemical Plant Security Assessment: Prioritizing Facilities that Need to Be Protected Jan 18, 2012

Two California Robbers Caught on Own Home Video Camera
When two Sacramento men decided to rob their neighbors, they made one fatal mistake: They forgot to turn off their own home video camera. read more
Illegal Immigrant Spends 20 Years as Security Guard at Newark International Airport
For the last 20 years, an illegal immigrant has worked as a security guard at Newark International Airport in New Jersey. read more
Metro Riders in Washington, D.C. Stop iPhone Thief
A group of Metro riders in Washington, D.C. stopped a man after he stole a passenger's iPhone on the Red Line. The thief took off after grabbing the phone out of the passenger’s hand. Several passengers then ran after the man and pushed him to the ground. Soon after, Metro Police came and arrested the thief. read more
Wells Fargo Employee Fired For Shoplifting 40 Years Ago
A Wells Fargo employee was fired for shoplifting in 1972. read more
Travel Documents Easier to Check with CAT/BPSS
TSA embarks on new authentication system that will weed out fraudulent traveler documents and IDs. read more

Report Says Tar Sands Industry Should Contribute to Liability Fund
A new report titled "Irrational Exemption: Tar Sands Pipeline Subsidies and Why They Must End" says there is a $375 million subsidy for tar sands oil because oil and gas industry lobbyists have exempted them from paying into a fund designed to help clean up oil spills. May 16, 2012
Protecting Clean Water in the Potomac River
If you live and work in the Washington, DC area, this year’s number one Most Endangered River may hit closer to home than you might think. The Potomac River provides drinking water for more than five million people in Maryland, Virginia and the District. May 16, 2012
CyberLock Develops System to Help Water Utilities Meet EPA Guidelines May 16, 2012
Nearly One Tenth of Western Hemisphere Mammals Unlikely to Outrun Climate Change May 16, 2012
EPA Reaches Settlement for Groundwater Cleanup at San Gabriel Valley Superfund Site May 16, 2012
Fuel Economy Slipped as Gas Prices Dipped Throughout April May 15, 2012

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Deadline Nears for Joplin Homeowners' Claims
The Missouri Department of Insurance is warning residents whose insurance claims are incomplete that many policies contain a 12-month deadline for consumers to receive full compensation. May 16, 2012
Sleepwalking in Adults More Common Than Thought
The study also found that people who had depression were 3.5 times more likely to sleepwalk, and those with obsessive compulsive disorder were four times more likely to sleepwalk than people without the disorders. May 16, 2012
Olympics Construction Wins Major RoSPA Award May 16, 2012
Smithsonian Receives ACOEM Corporate Health Achievement Award May 16, 2012
Asthma Incidence Rising Fast, CDC Says May 16, 2012
Warm Weather? Must be Time for Asphalt-Paving Scams May 15, 2012

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