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New Threats Supplant the “Dirty Dozen”

By Steven Titch · April 24, 2008

Security organizations must adapt to new threats to enterprise assets that can come from groups and individuals who don’t need to set foot on the property, warns a leading security consultant.


Department Of Justice Launches Law Enforcement Strategy To Combat International Organized Crime

April 24, 2008

Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey recently announced a new strategy in the fight against international organized crime that will address this growing threat to U.S. security and stability.


Homeland Security Group Launches Waterproof, Body-Worn DVR

April 24, 2008

Homeland Security Group has launched its new PDVR-1000, a waterproof, body-worn DVR that strongly improves security for agents in the field, offers evidential quality recording of suspects and allows supervisors to coordinate tactical operations.


Pivot3 Exhibits High-Definition Storage

April 24, 2008

Pivot3 will exhibit the company's High-Definition Storage at Booth 2527 during GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready.


The One-Time Dirty Dozen Intrusion Threats

April 24, 2008


Stop An IP Camera Hack

By John W. Verity · April 23, 2008

How’s this for a nightmare scenario? Stealthy bad hats sneak up on an IP video camera attached to a remote fence and unplug it from its Ethernet cable. In its place, they jack in a laptop computer and -- voila! -- they’re now inside that surveillance network where they can manipulate other cameras, reprogram door locks, fiddle with access credentials and perhaps wreak havoc all over the target organization’s intranet.


Rio de Janeiro Taps Verint To Improve City-Wide Surveillance System

April 23, 2008

Verint Systems, a provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimization and security, recently announced that the city of Rio de Janeiro has expanded its deployment of the company’s Nextiva Critical Infrastructure solution to improve its city-wide surveillance system.


DHS Proposes Biometric Airport, Seaport Exit Procedures

April 23, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced recently a notice of proposed rulemaking that will establish biometric exit procedures at all U.S air and seaports of departure.


DHS Helps Create New Emergency Escape Hood

April 22, 2008

When first responders and security guards came to the DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s “Tell Us What You Need” table, heading their list was an emergency escape hood worthy of James Bond: a “one size fits all” concealable hood weighing under a pound, folding to the dimensions of a DVD case, and donnable in 10 seconds.


Orlando Police Use Real-Time Surveillance Solution To Protect Auto Race

April 22, 2008

To secure the “12 Hours of Sebring Auto Race”, the Orlando, Fla. Police Department turned to a rapidly deployable, real-time video surveillance solution.


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