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Scientists Find Method To Automatically Detect Internet Worms

June 9, 2008

Scientists may have found a new way to combat the most dangerous form of computer virus. The method automatically detects within minutes when an Internet worm has infected a computer network. Network administrators can then isolate infected machines and hold them in quarantine for repairs.


Sagem Morpho Wins Award At Global Border Security Conference

June 9, 2008

Sagem Morpho Inc., a developer of biometric solutions, received the "Best Biometric Identification Technology" award for its MorphoFace Investigate (MFI) system, which was demonstrated recently at the 2008 Global Border Security Conference and Expo in Austin.


Former UK Law Enforcement Official Says Public Surveillance Cameras Work

By Brent Dirks · June 6, 2008

Public surveillance cameras in the United Kingdom work, but there are a few caveats. Sir Chris Fox, former president of the National Association of Chief Police Officers and 34-year veteran of British law enforcement, made the case for surveillance in a recent presentation.


Number Of Wireless Security Alarm Systems Expected To Increase

June 6, 2008

Traditionally, security alarm systems used fixed telephone lines to pass information from the security alarm panel to a central monitoring facility. Today, however, that communication is increasingly being delegated to a digital cellular link. ABI Research forecasts that the 2007 number of just fewer than 2.5 million wireless security alarm connections will increase to more than 7.5 million in 2013.


Wisconsin School District Installs Automated Security Solution

June 6, 2008

VUANCE Inc. recently announced that it has been awarded a $1.4 million contract from the Racine (Wisc.) Unified School District to install its MASC (Managed Automated Security Controls) security solution into 31 schools and two administrative buildings in the district.


Report: U.S. Network Video Surveillance Market Growth Slowing

June 5, 2008

In a recent report from IMS Research, the U.S. market for network cameras, video servers and NVRs is estimated to have increased by a massive 45 percent in 2007. However, the market has got off to a slower start in 2008 and it seems unlikely that the market will grow as fast this year as it did last year.


Oklahoma City Unveils Wireless Mesh Network For Public Safety

June 5, 2008

Oklahoma City recently unveiled its wireless network -- the largest city owned and operated municipal Wi-Fi mesh network in the world.


Two-Factor Authentication Solution Provides Access To Fully Encrypted Disks

June 5, 2008

Gemalto and McAfee recently introduced a new integrated solution that enables PC and laptop users secure and convenient access to fully encrypted disks through strong, secure, hardware-based, two factor authentication.


Platinum Solutions Joins In Effort To Implement FBI Biometric Identification Program

June 4, 2008

Platinum Solutions Inc. recently announced it is part of the Lockheed Martin team that has been selected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to develop and implement the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division's Next Generation Identification (NGI) Program, an enhanced identification system using biometric technology.


RFID Market Forecasted To Reach $9.7 Billion By 2013

June 4, 2008

New forecasts recently released by ABI Research indicate that the total RFID market will turn over approximately $9.7 billion by 2013, representing roughly a 15 percent compound annual growth rate for the period from 2008.


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