News

Americans Would Use Voice Verification To Protect Data, According To Survey

May 20, 2008

According to a study conducted by Harris Interactive for Nuance Communications Inc., consumers are embracing the use of voice verification in protecting important personal information.


Survey: Orphaned Accounts Remain Problem For Organizations

May 19, 2008

Symark International recently announced the results of a survey of more than 850 security, IT, HR and C-level executives across all industries. Conducted by eMediaUSA, the survey focused on orphaned accounts -- user accounts that remain active after an employee has left a company -- and the processes organizations have in place to locate and terminate them.


China High-Speed Passenger Rail Service Uses Video Analytics

May 19, 2008

NICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has received another follow-on order from the Ministry of Railway (MOR) in China, for NiceVision Net, the company's end-to-end solution for video security with content analytics.


More Americans Feel They Can Become Victims Of Identity Theft

May 19, 2008

As identity thieves continue to victimize millions of people each year, the crime is not only robbing consumers of their financial security -- it's also robbing them of their peace of mind.


Intelligent Video Helping To Prevent Copper Theft

May 16, 2008

Arteco recently announced the installation of IVS systems in The Columbus Division of Electricity utility substations, in Columbus, Ohio, for the purpose of preventing copper theft and other security related issues.


TSA Expands Testing Of Personnel Screening System

May 16, 2008

American Science and Engineering Inc. recently announced that its privacy-enhanced SmartCheck Personnel Screening System will be used by the Transportation Security Administration in its next pilot test of passenger screening systems at Los Angeles International Airport.


Report: Web-Based Malware Increases In April

May 16, 2008

In its Global Threat Report issued recently, ScanSafe reported a 35 percent increase in Web-based malware in April.


Survey: Majority Of IT Professionals Concerned About Compliance With Specific Mandates

May 14, 2008

A new survey of IT professionals revealed that new regulatory compliance requirements -- for implementing satisfactory technology solutions to address security vulnerabilities, data leakage and compliance -- remain difficult for enterprise organizations to effectively achieve.


Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Uses Biometrics To Verify Airport Worker Identity

May 14, 2008

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has awarded Unisys Canada Inc. a contract to supply, integrate and manage a new identification management system, using fingerprint and iris biometric technology to verify the identities of airport workers at 29 airports throughout Canada.


San Jose State University Uses Firewall To Defend Networks

May 14, 2008

Palo Alto Networks recently announced that San Jose State University has selected the PA-4000 Series to stop threats and provide application visibility and control on the campus networks.


Emergency Comm.

Case Study: MITOC

Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.

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With an estimated security budget of more than $300 million, is the Chinese government doing enough to protect the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing?