The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act aims to establish a bare minimum of security standards for IoT devices used by the federal government
- By Jessica Davis
- Mar 13, 2019
Machine learning and Twitter could be the future of catching security flaws and vulnerabilities early.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 11, 2019
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced increased security measures at "critical New York infrastructure points" after explosive devices were found in London.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 07, 2019
The Defense Department website used to transfer large files containing sensitive unclassified information was brought back online earlier this month after being taken down due to security concerns last year.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 27, 2019
In the next big move against Chinese technology, the State of Vermont has banned the tech.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 26, 2019
The U.S. Air Force Academy is increasing cadet safety and security with the installation of security cameras.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 25, 2019
California already has some of the strongest data breach laws in the U.S., but thinks it can do better.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 25, 2019
A City Hall in Providence, Rhode Island might be getting a boost in security.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 21, 2019
The Defense Intelligence Agency has released a new report detailing the security challenges the United States face in outer space.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 13, 2019
Oklahoma leaders announce new security measures for the Capitol, including guard stations and banning public access to stairwells.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 13, 2019
According to Renee Wynn, NASA’s Chief Information Officer, NASA’s Security Operations Center (SOC) continued to operate 24/7 during the government shutdown, fighting cybersecurity threats.
- By Jessica Davis
- Feb 07, 2019
Several agencies work together to create a comprehensive security plan to protect the State of the Union.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 05, 2019
A proposed ban in San Francisco has introduced a series of rules that could dramatically limit enhanced surveillance.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 04, 2019
Microwave sensors, also known as Radar, RF or Doppler sensors, detect walking, running or crawling human targets in outdoor environments.
- By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
- Feb 01, 2019
The government commands a lot of information in data centers, local municipalities, homeland security, health, and every touch that governments have with private citizens and companies. The data can be classified, private and public-facing as in forms.
- By Carrie Goetz
- Feb 01, 2019
College and university campuses aren’t immune from the same types of crime, such as burglary and assault, found in any small city where thousands of people live and work closely together. Yet overall, campuses remain a mostly safe place for young adults to learn and mature.
- By Paul Hefty
- Feb 01, 2019
Everyone wants a piece of Kessel Run, the Air Force’s agile software development program, and attempts to replicate its success of are already underway.
- By Lauren C. Williams
- Feb 01, 2019
At JFK Airport, immigration officers process hundreds of international passengers per flight. With the continual influx of people combined with limited staffing, law enforcement personnel are increasingly looking for technologies to enhance their efforts to deter illegal entry or trafficking and aid in crime investigation.
- By Richard Brent
- Feb 01, 2019
Rural Ohio County works to increase security at courthouse.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 29, 2019
Many furloughed employees still have access to government IT networks and systems, which makes them prime targets for criminals and nation states who are constantly seeking to steal credentials for accessing government IT systems and data.
- By Aubrey Turner
- Jan 25, 2019
In today’s connected world, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) play vital roles managing our Nation’s critical infrastructure including roadways, interstates, intersections, ports, mass transit lines, city traffic, and urban mobility.
- By S. Guerry Bruner
- Jan 23, 2019
Millions of sensitive files were discovered on an unprotected server belonging to a state level agency.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 18, 2019
Victims in a Utah mall shooting arrived at the hospital with tourniquets, a life-saving measure frequently taught in Stop the Bleed courses.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 16, 2019
NASA plans to advance its technology security by adding blockchain.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 15, 2019
TSA agents are calling in sick for work, and even quitting altogether, following days of unpaid work due to government shutdown.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 11, 2019
"The packages are being examined by attending emergency services," an Australian Federal Police spokeswoman said. "The circumstances surrounding these incidents are being investigated."
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 10, 2019
Justice Center in Tennessee is continuing the work to create a more secure facility.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 08, 2019
A U.S. Marine was shot and killed while on duty at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., early Tuesday morning, according to a U.S. Marine Corps press release.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 03, 2019
What do the city of Atlanta, the Port of Barcelona, Spain and the Port of San Diego have in common? They all have been victims of ransomware attacks this year.
- By Tom Gilbert
- Dec 21, 2018
A Department of Defense report found no anti-virus, no data encryption and no multi factor authentication.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 19, 2018
Columbus, Ind. is adding surveillance cameras to its Department of Public Works building.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 18, 2018
The document says the Secret Service contacted three other vendors, but none were able to “provide the expertise in manufacturing lapel emblems with any type of security technology features.”
- By Jessica Davis
- Dec 04, 2018
The physical security equipment market will see an increase in the next few years, largely due to threats and terrorism around the world.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Nov 26, 2018
Last month, a youth intern at the Department of Social Services who was supposed to be washing and detailing city vehicles took off with three cars.
- By Jessica Davis
- Nov 16, 2018
At the 2018 Web Summit this week in Lisbon, Portugal, Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company wanted to work on a solution to protect civilians against cyber threats. According to Smith, concerns include the role of AI in the future of work and cyber threats to democracy.
- By Jessica Davis
- Nov 08, 2018
Sirens, helicopters, military vehicles, first responders and other disaster response measures are expected to be present this week in various locations across the state. The public should not be alarmed, as the emergency response presence is part of the training exercise.
- By Jessica Davis
- Nov 06, 2018
“If we’re going to do courthouse security, then we need to be serious about it. We need to take a look at what is lacking,” Sheriff Rick Singleton said.
- By Jessica Davis
- Nov 02, 2018
Washington restricts U.S. companies working with Fujian Jinhua citing national security interests.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 31, 2018
The federal authorities are investigating the source of suspicious packages sent to former President Barack Obama and Former Secretary of State Clinton.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 26, 2018
Hackers have breached a HealthCare.gov sign-up form, stealing the personal data of nearly 75,000 people.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 24, 2018
Georgia CIO said the new facility will be used to train Army Cyber Command personnel and state and local IT workers.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 24, 2018
In addition to the relatively low install rate, after a year of staggered deadlines to implement the tool, one-fifth of government agency web domains appear not to have even begun installing it, according to the Global Cyber Alliance.
- By Jessica Davis
- Oct 18, 2018
The Illinois National Guard is bringing in hundreds of cybersecurity experts to help ensure the integrity of the midterm elections and prevent the compromise of election results.
- By Jessica Davis
- Oct 18, 2018
FBI Director Christopher Wray is convinced that terror groups will deploy drones to carry out attacks on American soil, and told a Senate committee that the threat of drones and other unmanned aircrafts is “steadily escalating.”
Although GAO and others have warned of cyber risks for decades, the Defense Department did not prioritize weapon systems cybersecurity until recently, the new report says.
Who protects the Court and its inhabitants?
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 10, 2018
California has passed a law that sets higher standards for passwords.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 09, 2018
Police are stepping up patrols in the Capitol amid the intense debate over confirming Brett Kavanaugh.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 05, 2018
Neither package entered the Pentagon, and they were both turned over to the FBI for further analysis, according to authorities.
- By Jessica Davis
- Oct 04, 2018
These graduates will join a national cadre of cohorts who are helping keep our nation safer.
Protecting government agencies requires the widest palette of security solutions with facilities ranging from a storefront military recruitment center to a bustling international airport or a biological research center.
- By Paul Hefty
- Oct 01, 2018
In the security industry, our mission is critical: protect the people, places and things that matter most.
- By Jeff Huggin
- Oct 01, 2018
With the added video capabilities, Manteno authorities can alert agencies north or south of town to be on the lookout for specific vehicles with good description details.
- By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
- Oct 01, 2018
By their very nature, terrorist attacks are unpredictable and predicated on surprise. Staying one step ahead by identifying vulnerable areas, and securing them, is critical to staving off vehicular attacks.
At the center of any government organization’s security operation stands its nucleus, arguably one of the most important pieces for overall functionality and efficiency: a command center or Security Operations Center (SOC).
- By Dan Gundry
- Oct 01, 2018
Deputies were dispatched at 9:09 a.m. and arrived on the scene in five minutes, Gahler said. No shots were fired by law enforcement, and the woman died at a hospital nearby after shooting herself, he said.
- By Jessica Davis
- Sep 21, 2018
U.S. government payment site GovPayNow.com had poor security measures risking data leaks as far back as 2012
- By Jordan Lutke
- Sep 20, 2018
FEMA is testing an Emergency Alert System that would allow the President access to 99 percent of U.S. cell phones.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 18, 2018
Four U.S. senators are asking for enhanced security for email.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 17, 2018
The North Dakota Highway Patrol wants to keep security measures the same following protests of the Dakota Access pipeline.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 17, 2018