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IMS Research Predicts 2011 Security Industry Trends

IMS Research recently released its prediction of hot trends in the security industry for 2011.

Research Examines Global Trends In 2010 Network, Internet Security Threats

SonicWALL, Inc. recently released its end-of-year summary of cybersecurity intelligence. The report reveals global trends in potentially threatening network activity and application usage.

Application Period Open For DHS Fire Prevention And Safety Grants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that the application period for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) programs Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants opened on January 3 and will close February 4.

Two NIST Publications Recommend Organization-Wide IT Security Risk Management

Two new draft publications from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provide the groundwork for a three-tiered risk-management approach that encompasses computer security risk planning from the highest levels of management to the level of individual systems. The draft documents have been released for public comment.

Americans Predict Major Terrorist Attack On United States In Next Decade

A new Harris Poll measures how many people expect various events will happen in the next decade, in the next 50 years and in the rest of the 21st century. A major terrorist attack on the U.S.is seen by a majority (54 percent) as likely to happen in the next 10 years.

Axis Certification Program Testing Goes Live

Axis Communications has announced that the official exam for the Axis Certification Program has gone live and is open to all security professionals who aim to validate their competence and skills in IP video surveillance. Those interested in becoming an Axis Certified Professional can register online to take the exam at any local testing center offered by Prometric, a global provider of testing and assessment services.

Survey: Growing Consumer Security Concerns Drive Changing Purchase Patterns

Absolute Software recently announced survey findings that highlight top consumer security concerns and the impact that those issues have on the decision to purchase laptops, mobile devices and associated protection solutions.

Report: Cybercriminals Responsible For More Than A Third Of Viruses In 2010

PandaLabs, the antimalware laboratory of Panda Securityhas released its 2010 Annual Security Report, which details an extremely interesting year of cybercrime, cyberwar and cyberactivism.



Survey: Federal Employees Go Beyond Mandatory IT Security Requirements

Most federal employees go beyond baseline IT security requirements, according to a new survey by the Government Business Council and CDW Government LLC (CDW-G).

Poll: Large Majority Believe Releases By WikiLeaks Should Be Illegal

A new BBC World News America/Harris Poll finds that Americans are divided, with no consensus, as to how much freedom the media should have to publish confidential government documents.

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