In a global mobile threat study released recently, Juniper Networks found that enterprise and consumer mobile devices are exposed to a record number of security threats, including a 400 percent increase in Android malware, as well as highly targeted Wi-Fi attacks.
Fire service industry heads in a new direction thanks to IP networks. In its latest fire publication, IMS Research draws reference to a number of technicians beginning to leverage IP networks to service fire products remotely, increasing efficiency and quality at the same time.
To create the sensors, chemical engineers led by Michael Strano coated carbon nanotubes -- hollow, one-atom-thick cylinders made of pure carbon -- with protein fragments normally found in bee venom. This is the first time those proteins have been shown to react to explosives, specifically a class known as nitro-aromatic compounds that includes TNT.
The General Services Administration released an RFQ for cloud computing services. Do you have what they are looking for?
- By Alice Lipowicz
- May 11, 2011
Mayor Bloomberg joined FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on Tuesday to announce the Personal Localized Alerting Network, to be available in New York City later this year.
For a third time, I’ve been given the opportunity to take a look at security from the British point of view. I will be attending IFSEC next week, joining our sales representative Sam Baird for a unique flavor of security.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 10, 2011
IFSEC has launched an independent educational center in conjunction with Tavcom Training. Taking place from the May 16-19 at the NEC Birmingham UK, visitors from all disciplines within the security market can expect to indulge in exceptional educational content and engage with key decision makers and industry experts at this premier industry event.
Transport security will be thoroughly explored during the IFSEC 2011 Conference.
At IFSEC 2011, EverFocus UK will show two additions to its popular of HDcctv DVRs. These will be joined by six new IP cameras and nine new mobile vehicle surveillance products, including custom-designed CCTV cameras and Wi-Fi-enabled DVRs.
UBM Live, organizers of IFSEC has announced the finalists for the IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards.