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Sony's CLEFIA Encryption Technology Adopted as International Standard

CLEFIA was adopted as one of the ISO/IEC 29192 International Standards in lightweight cryptography.

DARPA Demonstrates New Fire-Suppression Method

Using electromagnetic fields and acoustics techniques to destabilize flame plasma worked on small flames, but large-scale suppression has yet to be demonstrated, the program manager said.

New Scanner Allows Air Passengers to Carry-on Liquids Again

Cobalt Light Systems has received European approval for its INSIGHT100 bottle scanner, which enables aircraft passengers to carry liquid items larger than 100-milliliters once more.

ASIS International and (ISC)2 to Colocate Annual Conferences

Plans are well underway for the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2012), Sept. 10-13, 2012 in Philadelphia. ASIS, the largest organization of security management professionals worldwide, and (ISC)2, the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information security professionals worldwide, are pleased to announce that the second annual (ISC)2 Security Congress will be colocated with the ASIS Annual Seminar again this year.

The National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security

The National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today unveiled the Obama administrations National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

HID Global Appoints Kerry Reid as Vice President of HID Connect Business

HID Global recently announced Kerry Reid has joined HID Global as vice president of HID Connect. In his new role, Reid will be responsible for driving HID Global hardware and software partnerships and extending the company’s Genuine HID Technology ecosystem.

Adelante Healthcare Standardizes on Brivo for Access Control Management

One Arizona-based non-profit will soon be equipped with Brivo access control management systems within its facilities.

Pixim Develops New Imaging Solution Exclusively for IC Realtime

IC Realtime has introduced the I-Sniper video security solution.



ASIS International's New York City Chapter Expands Annual Security Conference and Expo

The New York City Chapter of ASIS International's (ASIS) 22nd Annual Security Conference and Expo happens April 25- 26 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. The newly expanded, two-day event is the largest regional industry forum for security and law enforcement professionals, offering nearly 20 educational sessions and access to more than 100 product and service providers.

Ottawa Senators Enhances Stadium Security System in Time for NHL All-Star Game

This week, the Ottawa Senators and Scotiabank Place will play host to the NHL All-Star Game with enhanced facility surveillance.

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