Security

HHS, DISA thinking beyond passwords with network security pilot  Federal News NetworkThe Department of Health and Human Services and the Defense Information Systems Agency are thinking beyond passwords when it comes to network security, …

Security officer stabs man who tried to steal his gun at trolley station: police  fox5sandiego.comA man was arrested Friday afternoon after police say he tried to steal a pistol from a security guard at a trolley station in Old Town.

GenCyber cyber security training camp comes to Michigan Tech.  UpperMichigansSource.comHOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) – Michigan Tech hosted a cyber security training camp for Michigan teachers this week. The focus of the camp was to give these …

Hemet schools boost safety with security officers, cameras  Press-EnterpriseHemet Unified officials hope to take safety off students’ and parents’ minds. The new school year began this week with beefed-up campus security measures in …

School security guard accused of soliciting teen for sex  WPRI.comAt this point, police said there is no evidence that any students attending the school where he works have been solicited for sex.

Toledo safety forces receive grant for port security  WNWO NBC 24TOLEDO, Ohio (WNWO) — Toledo may not be one of the largest cities on the Great Lakes but officials say its port is one of the biggest. “We have a larger port …

Trail of Blood Leads Police to Man Accused of Attacking Trolley Security Guard in Old Town  NBC 7 San DiegoA man allegedly attacked an armed security guard at a trolley station in Old Town San Diego Friday, trying to grab the guard’s firearm …

Steam Security Saga Continues with Vulnerability Fix Bypass  BleepingComputerA bypass for a recent Steam vulnerability that could allow malware or a local attacker to gain admin privileges has been disclosed on Twitter. This new method …

Parma invests over $40,000 for security barricades at all 15 schools  Cleveland 19 NewsPARMA, Ohio (WOIO) – Parma City Schools has spent tens of thousands of dollars to boost security at all 15 of its schools. In a school climate where mass …

Stafford schools to review security after man rides bus, takes cafe food  WTOPA thorough review of security is underway in Virginia’s Stafford County Public Schools after a man rode a school bus to Stafford High School this week.

Cartel convoy triggers security reinforcement in Tierra Caliente  Mexico News DailyThe government of Guerrero is stepping up security in the Tierra Caliente region of the state after a video circulated on social media showing a convoy of arme…

Bloomington farmers’ market to open Saturday with extra security  WTHRBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WTHR) – The city of Bloomington says it is ready for Saturday’s Farmers’ Market. But not everyone is convinced that increased security is …

Cyber security risk sparks implanted device recalls – Harvard Health  Harvard HealthCertain implantable sensors are at risk of being hacked. Medtronic recalled the MiniMed 508 series and MiniMed Paradigm series pumps in June 2019, …

‘Silicon Valley’ Season 6 Trailer Stumbles Its Way Through a Security Hearing  Collider.comThe trailer for Silicon Valley season 6 gives a glimpse at the comedy’s final season and the security hearing Thomas Middleditch has to stumble through.

Administration Aims to Cut Funds for Foreign Border Security  RealClearPoliticsDonald Trump doesn’t want walls — at least, not those in other countries that would be paid for with federal dollars. The administration expects to cut roughly $4 …

America faces a voting security crisis in 2020. Here’s why – and what officials can do about it.  POLITICOPaperless voting machines are just waiting to be hacked in 2020. And “upgrading” to paper-based voting machines may sound like an oxymor…

Dayton mayor provided security detail after Trump comments  Dayton Daily NewsFollowing a public spat with President Donald Trump, Nan Whaley was assigned a security detail for just the third time while serving as Dayton’s mayor.

Firmware security has barely improved over last decade  TechRadarA new survey of over 6,000 firmware images has found no improvement in firmware security over the last 15 years as well as lax security standards for the …

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley provided security detail  WHIOFollowing a public spat with President Donald Trump, Nan Whaley was assigned a security detail for just the third time while serving as Dayton’s mayor.

Security Officers Added To Rock Hill Elementary Schools  WFAERock Hill School officials are beefing up security and for the first time, all 17 elementary schools will have a full time security officer on campus. Rock.

Security Guard Shoots Man With Knife Approaching Armored Truck At Third Street Promenade  CBS Los AngelesA security guard opened fire on a man with a knife who was approaching an armored vehicle near Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, po…

Geek of the Week: Info security pro Dan Schwalbe has a buzzworthy side job as ‘Dan the Bee Man’  GeekWireDuring the day, in his job as the deputy chief information security officer for Farsight Security, Dan Schwalbe helps root out cybersecur…

1 in Custody After Robbery Prompts Security Guard to Open Fire in Area of Third Street Promenade: Police  KTLA Los AngelesOne person is in custody after an armored vehicle was robbed in downtown Santa Monica, prompting a security guard to ope…

WATCH: Passenger Passing Through Airport Security Checkpoint Is Handed A Nasty Note. This Is What It Said.  The Daily WireA passenger who was passing through a security checkpoint at Greater Rochester International Airport in Monroe County, N…

UMaine Augusta Opens Cyber Security Degree Program  Maine PublicThe University of Maine at Augusta has formally opened its cyber security center, one of only ten in the nation that allow hands-on training in protection.

4 Steps to a More Secure Higher Education Network  EdTech Magazine: Focus on Higher EducationCommunication and collaboration with all users can help ensure higher education institutions keep their data safe.

How IoT Security Can Help Protect Your Small Business  WWL News, Talk, Sports Radio StationThe internet of things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we do business.

Data security breach hits eastern Iowa hospital  KCRGVINTON, Iowa (KCRG) – Officials at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton said they sent letters to patients potentially affected by a data security breach. According to a …

Family of woman killed by Red Line train sues CTA, security company  Chicago TribuneThe husband of a woman who was killed by a Red Line train after she dropped her phone on the tracks has sued the CTA and a security company for …

Army announces upcoming 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade unit rotation  United States ArmyThe Department of the Army announced today the winter 2019 rotation to Afghanistan of the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade, stationed at Fort …

Parking, security and more: What you need to know ahead of Rams vs. Cowboys game  Hawaii News NowMore than 48000 fans are expected to attend the event, with the kickoff set for 4 p.m..

Warning: A Security Flaw In Kaspersky AntiVirus Lets Hackers Spy Users Online, Millions At Risk  ForbesAtherton Research’s Principal Analyst and Futurist Jeb Su weighs in on a major security flaw in Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus software that let…

Warning: A Security Flaw In Kaspersky AntiVirus Lets Hackers Spy Users Online, Millions At Risk  ForbesAtherton Research’s Principal Analyst and Futurist Jeb Su weighs in on a major security flaw in Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus software that let…

Southern Tier Security opens new office and training center in Olean  Olean Times HeraldOLEAN — Southern Tier Security, the area’s only Southern Tier-based certified guard, watch and patrol *service* company, has a new workspace and training …

Davie charter school gains armed security guard  WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort LauderdaleDAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) – Championship Academy, the last of the 29 charter schools in Broward County that didn’t have an armed security guar…

Report: Networking Companies Aren’t Getting Better at Security  Tom’s HardwareCITL examined 6000 firmware images totaling nearly 3 billion binaries released between 2003 and 2018 and found little improvement from most vendors.

Russian hackers, town budgets, Windows updates: Officials grapple with realities of election security  NBC NewsThe nation’s highest agency dedicated to election administration convened a security summit on Thursday to figure out how to confro…

Burundi high school leavers rip uniforms: National security reacts  Africanews EnglishEarlier this week, the case of students ripping their uniforms after completion of the their high school exams popped up at Burundi’s national security meet…

Cantrell: Security incident at Youth Study Center was never out of control  WDSU New OrleansA Special Weapons and Tactics team was called to the Youth Study Center Thursday night after what the mayor’s office is calling a security incident. 

The Maritime Security Challenge in Sabah  The Maritime ExecutiveBy CIMSEC 2019-08-16 12:57:40. [By Zachary Abuza, PhD]. In 2013, a group of several hundred armed militants from the southern Philippines landed in the …

DA Cannizzaro: Security incident at Youth Study Center  WDSU New OrleansA Special Weapons and Tactics team was called to the Youth Study Center Thursday night after what the mayor’s office is calling a security incident. 

Texas couple’s security camera records foxes stealing dog toy  UPI NewsA Texas couple who couldn’t find their dog’s favorite toy reviewed home security camera footage to identify a pair of furry thieves — two foxes.

It’s Official: Defense Department Will Use Other Agencies’ Cloud Security Assessments  NextgovThe department’s IT office issued a provisional rule to accept other agencies’ FedRAMP ATOs without the need for written approval.

Critical Bluetooth security bug discovered. Protect yourself with a quick update  Digital TrendsResearchers have discovered a major new security flaw in Bluetooth, which could leave millions of devices at risk of a malicious hack. The KNOB at…

Security changes coming after 26-year-old gets on bus, walks into Va. high school  WSETSTAFFORD Co., Va. (WSET) — Stafford County Public Schools is making some security changes after a “young-looking” man got on a bus with students …

Critical security tips for provider CIOs using public clouds  Healthcare IT NewsHealthcare provider organizations are beyond the initial security fears when it comes to moving systems and data to a public cloud. There exists now a comfort …

Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor lands federal grant for security  nwitimes.comThe Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor landed a $220262 federal grant to beef up security.

Airport Security Worker Fired After Passing Rude Note to Traveler: ‘You Ugly’  NewsweekA airport employee in upstate New York was fired for passing a rude note to a traveler going through security. The incident occurred in late July, reports …

MSP Terminal 1 Travelers Without PreCheck Will Have Only 1 Security Checkpoint Amid Construction  WCCO | CBS MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Travelers who don’t have TSA PreCheck or CLEAR PreCheck will soon have to use the north security checkp…

CT psychiatric hospital weighs civil rights vs. security in call for change to state law  Middletown PressOf the 224 patients held at Whiting Forensic Hospital on June 28, a little more than half were hospitalized after being found not guilty…

Boerne ISD to implement school safety and security measures  KENS5.comBOERNE, Texas — Boerne ISD officials announced the district is implementing new security measures ahead of the 2019-2020 school year. Part of the updates …

Trump to meet with national security team on Afghanistan peace plan | TheHill  The HillPresident Trump will meet with his national security team Friday afternoon to discuss a pending peace agreement with the Taliban, according to multiple rep…

Changes coming to MSP security checkpoints  KSTPUpdated: August 16, 2019 10:12 PM. If you’re flying out of the Twin Cities anytime soon you’ll notice some changes when you go through security. Advertisement.

Yorkville #115 School Board to Vote on Hiring First 2 ‘Security Supervisors’ Monday  WspyNewsThe Yorkville School District #115 Board of Education is expected to vote Monday in preparation of hiring two “Safe School Security Supervisors” with…

PHOTOS: New Temporary Security Screening Tent Now In Use at the…  wdwnt.comThe bag check and security screening areas have be moved to a new location during the arrival experience enhancement project at the Magic Kingdom.

A Security Bug Has Been Haunting Windows for Over 20 Years  Popular MechanicsA security bug has been stalking Windows users for 20 years. To keep your computer safe, download the latest security updates from Microsoft.

Head coach job-security rankings  NFL.comDan Hanzus assesses the job security of all 32 NFL head coaches. Is Jay Gruden in danger if the Washington Redskins’ season goes sideways? Will Pat …

Citing security concerns, Plano ISD cancels football game against high school from El Paso  Community Impact NewspaperPlano ISD listed safety concerns following a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart as its reason for canceling a football game…

Changes coming to security checkpoints at MSP airport’s Terminal 1  St. Paul Pioneer PressMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s security checkpoints at Terminal 1 will be under construction starting Monday, Aug. 19. The project is part…

Get ready for the convergence of IT and OT networking and security  Network WorldCollecting telemetry data from operational networks and passing it to information networks for analysis has its benefits. But this convergence presents big …

This Week In Security: Black Hat, DEF CON, And Patch Tuesday  HackadayBlackhat and DEF CON both just wrapped, and Patch Tuesday was this week. We have a bunch of stories to cover today. First some light-hearted shenanigans.

Trump to huddle with national security team on Afghanistan  PoliticoB F-16 sale to Taiwan moves forward — White House seeks to renew an NSA call-records program.

Public Day at Camp Security invites visitors to tour archaeological site  York DispatchFriends of Camp Security has invited visitors to tour the camp’s archaeological site and learn about the work volunteers are doing to uncover the past.

More LimePod crashes, erratic driving have people calling for improved security  MyNorthwest.comPeople pointing to serious hit-and-run crashes and erratic drivers say the pilot LimePod car-sharing *service* is leading to new dangers on the road.

Security being heightened at Virginia’s Capitol complex following Va. Beach mass shooting  WAVY.comFollowing the mass shooting at a Virginia Beach municipal building, more steps are being taken to heighten security around Virginia’s Capitol c…

Serious Bluetooth security flaw officially acknowledged; now patched by Apple  9to5MacA serious Bluetooth security flaw has been acknowledged by Bluetooth SIG, the official body in charge of standards for the wireless communications …

Canadian National Security: A New Fighter Jet and New Intelligence Oversight  LawfareCanada Looks for a New Fighter Jet. On July 23, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the government department that manages military …

Cyber security risk sparks implanted device recalls – Harvard Health  Harvard HealthCertain implantable sensors are at risk of being hacked. Medtronic recalled the MiniMed 508 series and MiniMed Paradigm series pumps in June 2019, …

‘Our school is safer’: TCA improves building security over the summer  KKTV 11 NewsThe Classical Academy upgraded security at its three campuses over the summer.

Seven Tips For A Successful Security Awareness Training Program  ForbesWhen we hear the word “cybersecurity” a lot comes to mind — firewalls, antivirus, endpoint protection, email security, web security and much more. But how …

Rochester airport security worker passes note saying ‘YOU UGLY!!!’ to traveler  NEWS10 ABCROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A bizarre story from the Greater Rochester International Airport: A security worker was caught on tape passing a note with a …..

Web Security Company CloudFlare Files to Go Public, Listing Some Interesting Risk Factors: Term Sheet  FortuneAnother day, another unicorn files to go public. This time, it’s CloudFlare, the San Francisco-based web performance and security co…

UN Security Council must uphold peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir  Amnesty InternationalAhead of a closed-door consultation on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Security Council today, Kumi Naidoo, Secretary General of Amnest…

Chrissy Houlahan, citing a security risk, cancels her town hall in Reading  The MercuryREADING — Due to a potential security risk, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan canceled what would have been her 10th town hall as a member of Congress …

APS will not receive state funds from School Security Program  KRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- At a time when school safety is on the minds of parents, Albuquerque Public Schools will get no state security funds this year.

India’s defence spending: Ramping up security through imports  Aljazeera.comRising superpower India has been updating its ageing war arsenal and is now one of the world’s biggest defence spenders.

Cyber Security Live: Predict, protect and survive  www.computing.co.ukCyber security has long been at the top of pnst organisations’ agendas – and for good reason. In a data-driven world, fortunes rise or fall depending on how well …

Cadillac Williams, Gus Malzahn emphasizing ball security with Auburn’s running backs  AL.comTodd Van Emst/AU Athletics. Auburn running back Kam Martin carries the ball during the Tigers’ second scrimmage of fall camp on Wednesday at Jordan-Ha…

Apple files lawsuit against Corellium for flogging virtual iOS copies for security tests  ZDNetThe copies are marketed for security research. Apple disputes the validity of the business model.

As school year looms, NEISD confident in security measures  KSAT 12The North East Independent School District is starting school on Monday and this year more security measures are being put in place.

Second Life Is Plagued by Security Flaws, Ex-Employee Says  WIREDA lawsuit filed by the former information security director of Linden Lab—the company behind the online virtual world Second Life, which, yes, is still a …

Common Problems and Limitations Of Cyber Security Awareness Training  CPO MagazineWith people being the weakest links in cyber attacks, why are companies not focusing on cyber security awareness training for their employees or making them …

Second Life Is Plagued by Security Flaws, Ex-Employee Says  WIREDA lawsuit filed by the former information security director of Linden Lab—the company behind the online virtual world Second Life, which, yes, is still a …

One year ahead of funding deadline, Wisconsin schools continue finalizing safety, security plans  Madison.comAround 100 schools and districts across Wisconsin have completed their safety upgrades and training requirements ahead of the August …

Google removes option to disable Nest cams’ status light  Naked SecurityNo more stashing your Nest security cameras in the bushes to catch burglars unaware: Google informed users on Wednesday that it’s removing the option to …

TSA Security Screening: The U.S. Airports With The Longest Waiting Time [Infographic]  ForbesA new study has ranked the airports with the worst waiting times at TSA security screening.

Woodstock 2019: Bethel Woods’ security includes covert troopers, mounted police  Poughkeepsie JournalPeace, love and safety: Here’s how clear bags, metal detectors and an increased police presence are intended to keep visitors safe.

Deep Sentinel Home Security review: More than just cameras that document crime, this system actively deters it  TechHiveThe Deep Sentinel Home Security system takes a very different approach to home security. The typical home security camera …

Baltimore methadone clinics examine security needs in wake of recent shooting  Baltimore SunThousands of people go to Baltimore methadone clinics for a daily dose of the addiction treatment drug. Often doors are locked and there are guards an…

Civil rights vs. security: Whiting Task Force considers changes to state law  The CT MirrorOf the 224 patients held at Whiting Forensic Hospital on June 28, a little more than half were hospitalized after being found not guilty of a crime by …

Gage County tightens courthouse security in preparation for Keadle trial  Cherokee Tribune Ledger NewsA high-profile murder trial scheduled for Gage County next month has prompted law enforcement to look into increased security at the courtho…

Facebook didn’t warn users of security vulnerability according to a court filing  FirstpostFacebook users suing the world’s largest social media network over a 2018 data breach say it failed to warn them about risks tied to its single sign-on…

Election Security in 2020 Comes Down to Money, and States Aren’t Ready  BloombergIllinois’s efforts to protect its voting systems show how vulnerable states still are to outside attacks.

More LimePod crashes, erratic driving have people calling for improved security  KIRO SeattlePeople pointing to serious hit-and-run crashes and erratic drivers say the pilot LimePod car-sharing *service* is leading to new dangers on the road.

A holistic approach to airport security in the evolving airspace.  International Airport ReviewRoni Tidhar, Israel Airports Authority’s Head of International Consulting Services – Commercial branch, discusses how airports must consider and ad…

German man expelled from France as security tightens ahead of G7 summit  The Local FranceFrench authorities have expelled a German national as preparations intensify for the G7 summit in Biarritz.

Sacramento schools approve new campus security plan  KCRA SacramentoThe Sacramento City Unified School District’s board approved a new safety plan for the upcoming school year, which includes a reduction in the number of …

Hy-Vee warns of security problem with credit card readers | News, Sports, Jobs  Marshall IndependentMARSHALL — Hy-Vee is warning customers about what it says is a security incident involving payment card systems. The Iowa-based grocery store …

Man shot by security forces dies after intruding into Andersen Air Force Base on Guam  Stars and StripesAn intruder who fled from police into Andersen Air Force Base Wednesday evening and stabbed a Defense Department civilian security forces …

The pointless puppetry of national security’s parliamentary processes  ZDNetThe classical Japanese dance-drama format called kabuki (歌舞伎) is often used as a somewhat racist metaphor for political rituals so rigid and stylised that …