Security

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 12 August 2019  MSSP AlertEach business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across that managed security services provider ecosystem.

Democrats stump for election security, blast McConnell at hacker conference  POLITICOElection security experts overwhelmingly say these provisions are vital for protecting the democratic process.

Serious Security Issue in F5’s BIG-IP Could Lead to Cyber Breaches En masse  Yahoo FinanceF-Secure security consultant Christoffer Jerkeby discovers security flaw with the potential to turn hundreds of thousands of load balancers into beachhe…

Come test your tech with us, security establishment urges innovative startups  The Times of IsraelINNOFENSE program offers grants and mentorships for 20 firms a year to develop cutting-edge technologies suited for both defense and civilian pu…

Weekly Security News Roundup: WhatsApp Flaws Let Attackers Intercept, Manipulate Messages  Security IntelligenceLast week in security news, the world learned of new WhatsApp vulnerabilities that allowed a threat actor to intercept and manipul…

Apple will hand out unlocked iPhones to vetted researchers  Naked SecurityIt’s been called an iPhone jailbreaker’s golden egg: a so-called “dev-fused” iPhone created for internal use at Apple in order to extract and study the Secure …

Ga. launches new, more secure licenses, IDs  WALBATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) – The state of Georgia has started using new, more secure identification cards. It’s the most secure credential the Georgia Department of …

Your smart TV is still a ticking security timebomb  The INQUIRERBACK IN 2014, before the great global purge of sanity, we reported on a theory that your smart TV could be attacked by simply flying a drone near enough to …

Police: Security guard shoots gunwoman outside club  WSFAPolice say a woman accused of shooting at another person, was shot and killed by a security guard outside an Alabama club.

Police: Security Guard Shoots Gunwoman Outside Club | Alabama News  U.S. News & World ReportSELMA, Ala. (AP) — Police in Selma, Alabama say a security guard fatally shot a woman who was shooting at another woman outside a bar.

Pakistan Celebrates Eid Al-Adha Amid Tight Security  Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyWorshipers gathered at the King Faisal Mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Festival of Sacrifice.The overflow crowd…

GDPR privacy can be defeated using right of access requests  Naked SecurityA British researcher has uncovered an ironic security hole in the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – right of access requests.

GDPR privacy can be defeated using right of access requests  Naked SecurityA British researcher has uncovered an ironic security hole in the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – right of access requests.

Lockly Secure Pro Review: This pricy biometric smart lock joins the Wi-Fi club  TechHiveI reviewed the Lockly Secure Plus smart lock late last year. It integrated a fingerprint reader into its hardware, ostensibly providing a dramatic upgrade…

Security expert offers ways for parents to keep up with their child’s secret online life  KYW Newsradio 1060PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The internet is constantly changing, so for parents, it can seem like an overwhelming task to try to ke…

More security woes for chipmakers  FudzillaThe new technique uses a flaw in the SWAPGS system and can bypass mitigations put in place for previous speculative execution vulnerabilities like Spectre.

Digital transformation driving security rethink  ComputerWeekly.comOrganisations are demonstrating an unprecedented focus on security as part of normal business operations in the light of digital transformation, a global study …

How Deception Technology Can Help You Detect Threats Early  Security TodayDeploying automated decoys can help protect your network and reduce IT costs.

Start of new year involves reviewing security policies  KCTV Kansas CityKids at Lenexa Hills, Shawnee Mission’s newest elementary, are headed back to school on Monday. But one thing that is not new is the district’s security …

Software security firm names Elana Anderson CMO – Bizwomen  The Business JournalsThe company provides application security testing solutions.

HMRC on the hunt for £150k Chief Security Officer  DiginomicaThe Chief Security Officer will be part of the Chief Digital Information Office Group and be responsible for HMRC’s GDPR strategic vision.

School security cameras add facial recognition software  Detroit Free PressMichigan schools are spending millions on beefing up their defenses against school shooters and other threats.

Security Think Tank: Balancing data accessibility with security controls  ComputerWeekly.comHow can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security?

Built to scale: 5 tips for structuring your security organization for growth  CSO OnlineHow to prepare your SOC for mergers, new business innovation and a constantly changing and growing attack surface.

Broadcom Strikes $10.7B Cash Deal for Symantec’s Enterprise Security Assets; Rick Hill Quoted  GovConWireBroadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO) has agreed to acquire Symantec’s (Nasdaq: SYMC) enterprise security assets for approximately $10.7B in cash. The …

JACKSONVILLE INTERNET CAFE SHOOTING: JSO: Security guard killed during robbery at the High Score Arcade in Jacksonville  ActionNewsJax.comA security guard at the High Score Arcade in Jacksonville is dead following an early morning robbery. Wa…

Security at Forefront as Students Return to School  News 13MELBOURNE, Fla. — Security is on the top of the minds of parents, guardians, and school administrators as tens of thousands of children across Central Florida …

McAfee Makes Container Security Play With NanoSec Buy  Infosecurity MagazineMcAfee has announced the acquisition of cloud security start-up NanoSec in a move designed to help reduce container-related risk for its customers and …

Monday review – the hot 23 stories of the week  Naked SecurityThis week: hijacked home routers, SMS spam and time to update your iPhone. Catch up with everything we’ve written in the last seven days.

Security chief: Raids’ timing ‘unfortunate’  Arkansas OnlineThe timing of immigration raids at Mississippi food-processing plants after a mass shooting apparently targeting Hispanics in Texas was “unfortunate,” the top …

Iranian-Qatari Talks on Gulf Maritime Security  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishIranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that his country “attaches a great importance” to maintaining regional security, especially in the Arabian Gulf, …

Pullman School District updates security in several schools  The Daily EvergreenThe Pullman School District has upgraded security measures at three of its elementary schools to ensure staff always knows who’s coming into their buildings.

Internet Security: How Widespread Are Bad Development Habits?  Security BoulevardAn intive study of its customers showed an alarming number of companies aren’t performing simple measures to improve their internet security.

Global Security Paper Market is Expected to Reach USD 17.76 Billion by 2025 : Fior Markets  GlobeNewswireNew Jersey, NJ, Aug. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Growing demand of security paper for several applications such as bank notes, legal and…

Why Modernizing Security is Like Visiting a Fast-Food Restaurant  DevOps.comFast casual restaurants are taking over the food industry. Today’s consumers want quality and speed, and the brick-and-mortar model offering immediate *service* …

Medora Covered Bridge to look at security cameras  Seymour TribuneOne of the county’s top tourist attractions will soon have a security system installed in hopes it will deter vandalism.Morris Tippin with Friends of the Medora …

Signal Sciences Moves to Secure Envoy  Container JournalSignal Sciences has extended its WAF and RASP software to support the open source Envoy proxy *service* software.

Security beefed-up in Bihar on Eid al-Adha, last Shravan  India TodaySecurity has been beefed-up across Bihar in the view of Eid-ul-Adha, also called Bakrid, coinciding with the last Monday of Shravan month, when devotees visit …

Security beefed-up in Bihar on Eid al-Adha, last Shravan  India TodaySecurity has been beefed-up across Bihar in the view of Eid-ul-Adha, also called Bakrid, coinciding with the last Monday of Shravan month, when devotees visit …

Pitfalls to avoid when improving your software development skills  Help Net SecurityThe dizzying pace of technological change makes knowledge acquisition and skill development a very big deal in the IT and IT security industry. Luckily,

Kubernetes security matures: Inside the project’s first audit  Help Net SecurityAuditing 1.5 million lines of code is a heroic undertaking. With resources provided by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the Kubernetes.

J&K marks Eid amid tight security, reimposed restrictions  The HinduJammu and Kashmir on Monday marked its first Eid after the revocation of its special status, even as security was tightened and restrictions were reimposed on …

District Adding Security Upgrades In Buildings  KNSI Radio(KNSI) – Students and parents in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District can feel safer after the district finishes installing security upgrades in every building.

European businesses worried about security in Indonesia – The Jakarta Post  Jakarta PostEuropean businesses operating in Indonesia have become increasingly concerned about security risks in the country, a recent joint survey by European …

Cyber insurance may create false sense of security  PropertyCasualty360Most of the losses expected in a substantial cyber security event are not typically covered by insurance policies FM Global found.

Ian Bramson Named Global Head of Cyber Security for ABS  Security MagazineThe American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has appointed cyber expert Ian Bramson as its Global Head of Cyber Security. Bramson will lead the development of a …

London’s King’s Cross uses facial recognition in security cameras  Financial TimesLondon’s King’s Cross is using facial recognition to track tens of thousands of people and Canary Wharf is considering following suit, across a total area that …

London’s King’s Cross using facial recognition in security cameras  Financial TimesLondon’s King’s Cross is using facial recognition to track tens of thousands of people and Canary Wharf is considering following suit, across a total area that…

Black Hat 2019: Investment, Interest in AI for Security Ramps Up  ITPro TodayCompanies are investing significant dollars into AI for security efforts. According to Capgemini’s Reinventing Cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence Report, …

Female shooting suspect killed by security guard outside Selma club  AL.comA woman was shot and killed by a security guard outside a Selma club Sunday morning after witnesses say she shot another woman first. Selma police …

IoT for security: Bengaluru startup Openapp uses connected devices to provide innovative security solutions  YourStoryFounded by Gotama Gowda, Siddhesh Keluskar, and Rajshekar Jenne, Openapp is a new-age security and surveillance startup that…

Black Hat 2019: Can Products Make Up Security Talent Shortfall?  ITPro TodayYou’ve heard it now many times: the security industry suffers from a shortage of skilled talent to fill roles in security departments around the globe. An estimated …

Marine Raider Killed While Assisting in Iraqi Security Force Mission  USNI NewsA Marine Raider was killed Saturday by enemy small arms fire while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. Gunnery Sgt. Scott Koppenhafer, 35, …

Moving To The Cloud: Considerations Beyond The Bottom Line  Cyber Security HubOrganizations are rapidly moving to cloud providers to reduce costs, pursue digital transformation initiatives, and improve the agility of business. Moving to the …

During Emergency Meeting, Security Council Condemns Car Bombing in Libya, Urging Parties to Uphold Truce as First Step Towards Permanent Ceasefire – Libya  ReliefWebEnglish News and Press Release on Libya about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding …

Head of Russia’s national security council to hold bilateral talks in Armenia  Foreign BriefRus sia’s National Security Council leader Nikolai Patrushev will meet with his Armenian counterpart Armen Grigoryan in Yerevan today. Armenia relies …

Russian security chief to visit Armenia  TASSThe Russian delegation led by Secretary of the Russian Security Council would visit Yerevan at the invitation of Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen …

To the Point To The Point 8/11/19: Palm Beach County school security WPTV Webteam  WPTV.comChief Frank Kitzerow of the Palm Beach County School District Police Department talks school security and what to expect this year with Michael Williams.

The Capital One breach proved we must rethink cloud security  The Globe and MailJustin Fier is the director of cyberintelligence and analytics at Darktrace, a leading AI cybersecurity company. By all accounts, Capital One defended its …

Hackers Can Turn Everyday Speakers Into Acoustic Cyberweapons  WIREDA security researcher has demonstrated how to force everyday commercial speakers to emit harmful sounds.

New security doors installed at Sunport  KRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- The Albuquerque International Sunport has undergone additional improvements. The Sunport has installed new security doors …

An Indian Space Odyssey: Security and Economy  Global Risk InsightsSeveral ISRO initiatives concerning the Indian space programme have been conducted. These reflect India’s growing wealth and technological capability.

CAIR Calls For More Security During Eid ul-Adha Festivals  WCCO | CBS MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, is calling on law enforcement to increase security …

About That ‘Election Security’ Bill  The Wall Street JournalThe media’s latest hot take is that Republicans—in particular the dastardly Senator Mitch McConnell—are blocking bipartisan legislation to protect the nation’s …

Johnston promoted at Security National Bank | Business Local Transitions  Sioux City JournalSIOUX CITY — D. Douglas Rice, chairman, president and CEO of Security National Bank, has announced a promotion at the bank.

How security forces nabbed Dvir Sorek’s suspected killers in less than 48 hours  The Times of IsraelConcerned Nasir and Qasseem Asafra would seek to strike again, joint task force of Shin Bet, IDF and Border Police worked quickly and ended up…

US security adviser in Britain to discuss Iran, Huawei – and Brexit  The GuardianJohn Bolton, Donald Trump’s national security adviser, has arrived in London for talks at which he is expected to urge Britain to toughen its stance on Iran and …

John Bolton in UK to meet Johnson and Brexit hardliners  The GuardianJohn Bolton, the hawkish US national security adviser, has started two days of meetings in London with key figures in Boris Johnson’s government as the US …

Authorities searching for inmate who escaped from minimum security prison  Q13 News SeattleFORKS, Wash. – A search is on for an inmate who escaped from a minimum-security prison in Western Washington Sunday. The Washington Department of …

Homeland Security responds to criticism of agents enforcing law  WJTVCANTON, Miss. (WJTV)- Homeland Security has responded to criticism of agents enforcing law with federal search warrants Wednesday, when nearly 700 …

Security researchers find that DSLR cameras are vulnerable to ransomware attack  The VergeRansomware has become a major threat to computer systems in recent years, as high-profile attacks have locked users out of personal computers, hospitals…

Acting Homeland Security chief: Timing of ICE raids ‘unfortunate’  CNNWashington (CNN) President Donald Trump’s acting Homeland Security secretary expressed regret Sunday about the timing of immigration raids in Mississippi …

Researchers Find Over 40 Windows Security Flaws In Drivers From AMD, NVIDIA, Intel And Others  Hot HardwareResearchers recently uncovered Windows kernel security flaws that affect over 40 drivers from 20 different vendors.

Israeli cyber experts identify serious security flaw in digital cameras  The Jerusalem PostAny ‘smart’ device, including the DSLR camera, is susceptible to attacks,” said Check Point security researcher Eyal Itkin.

Inside the Government, Addressing Domestic Terrorism Has Been Fraught  The New York TimesFor very different reasons, the Homeland Security Department under both the Obama and Trump administrations has struggled to elevate concerns about white…

Watch a Drone Take Over a Nearby Smart TV  WIREDFor all the focus on locking down laptops and smartphones, the biggest screen in millions of living rooms remains largely unsecured, even after years of …

US National security adviser heads to London  ABC17News.comNational security adviser John Bolton headed to London Sunday to start a two-day trip of meeting key players in the new government, marking the highest …

Briscoe Protective: Facilitating the Evolution of Long Island Home Security  Dan’s PapersDiscover Briscoe Protective, the top choice for Long Island home security on the East End for over 40 years, with offices located right in Southampton.

Support to boost maritime security in Kenya  Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideProper implementation of IMO’s maritime security measures is essential for trade. Kenya is the latest country to benefit from training on the implementation of.

Hispanic festival continues in Grand Rapids, with some added security  Michigan RadioFood, music and heritage are the focus at the annual Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival this weekend. But this year, there will also be added security.

UM beefs up security after spring shooter false alarm  Michigan RadioThe University of Michigan will install locks on all classroom and lab doors inside a building where reports of an active shooter triggered campus-wide.

Actor Danny Trejo Saves Child From Rolled Over Car in Security Footage  CBR – Comic Book ResourcesSecurity camera footage shows Dora and the Lost City of Gold star Danny Trejo helping save two people from a car crash.

Israeli security forces arrest two suspects in Dvir Sorek murder  JNS.orgThe two suspects, Nazir Salah Khalil Atsafra and Kassem Araf Khalil Atsafra, are from a town in the Hebron area; Nazir Atsafra has been linked to Hamas.

Iraqi security free two men kidnapped by ISIS in Kirkuk  Kurdistan24Iraq’s federal police on Sunday announced they had rescued two individuals who were recently kidnapped by Islamic State members in Kirkuk.

Syria ‘safe zone’ nothing to do with Turkey’s security  RudawDespite Turkey’s repeated claims to the contrary, Ankara does not actually need a ‘safe zone’ beyond its borders in northeast Syria’s Kurdish-majority areas for …

Security in the spotlight as school starts in Leon County under a ‘new normal’  Tallahassee.comWhen Buck Lake Elementary school principal Billy Millard opens the doors to more than 700 students Monday morning, he will shoulder the responsibil…

Boulder Won’t Let Firm With Immigration Ties Hire Off-Duty Police For Security  Colorado Public RadioAnother Colorado city is refusing to do business with a company partly due to its ties to immigration enforcement. Boulder police told ankle …

Security alert issued in Delhi ahead of Independence Day  India TodayAround 17 places in Delhi have been rendered as sensitive areas. A security alert has also been issued at all the airports in the country, including those in Delhi.

Election Security Tested At Def Con  NPRThousands of hackers are gathered this weekend for the Def Con conference in Las Vegas. On their list of things to hack: voting equipment.

VENZA Group to open new security operations center on Palafox in September | New Business  Pensacola News JournalVENZA Group is opening a new security operations center at the Cowork Annex in One Palafox Place this September.

Top secret teens: The high schoolers recruited by the National Security Agency  CNNFort Meade, Maryland (CNN) Summer’s high school friends think she’s monitoring their phones and listening in on their conversations. They speculate about the …

N.H. Gets Grants to Secure Houses of Worship  New Hampshire Public RadioAmid a spike in hate crimes nationwide, New Hampshire’s Democratic congressional delegation announced Friday that seven houses of worship in the state …

The Case for Returning the National Security Council to Its Original Role  National ReviewDespite a National Security Strategy that earned rare praise from a generally critical foreign-policy establishment, the Trump administration’s National…

Job Security Is Not Coming Back  National ReviewAn economy that rewards geographic mobility, professional flexibility, and financial risk-taking brings unintended social consequences with it.

Abrupt departure of Cleveland Hopkins airport security chief underscores need for City Council hearings on breaches: editorial  cleveland.comIs the city of Cleveland looking for another vigorous overseer of airport security, or one who will l…

FBI: ‘Las Vegas security guard planned anti-LGBT and anti-Semitic attacks’  PinkNewsA 23-year-old Las Vegas security guard who communicated with white supremacists via encrypted online messages has been arrested by the FBI.

Schools slow to move on arming security staff  The Delaware County Daily TimesA new state law that sets the parameters for armed and unarmed school security personnel is not generating much discussion in local school districts to update …

Outside Lands Music Festival heightens security in wake of Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting  KGO-TVToday at least 80000 people attended Outside Lands Music Festival at Golden Gate Park.

Tight Security At Outside Lands In San Francisco In Wake Of Recent Mass Shootings  CBS San FranciscoSecurity was very tight at Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco, in the wake of the recent mass shootings. Katie Neilsen shows us wha…

Anti-fascist flag seized from Whitecaps fan by Portland Timbers security  Montreal GazetteThe Iron Front symbol was used by anti-Nazis in 1930s Germany but Major League Soccer has still banned its use.