Security

SimpliSafe brings its DIY security system to your door with a new smart lock  CNETThe DIY security system company just announced the SimpliSafe Smart Lock, which costs just $99.

Threat from last spring prompts extra security at Valley Center Schools  KWCHVALLEY CENTER, Kan. (KWCH) Additional security measures are in force in the Valley Center School District after an old threat from last spring resurfaced …

UPDATE 1-Indonesia chief security minister to fly to Papua as fresh protests erupt  Yahoo FinanceIndonesia’s chief security minister said he will fly to Papua late on Wednesday after violent protests, including stone-throwing and the torching…

Richland School District Two increases security standards  WIS10COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Several changes in security standards for schools in the Richland Two school district took shape this summer. The improvements come …

DXC Technology Extends its Leading Service Management and Security Operations Capabilities with Acquisition of Syscom  Business WireTYSONS, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) today announced the acquisition of Syscom, a leading …

Push to Change Security Clearance Policies Underway  FEDweekA bill ready for a Senate vote when Congress returns from its summer recess would make substantial changes to many policies relating to security clearances, …

I wrote a sketch about Muslims at airport security. Guess what happened next  The GuardianBeing stopped in airports happens all too often to people like me. Why must we pay the price for widespread prejudice, asks comedian and writer Aatif Na…

I wrote a sketch about Muslims at airport security. Guess what happened next  The GuardianBeing stopped in airports happens all too often to people like me. Why must we pay the price for widespread prejudice, asks comedian and writer Aatif Na…

Box introduces Box Shield with increased security controls and threat protection  TechCrunchBox has always had to balance the idea of sharing *content* broadly while protecting it as it moved through the world, but the more you share, the mor…

The Early Edition: August 21, 2019  Just SecuritySignup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments …

Suit Alleges Security Guards Sexually Abused Evanston Students  NBC ChicagoA federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges two security guards who worked at a suburban public high school sexually abused female students, and the school failed …

Indonesia chief security minister to fly to Papua as fresh protests erupt  ReutersTIMIKA, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesia’s chief security minister said he will fly to Papua late on Wednesday after violent protests, including stone-throwing a…

Forced Password Reset? Check Your Assumptions  Krebs on SecurityAlmost weekly now I hear from an indignant reader who suspects a data breach at a Web site they frequent that has just asked the reader to reset their password …

Box adds native security controls to content management  ZDNetWith Box Shield, customers get machine learning-powered threat detection, as well as the ability to set classification-based security policies.

Ransomware disrupts 22 Texas government departments  Naked SecurityOn August 16, Texas local government became the latest victim of the expanding global racket that is ransomware. We’d like to offer more detail on the incident …

The importance of print security  TechRadarAs various industries embrace digital technology and data to change the nature of their business, the profile of potential cyber risk changes as well. Before …

The importance of print security  TechRadarJohn Thompson discusses risks businesses face through print machines and how these can be prevented effectively.

Experts discuss food security from oceans  Phys.OrgThe world will have an additional 2 billion people to feed over the next 30 years—and doing that without decimating the planet’s resources will require exploring …

New security measures for governor’s mansion tours unveiled  KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New security measures will be put in place next month for tours of Illinois’ Governor’s Mansion in Springfield. State Police acting director …

Lamar Jackson “fixed” ball security issues  NBCSports.comWhile much of the focus on Lamar Jackson heading into the 2019 season has been on whether he’s made progress as a passer, it isn’t the only area of his game …

African Union Picks Kenya as Its UN Security Council Candidate  BloombergKenya beat Djibouti to become Africa’s candidate in the selection of a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in June.

Google’s Nest webcam needs patching after flaws found  Naked SecurityAfter last week’s heated debate about whether Google Nest owners should be able to turn off their webcam’s recording LED, this week they have something …

Even Stealth Executives Are At Risk For Serious Security Breaches  ForbesAnd no longer are digital threats isolated to the abstract space of the internet.

Suit accuses 2 Evanston high school security guards of sexually abusing students  WGN TV ChicagoEVANSTON, Ill. — A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges two security guards who worked at a public high school in Evanston had sex with female st…

Visa adds new payment security services to combat emerging frauds  www.computing.co.ukVisa has launched a suite of new payment security services for merchants and financial institutions to help prevent payment fraud. All new security services…

Fulton State Hospital up and running new high-security building  Missourinet.comA new era is underway at the Fulton State Hospital in mid-Missouri. The new high-security building, called the Nixon Forensic Center, is now up and running.

Kashmir: suspected militant killed in Indian security operation  The GuardianA suspected militant and a police officer have been killed in a gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir in what is believed to be the first clash with insurgents …

Kashmir: suspected militant killed in Indian security operation  The GuardianA suspected militant and a police officer have been killed in a gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir in what is believed to be the first clash with insurgents …

Global Embedded Security Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts 2019-2025  GlobeNewswireDublin, Aug. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Embedded Security – Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts” report has been added to …

Security Cameras To Be Installed in St. Joseph Parks  WJON NewsThe city of St. Joseph is beefing up security in a few public parks with surveillance equipment.

Visitors face tight security between China and Hong Kong  CNNTravelers crossing between mainland China and Hong Kong are facing more scrutiny amid the protests. CNN’s Matt Rivers reports on the ramped-up security …

Digitisation demands a new security mindset  ITWebCompanies need to strike a balance between security and availability, says Nexio.

Answer Man: Biltmore Estate has increased security? Post Office overtime?  Asheville Citizen-TimesReaders ask about increased security at the Biltmore House, and if postal workers are putting in more overtime because of weekend deliveries.

Why agile security can help the digital transformation agenda  ITProPortalAs technology has become integral to company performance and competitiveness, both digital transformation and cyber security are now seen as the …

UPDATE 3-Australia joins U.S.-led maritime security mission in Gulf  ReutersAustralia will join the United States in a security mission to protect merchant vessels travelling through key Middle East waterways after Iran seized a …

China says UK consulate staffer broke public security law  Financial TimesA local employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong has been detained in mainland China for breaking a public security-related law, Beijing said on …

Indonesia beefs up security amid violent West Papua protests  Washington PostIndonesia has deployed over 1000 security personnel to the restive province of West Papua amid spreading violent protests.

Indonesia beefs up security amid violent West Papua protests  Bradenton HeraldIndonesia has deployed over 1000 security personnel to the restive province of West Papua amid spreading violent protests.

Egyptian security forces kill 11 suspected militants in Sinai  Reuters AfricaEgyptian security forces have killed 11 suspected militants in a gun battle during a raid on their hideout in Al-Arish, the capital of North Sinai province, the …

Skybox Security Appoints Rob Rosiello as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales & Field Operations  GlobeNewswireRosiello to lead global sales and field operations as demand for advanced cybersecurity management solutions grows.

College’s Roswell Campus May Arm Security Guards | New Mexico News  U.S. News & World ReportROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — A college campus in southeastern New Mexico is mulling a plan to arm its security guards.

Extra security measures added for Minnesota State Fair  KSTPOrganizers at the Minnesota State Fair have to be prepared for anything and anyone, anytime tens of thousands of people are in the same place at the same…

Google publishes Android Q Security Release Notes  9to5GoogleThe public release of Android Q is officially a “few weeks away,” but Google is gearing up for the launch. Android Q Security Release Notes…

Police: Security guard shoots, kills man on Jackson Ave.  WMCPolice say at this point it is not clear exactly what the argument was about, but it ended with the security guard shooting the man.

West Bank violence could erupt before Israeli election, security officials believe  HaaretzAs the Palestinian Authority descends into severe economic crisis, signs of unrest piling up, as Hamas escalates rhetoric in hopes of securing Israeli …

Inadequate Data Security Practices Come with Serious Financial Consequences for Canadian Businesses  BioSpaceCHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Over one-third of Canadian consumers have experienced the consequences of a security breach or hac…

Rock Springs City Council Approves Grant Application for First Security Bank Building  SweetwaterNOW.comROCK SPRINGS — At their regular meeting on August 20 the Rock Springs City Council approved an applicatoin for a grant from the Wyoming Bu…

Jersey City upgrades security in park where woman was killed while jogging  News 12 New JerseyJersey City officials have unveiled security upgrades in a park where a woman was killed while jogging five months ago.

New security measures for governor’s mansion tours unveiled  WREX-TVSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — New security measures will be put in place next month for tours of Illinois’ Governor’s Mansion in Springfield. State Police acting …

New Security Measures for Governor’s Mansion Tours Unveiled  U.S. News & World ReportSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — New security measures will be put in place next month for tours of Illinois’ Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.

Family Sues After 2 Security Guards At Evanston Township H.S. Allegedly Have Sex With Students  CBS ChicagoEVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) — The City of Evanston and the Evanston Township High School District were facing a lawsuit Tuesday night, after t…

Snake Found Slithering Around Newark Airport Security Checkpoint  NBC New YorkA young girl discovered something slithery at a New Jersey airport security checkpoint: a 15-inch-long snake.

Potential Hanford security strike  NBC Right NowGet Tri-Cities Breaking News alerts from NBC Right Now. Daily News Updates from NBC Right Now. A daily newsletter focused on providing important and …

Hackers cripple 22 Texas government agencies, just as new cyber security law is enacted  San Antonio Express-NewsAbout five months before 22 government entities in Texas were hit by a cyberattack that took their computer systems hostage, stat…

World military leaders visiting Israel for security briefing  The Jerusalem PostThe group’s mission statement says it is “working to combat ignorance about Israel to people around the world.”

The Lawfare Podcast: Michael Desch on Social Science and National Security  LawfareDavid Priess sat down with Michael Desch, Professor of International Relations at the University of Notre Dame and the director of the Notre Dame International…

Election Security Uncertain as Senate Blocks Legislation  Bay News 9WASHINGTON — With a presidential election around the corner, there’s a big concern about election security legislation. Lawmakers started to get the ball …

Election Security Uncertain as Senate Blocks Legislation  Bay News 9WASHINGTON — With a presidential election around the corner, there’s a big concern about election security legislation. Lawmakers started to get the ball …

VMware acquires security start-up Intrinsic in ongoing cloud push  CNBCEnterprise software company VMware on Tuesday confirmed that it has acquired Intrinsic, a small San Francisco security start-up. Terms of the deal weren’t …

Pelham High School makes security upgrades  WBRCPelham High School completely revamped their security measures this summer.

Hot Chips 31 Live Blogs: Intel/Tsinghua Xeon Jintide Security CPU  AnandTech07:47PM EDT – Doing custom x86 CPUs is nothing new: presenting one at Hot Chips is new. Here we have Tsinghua University giving a presentation on Jintide, …

Person Wanted in Hayward Security Robot Attack: Police  NBC Bay AreaPolice in Hayward are searching for a person who they say knocked over the city’s security guard robot.

Amazon cuts prices for Blink XT2 wireless indoor and outdoor security cameras  Digital TrendsSecurity cameras are among the most popular smart home devices because of their convenience and protection. Amazon cut the prices on the latest Blink…

Warrick Co. School Corporation taking new security measures  14 News WFIE EvansvilleWarrick County School officials say they’ve spent more than $380000 on new technology to make their buildings safer.

Evanston Township High School security guards had sex with students, lawsuit says  Chicago Sun-TimesThe suit was filed months after the school settled litigation that accused a former drama teacher of abusingl male students in the 1970s and 1…

Suit alleges security guards had sex with Illinois students  Chicago Sun-TimesCHICAGO — A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges two security guards who worked at a public high school in suburban Chicago had sex with female students, …

Pompeo Singles Out Iran In UN Security Council Session On Middle East  Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo specifically named Iran in his speech on August 20 at the UN Security Council session on Middle East pe…

Omaha South trespassing investigation prompts security questions  KETV OmahaAfter an intruder walked into Omaha South High School, questions have been raised about the security measures of the school.

Hayward P.D. searching for person who kicked, damaged robot security guard  KTVU San FranciscoOn August 3, a person kicked and knocked over a 400-pound, security-guard robot that was simply doing its job, patrolling a parking-garage structure…

Maryland State Fair organizers beef up security measures after mass shootings across U.S.  Washington TimesOrganizers of the Maryland State Fair say security and safety are of the utmost concern, in the wake of recent mass shootings at so-cal…

Sheriff’s Office arrests 3 burglary suspects in security area  KRDOThe El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested three burglary suspects at approximately 3:15 p.m. Tuesday and charged two of them with first-degree burglary, …

TSA says traveler forgot snake at Newark security checkpoint  The Associated PressNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A young girl discovered something slithery at a New Jersey airport security checkpoint: a 15-inch-long snake. Transportation Security …

See the bad guys much more clearly with Defender’s 4K security system  Digital TrendsThe North American company Defender announced the launch of their new 4K resolution security system called the Defender 4K. This system features night …

Dinwiddie schools receive grants for armed security officers to complement SROs  WTVR CBS 6 NewsSome Dinwiddie County students will notice an increased presence of security officers at their schools this school year.

In Visit To Unalaska, Sullivan To Focus On Arctic Security, Commerce  KUCBU.S. Senator Dan Sullivan is visiting Unalaska Wednesday as part of a trip dedicated to Arctic security. According to his staff, Alaska’s junior senator is.

National Security System sees new ‘super police’ role for municipal forces  Mexico News DailyThe federal government has a new plan for municipal police forces that will take them into completely new territory with greater responsibilities.

Vandal knocks down 400-pound security robot — but it got photos, California cops say  The OlympianA vandal in Northern California knocked over a 400-pound security robot earlier this month, according to police. But the robot victim could get …

Vandal knocks down 400-pound security robot — but it got photos, California cops say  Fresno BeeA vandal in Northern California knocked over a 400-pound security robot earlier this month, according to police. But the robot victim could get th…

Netskope Names Cloud Security Sales Chief for SLED Insider  Techwire.netNetskope, a global cloud security firm that does business with California state and local government, has named Gary Schwartz the Cloud Security sales …

Netskope Names Cloud Security Sales Chief for SLED Insider  Techwire.netNetskope, a global cloud security firm that does business with California state and local government, has named Gary Schwartz the Cloud Security sales …

Raytown School District steps up security, piloting facial recognition app  KSHBThe Raytown School District is stepping up security measures this year, including facial recognition apps and a new radio system that connects directly to …

News West Ada increasing security at middle schools Jessica Taylor 4:18 PM, Aug 20, 2019  6 On Your SideMERIDIAN — West Ada School District requires high school students to wear badges, which unlock school buildings. Now the badge system is m…

News & Notes: Lamar Jackson Confident He’s Fixed His Ball Security  BaltimoreRavens.comJustin Tucker says he hasn’t hit his prime yet. John Harbaugh talks about the future of joint practices.

Suit alleges security guards had sex with Illinois students  The Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges two security guards who worked at a public high school in suburban Chicago had sex with female …

Simplisafe adds to its security repertoire with much-anticipated smart home lock  Digital TrendsSimplisafe has made a real splash in the home security market since it was launched more than a dozen years ago but the company is making genuine …

JCPS outlines plan for in-house security  WHAS11.comDocuments from the district show they hope to have officers in schools by Feb. 1.

Help Cincinnati police by registering security cameras  WXIXCINCINNATI (FOX19) – Cincinnati police want residents to register their security cameras to help solve crimes. If you live within the city limits and have an …

Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Tries To Rally U.N. Security Council To Counter Iran  NPRSecretary of State Mike Pompeo takes his case against Iran to the United Nations Security Council, addressing a special meeting on threats in the Middle E…

New Los Angeles County voting system highlights trade offs between security and accessibility  The Washington PostLOS ANGELES – Starting in 2020, Los Angeles County’s 5.2 million voters will cast their ballots on new machines that the county …

Boulder County clerk hosts presentations on election procedures, security  Longmont Times-CallThe Boulder County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is inviting residents to attend upcoming community presentations about practices and policies followe…

Local News Tulsa PAC security measures for Hamilton Katie Hader 3:55 PM, Aug 20, 2019  kjrh.comTULSA — “Hamilton” opens tonight at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center with much excitement and security measures as well . Tulsa PAC officials say t…

Police: Man dies after falling from hotel; was trying to flee security after flashing an employee  WITI FOX 6 MilwaukeeATLANTA — A man who reportedly flashed a hotel housekeeper died after falling to his death from a balcony while trying to …

Broward district takes over charter school due to armed security lapse  Sun SentinelThe takeover of the 532-student Championship Academy of Distinction at Davie comes as the Broward School District has faced fierce criticism for allowing the …

France vows tight security to keep protesters far from G7 summit  Aljazeera.comRaft of unprecedented security measures set to transform French seaside resort into a fortress for G7 leaders’ summit.

JCPS will have in-house security officers in Louisville schools by February  Courier JournalJefferson County Public Schools plans to speed up its plan for an in-house security team. A tentative timeline shows the officers arriving in schools …

Kentucky State Fair Tightens Security After Shooter Scare  WEKUA new policy will require minors to bring an adult with them if they’re going to the Kentucky State Fair at night. The policy, announced through a press.

Hayward Police Searching for Person Suspected of Attacking Security Robot  NBC Bay AreaPolice in Hayward are searching for a person who they say knocked over the city’s security guard robot.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL: ETX school districts upgrading campus security measures  CBS19.tv KYTXSeveral school districts are taking steps laid out by Texas lawmakers to upgrade campus security for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Justice Center security being addressed  Thief River Falls Northern Watchby April Scheinoha Reporter The Pennington County Board has heard the concerns. Now, it’s a matter of time and money. At their meeting Tuesday, Aug.

Global Energy Transport Security | YaleGlobal Online  YaleGlobal OnlineEnergy worries: Attacks on oil tankers and Iran’s detention of the British-flagged Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen in undated photo, raise concerns …