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Security guard sentenced to more than 7 years for racist attack on Portland dock  KGW.comEditor’s note: The video in this story aired on Nov. 2, 2018. PORTLAND, Ore. — A private security guard who used racial slurs toward a family on a publi…

Cyclists Will Have To Pass Through Bike Lane Security Checkpoints In Certain Areas During U.N. General Assembly  GothamistFor the 1st time since protected lanes were added #bikenyc access along 1st & 2nd Aves will be maintained during @UN Gen…

Obama-era national security leaders have committed to defend Andrew McCabe in court  Yahoo NewsA cavalcade of Obama-era national security leaders have committed to testify on behalf of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe should he face t…

UW Security and Fire Safety Report Now Available | News  University of Wyoming NewsThe 2019 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the University of Wyoming is now available. To access the report, go to …

Rubin: Netanyahu’s West Bank annexation vow risks Israeli security  The Mercury NewsIt officially puts Israel en route to a ‘one-state solution’ in which Palestinians will outnumber Jews in Israel.

What startup CSOs can learn from three enterprise security experts  TechCrunchHow do you keep your startup secure? That’s the big question we explored at TC Sessions: Enterprise earlier this month. No matter the size, every startup is an …

Security guard sentenced for racist assault  KOIN.comA security guard was convicted and sentenced to over 7 years in prison for a racially-motivated attack in August 2018.

Why climate change is a national security issue  MSNBCPresident Trump doesn’t acknowledge that climate change is real, but the Pentagon does. Ali Velshi and Stephanie Ruhle are joined by the director of the …

Andy Harris claims offshore wind turbines are a national security risk. The Pentagon has much bigger concerns.  Baltimore SunWhile the Department of Defense sees climate change as an immediate threat to national security, Rep. Andy Harris opp…

Security Forces Career Field Manager visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa  62nd Airlift WingU.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tamala Hartz, Air Force security forces career field manager, visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 9-1…

Warner presses CBP on security best practices for third-party contractors | SC Media  SC MagazineAfter photos of travelers and vehicles crossing U.S. borders were nicked from a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) subcontractor through a cyberatta…

Every Home Needs This Basic Home Security Checklist  Legal ReaderThere are over 1.4 million home burglaries in the United States annually. There are a lot of home security tools on the market, though.

Top Democrat demands answers from CBP on security of biometric data | TheHill  The HillSen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Monday demanded more information about two recent data breaches of sensitive biometric information, including one that affected…

Report finds parts of prison overlooked in recent security lockdown  WOWTA new report says parts of a Nebraska prison weren’t searched during a recent lockdown that was billed as a safety precaution to locate contraband.

Agencies to Security Industry: Automate Cloud Compliance Faster  NextgovCloud providers also want faster, more efficient FedRAMP compliance, and today, this is well in reach.

Search On For Minimum Security Inmate Who Walked Away From Soledad Prison  CBS San FranciscoSOLEDAD, Monterey County (CBS SF) – A search is underway for a minimum-security inmate who walked away from the Salinas Valley State Prison Minimum …

Defend yourself from hackers with smart security software for just $28—that’s almost 70 percent off, today only  Yahoo LifestyleNow it’s easier—and cheaper—than ever to beat hackers at their own game.

City: Park security program leading to lower vandalism repair costs  Hawaii News NowThe City Council has approved $1.2 million to keep the program running and to eventually expand it to other locations.

Trump’s New National Security Adviser Is…Mohammed Bin Salman?  Vanity FairWith John Bolton handed his walking papers, the title of White House national security adviser technically belongs to Charles Kupperman, who is holding down …

Oppenheimer To Host Security Summit In Partnership With TetherView And Columbia University  Yahoo FinanceNEW YORK , Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”) – a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsi…

After Saudi Oil Drone Attack, Canada Touts Its Remoteness and Security  BloombergCanada is counting on its geographical isolation as a key to protecting itself from attacks like the one this past weekend in Saudi Arabia that knocked about 5% …

Maxar Appoints Chris Shank as National Security Space VP  WashingtonExecFormer Pentagon official Chris Shank has joined Maxar as vice president of national security space and will manage sales, business development, account.

First on CNN: Colorado becomes first state to ban barcodes for counting votes over security concerns  CNNCiting security concerns, Colorado has become the first state to stop counting ballots with printed barcodes.

Federal IT pros optimistic about security, but insider threats remain a challenge  Federal News NetworkFederal IT professionals feel that threats posed by careless or malicious insiders and foreign governments are at an all-time high, yet net…

5 Essential Security Tips For eCommerce Merchants  BOSS MagazineHow to keep your eCommerce business secure and protect your data and that of your custiomers. 5 eCommerce security tips.

Four Countries Join Treaties to Strengthen Nuclear Safety and Security  International Atomic Energy AgencyMultilateral treaties under IAEA auspices cover a range of subjects, particularly in strengthening nuclear safety and security globally….

Tanzania launches new radar to enhance airspace security – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaDAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) — Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Monday inaugurated a newly installed state-of-the-art civilian radar for contr…

Israeli Email Security Firm IronScales Raises $15M to Continue Expansion From Atlanta  GlobalAtlantaIsraeli email security firm IronScales has raised $15 million to help the company scale further globally, a move that could result in the doub…

‘Secure by default’ in the age of converged security  IFSEC GlobalInsights shared at IFSEC 2019 by respected experts in AI, enterprise security risk management, resilience and cybersecurity, among other disciplines.

Fan tackled by security for running at Ogwumike sisters with object in hand following WNBA playoff game  CBS SportsA wild scene took place following Sunday’s WNBA playoff game between the Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks. Sparks forward N…

Deputies beef up security on school campus after gun was stolen nearby  WTSP.comSheriff Al Neinhuis said a gun was stolen from a car at a nearby apartment complex.

Armenian National Security Chief Fired  Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyThe director of Armenia’s National Security *Service*, Artur Vanetsian, has resigned.

You should update the LastPass password manager browser extension immediately  Digital TrendsThe developers behind popular password manager LastPass have patched a loophole that exposed your last used password. Originally discovered in August…

Trump Narrows His Search for Top Security Job to Replace Bolton  BloombergPresident Donald Trump has narrowed the search for his next national security adviser to replace John Bolton, who left the White House abruptly last week.

Shooting at Hub: City calls for security meeting at high-rise near Purdue, no suspect yet  Journal & CourierWest Lafayette police say they believe shooting at The Hub’s rooftop came during a party attended by people who didn’t attend Purdue o…

CybHER security: Cyber Security Women of the Year  SciTech EuropaMeet the woman at the forefront of cyber security in the UK – Lisa Ventura, Cyber Security Women of the Year Awards 2019 supporter of the year.

‘Smart cities’ are growing faster than IT officials can secure them  StateScoopMayors and other elected officials are flocking to “smart city” devices designed to monitor air quality, smooth traffic flows, decrease economic imbalances and ……

Iran Vows to Lead Gulf Security, as US Sends More Troops  Military.comIran: Foreign troops in region could threaten ‘energy security’ | TheHill  The HillIran vows to lead Persian Gulf security as U.S. sends more troops  Lo…

New security fears jeopardize Saudi Aramco’s public stock offering following attack  CNBCWhile markets await a Saudi update, investors are likely asking how the kingdom left itself so vulnerable, and what it means for the future.

Armenian PM sacks national security chief  ReutersArmenia’s prime minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Monday that he had sacked National Security *Service* chief Artur Vanetsyan, the first dismissal of a …

10 lessons Fannie Mae learned redesigning its security network  CIO DiveNATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Fannie Mae was at a standstill, stuck between risk and a flat network. The lending company’s data centers were split into zones …

Get a year of Norton Security Premium for just $28 on Amazon today  PCWorldWe love Norton Security Premium, and today it’s available from Amazon at a great price.

Large Galaxy Note 9 update brings September security patch  SamMobileAfter the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S9 series, the Galaxy Note 9 is now next in line to receive a new update introducing the September 2019 security patch.

Swastika Drawn In Homeland Security Headquarters  ForwardA hand-drawn swastika was found inside the Washington D.C. headquarters of the Department of Homeland Security.

Qatar condemns Saudi Aramco attacks, calls for collective security  ReutersQatar’s foreign minister on Monday condemned attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and said efforts were needed to end conflicts in the region.

Security Service exposes malpractice of official at Kharkiv Air Enterprise  112 InternationalThe counterintelligence of the Security *Service* of Ukraine (SBU) disclosed huge abuses in Kharkiv State Production Air Enterprise as the SBU press …

Cyber security of connected autonomous vehicles trialled  EurekAlertThe privacy and security of data in CAVs has been improved thanks to WMG, University of Warwick who tested four innovations that were results of the PETRAS …

Keep your garage secure with this wireless security sensor  AOLThis sensor is used to remotely monitor the status and temperature of your garage from a smartphone, tablet, PC or Apple Watch.

Kansas State Fair to evaluate gun rules for concert security  fox4kc.comHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair will reevaluate its gun policy this fall because concert security concerns could conflict with state law that allows …

Kansas State Fair to evaluate gun rules for concert security  WDAF FOX4 Kansas CityHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair will reevaluate its gun policy this fall because concert security concerns could conflict with state law that allows ….

Police raid Tel Aviv cyber company over suspected fraud and security crimes  YnetnewsOperation part of joint investigation carried out with Defense Ministry department for security at weapons industries, nuclear and biological research center…

Protect 10 devices with one-year of Norton Security Premium for $28 (30% off)  9to5ToysToday only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering a one-year Norton Security Premium AntiVirus subscription for $27.99 with free del…

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 16 September 2019  MSSP AlertEach business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across that managed security services provider ecosystem.

United Learning turns to cloud to gain better school IT security  DiginomicaUnited Learning’s experience in moving to the cloud.

Detroit-Hamtramck workers want plant to get more product, temps to be permanent  Detroit Free PressDozens of UAW workers picketed outside the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant Monday. The plant was “unallocated” last year.

Weekly Security News Roundup: Exploit Kits Spread Ransomware, Trojans in 3 Days  Security IntelligenceLast week in security news, four malvertising campaigns leveraged exploit kits to prey on users with ransomware and Trojans. Researchers als…

Cyber security concerns increase among UK financial institutions  Information AgeUK financial institutions have increased concerns about cyber security, according to a survey from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking’s report.

Making the case for IT/OT security integration | SC Media  SC MagazineIn the security world, operational technology (OT) has long been “the land of the forgotten,” taking a backseat in priority to IT network security. This.

Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Cloud Apps, and Cloud Security  Security BoulevardWhat you see in the title is what we covered in our latest webinar, but what part of it is really important? All of it? Some? Or is it all just marketing…

Belgrade’s annual Pride march wraps up without security incidents  European Western BalkansBELGRADE – Annual Pride week in Belgrade was concluded by the march on Sunday, which took place without security incidents. Prime Minister Ana Brnabić …

Merkel caused ‘massive security risk’ with 300,000 unidentified migrants  The Jerusalem PostFormer director of Germany’s foreign intelligence *service* said Merkel created a “security crisis” for Germany and the other member states of the Eur…

iPhone lockscreen bypass: iOS 13 tricked into showing your contacts  Naked SecurityThis time, José Rodríguez came up with a way to trick the iOS 13 beta into showing its address book without the need to unlock the screen.

Google fixes Chromebook 2FA flaw in ‘built-in security key’  Naked SecurityGoogle has discovered a flaw in a Chromebook security feature which allows owners to press their device’s power button to initiate U2F 2FA.

Simjacker silent phone hack could affect a billion users  Naked SecurityThe shadowy world of phone-surveillance-for-hire became a little clearer last week after the discovery of a phone exploit called Simjacker.

Out-of-whack Credit Suisse security puzzles volatility traders  ReutersA small, unexplained aberration in a highly specialized corner of the vast U.S. equity and derivatives market is causing a buzz among traders already on edge …

Out-of-whack Credit Suisse security puzzles volatility traders  ReutersA small, unexplained aberration in a highly specialized corner of the vast U.S. equity and derivatives market is causing a buzz among traders already on edge …

Arlington government considers rent-a-cops for board-meeting security  Inside NoVAArlington government officials are seeking the authority to position armed, private-sector security guards at County Board meetings. The idea, posed as a …

US Targets North Korean Hacking as National-Security Threat  msnNOWNew U.S. sanctions against North Korean hackers and revelations about North Korean malware show how Pyongyang’s cyber operations have become a …

African dictators have been losing power — some to democratic governments. Militaries can tip the scales toward democracy.  Washington PostAcross Africa, long-standing dictators are losing their grip on power. In April alone, Sudan’s Omar Has…

Douglas Hospital to spend $4.5 million on security upgrades  Montreal GazetteBut workers complain that they’re still short-staffed, insisting that’s the root cause of the problem.

Three strategies to prove security’s value  CSO OnlineHow CISOs can identify and quantify security’s value in real dollars.

Digital Gazette – Security Digitalisation, Q2 2019: Digital Highlights, Financials, Major Contracts Highlights  GlobeNewswireDublin, Sept. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Digital Gazette – Security Digitalisation, Q2 2019” report has been a…

IoT Security Remains a Top Concern  RTInsightsIoT attacks are on the rise. Hacker success is made easier thanks to lax security practices.

Mimecast Makes Migrating from Symantec’s Email Security.cloud Fast and Easy  GlobeNewswireMore than 3800 Symantec Customers Have Made the Switch; New Offer Available Makes It Easier.

Monday review – the hot 23 stories of the week  Naked SecurityFrom Intel’s SSH-stealing NetCAT bug to Mozilla’s VPN – and everything in between. It’s the weekly roundup.

Panintelligence partners with Huntsman Security  Research LiveAnalytics and business intelligence (BI) software firm Panintelligence has agreed a global partnership deal to provide its software to cyber security firm …

PA security officers shoot at Birzeit University students  Middle East MonitorFour of Birzeit University’s student leaders in the occupied West Bank have disappeared after being chased and shot at by Palestinian Authority security officers.

Global Enterprise Cyber Security Market Forecasts to 2026 – BFSI has Emerged as a Potent Sector due to Increased Cybercrime Activities – ResearchAndMarkets.com  Yahoo FinanceThe “Enterprise Cyber Security – Global Market Outlook ” report has …

Alissa Knight talks API security, formjacking and hacking | Cyber Work Podcast  Security BoulevardAlissa Knight, Senior Analyst at Aite Group, discusses API security, the Magecart hacking group, recent breaches, formjacking skimmers and her u…

Questions on national security surround opening of N. Korea-themed bar  The HankyorehBar hangs N. Korean flags and photos of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il.

N. Korea demands security guarantees for nuclear talks  Yahoo NewsNorth Korea on Monday demanded the United States provide security guarantees as a precondition to resuming deadlocked nuclear talks, dampening hopes for …

Protect your business and customers – invest in reliable cyber security  ITProPortalHeart Internet explores the importance of investing in reliable cyber security.

BlackBerry World Tour 2019 Kicks-Off, Showcasing Enterprise Security Solutions and Innovations  PRNewswireThe series of global events gives attendees an opportunity to learn more about safety and security in today’s hyper-connected world WATE…

U.S. Targets North Korean Hacking as Rising National-Security Threat  The Wall Street JournalNew U.S. sanctions against North Korean hackers and revelations about North Korean malware show how Pyongyang’s cyber operations have become a …

Kuwait beefs up security after drone spotted over capital  Gulf NewsKuwaiti City: Kuwait has beefed up security around key state institutions after an unidentified drone was spotted flying over the capital on Saturday and due to …

Such Is Life: How SSH Communications Security Oyj (HEL:SSH1V) Shareholders Saw Their Shares Drop 64%  Yahoo FinanceIf you love investing in stocks you’re bound to buy some losers. But the last three years have been particularly tough on longe…

Dangerous lies? Obama diplomat says Trump’s lies undercut US security  MSNBCIn a wide-ranging interview with Barack Obama’s U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power joins The Beat with Ari Melber to discuss her role in …

Maximum Security Out of Pennsylvania Derby Due to Colic  BloodHorse.comTwo-time grade 1 winner Maximum Security is out of the Sept. 21, $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing because of a large colon nephrosplenic …

Supreme Court says normalcy to return to Kashmir but with national security in mind  India TodaySupreme Court has said it will not pass any orders on the restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir and said that normalcy will be restored keeping in min…

Results of TAIF security services’s work in first 6 months of 2019  Realnoe vremyaThe meeting of heads of security services of TAIF Group, which summed up the results of work in the first half of 2019 and defined the range of tasks for the …

Do Directors Own Corero Network Security plc (LON:CNS) Shares?  Yahoo FinanceA look at the shareholders of Corero Network Security plc (LON:CNS) can tell us which group is most powerful. Generally speaking, as a company grows, …

CISO do’s and don’ts: Lessons learned  Help Net SecurityKeeping a business safe from cyber threats while allowing it to thrive is every CISO’s goal. The task is not easy: a CISO has to keep many balls in the.

Circle of Security Parenting Classes | Calendar | journalstar.com  Lincoln Journal StarCircle of Security Parenting Classes held at Unity Lincoln.

Leveling the playing field for public employee retirement security  Pensions & InvestmentsPublic employees are the backbone of local communities, serving as teachers, firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, park employees and in …

Honolulu Sees Reduced Park Vandalism With Upgraded Security  U.S. News & World ReportHONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu has seen the cost of repairing vandalism to city parks fall due to new security strategies.

EDITORIAL: Democrats scrap tele-caucus over election security concerns  Las Vegas Review-JournalTurns out that restricting voting options over security concerns isn’t disenfranchisement when Democrats do it.

Senate Republicans must lead with cheap, effective measures to secure US elections  Washington ExaminerOn Election Day 2016, President Trump offered an unequivocal statement on how our elections should be run: “There’s something really nice a…

Xi underlines security, openness in cyberspace – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaTIANJIN, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping has highlighted a safe and manageable cyberspace and an open and innovative one. Efforts should be made …

Saudi Arabia tightens Jubail security after attacks  Argus MediaSaudi Arabia is tightening security at the east coast petrochemical hub of Jubail after drone strikes targeting the country’s oil infrastructure at the weekend.

Cyber Battle of the Emirates: Training the next generation of cyber security pros  Help Net SecurityAmong the live competitions at HITB+ CyberWeek 2019 is the Cyber Battle of the Emirates which will witness teams of students.