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Durango schools tighten security, will seek feedback on arming guards  The JournalDurango School District 9-R plans to hold town halls this year to hear from parents, students, community members and others about possible security…

2FA provides extra security  Bundaberg NowFor the past decade, experts have stressed the importance of a strong password. We now have upper and lower case, numbers, letters, symbols.

Durango schools tighten security, will seek feedback on arming guards  The Durango HeraldDurango School District 9-R plans to hold town halls this year to hear from parents, students, community members and others about possible security…

Durango schools tighten security, will seek feedback on arming guards  The Durango HeraldDurango School District 9-R plans to hold town halls this year to hear from parents, students, community members and others about possible security…

Security cameras for the protection of Pleasure Island have not been purchased  KFDM-TV NewsIt’s been nearly one year since the Port Arthur City Council voted to spend $150000 on security cameras for the protection of Pleasure Island. And, th…

Metro prepares to secure several events happening on the same weekend  FOX5 Las VegasLas Vegas Metropolitan police officers will work a total of approximately 7000 hours of overtime to off-duty police officers in order to provide security for…

LVMPD prepares to secure several events happening on the same weekend  FOX5 Las VegasLas Vegas Metropolitan police officers will work a total of approximately 7000 hours of overtime to off-duty police officers in order to provide security for…

The Work Diary of Parisa Tabriz, Google’s ‘Security Princess’  The New York TimesWhen you oversee a web browser used by a billion people, you eat a lot of cereal for dinner.

Homeland Security Republican accuses Navy of withholding UFO info | TheHill  The HillRep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.), a top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee, is accusing the Navy of withholding information regarding reports of …

Iron Maiden criticizes security for use of violence during Tacoma concert  Q13 News SeattleSome heavy metal fans who saw the Iron Maiden concert at the Tacoma Dome Thursday night say the show turned ugly after the band’s frontman complained …

Lester Holt goes inside maximum security prison: ‘everyone looks like us, people of color’  MSNBCNBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt brings you inside the largest maximum security prison in the United States. In a new series, “Justice for All…

Cartel to gas stations: don’t sell fuel to security forces  Mexico News DailyFederal authorities are investigating threats by the Northeast Cartel to stop gas station owners in Tamaulipas from selling fuel to security forces.

ICPD launches Ring video security partnership, collected video for shots fired incident  Iowa City Press CitizenThe Iowa City Police Department recently joined the more than 400 law enforcement agencies nationwide who are partnering with door…

Democrats Drop Virtual Caucus in Iowa, Nevada on Security Issue  BloombergThe Democratic National Committee scrapped Iowa and Nevada’s proposals to let some people vote by telephone in their presidential nominating caucuses …

Apple Can Feel Its Reputation for Bulletproof Security Slipping Through Its Fingers  GizmodoWith its flagship iPhone event just a few days away, it appears that Apple is getting a little nervous about recent reports regarding the state of its…

The Netatmo home security system protects with a smart camera, sirens, and sensors  Digital TrendsAt IFA 2019, Netatmo announced a new security system that combines three separate components to provide whole home protection: The Netatmo smart…

Ben Davis changing security at football games following fan fight  WTHRBen Davis High School will put new safety and security measures in place beginning with Friday’s game against Pike.

Communities Connected for Kids, Inc. Provides Notice of Data Security Incident  PRNewswirePORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Communities Connected for Kids, Inc. (“CCK”), announced that a recent event may have impacted the …

CISA Chief Keys on Election Security, Malware, Cyber Engagement  MeriTalkCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Christopher Krebs announced the agency’s strategic intent last month at Auburn University, but …

Hartford high school student arrested, expelled after security discovers loaded gun in backpack  Hartford CourantA University High School student was arrested and expelled Friday after campus security discovered he had brought a loaded gun to…

Police: IRON MAIDEN Fan ‘Physically Attacked A Security Professional’ Before Being Removed From Venue  BLABBERMOUTH.NETTacoma police has disputed Bruce Dickinson’s version of the incident that resulted in the IRON MAIDEN singer berating the s…

Police identify student expelled after security found loaded gun in backpack at a Hartford high school  FOX61 HartfordHARTFORD — Police have arrested a University High School student at 351 Mark Twain Drive in Hartford after campus security …

Trustwave security platform provides visibility, control  TechTargetTrustwave this week released Trustwave Fusion, a new security platform designed with the goal of providing more visibility and control over how security …

Agencies Work to Embrace—and Secure—the Internet of Things  NextgovMore than 40 billion devices are expected to operate across the internet of things by 2025, clearing the way for next-generation networks and connectivity—and …

1st Security Bank hosts community scavenger hunt  Kitsap Daily NewsSnohomish County-based 1st Security Bank of Washington has announced that throughout the month of September its local branches will be hiding over 500 …

Carbonite Shares Spike on Report of Takeover Interest in Data-Security Provider  TheStreet.comShares of data-protection company Carbonite (CARB – Get Report) are rising Friday after Bloomberg reported that the company was mulling a sale after…

IoT Security Risks: Drones, Vibrators, and Kids’ Toys Are Still Vulnerable to Hacking  IEEE SpectrumA simple project to study compromised security cameras drew a trio of researchers deep into an investigation of the security risks of today’s …

600,000 GPS Trackers for Children Have Security Flaws  Interesting EngineeringResearchers at Avast found around 600000 GPS trackers for children have serious security flaws.

Security changes at the SEMO district fair  KFVSThe SEMO District Fair kicks off this weekend and for local law enforcement security is top of mind. “It would be nice to have a cop on every corner,” said Lt. Brad …

Expanding the Definition of “Election Systems” also Expands Cyber Security Funding Options  GoverningExpanding the definition of “election systems” to include all of the primary and secondary interfaces to voter registration databases can als…

Hot deal! This wireless, multi-purpose security camera is ‘high quality and reliable’ — on sale for only $30  Yahoo LifestyleWith hundreds of positive reviews, this wireless smart security camera can keep your home secure and safe.

Mitch McConnell must get the Senate to secure our elections | TheHill  The HillIt is beyond time to protect our most sacred democratic right to confidence in free and fair elections.

Brexit: Boris Johnson short of options as rebels vow to secure delay  The GuardianPM suggests he will break the law to avoid asking for extension of article 50 as his hopes of election by end of October recede.

K-9 to join hospital security staff | News  Walla Walla Union-BulletinProvidence St. Mary Medical Center will add a K-9 to its security team this fall.

WATCH: Iron Maiden lead singer says Tacoma security guards beat fan, officials share other side  KIRO SeattleIron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson stopped the band’s show Thursday night at the Tacoma Dome after he said security guards beat …

Bolton-Pompeo relationship hits new low as foreign policy tests mount  CNNWashington (CNN) Long-simmering tensions between top figures on President Donald Trump’s national security team have devolved into all-out hostility, …

Apple says Uighurs targeted in iPhone attack but disputes Google’s findings  Reuters UKApple Inc on Friday disputed the way that researchers at Alphabet Inc’s cybersecurity team characterized an iPhone security flaw that they said could be us…

Report cites security breach at customer of Monster.com  Staffing Industry AnalystsA security breach at a client of Monster.com resulted in the exposure of a web server with résumés of job seekers, according to a report by TechCrunch.com.

Apple responds vehemently to concerns about iOS security vulnerabilities (Updated)  Android CentralConcerns about iOS security have been swirling since Google published a blog that outlined some vulnerabilities it discovered within iOS. Apple…

Apple responds vehemently to concerns about iOS security vulnerabilities (Updated)  iMoreApple today released a message directed at all the concerns swirling around about iPhone security. The message focused on the Google’s blog about iOS …

Manchester bombing: Coroner urged not to let security services ‘cover up responsibility’ by withholding inquest evidence  The IndependentRelatives of the Manchester attack victims have been assured that the security services will not be allow…

China slams Washington for ‘abusing concept of national security’ in crusade against Huawei  RTA Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has condemned VP Mike Pence’s calls for further international cooperation in US ongoing crusade against tec…

Security prisoner at psychiatric hospital killed by fellow inmate  The Times of IsraelPolice open investigation into death of Hamad Salama after he was attacked while awaiting evaluation at mental health facility.

Security Workers Return To Job At Xcel Nuclear Plant After Labor Dispute  WCCO | CBS MinnesotaMONTICELLO, Minn. (WCCO) – Around the clock security is vital to Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear plant. But for the past six days, security guard s…

A message about iOS security  Apple NewsroomApple defends iOS security in new statement, takes issue with Google Project Zero findings  9to5MacApple accuses Google of “stoking fear” over iPhone security issues  The VergeAp…

A message about iOS security  Apple NewsroomLast week, Google published a blog about vulnerabilities that Apple fixed for iOS users in February. We’ve heard from customers who were concerned by some …

A message about iOS security  Apple NewsroomApple defends iOS security in new statement, takes issue with Google Project Zero findings  9to5MacApple fires back at Google report over iPhone security flaws  CNBCApple accuses…

How to Plug the Latest Supermicro Server Security Hole  Data Center KnowledgeSupermicro, the world’s fourth-largest server seller, just can’t catch a break. This week, researchers found another major security vulnerability in its hardware.

Netatmo brings Alexa onboard, launches new security system at IFA  CNETThe Netatmo Welcome was one of the first facial recognition cameras on the market, and while it wasn’t perfect, it showed the concept could work. Netatmo’s …

SolarWinds Security Exec Timothy Brown: MSPs ‘Top Of My Risk Level’  CRN: The Biggest Tech News For Partners, And The IT ChannelTimothy Brown, vice president of security with SolarWinds, talked recently with CRN about the dramatic rise in MSP…

Regulator Weighs Disclosing Names of Utilities That Violate Grid Security Rules  The Wall Street JournalThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is weighing whether to disclose the names of electric utilities that violate rules designed to pr…

Regulator Weighs Disclosing Names of Utilities That Violate Grid Security Rules  The Wall Street JournalThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is weighing whether to disclose the names of electric utilities that violate rules designed to pr…

Alabama school system strengthens sporting event security after shooting  WVTM13An Alabama school district is ramping up security at future sporting events in response to a shooting at a high school football game. News outlets report …

Homeland Security to collect social media usernames on immigration and visitor applications  CNNThe Department of Homeland Security plans to begin requesting social media information on applications for immigration benefits and foreign travel…

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson stops show after security guards assault fan in Tacoma  Brooklyn VeganIron Maiden stopped by Tacoma, WA’s Tacoma Dome on Wednesday (9/5) as part of their current North & South American “Legacy of the Beast” tour….

Flemington-Raritan seeks $42M for security upgrades, air-conditioning in all schools  NJ.comThose living in the Flemington-Raritan School District will go to the polls on Nov. 5 to decide the fate of a referendum that would fund two projects.

Application Security Market 2019-2023 | Evolving Opportunities With Broadcom and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP | Technavio  Yahoo FinanceTechnavio has been monitoring the global application security market since 2016 and the marke…

Three Percent Security Force’s Split Highlights Plague of Infighting  Southern Poverty Law CenterThe incessant power struggles that plague militia groups prompted defections in the Three Percent Security Force, robbed its leader of control an…

Invictus Security suing Palm Beach County School District  WPTV.comInvictus Security, a private security firm previously tapped by the School District of Palm Beach County to train security guards at charter schools in the county, …

Alabama school system strengthens security for sports events  Associated PressMOBILE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama school district is ramping up security at future sporting events in response to a shooting at a high school football game.

The low-cost initiatives Newton Medical Center uses to boost information security  Becker’s Hospital ReviewMike Cottle, IS director at 103-bed Newton (Kan. ) Medical Center, focuses on keeping the hospital and patient information secure.

Intel & National Security Summit Explores Space and Cyber Issues  In Homeland SecurityA report on the Intelligence and National Security Summit co-hosted by AFCEA International and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA).

Canadian Senate Security Apologizes After Calling Man’s Pro-Oil Shirt “Offensive”  OilPrice.comThe security *service* for the Canadian Senate has apologized to an energy industry executive who complained in an open letter about being forced t…

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) Market Worth $1,791 Million by 2024 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™  PRNewswireCHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new market research report “Security Orchestra…

Palo Alto Ups the Ante in IoT Security, to Buy Zingbox  Yahoo FinanceThe acquisition is expected to boost Palo Alto’s (PANW) Cortex platform by implementing Zingbox’s cloud-based *service* and advanced AI and ML technology …

Security guard outside Savoy Hotel jumps on homeless man’s head during brutal attack  The IndependentA security guard at London’s five-star Savoy Hotel has been filmed attacking a homeless man before jumping on his head as he lay prone on the…

Trump Cuts “Muscle” from European Defense to Fund Border Wall  Just SecurityThe list of military construction projects the Trump administration is defunding to pay for its controversial border wall includes more than $770 million from an …

Sustaining progress achieved is key to improving security and alleviating civilian hardship says OSCE SMM Chief Monitor in Permanent Council address – Ukraine  ReliefWebEnglish News and Press Release on Ukraine about Peacekeeping and Peacebui…

Why Businesses Fail to Address DNS Security Exposures  Dark ReadingIncreasing awareness about the critical importance of DNS security is the first step in improving the risk of being attacked. It’s time to get proactive.

This Week In Security: Mass IPhone Compromise, More VPN Vulns, Telegram Leaking Data, And The Hack Of @Jack  HackadayIn a very mobile-centric installment, we’re starting with the story of a long-running iPhone exploitation campaign. It’s bein…

Department of Homeland Security: New SOC Strategy?  MSSP AlertU.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rethinks security operations center (SOC) strategy. Can MSSPs and SOC as a *Service* (SOCaaS) fill some voids?

Xcel nuclear plant security guards settle contract with their employer, ending lockout  Star TribuneSecurity guards at Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear plant reached a preliminary agreement with their employer on a three-year wage and benefit…

Ukraine’s Security Service begins audit of its structural subdivisions  112 InternationalThe Security *Service* of Ukraine (SBU) has begun the audit of its structural subdivisions as the SBU reported on Facebook. “For the fulfillment of the e…

Church safety inspires security training event  The HeraldNext week, Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper will host a two-day training course focusing on security planning and responding to an active shooter.

Manchester Arena attack inquests: Evidence ‘risks national security’  BBC NewsFears of humiliating police and security services will not determine whether Manchester Arena attack evidence is kept secret, a coroner has said. Authorities say …

National Security at the United Nations This Week  Just SecurityEditor’s Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national …

Running Out of Gas: Philippine Energy Security and the South China Sea  Foreign Policy Research InstituteAbout 80 km off the northwest coast of Palawan Island in the South China Sea is the Malampaya natural gas field, the Philippines’ main do…

Homeland Security search warrants lead to undocumented immigrants detained, Stillwater police say  KOCO Oklahoma CityHomeland Security agents served warrants at two Stillwater restaurants and a home. Agents ended up arresting three people and…

Database exposed 133 million US Facebook users’ phone numbers  Naked SecurityA researcher has stumbled on a publicly exposed database containing the telephone numbers of hundreds of millions of Facebook users. According to …

Bruce Dickinson Blasts Venue Security For Punching Fan in Head  LoudwireOn Iron Maiden’s “Legacy of the Beast” tour, constant wardrobe changes have brought Bruce Dickinson’s usually engaging stage banter to a minimum.

Popular GPS trackers found to have major security flaws  TechRadarThousands of devices meant to help keep children safe could actually be putting them at risk, new security research has found. Advertisement. A report from …

Company advances in tender for plant despite security concerns over China ties  The Times of IsraelDefense officials reportedly warned letting Hutchison Water construct major desalination facility could compromise sensitive sites; Energy Mini…

The Early Edition: September 6, 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 …

101domain expands security offering to include nearly two dozen new SSL Certificate solutions to fit every business and budget  PRNewswireVISTA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Security isn’t one size fits all. For this reason, 101domai…

Bolivian Security Forces Seize Helicopter with Drugs Near Peruvian Border  Dialogo AmericasIn early July, units of the Bolivian security forces seized a helicopter carrying almost 300 kilograms of drugs.

New School Security Cameras Installed  The Newtown BeeSecurity cameras at Newtown’s public schools were replaced over the summer, and the new system began recording 24 hours a day, every day, ahead of the …

Security guard at Savoy Hotel jumps on homeless man’s head in sickening attack  Mirror OnlineHorrifying video recorded outside the Savoy in central London shows a security guard stamping on the defenceless victim after punching him in the fac…

SECURITY: Report reveals play-by-play of first U.S. grid cyberattack  E&E NewsA first-of-its-kind cyberattack on the U.S. grid created blind spots at a grid control center and several small power generation sites in the western United States,…

Application security: 4 things to know about how the Confidential Computing Consortium helps  The Enterprisers ProjectWhen we talk about security, the focus often comes down to the application developer or the system administrator – or perhap…

LISD School Board updated on security measures | News  Star Local MediaDuring a work session Tuesday, Matt Garrett, director of safety and security for Lewisville ISD updated the Board of Trustees on ongoing security measures.

Govt to bolster info-security rules for defense contractors  The Japan NewsThe government is planning to require domestic defense-related companies to bolster protection and management of confidential information to prevent leaks of …

Security Flaw: Over 600,000 ‘Kid-Friendly’ GPS Trackers Use 123456 As Default Password, Posing Secur  Tech TimesSecurity firm Avast discovered that over 600000 GPS trackers have the same default password: 123456. What does this mean for the d…

Multi-Cloud Strategy May Pose Higher Security Risk: Study  TechNewsWorldUsers of a multi-cloud storage strategy may be twice as likely to face a security breach as those that use hybrid or single clouds, suggests a report from …

HKEx Invests in Chinese Data-Security Firm Led by Turing Winner  Caixin GlobalThe operator of the Hong Kong stock market said this week it would acquire a minority stake in a Beijing-based data- and internet-security firm, as part of its …

US upgrades Turkey’s security level in travel advisory for US citizens  Hurriyet Daily NewsThe U.S. State Department on Sept. 5 decreased Turkey’s security threat warning for American travelers from a Level 3 to Level 2. “This change puts Tur…

Kokua Line: Rules about carry-on food center on security and pests  Honolulu Star-AdvertiserQuestion: What is the policy about bringing food on the plane? Can I put it in my carry-on? Is there any restriction on any food? Do I have to pull it…

Commissioners agree to fund security upgrades for Carroll County Circuit Court  Baltimore SunThe county commissioners unanimously approved funding for security upgrades to the Carroll County Circuit Court’s buildings, including augmenting vis…

Fight at Ben Davis Football Game Prompts New Security Enforcement  93.1 WIBC IndianapolisINDIANAPOLIS — New security rules for people attending football games at Ben Davis High School are now being enforced after a recent fight between stude…

Twitter turns off SMS texting after @Jack hijacking  Naked SecurityTwo problems, Twitter says: vulnerabilities that mobile carriers need to fix & its reliance on linked numbers for 2FA.

U.S. blocks U.N. Security Council statement on Israel, Lebanon – report  The Jerusalem PostThe US opposed the fact that the statement failed to specifically condemn Hezbollah and that it put Israel’s right of self-determination on an equal fo…