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Russia proposes “security system” for Gulf at UN – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaUNITED NATIONS, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) — A Russian UN envoy highlighted Thursday the importance of establishing a security system in the Gulf, saying it might be …

Prosecutors: 2 Constables Charged for Pipeline Security Work | Pennsylvania News  U.S. News & World ReportWEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors say two Pennsylvania constables have been arrested for misusing their elected positions to work as …

2 Constables Accused Of Illegally Working As Private Security Guards On Mariner East Pipeline, Prosecutors Say  CBS PhillyCHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Two Pennsylvania constables have been arrested after prosecutors say they improperly used th…

2 Constables Accused Of Illegally Working As Private Security Guards On Mariner East Pipeline, Prosecutors Say  CBS PhillyCHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Two Pennsylvania constables have been arrested after prosecutors say they improperly used th…

Railbird Festival is making security is a priority – ABC 36 News  WTVQLEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The recent mass shootings across the country have people worried for their safety. One recent shooting took place at a food festival …

UPDATE: Security at Chesterfield courthouse tightened after attorney attacked at nearby office  Richmond.comSecurity at the main Chesterfield County courthouse was tightened Thursday after an attorney was severely beaten early Wednesday eveni…

Security at Chesterfield courthouse tightened after attorney attacked at nearby office  Richmond.comSecurity at the main Chesterfield County courthouse was tightened Thursday after an attorney was severely beaten early Wednesday evening in a …

Amazon Ring’s police partnerships ‘troubled’ security industry group  CNETThe Amazon subsidiary has partnered with police forces around the US.

NCS4 Announces New US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Risk Management Training Course for Interscholastic Athletics and After-School Activities  Southern Miss NowTo assist high schools across the country in their safety and security effo…

Downtown METS terminals to receive security upgrade  14 News WFIE EvansvilleThe Department of Transportation (DOT) wants to enhance safety at the METS Bus terminal in downtown.

Security Cam Shows Dog Sitter Slamming Puppy to Floor | PETA  PETAA dog sitter allegedly hired through an app reportedly got “frustrated” and slammed a puppy to the floor. Little did the woman know, she was being recorded.

Department of Homeland Security Launches Investigation Into Secret Database at the Border  NBC 7 San DiegoThe Department of Homeland Security has launched a widespread investigation into the secret government surveillance of journalists and a…

Suspect in Federal Way Walmart security scare had a BB gun, police say  KOMO NewsFEDERAL WAY, Wash. – A man who triggered a security scare and evacuation Wednesday at the Walmart store in Federal Way apparently was carrying only a …

Suspect in Federal Way Walmart security scare had a BB gun, police say  KOMO NewsFEDERAL WAY, Wash. – A man who triggered a security scare and evacuation Wednesday at the Walmart store in Federal Way apparently was carrying only a …

IDEMIA Identity & Security USA has licensed an advanced optical array developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The portable technology can be used to help identify individuals in challenging outdoor conditions.  …

Broadcom buys Symantec’s enterprise security portfolio for $10.7 billion  ZDNetBroadcom is buying Symantec’s enterprise security business for $10.7 billion, the companies announced Thursday. The deal effectively splits Symantec in two, …

Pence Ties Kentucky Overdose Decline To Funding, Border Security  WUKYVice President Mike Pence announced millions in new federal funding to help combat Kentucky’s opioid crisis during an appearance in Manchester Thursday –

Sheriff’s office announces universal security screening for Virginia Beach Courthouse  WTKR News 3VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – In an effort to improve public safety, the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it is implementing a univers…

Apple reveals special new iPhones for security researchers  The VergeApple is planning to release special security researcher iPhone devices in 2020. The handsets will include deeper access to iOS to make it easier to discover …

Apple offers record ‘bounty’ to researchers who find iPhone security flaws  One America News NetworkAugust 8, 2019. By Joseph Menn. LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Apple Inc is offering cyber security researchers up to $1 million to detect flaws in iP…

Apple offers record ‘bounty’ to researchers who find iPhone security flaws  ReutersLAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Apple Inc is offering cyber security researchers up to $1 million to detect flaws in iPhones, the largest reward offered by a company to …

Apple vastly expands security bounty program: higher payouts, ‘dev’ devices, Mac support  9to5MacApple has announced a vast expansion to its bug bounty program today. It will include all of its platforms, give ‘dev’ devices to researchers, an…

Egypt says security forces killed 17 Islamic militants  Yahoo NewsSecurity forces killed at least 17 suspected militants in raids in Cairo and in another province, Egypt officials said Thursday, four days after a car filled with …

ABS Appoints Global Head of Cyber Security  The Maritime ExecutiveABS has appointed well-known cyber expert Ian Bramson as its Global Head of Cyber Security. In this…

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal 2019 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Operating Results Including Non-Cash Pension Settlement and Compensation Expense Charges  NasdaqMILWAUKEE, Aug. 08, 2019– STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today repo…

West Bank killing of Israeli soldier wasn’t botched kidnapping, security forces believe  HaaretzA 19-year-old Israeli soldier and yeshiva student was murdered in a stabbing attack in the West Bank settlement bloc of Gush Etzion on Wednesday.

West Bank killing of Israeli soldier wasn’t botched kidnapping, security forces believe  HaaretzA 19-year-old Israeli soldier and yeshiva student was murdered in a stabbing attack in the West Bank settlement bloc of Gush Etzion on Wednesday.

GSA Cyber Expert Offers Tips on Cloud Security  NextgovDan Jacobs says agencies should treat security like a team sport and avoid falling in love with the latest cyber products.

Security company Allied Universal hiring for 50 positions  Tampa Bay TimesSecurity company Allied Universal is holding a job fair in St. Petersburg Aug. 22. The company is hiring for 50 security-related positions, most of which will be …

Egypt says security forces killed 17 Islamic militants  Minneapolis Star TribuneSecurity forces killed at least 17 suspected militants in raids in Cairo and in another province, Egypt officials said Thursday, four days after a car filled with…

Wyoming Medical Center Upgrades Security After Shooting  K2 RadioCASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Medical Center is moving forward with a slate of security upgrades after a man opened fire inside the facility earlier this …

UPDATE: Security at Chesterfield courthouse tightened after attorney attacked at nearby office  Richmond.comSecurity at the main Chesterfield County courthouse was tightened Thursday after an attorney was severely beaten early Wednesday eveni…

Maryland REAL ID Requirements Approved By Homeland Security  CBS BaltimoreGLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has given MDOT MVA the green light on its REAL ID requirements. The Maryland …

How SECURE Act Improves Chances of Retirement Security for More Americans  Credit Union TimesThe SECURE Act may be the most significant piece of legislation to affect retirement plans in years and presents a much-needed solution to the retire…

Chesco DA Announces Criminal Charges Against Mariner East Security Workers  Philadelphia magazineChester County DA Tom Hogan has announced criminal charges against privately hired security workers in his office’s probe into the Mariner East p…

DA: Constables illegally worked as security guards for Sunoco’s Mariner East pipeline  WPVI-TVThe Chester County District Attorney’s Office says two Pennsylvania constables illegally provided security for Sunoco’s Mariner East Pipeline.

Security costs for Summerfest rise to $800K, festival only required to pay small percentage  WDJTMILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Safety at large public events is a major concern, but it also comes at a cost. Milwaukee city leaders received a pretty pri…

U.S. universities confront a security storm in Congress  Science MagazineUniversity officials in the United States are keeping a close eye on legislation moving through Congress that aims to prevent foreign entities from taking unfair …

94th Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander  MinutemanLt. Col. Suzanne Etedali accepts the guidon from Col. Joseph Revit, 94th Mission Support Group commander during an assumption of command ceremony Aug.

Watch: GOP Group Runs Ad in Mitch McConnell’s Home State Slamming Him For Blocking Election Security Bills  NewsweekAn organization comprised of life-long Republicans unveiled a new TV ad Thursday morning, taking aim at Senate Majority Leader…

Video Captures Kyrgyz Ex-President’s Surrender To Security Forces  Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyFormer Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev was detained on August 8 after an earlier police operation to seize him ended in failure and resulted…

McConnell’s stonewalling of election security bills “pure politics”  WWL News, Talk, Sports Radio StationMost experts say our 2020 elections are at serious risk of foreign intervention and disinformation, but bills passed by the House are dea…

Newell: Stop the political free-for-all on election security and get to work!  WWL News, Talk, Sports Radio StationMost experts say our 2020 elections are at serious risk of foreign intervention and disinformation, but Newell thinks that the …

Security Researcher Says He Cracked 787 Airliner, But Boeing, FAA Disagree  PCMagA controversial talk at the Black Hat security conference revealed several possible attacks on the Boeing 787, but the airplane manufacturer disputes the claims.

We’re No. 1: Homeland Security Recertifies Md.’s Personal ID Program  Josh KurtzMaryland is the first state in the nation to have its federally-mandated personal identification program recertified by the Department of Homeland Security, the …

Airport security to return confiscated keepsake necklace to former Marine from Eagan  Star TribuneA former Marine from Eagan who figured that a sentimental piece of jewelry confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was g…

Former Marine from Eagan heartbroken after airport security confiscates keepsake jewelry  Star TribuneA former Marine from Eagan is challenging the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), alleging that a supervisor unjustly confiscated …

Sears will close Security Square Mall store  Baltimore SunSears at Security Square Mall will shut its doors under the troubled department store chain’s latest round of store closures, with a going-out-of-business sale …

Report: WhatsApp security flaws let people put words in your mouth  Fast CompanyIt’s like a deepfake but for WhatsApp conversations.

Trump Ignored His Own Homeland Security Experts on White Supremacist Threats: Report  Rolling StonePresident Donald Trump’s administration ignored warnings from the Department of Homeland Security to greater prioritize threats of domestic ter…

Huawei Firmware Analysis Reveals Security Problems  InfoQ.comFinite State has released a security report that used binary analysis to reveal a litany of flaws in Huawei firmware. Huawei has refuted some points of the report, …

Amazon’s Ring courts business owners with new security offerings  Fox BusinessRing said its new offerings allow business owners and any employees they choose to monitor multiple locations remotely from an app.

El Paso shooting raises security concerns for local shelter  KGNS.tvAfter learning that the El Paso shooter was targeting people of Hispanic descent, officials at the La Frontera shelter are worried migrants might be in danger.

NRA president paying Cobb deputies to offer security outside home  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionCarolyn Meadows is paying off-duty deputies to provide security outside her home, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

Announcing the DEF CON 27 IoT Village – Organized by Independent Security Evaluators – Because “Things” Still Aren’t Safe and Secure  Business WireLAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–While the world of internet-connected devices continues to expand, …

Amazon’s Ring launches security service for businesses  ZDNetAmazon-owned Ring announced on Thursday the launch of Ring for Business, a new *service* that’s pitched as an affordable alternative to traditional security …

JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio says district needs its own security force  WDRBIn the wake of the JCPS board’s decision not to renew contracts for school resource officers, Dr. Pollio said it’s time for the district to make moves to int…

DB ETC Index PLC UK Regulatory Announcement: Value per Security  Business WireDB ETC INDEX PLC Dated: 08 August 2019 COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT Immediate Release 08 August 2019 DB ETC Index plc (the Issuer) (incorporated …

Iowa State Fair Police Increasing Security This Year  WHO TV Des MoinesDES MOINES, Iowa — More than 80000 people are expected to be at the Iowa State Fair’s opening day Thursday. This year they may notice some extra patrols …

CEOs willing to pay millions to secure cybersecurity talent  Becker’s Hospital ReviewCompanies and CEOs are now coughing up millions of dollars to keep and hire seasoned cybersecurity experts as hacking incidents are on the rise, according …

Two charged with using state constable position to gain security jobs at pipeline  Daily Local NewsTwo men, one a former Coatesville city councilman, were charged Thursday for using their positions as state constables to work as security guar…

Secretary of Homeland Security, Senator McSally to visit Yuma border  KYMAU.S. Senator Martha McSally will be meeting with Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan on Thursday to tour the soft-sided facility at the Yuma …

Kubernetes reports the results of its open-source security audit  ZDNetAll programs need security audits, but the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) took a new open-source approach and revealed all to its users.

Turkey: Food Security and Agriculture Sector (Jan – June 2019) – Turkey  ReliefWebNARRATIVE. During the period January to June 2019, Food Security and Agriculture (FSA) sector partners continued to address food and agriculture needs …

Appleton Valley Transit Center increases security in aftermath of deadly shooting  Fox11online.comAPPLETON (WLUK) –A rarity many have called it and such a devastating deviation from the norm. “We never want to go down that road again but, yo…

The Climate Crisis, Biodiversity, and Food Security Puzzle  Natural Resources Defense CouncilThe UN has issued a new report on the puzzle we must work out to combat climate change, secure food supplies, and avoid the extinction of more than a…

GOP group targets McConnell over election security bills in new ad | TheHill  The HillA Republican group is ramping up pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to take up election security legislation ahead of 2020.

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 8/8/19 (Galaxy’s Edge Previews, Security Checkpoint Expansion Now Open, New Merchandise, ETC.)  wdwnt.comToday’s Hollywood Studios Photo Report brings us a look at Galaxy’s Edge entrance operations, the new sec…

WhatsApp security flaws can fake messages from you, and there’s no fix  9to5MacWhatsApp security flaws revealed by security researchers at this year’s Black Hat conference would allow someone to fake messages from you …

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Oregon  Center For American ProgressAuthors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many of our products. We chose to capitalize “Black” in order to ref…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Minnesota  Center For American ProgressClick here to view other state fact sheets in this series. Authors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many o…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Maine  Center For American ProgressLawmakers in Maine must do better to ensure all women and families have quality reproductive health care, safe workplaces, equal representation in …

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Illinois  Center For American ProgressClick here to view other state fact sheets in this series. Authors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many of…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Louisiana  Center For American ProgressClick here to view other state fact sheets in this series. Authors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many o…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in California  Center For American ProgressAuthors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many of our products. We chose to capitalize “Black” in order to…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Alabama  Center For American ProgressAuthors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many of our products. We chose to capitalize “Black” in order to re…

Windows 10 security: Microsoft dismissed RDP flaw until it saw Hyper-V was affected  ZDNetMicrosoft details a nasty and apparently completely unexpected side-effect of using RDP in its Hyper-V virtualization software.

Slow Your Roll Before Disclosing a Security Incident  Dark ReadingTransparency rules, but taking the right amount of time to figure out what happened will go a long way toward setting the record straight.

Security bod uncovers ‘severe’ zero-day flaw Steam’s Windows client  The INQUIRERA SECURITY BOFFIN claims to have uncovered a “severe” zero-day vulnerability in the Windows client of the Steam gaming *service*. The vulnerability lies within …

CYBER SECURITY EVOLVES INTO CYBER RESILIENCE  GlobeNewswireKATY, TX, Aug. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –. Information breaches—either from outside hackers or from internal mistakes—are fast becoming the new …

World food security increasingly at risk due to ‘unprecedented’ climate change impact, new UN report warns  UN NewsMore than 500 million people today live in areas affected by erosion linked to climate change, the UN warned on Thursday, befor…

Rebuilding Trust After Cybersecurity Lapses  Security TodayTrust is a business fundamental, and cybersecurity lapses can rattle the trust of important constituencies. Customers avoid buying from companies they don’t …

Inside Centennial South, the maximum security prison Colorado could soon reopen  The Colorado IndependentIf you’ve driven U.S. 50 between Colorado Springs and Cañon City, you may have seen this building. Centennial South in Cañon City on June…

The Early Edition: August 8, 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 …

Microsoft recognizes top-tier security researchers at Black Hat 2019  The Daily SwigYuki Chen named vulnerability disclosure MVP. At Black Hat USA this week, Microsoft named Yuki Chen as its Most Valuable Security Researcher for 2018-19.

Leadership Shift: Accountability, Equity, Security Top Priorities for School Board  Loudoun NowEven in the middle of summer, three months before voters head to the polls, the Nov. 5 election of the Loudoun County School Board is shaping up as…

FISMA Requirements: How They Relate To Firmware Security  ISBuzz NewsFISMA provides federal agencies significant leeway when determining the security controls required for compliance. Each agency is responsible for determining …

Kyrgyz security forces launch second raid on ex-president’s house: website  KFGO NewsALMATY (Reuters) – Kyrgyz security forces have launched a second raid on the house of former president Almazbek Atambayev, independent news website …

Critical UC Security Questions to Ask Your Vendors  No JitterDon’t expect to get simple answers to these complex security questions, but you still need to ask.

Mayor Barlow announces downtown security camera project | Oswego County | nny360.com  NNY360OSWEGO – Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced the creation of a network of security cameras throughout downtown Oswego to prevent vandalism and offer …

Black Hat keynote: Why security culture needs to change  CSO OnlineDino Dai Zovi tells Black Hat audience to embrace a culture where security is everyone’s job and risks are shared. Automation with feedback loops also key to …

Additional security cameras to be located on Railroad Avenue, Grangebel Park  Riverhead News ReviewThe Riverhead Town Board voted Tuesday to spend $36000 from a Community Benefit Agreement with a solar energy company to install security camer…

11 new state privacy and security laws explained: Is your business ready?  CSO OnlineStates from Maine to California have recently enacted privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and data breach notification laws. Let’s break down what each of…

Why Jair Bolsonaro’s new security policy endangers the lives of black and marginalized women  Open DemocracyBrazil’s new gun legislation and measure package for public security threaten to increase gun deaths and police violence, particularly…

City targets school security | Local News  The Harvell gazetteMayor James Fiorentini, Superintendent Margaret Marotta and police are drawing up a plan for better school security after a Haverhill High summer school …

Russian Security Agencies ‘Secretly’ Shut Moscow’s Mobile Internet To Control Protestors: Report  ForbesRussian authorities ordered operators to cut access to mobile data services during last weekend’s opposition protest, the first documented…

Security Video Shows Actor Danny Trejo Running To Help After Rollover Accident Traps Woman, Child In SUV  CBS Los AngelesActor Danny Trejo saves 5-year-old child with help from bystander Monica Jackson after a violent crash causes an SUV to r…

Security Video Shows Actor Danny Trejo Running To Help After Rollover Accident Traps Woman, Child In SUV  CBS Los AngelesActor Danny Trejo saves 5-year-old child with help from bystander Monica Jackson after a violent crash causes an SUV to r…

EU TO AWARD SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORPORATION €2M FUNDING FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT  GlobeNewswireEU TO AWARD SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORPORATION €2M FUNDING FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT The funding will accelerate PrivX® …

Hundreds of migrant workers flee Kashmir amid security lockdown  The Japan TimesJAMMU, INDIA – Hit by a complete security lockdown in Kashmir, hundreds of poor migrant workers have begun fleeing the Himalayan region to return to their …