NEWS & ANALYSIS

FAA Close to Naming Six Drone Test Sites

Feb 14, 2013 -The head of the FAA’s Unmanned Systems Integration Office, Jim Williams, says the FAA is getting “very close” to naming six drone test-sites.

Morning Security Brief: Smartphones for Facial Scans and Tracking Discussed; A Look at When Gun Permit Requests Are Denied

Feb 13, 2013 -Pentagon looks at using smartphones to scan faces; EPIC pursues its case against FBI using cellphones for tracking; statistics on gun permit and transfer denials show history since Brady law.

Fiscal Austerity for Military May Spur Innovation in Drones

Feb 12, 2013 -While the threat of sequestration or generally tighter budgets for the military worry many, it could also be a way to spur innovation, says one unmanned aerial vehicle expert.

How Museums Secure Collections

Feb 12, 2013 -Museums face many security challenges, not the least of which is making sure that when they procure new works, they aren't unwittingly buying stolen property.

Morning Security Brief: North Korea Nuclear Test, Florida Criticized for Student Arrests, and Fighting Terrorism in Africa

Feb 12, 2013 -North Korea claims to test another nuclear weapon; a report says Florida arrests students for the wrong reasons, and a look at the U.S. challenge fighting radical Islamists in Africa.

Morning Security Brief: Dorner Gets $1 Million Bounty, Horsemeat Scandal, Social Media Software, and More

Feb 11, 2013 -LAPD offering $1 million for information on rogue officer. Britain’s food fraud scandal. New software mines social media. And more.

How U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico Trains for an Active Shooter

Feb 08, 2013 -Learn how U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico trains for an active shooter and handles base security.

Morning Security Brief: Federal Reserve Hack Ramifications, Overhauling Bail Determinations, and More

Feb 08, 2013 -The hacking of the Federal Reserve could have long term ramifications, warns a security researcher. Conference of Chief Justices discuss need for better way to set bail. A Washington, D.C. task force creates an anti-bullying program for agencies that work with kids. And More

How to Spot a Fake ID

Feb 07, 2013 -Security Officers need to be able to spot fake IDs presented at security checkpoints. Read about the most important questions they should ask and what they should look for on a driver's license.

Morning Security Brief: Concerns about European Cybersecurity Strategy, Estonian Cybersecurity, Border Security, More

Feb 07, 2013 -Concerns are being raised about the European Commission's new cybersecurity strategy. Estonia is the poster child for cybersecurity. Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano says insistence that the border be secured before immigration reform is a flawed argument. A new GAO report says that the FCC was lax in security control for the Enhanced Secured Network Project.
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