NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: Drone Strikes, Racist Algorithms, and More

Feb 05, 2013 -U.S. drone-strike policy revealed, Harvard Professor says search algorithms are programmed to be racist, and new study says 54 countries aided CIA just after 9-11 in logistics, renditions, and interrogation of suspected al-Qaida members.

Canines Could Be Used More Effectively in Airports, Says GAO

Feb 04, 2013 -According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), canine teams are not being effectively used in airports to screen passengers for explosives.

Morning Security Brief: Cyberwar, Global Health, NYPD Surveillance, and More

Feb 04, 2013 -U.S. Policy on cyberwarfare revealed; Tuberculosis threat discussed; NYPD surveillance practices attacked, and more

NRA Releases Video on Its School Security Effort

Feb 01, 2013 -The NRA is pushing its own approach to school security through its National School Shield initiative. Critics say the program would "weaponize" schools and may not be feasible or effective.

Morning Security Brief: Active Shooter Video, Tax ID Theft Avoidance, Ankara Bombing, and More

Feb 01, 2013 -DHS releases active shooter video. IRS posts tips to help taxpayers protect themselves from identity theft. U.S. embassy in Turkey attacked. And more.

Court Rules Homeowner’s Association Can Enforce Rules Using Private Security

Jan 31, 2013 -To stop people from speeding the neighborhood, an Illinois property owner’s association established a 25-mile-per-hour speed limit throughout the neighborhood and created its own security department to enforce the rules within property limits.

Morning Security Brief: New York Times Hacked, Border Security, Super Bowl Security, and More

Jan 31, 2013 -The New York Times says it was hacked by China. The economic downturn may have played a role in reduced arrests along the Southwest border. And more.

ASIS Signs MOU with NCMEC

Jan 30, 2013 -ASIS International has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to support efforts to keep children from victimization.

Morning Security Brief: Cyber Threats, Expedited Airport Screening, and More

Jan 30, 2013 -DHS is warning of a specific cyber threat to networking devices, and DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses a broader threat of a cyber 9-11.The TSA is trying to expedite screening for more air travelers. A new new software tool can spot disgruntled employees. And more.

Supreme Court Has Agreed to Clarify Retaliation Rules

Jan 29, 2013 -The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will clarify what burden of proof a plaintiff must meet to prevail in a retaliation claim. Attorneys in the case have asked the Court to determine whether employees must prove that the retaliation was the sole factor in an adverse employment action or one of several factors.
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