NEWS & ANALYSIS

Black Swans and the Challenge of Mitigating the Unknown

Dec 18, 2012 -School shootings are uncommon and unpredictable. As such, they might be classified as “Black Swans”, events which are random yet produce extreme impacts. It is perhaps more productive to focus on what is known about such attacks and direct mitigation measures accordingly.

Morning Security Brief: Adam Lanza’s Hard Drive, Vaccination Team Killed, Crime Reporting App, and More

Dec 18, 2012 -The FBI is piecing together Adam Lanza’s hard drive. A vaccination team has been killed in Pakistan. A theft reporting app has been unveiled. And more.

First Anthrax Anti-Toxin Approved for Emergency Use

Dec 17, 2012 -A first-of-its-kind countermeasure has been approved by the FDA to treat the most lethal form of anthrax.

Bills on Maritime Security and Baggage Screening Await President Obama's Signature

Dec 17, 2012 -Congress has presented a Coast Guard authorization bill and a bill on airline baggage screening to President Obama for his signature. The President is expected to sign both measures into law.

Morning Security Brief: Newtown Funerals Begin, Afghanistan Kidnappings, and More

Dec 17, 2012 -Six adults and 20 children were killed in Friday’s shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school. The first two funerals are scheduled for this morning as schools around the country reassess their security plans.

Morning Security Brief: Internet Treaty, JFK Workers to Strike, Anthony Cibelli Sentenced, and More

Dec 14, 2012 -Western nations refuse to sign a treaty that would give governments more power over the Internet. JFK security workers plan to strike before the Christmas holiday. Anthony Cibelli sentenced to 18 months for stealing grenades from Iraq. And more.

DOT Proposes Mandatory Black Boxes for Passenger Vehicles

Dec 13, 2012 -The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to require black boxes in passenger vehicles starting next year.

Morning Security Brief: Stalking Apps, Man Indicted for Sharing a Link, Charlotte Wants to Expand Surveillance Network

Dec 13, 2012 -"Stalking” app legislation introduced. A man is indicted for sharing a link to stolen information. Police in North Carolina want access to private surveillance cameras. And more.

Details on Capture and Treatment of 9-11 Masterminds to Stay Secret

Dec 12, 2012 -All information about the arrests of the five men suspected of organizing the 9-11 attacks will remain secret indefinitely, a military judge has ruled.

Morning Security Brief: Mall Shooter, Public Transit Audio Surveillance, Security Officers Unionize, and More

Dec 12, 2012 -A shooter opened fire on holiday shoppers in Oregon. Transit authorities in some cities are installing audio surveillance equipment on public transport. Philadelphia security officers have unionized. And More.
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