NEWS & ANALYSIS

New Federal Laws Address Whistleblowers and Border Security

Dec 10, 2012 -President Barack Obama recently signed two bills into law. One of the laws improves security along the U.S. border with Mexico while the other expands whistleblower protections for federal employees.

Changes Coming to Hate Crime Reporting

Dec 10, 2012 -The new bias categories of gender and gender identity will be added to future hate crime reporting data.

Armoring Trends in Latin America

Dec 10, 2012 -As violent attacks on citizens continue in countries such as Brazil and Mexico,individuals are responding by buying armor for private vehicles.

Morning Security Brief: Radioactive Material Investigations, Headlight Thefts, Most Dangerous Places to Travel, and More

Dec 10, 2012 -Georgia investigations examine the region's nuclear material black market. Porsche headlight thefts in Amsterdam. Pakistan, Sudan, and Georgia named the most dangerous places to travel. And more.

VIDEO: Disconnect Shows How Browser Sessions Get Hijacked and How to Protect Them

Dec 07, 2012 -Disconnect, Inc., has created a browser extension to help users surf the Web securely and keep sites from tracking their browsing habits.

How to Recruit and Retain Quality Security Employees

Dec 07, 2012 -The keys to success are to know how to attract and interview candidates and then how to engender loyalty among those who join the team.

Sovereign Citizens Interfere With Police Traffic Stops in Nevada

Dec 07, 2012 -Sovereign citizens in Nevada are using mobile phones to summon fellow sovereigns to routine traffic stops to document the situation with video cameras and, according to one retired police chief, intimidate police officers.

Morning Security Brief: Cory Booker Supports Security Guard Unions, Polygraph Expansion, Earthquake in Japan, and More

Dec 07, 2012 -Mayor Cory Booker supports collective bargaining for security workers. The federal government is expanding its use of polygraphs to weed out employees who could leak sensitive information. A 7.0 earthquake hits Japan, tsunami warning lifted. And more.

Swiss Warning Intelligence Partners About Massive Data Breach

Dec 06, 2012 -Swiss intelligence has warned the U.S. and Britain that counterterrorism information may have been leaked by a disgruntled employee.

Agency of Last Resort

Dec 06, 2012 -Communities will turn to the local fire department in the aftermath of a disaster, says a recent report, and fire officials must be prepared.
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