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Amtrak Increases Security Measures

Feb 19, 2008 -Amtrak to introduce mobile security teams to deter a terrorist attack on its rail lines.

Homeland Security Secretary Testifies on Budget Requests

Feb 15, 2008 -Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff testified in front of the Senate yesterday, outlining his department's 2009 budget requests.

Illinois Campus Shooting Tests Security Plan--Also, Shooter Off Meds But Had No Prior Police Contact

Feb 15, 2008 -Yesterday's tragic shooting at Northern Illinois University again highlights the need for schools to have alert plans.

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Restricting Use of State Secrets Privilege

Feb 14, 2008 -At a recent Senate hearing witnesses discussed proposed legislation that would subject assertions of state secrets privilege to judicial review.

European Countries May Require Biometrics on Visitors

Feb 14, 2008 -The European Union is considering proposals that would require all non-European visitors to submit biometric data before crossing European borders.

Government Acts to Reduce Human-Error Train Accidents

Feb 14, 2008 -Human-factor-caused train accidents, such as a January 2005 accident in Graniteville, South Carolina, which killed nine people and resulted in the release of toxic chlorine gas, have increased in recent years. The Transportation Department has issued a regulation to reduce such accidents by emphasizing the need to follow operating procedures.

Cyberthieves Phishing for Cash

Feb 14, 2008 -Bank accounts are a major target of cyberthieves who use "phishing" tactics to steal customers' money and tap into bank accounts.

Counterfeiting, Pandemic Preparedness Among Issues at Singapore Conference

Feb 13, 2008 -How Johnson & Johnson has revamped its approach to fighting counterfeiters and enlisted the help of Chinese officials was one topic among many at day two of the ASIS International second Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore.

Campus Data Breaches on the Rise

Feb 13, 2008 -A new report finds that computer security incidents at college campuses increased in 2007.

Senate Authorizes Surveillance Expansion

Feb 13, 2008 -The Senate has approved a measure that would expand the government's clandestine surveillance powers.

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