NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: Obama Gives National Security Speech, Washington State Bridge Collapse, and More

May 24, 2013 -President Obama gives a national security speech addressing drones and Guantanamo Bay, a bridge collapses in Washington State, and the latest on the terror attack on a British soldier.

Twitter Implements Two-Factor Authentication But Critics See Flaws

May 23, 2013 -After a series of high-profile attacks, Twitter Inc. is implementing new security measures to stop hackers from invading user accounts. On Wednesday, the micro blogging site announced it will allow users to set their accounts to two-factor authentication.

Morning Security Brief: Government Surveillance, Illegal Immigrant Apprehensions, Drone Attacks, and More

May 23, 2013 -EFF seeks details on secret court ruling on illegal government surveillance. A look at statistics show that what happens to illegal immigrants after they are apprehended varies widely by state. Attorney General Eric Holder gives details on Americans killed in drone strikes.

Cisco Executive Discusses Evolving Perspectives on Cybersecurity

May 22, 2013 -Companies need to shift their focus in cybersecurity and vendors need to cooperate more, according to Bret Hartman, chief technology officer for Cisco’s Security Technology Group.

Morning Security Brief: Oklahoma Tornado, NY Increase in Security Grants, and More

May 22, 2013 -Authorities and rescuers are winding down their mission in Oklahoma City after the massive tornado leveled parts of the area. New York state will receive a boost in grant money for security. The government has issued a request for information on increasing the resiliency of its cybersecurity. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Monster Tornado Hits Oklahoma, Court to Hear Whistleblower Case, and More

May 21, 2013 -A tornado hit Oklahoma yesterday afternoon leaving dozens dead, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a whistleblowing case, and a Senate committee approves fingerprinting for foreigners leaving the United States.

ASIS International and BICSI Sign Memorandum of Understanding

May 20, 2013 -ASIS International (ASIS) and Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster the growth of the security and information technology systems industries, promote public safety, and protect critical infrastructure globally.Privacy, workforce development, and federal resources among top issues to be addressed.

Morning Security Brief: New Policing Methods Yielding Results, Business Computer Vulnerabilities Reported, and More

May 20, 2013 -New policing methods that rely more on developing intelligence sources than on low-level gang-member arrests are yielding results. A new report on business systems hooked to the Internet confirms high levels of vulnerable systems.

Morning Security Brief: Obama Calls for Full Diplomatic Security Funding, Firearm Background Checks Increase, and More

May 17, 2013 -President Obama calls on Congress to approve funds for increased diplomatic security, firearm background checks nearly double after Newtown, and more.

Morning Security Brief: Deadly Texas Tornados, Security Personnel Kidnapped, and more

May 16, 2013 -Tornados in North Texas have left at least six people dead, security personnel kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai, and more.
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