NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: Craigslist Robberies, Secure Communities, and a Police Impersonator

Dec 14, 2011 -Robbers are using Craigslist to target holiday bargain shoppers. U.S. citizens are constantly being swept up by Secure Communities because of flaws in DHS databases. New Hampshire police are searching for a police impersonator. And more.

Book Review: Internet Searches for Vetting, Investigations, and Open-Source Intelligence

Dec 12, 2011 -Edward J. Appel, CEO of iName­Check, has written a primer for today’s security professionals covering the ins and outs of Internet vetting, data mining, and intelligence gathering.

Morning Security Brief: Drug Sniffing Dogs, Google Slams Mobile Security Vendors, DHS Denies Hackers Hit Water Pump, and More

Nov 23, 2011 -Does using a drug sniffing dog without probable cause constitute an illegal search? Google says mobile security vendors are overstating the threat to turn a profit. DHS dismisses reports of hackers taking out an Illinois water pump. And more.

Police Embrace Social Media

Nov 04, 2011 -Police departments are finding that social media can be used to gather tips and feedback from the public.

Morning Security Brief: Suspicious Activity Around Georgia Water Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Hospital Security, and More

Nov 03, 2011 -Georgia authorities warn of suspicious activity around water treatment plants. The US and European Union hold their first joint cybersecurity exercise. And a hospital faces loss of funding because of the actions of a security guard that led to a patients death.

Morning Security Brief: Lawmaker Calls Cartels Terrorists, Online Consumer Data, Prepaid Debit Cards, and More

Oct 14, 2011 -Some lawmakers label the Mexican cartels terrorists. Sites sell information online to advertisers. New rule proposed for traveling with prepaid debit cards. And more.

Tracking Digital Footprints In The Field

Sep 13, 2011 -By testing suspect computing devices on site, law enforcement can reduce forensic wait times and protect the chain of evidence.

Science: Securing Synthetic Biology

Aug 09, 2011 -Scientists who sequence the DNA of pathogens have adopted guidelines to limit the opportunities for criminals to get access to such research.

Morning Security Brief: New Orleans Verdict, Cybersecurity Survey, I-95 Drug Bust, and More.

Aug 08, 2011 -A verdict is passed in the trial of the New Orleans police officers accused of shooting civilians after Katrina. Authorities make the second largest drug bust in South Carolina's history. Commercial use of aerial drones. And more.

Morning Security Brief: 'Homegrown' Terrorists, Corruption and Border Protection, Prescription Drug Abuse, and More

Jun 10, 2011 -The second of seven jihadist arrested in North Carolina submits a guilty plea. Congress looks at problems with Customs and Border Protection corruption and internal investigations. Prescription drug abuse examined. And more.
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