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Morning Security Brief: Teachers Seek Firearms Training, Los Alamos Replacing Chinese Computer Parts, One Goh Unfit for Trial

Jan 08, 2013 -More than 600 teachers applied for a firearms training course. Los Alamos Nuclear Laboratory in New Mexico is replacing Chinese-made components in its computer system over security fears. Oikos University shooter One Goh is diagnosed with schizophrenia. And more.

FBI Teaching Industry to Protect Trade Secrets

Nov 28, 2012 -The FBI is teaming up with North Carolina's Research Triangle to help educate industry on how to prevent trade secret theft.

Michigan Man Charged with Selling Fake Microsoft Software

Nov 16, 2012 -A Michigan man was arraigned last week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on charges of mail fraud and selling counterfeit Microsoft software worth more than $1.2 million, according to the Department of Justice.

Survey Suggests Data Encryption Makes Leaks Harder to Detect

Oct 25, 2012 -Federal agencies say the number one way unauthorized data leaves their organizations is through e-mail and that encryption actually hampers efforts to detect the leaks, according to a survey of federal agencies conducted by Axway.

Countries Shy Away From Foreign Businesses Over National Security Fears

Oct 12, 2012 -Canada uses national security exemption to keep foreign companies from bidding on new telecom project. India mulls restrictions on foreign investments.

Machine Politics

Oct 01, 2012 -When it comes to casting, recording, and counting votes, electronic machines have fallen short of their initial promise. Learn what states are doing instead.

Morning Security Brief: Data Breach Notification, IPv6 Launches Worldwide, Arson Mystery at WSU, and More

Jun 08, 2012 -Consumers are unhappy with data breach notifications. IPv6 launches. Washington State University sees it fourth arson in two weeks. And more.

FBI Publishes Tips to Recognize the Company Mole

May 11, 2012 -The FBI says employees who leak trade secrets and other sensitive information often exhibit behaviors co-workers can pick up on to prevent such breaches.

CHART: How Companies Protect Sensitive Information

Feb 15, 2012 -See the steps companies are taking to protect data.

More Than Four Million Hold U.S. Security Clearances

Sep 28, 2011 -According to a report from the Director of National Intelligence, more than one million federal employees hold top secret clearances. The total number of people holding security clearances last year exceeded 4.2 million.
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