After September 11, 2001, the United States began instituting an array of security measures intended to prevent future terrorism. However, an analysis of measures in place at the nation’s airports reveals that much work remains to be done.
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ICE says public tip line generates investigative leads
- By Travis Wheeler · January 19th, 2012
On the receiving end of the calls are a team of special agents, intelligence research specialists and law enforcement specialists all highly trained.
What’s ahead in 2012 for cloud, mobile apps, cyber?
- By Travis Wheeler · January 18th, 2012
Cloud computing, mobility, social computing, big data and smart analytics, IT appliances, and cybersecurity to become more tightly woven into mission-critical systems and processes in 2012 as government and private organizations look for ways to innovate and also operate more cost efficiently.
Technical Communities Breaks Sales Records for 2011
- By Ali Cheung · January 10th, 2012
Company again reports double-digit growth and record results in all 5 revenue categories
Top finds at TSA checkpoints in 2011 include more than 1,000 guns and C4
- By Travis Wheeler · December 30th, 2011
The Transportation Security Administration has found 1,200 guns, snakes, C4 explosives and inert landmines in the past year at airport checkpoints around the country.
McAfee’s predictions of top cyber threats in 2012
- By Travis Wheeler · December 28th, 2011
We continue to see cybercriminals improving their toolkits and malware and are ready to make a significant impact in 2012.
December is critical infrastructure protection month
- By Travis Wheeler · November 30th, 2011
President Obama signed a proclamation on Nov. 30 declaring December 2011 as “Critical Infrastructure Protection Month,” adding that cyber security remains a key part of that protection.
Napolitano stresses international partnerships, aviation and cyber security on overseas trip
- By Travis Wheeler · November 30th, 2011
“DHS is committed to working closely with our allies and partners who face common threats to build a more secure and resilient nation while strengthening the commerce, travel, and communication networks that we all share.”
Cloud security: Better than we think?
- By Travis Wheeler · November 14th, 2011
Conventional wisdom says that cloud computing is inherently less secure. But many government experts are focused on cloud computing’s security strengths.
Cyber weaknesses should deter US from waging war
- By Travis Wheeler · October 30th, 2011
Clarke said if he was advising the president he would warn against attacking other countries because so many of them including China, North Korea, Iran and Russia could retaliate by launching devastating cyberattacks that could destroy power grids, banking networks or transportation systems.
