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WiFi Wireless to begin selling WFSCT cargo security system
Wireless protocol overcomes security concerns; system offers real-time tracking, temperature monitoring, tamper and explosives detection
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Terrorists or business rivals? You decide
Medical facilities report visits by fake inspectors; some believe terrorism involved; industrial espionage seems more likely motive
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New passport holder claims to beat RFID security risks
Paraben claims its metal mesh, velcro-closing passport holder reduces signals by an average of 85db
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Study finds ID and password breaches cost $1.5 million per attack
Phoenix Technologies report looks at federal data theft prosecutions; failure to authenticate computers seeking network access causes majority of breaches; most attacks originate from homes, not on-site users; worm and virus threat may be overrated
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Financial sector continues to lead in continuity and infrastructure protection
Efforts include widespread adoption of continuity standards and participation in TopOff exercises; communications capabilities important focus after protecting consumer data
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IT Security managers in hot seat following AOL disclosures
“Forced accountability” due to media pressure; key to avoiding problems is better communication with audit teams;
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Louisiana officials worry about levees
Tropical Storm Ernesto heads toward Gulf of Mexico; evacuation planning seems improved but overtopping and breaching still threaten levees
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iDirect improves satellite transmission security
New software for its military TDMA VSAT system includes X.509 certificates and government-standard AES 256 encryption
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MachineTalker finalizes OEM deal with Sense-Comm
MachineTalker’s sensor network technology to be deployed to oil refineries; applications include detecting problems in rotating equipment and identifying oil and gas leaks
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Counterstorm-1 wins Info Security Products Guide future technology award
Publication impressed by Counterstorm’s zero-hour attack detection system; hardware device lends a hand in early stages of an IT attack; company has also caught the attention of HSARPA
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Engineering Systems Solutions announces successful test of its ForeWarn Universal Communicator
Successful DHS-sponsored simulation is a good sign for company’s ambitious expansion plans; test of the Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network an even better sign for emergency responders nationwide
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Delta Scientific’s anti-terrorist barriers protect entrance to the U.K. embassy in Budapest, Hungary
The DSC 1100 barrier can stop a 15,000 pound vehicle travelling 40 miles per hour; sally ports at the embassy maximize security
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Sayers Group and Network Security Consulting announce partnership
Companies will focus on organizational information security and regulatory compliance; NSC is one of a number of innovative companies receiving VC funding from Nobska Ventures
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Tumbleweed Communications PKI system earns EAL 3 certification
Common Criteria certification shines light on Tumbleweed Validation Authority system; product is in wide use across government, financial industry
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Corestreet's FIPS 201-compliant products now available at GSA
Listing with GSA Special Item Number 132-62 is the reward for compliance and certification efforts
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The long view
Bringing GPT to the Grid
Much has been discussed about the promise and limitations of large-language models in industries such as education, healthcare and even manufacturing. But what about energy? Could large-language models (LLMs), like those that power ChatGPT, help run and maintain the energy grid?
Startup Aims to Transform the Power Grid with Superconducting Transmission Lines
VEIR, founded by alumnus Tim Heidel, has developed technology that can move more power over long distances, with the same footprint as traditional lines.
Texas Flooding Brings New Urgency to Houston Home Buyout Program
The San Jacinto River is a national hotspot for ‘managed retreat,’ but recent floods show how far local officials still have to go.
For the Colorado River and Beyond, a New Market Could Save the Day
The Colorado River, “the lifeblood of the West,” is in trouble. Decades of overuse and drought have sharply reduced its water supply, threatening an ecosystem that supports 40 million people and 5.5 million acres of farmland. Stanford economist Paul Milgrom won a Nobel Prize in part for his role in enabling today’s mobile world. Now he’s tackling a different 21st century challenge: water scarcity.