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Security News -- Critical Infrastructure

Security Raised at Swedish Nuclear Plants after Explosives Found Nearby

June 21, 2012

Explosives were discovered on a truck at the southwestern Ringhals atomic power station.

Flame Virus Stirs Up Concern in UN

May 30, 2012

U.N. cyber security officials are sending their most serious cyber warning ever to member nations, warning of the spying capabilities of the Flame virus.

Accounting for the Critical Variable in Emergency Response — People

Part 1

Ann L. Coss Jim Wong Charles W. Newsome

May 22, 2012

In the post-9/11 era, a majority of medium-to-large organizations in both the public and private sectors − at the urging of the government and out of self-interest − have developed and deployed emergency response plans. Many of these organizations have extended this proactive preparedness to include planning for the unique requirements of disaster recovery and business continuity.

Major Cyber Attack Aimed at Gas Pipeline Industry

May 6, 2012

A major cyber attack is currently under way aimed squarely at computer networks belonging to US natural gas pipeline companies.

Like Peas and Carrots: Keeping Like Technologies Together with VLANs

Victor Pak

March 13, 2012

A major trend in the security integration channel has been the evolution of IP security surveillance cameras and Network Video Recorders (NVRs). Instead of using their own dedicated cabling, the devices are sharing the existing IP-based computer network infrastructure. The popularity and affordability of IP networking has driven security integrators to utilize existing Ethernet networks more and more.

Botched Cargo Screening Results in $1 Million Fine

February 8, 2012

An air cargo company is facing a $1 million fine after a Transportation Security Administration investigation found they failed to screen cargo bound for passenger aircraft for explosives.

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Metal Theft Losses Growing

December 20, 2011

A Fargo theft with losses in the six figures shows the growing incidents of metal theft. Some also lead to loss of electric service to hospitals, neighborhoods and even whole cities.

Infrastructure Security Concerns Grow

Hints that Simple Password May Link to Water Treatment Plant Breakin

Recent Attacks in Texas and Illinois

November 25, 2011

While some security experts spotlight transportation, electricity, and communications infrastructure for more protection, recent attacks on water treatment plants worry them, too.

U.S., China to Establish Center for Nuclear Security

January 21, 2011

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the signing of a government-to-government agreement with the Peoples Republic of China to establish a Center of Excellence in China to promote effective nuclear security and safeguards.

Is Arson an Insurance Security Risk?

Joel Liebesfeld

January 11, 2011

While arson may be committed by business people, it should not be thought of as a white-collar crime. The reporting of a fire as accidental, when it is known to be arson is a crime. Just one very important point: “Washington law has long recognized the presumption that a fire is accidental, unless proven otherwise,” meaning that the insurance companies have a hill to climb to prove arson.

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