Flap Over Transit Flaws Exposes Disclosure Divide
A court order put a stop to a planned presentation at the Defcon hackers convention by three MIT students who found security flaws in the electronic ticketing system used by the mass transit authority in Boston. But the ruling reopened the schism in the IT security community over the issue of how vulnerabilities should be publicly disclosed.
Joe's Gatehouse
The only way through the perimeter fence at Joe's Office is through the manned gatehouse, which features several measures for stopping a determined intruder.
High-Security Perimeter Fence
Today's perimeter fences provide Joe with many security options at many different price points.
High-Security Briefcase
Anybody who grabs Joe's briefcase uninvited is in for a shock.
Gatehouse
The first security measure Joe passes on his way into work is actually several hundred yards from the office, at the gatehouse.
Secure Filing Cabinet
Joe has some paper records and printouts that he doesn't have the time or desire to digitize. So his office sports a filing cabinet - but it will be no surprise that his filing cabinet is essentially a safe.
How to Fraud-Proof Your Company
Fraud experts focus on ways to combat insidious insiders at the 19th Annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) conference, and a convicted fraudster explains how he went down the wrong path.
New Service Tracks Missing Laptops for Free
Researchers have developed a free open-source laptop tracking system for laptops called Adeona.
Recession Woes: What People Steal
With the economy tanking, security pros see a spike in old-time thievery. And what do people steal in recessionary times? Cash, clothes, cigarettes, copper - pretty much everything. (Part three in a series: How to Manage Security in a Recession)
Iowa's Floods: Tragic Lesson in Business Continuity
For security administrator Deb Hale, the recent tornadoes and floods in Iowa hit close to home and provided a sobering lesson in business continuity.
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