Will Security Software Mergers and Aquistions continue

According to Peter Kuper who is the Vice President, Senior Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley, the only two security companies in the last 5 years to have an IPO is Source Fire and Checkpoint. The rest of the activity in the field is in the M&A realm. Most companies over the last five years have been bought by larger companies, with Mr. Kuper conti

Just Say NO to Apple iPhone

You are going to be asked (or already have been) to hook up the iPhone to your network's email system in some way. The problem is that the only protocol the iPhone supports is IMAP and that just does not cut it. The iPhone cannot work like a RIM BlackBerry or Windows Mobile. There is no built-in sync with Outlook that is secure enough.

W.H. On Cheney Ignoring Executive Order: It's A Little Bit Of A Non-Issue

White House spokesperson Dana Perino tried desperately to downplay yesterday's report showing that Vice President Cheney has exempted his office from a presidential executive order designed to safeguard classified national security information. At one point, Perino called it “a little bit of a non-story.

Armstrong Williams on Post 9/11 Profiling (WATCH THE VIDEO)

Armstrong Williams says security concerns around Muslim and Arab Americans a reality in a post 9/11 world.

Bush's Veto Strategy

That was more than blather for a political pep rally. Bush plans to veto the Homeland Security appropriations bill nearing final passage, followed by vetoes of eight more money bills sent him by the Democratic-controlled Congress.

The Coming War Over iPhone: Who Will Win?

IT professionals, charged with company security, will ban and block the iPhone at all costs. Apple and AT&T will actively market the device to professionals -- and business people will want them. WHO WILL WIN?

Microsoft Claims Vista is More Secure Than Linux

That is one BOLD statement

'Italian Job' trojan could lead to future localized attacks

Security researchers said today that the recent MPACK-aided trojan attack is a sign that future mass-attacks may become increasingly localized.

Where Did That Phrase Come From?

In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. That's where the phrase, "goodnight, sleep tight" came from.

Government gets to take social security to pay for loans

I found this story interesting. Because the Government recently stated that they could take a persons retirement check to repay defaulted student loans. They also did away with the 10 year limitation.So in essence, many elderly people who's only source of income will be cut. Here's more on the storyhttp://www.ssa.gov/enews/debtpayment.htm

US general laments Google Earth capability

The head of US Air Force intelligence and surveillance says data available commercially through online mapping software such as Google Earth poses a danger to security but cannot be rolled back."To talk about danger ... really is irrelevant because it's there," said Lieutenant General David Deptula, deputy chief of staff for intelligence,..

Cheney Attempted to Abolish Agency that Tried to Oversee Him

Cheney Placed Own Interests Ahead of National Security and Tried to Destroy Classification Oversight Agency

Vista Most Secure OS

Microsoft has applauded Vista from the get go as the most secure Windows platform, but according to a comparison put together by Jeff Jones, Security Strategy Director in Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing group, the status quo is also valid for rival operating systems. Windows XP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Workstation, Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, Novell...

Do WiFi Hotspot detectors work? Computer Repair & Security Advice Article..

Do WiFi Hotspot detectors really work? This article answers the question and provides recommendations about what WiFi detectors work well. It's a good article from computer repair company Data Doctors.

Mitt tries to get to the Point - the PowerPoint, that is

Mitt Romney's new international security PowerPoint is, in a word, awful. Not the content, necessarily, but the visuals. Mitt may be the most polished-looking man in politics, but Al Gore waxes the floor with Romney’s coif when it comes to PowerPoint skills. Paging Edward Tufte...

OS X, Apple TV flaws fixed

Apple on Thursday released two security fixes - one to patch an IPv6 vulnerability in its Mac OS X and the other to correct a more serious flaw in its Apple TV service.

The point of the spear

Iran has admitted that it is funding Hamas and Hizbullah (as if there were any doubt): Ali Larijani, the chairman of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, denied... that Iran was providing arms to the Hamas. He admitted, however, that his country was funneling finances to the Islamic group, as well as to Hizbullah [...]

Bobby Kennedy Approved CIA Tap On Journalists

In 1963, the CIA wiretapped two columnists -- Robert Allen and Paul Scott -- following a column in a newspaper in which they disclosed certain national security information. CIA records indicate that the wiretapping was approved by McCone after "discussions" with then Attorney General Robert Kennedy and then Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.

Microsoft: Vista Has Fewest Vulnerabilities at 6-Month Mark

Windows Vista, in its first half-year of life, has proven to be an exceptionally secure operating system -- much more secure, in fact, than competing desktop OSes

National Security Archive

An outstanding information resource for defense and security matters is the National Security Archive. They use the FOIA and other open government tools to probe the secrets of the most secret agencies. When it comes to consistently forcing important secrets out of the US government no journalist or investigator rivals them. [...]

Autonomous insect cyborg sentinels

Researchers from Cornell University have implanted 'microfluidic devices in insects before they hatch into fully grown flying creatures.' Of course, when they grow, these insects still carry the sensors. And if this works, they'll be used for monitoring and security surveillance, primarily by military forces.

Border Fence Advocate Can't Explain Why He Knows It Will Work

It was another simplistic, unbalanced discussion of the border security fence on Hannity & Colmes last night (6/18/07) that ignored the sentiments and situations of those who actually live on the border. The fence advocate who was the sole guest could not explain to Alan Colmes why he knows the fence will work. With video.

Founding in a War Zone

There is nothing like the ultimate security risk, life vs. death, to galvanize a team, to re-invigorate priorities, and ultimately, to inspire performance. Where I live, Israel, the Army is a constant, if sometimes inconvenient teacher of this important life and business lesson.

Photography Banned in Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland

This past Tuesday I went to downtown Silver Spring, had lunch, and then took out my camera and standing on Ellsworth Avenue, I began taking shots of the buildings with the blue sky and clouds as a backdrop. Almost immediately, a security guard approached and told me 'there was no picture taking allowed in Downtown Silver Spring.'

Cheney is quite literally risking the security of classified documents

Cheney is refusing to let the national security watchdogs make sure that his staff isn't being sloppy with classified information. He is quite literally risking our national secrets during a time of war.

Irvine broker Brookstreet faces liquidation

Brookstreet Securities, an Irvine broker dealer, shut its doors, laid off 100 local employees and liquidated its assets because it was unable to meet margin calls.

Homeland Security Grants Opportunity for MIA Soldier's Wife to Remain in US

It isn't everyday you hear about the good things the US government may do. Today however I can report on good thing the Department of Homeland Security has done for one young military wife whose husband is MIA. On June 14, 2004, Hiraldo and Andy married in Fort Drum, NY., before he left for his tour in Iraq.

Cheney tried to nix agency targeting him

Once again Dick Cheney and team are attempting to side step US Government Law (as mandated and established by the citizens of the United States) by exempting the Office of the Vice President from the presidential executive order that establishes a uniform, government-wide system for safeguarding classified national security information.

Vista is more secure than Linux, MacOS X, says Microsoft

Microsoft is seeing a reversal of fortunes after years of having a less-than-satisfying security record with Windows XP or so the company claims.

Bush To Live In Constant Fear Now And Until The Bitter End

Security for George Bush sets new records, as he is one of the most reviled people in the world today. He will be a target long after his term as President is over. Bush is planning to run to Paraguay, a famous hideout for Nazi's during WW2 that was used as a means to escpe prosecution for war crimes.

PicoChip closes largest financial round, enables Software Defined Radio

picoChip has secured $27 million of new investment in fourth round funding. Highland Capital Partners led the financing round together with undisclosed key strategic investors. Existing investors include Atlas Venture, Pond Venture Partners, Scottish Equity, Rothschild, Intel and AT&T. The new money will fund future growth.

Homeland Security trying to deport missing soldier's Dominican wife

My friend came across this story from The Raw Story It tells about a woman, Yaderlin Hiraldo, who entered the United States illegally and married a soldier who was subsequently sent to Iraq where he is now missing. When the judge found out her husband, Alex Jimenez, was missing, he revoked her green card.

Microsoft claims Vista is more secure than OS X and Linux

Microsoft patched fewer security flaws on its Windows Vista operating system than any other recently released desktop operating systems.

Public Records Wide Open To Thieves?!?!

Identity thieves continue to have access to Social Security numbers on public documents despite federal efforts to protect that information.

hallahback a place for jews to shmooze

Hallahback is a Jewish social network, a secure and friendly place to create profiles, share interests, and find others to make friends and business connections, along with sharing photos and files and a lot more.

Cops charge 3-year-old for rioting!?

Police in India have charged a three-year-old boy for allegedly leading a group of rioters and firing at security personnel, the toddler's uncle said on Thursday. The incident dates back to a clash in the eastern state of Bihar between villagers and police in January, when officers were pelted with stones and shot at, Dhruv Kumar Jha told AFP.

The GOP's In For A Rudy Awakening

Humorous commentary about Rudy Giuliani, the "Security-Candidate" and Iraq Study Group drop-out.