Afghan officials are concerned that a spate of recent attacks shows renewed vigor from Islamic militants in the region, as well as a convergence of disparate groups interested in destabilizing the …
Insecurity continues to rule Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta region
The prospects for near-term stability in the Niger Delta are remote particularly because the economic, social, and political unrest is so deep-seated. Unlike the smaller, but violent, armed threats …
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Super Bowl security uses E-Sponder
Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Fla., may wind up being known as the Security Bowl. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is coordinating the security activities of 53 local, state and federal agencies, …
India and Nepal sign terror deal
Cooperation between Maoist rebels (aka United People?s Front ? UPF) in Nepal and other sympathetic regional insurgencies, such as the Naxalites (aka People?s War Group ? PWG) of India has …
Two converging worlds: Cyber and physical security
Not long ago, government agencies and other organizations had two sets of security guards: one group protecting buildings, offices, labs and other physical structures; the other monitoring networks …
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FBI to air photos of suspected terrorists
The FBI and Attorney General John Aschroft will issue photos today of suspected terrorists who may be connected to intelligence indicating al-Qaeda is preparing a possible attack in the USA this …
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Cyberwarfare 'a reality in 12 months'
increasing reliance on IP networks in critical infrastructure organisations such as banks and power stations could mean trouble, Gartner claims. The increasing use of IP technology in power stations, …
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At Least 3 Anti-Aristide Protesters Shot, Wounded
Police hurled tear gas canisters Wednesday to break up protests by opponents of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and at least three demonstrators were shot and wounded. Protesters said the three were …
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Wireless: The end of the world as we know it
Will wireless Internet access, or WiFi, mean the end of the world as we know it? This is the question Steve Nossel, Intel's GM for the Africa region, attempted to answer in his opening presentation at …
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Security alarm: Let's get physical
The head of security software for Computer Associates, Ron Moritz, has warned that the convergence of physical and IT security can increase a company's exposure to risk if not managed properly. …