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Former U.S. security boss blasts furore over Dubai Ports (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A former top U.S. security official attacked American politicians over their handling of the disputed Dubai Ports World deal last year, saying it was “the worst example” of a security issue being used for political gain.
Middle Eastern airports offered new security boost - Mena Report
AME Info (press release)Middle Eastern airports offered new security boostMena Report, Jordan - 30 minutes agoMiddle Eastern airports are expected to tighten up security by employing a new contraband and threat detection X-ray system, which dramatically enhances …KENZI Technology showcases ‘chipless’ RFID at Dubai Airport Show AME Info (press release)all 12 news articles
Private guards a weak link in security (AP via Yahoo! News)
Legions of ill-trained, low-paid private security guards are protecting tempting terrorist targets across the U.S.
Nigeria: Glo Super 4 - NFL Plans Tight Security (AllAfrica.com)
Amidst growing fears among soccer fans that boarder on security during the forthcoming Globacom Premier League end of season play off otherwise called Super Four, the Nigeria Football League, NFL , has declared exclusively to Nigeriansportsonline.com that maximum security network has been put in place ahead the championship which gets underway on June 6 at Teslim Balogun stadium , Lagos.
Middle East’s homeland security sector entering sustained growth phase (AME Info)
EADS, Thales, BAE Systems and ADCOM among leading exhibitors targeting AED 11.8 billion security market at ISNR Abu Dhabi.
Burnam scuttles security measure (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
AUSTIN — Rep. Lon Burnam scored a rare victory followed by a stinging rebuke Friday evening as the Fort Worth Democrat killed a border security bill only to see a Dallas senator promise to revive it.
WindowBox: A Simple Security Model for the Connected Desktop
Breaches in computer security do not just exploit bugs in applications; they are often also the result of mismanaged protection mechanisms. The tools available to protect sensitive resources and networks are tedious to use, non-intuitive, and often require expert knowledge. As a result, many PC and workstation users end up administering their system security poorly, creating serious security vulnerabilities. This paper presents a new security model, WindowBox, which presents the user with a model in which the workstation is divided into multiple desktops. Each desktop is sealed off from the others, giving users a means to confine the possibly dangerous results of their actions
Security is tightened after threat to blow up trade centre - Gulf Times
Gulf TimesSecurity is tightened after threat to blow up trade centreGulf Times, Qatar - 43 minutes agoMUMBAI: Police stepped up security at the World Trade Centre in India?s financial capital Mumbai yesterday after it was threatened with imminent terrorist …Threat to WTC, security beefed up Times of IndiaSecurity beefed at Mumbai WTC following ‘LeT threat’ DailyIndia.comSecurity tightened at WTC towers following bomb threat Zee NewsMangalorean.com - Mumbai Newslineall 39 news articles
New commission to review UK security policy (Epolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The Institute for Public Policy Research has set up a heavyweight new commission to review the future of Britain’s national security policy.
Federal security workers scanning bottled liquids at some of nation’s busiest airports (Boston Herald)
LOS ANGELES - Federal security workers have started using hand-held scanners to inspect bottled carry-on liquids for explosives at some of the nation’s busiest airports, the government said. The…