Security Technology
Is your phone secure enough?
Many people fail to recognize the security risks associated with Internet-connected, or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), phones — and there are many. While most government agencies and businesses have protected their phones by securing lines when in use, an equally significant threat has been largely overlooked: protecting phones while not in use....
Governments: boost your cybersecurity efforts
Sluggish moves to counter the rising threat of cyber-attacks can be blamed on a generation of policymakers out of touch with rapid technological change, a senior U.S. official said Monday. "The truth is there are a lot of senior officials in many countries who barely even know how to use an email," Rose Gottemoeller, U.S. acting under-secretary for arms control and international security, said during a visit to Estonia....
GovSec 2012: It’s all about securing and protecting
Combating terrorism and cybercrime, as well as critical infrastructure protection, will be the focus of the 11th annual Government Security Expo & Conference (GovSec) featuring the U.S. Law Enforcement Conference & Exposition. The event, which includes attendees in law enforcement, government administration and technology, takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington from April 2-4. ...
Securing the services of a legit locksmith (with related video)
Recent news reports have shown untrustworthy locksmiths are ripping off consumers. The Associated Locksmiths of America group provided Govpro with a checklist that can help governments and consumers make the right decision when choosing a locksmith. ...
Nine things a government agency may not be destroying but should be
As computers and other electronic devices become obsolete sooner due to new technology, disposal of sensitive information is of serious concern. A single used hard drive, CD or DVD can contain thousands of files. ...
GovSec to explore the evolving threats of cyberterrorism and cybercrime
At the Government Security Conference and Expo (GovSec) and the U.S. Law Conference and Exposition, more than 6,000 government technology experts and law enforcement officials will get the tools and training needed to be the public's first line of defense against terrorism....
New Mexico health facilities eliminate bogus time-clock punching
As part of the New Mexico Department of Health's efforts to automate time and attendance records, data collection terminals with biometric verification technology have been installed at some division facilities....
Report: Use of personal 'smartphones' in government could save money
Allowing for the use of personal "smartphones" at work may help state CIOs control costs, according to a report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers....
Another vote in support of veteran-owned businesses
David Heffner, a Vietnam War veteran who is founder of CODY Systems, a Pottstown, Pa.-based developer of public safety software, is yet another vote in support of veteran-owned businesses....
Government IT trends in 2010
IT spending, investment and innovation in government is one of the striking trends we came across while researching our Keating Report 2010 forecast on government budgets, spending and technology....
Map details use of homeland security readiness funds
An interactive map that details the use of homeland security readiness funds in all 50 states is the central element of "Homeland Security: Boom and Bust," a report from the Center for Public Integrity and the Center for Investigative Reporting....
GovSec and U.S. Law Conference offer tools to secure public safety and curb terror
Thousands of government technology experts and law enforcement officials were in Washington, D.C., March 23-24 for the 2010 edition of GovSec, the Government Security Expo and Conference, and the U.S. Law Conference and Exposition....
Movers and shakers
Prem Kuchi has joined On-Net Surveillance Systems as director of research and development. Brent Baer has joined KIOTI Tractor as territory manager. Bruce Mawhirter has joined VHB engineering firm as chief civil engineer....
2010 Keating Report on government budgets and spending
Government spending continues to shore up the economy, with $38 billion potentially on tap through jobs bill. The 2010 Keating Report includes analysis of federal, state, and local government spending, as well as an in-depth look at construction and security spending by governments....
Big drop in police deaths last year
The number of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2009 was the lowest in 50 years, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, which released its preliminary 2009 statistics....
Silent Knight donates fire alarm system to Humane Society
Silent Knight by Honeywell and Spectrum Systems have donated and installed an addressable IntelliKnight 5700 fire alarm and System Sensor detection devices to the newly constructed Riverside Regional Pet Center in Mankato, Minn....
Local government IT budgets continue shrinking
Fifty-five percent of local government information technology (IT) budgets will decrease over the next two years as a result of the economic slowdown, according to the results of a national survey conducted by the Public Technology Institute and INPUT, which cosponsored the survey....
Survey shows RFID adoption slow in public sector
Preliminary results from an NIGP survey show 9 percent of public sector organizations are using RFID, and 19 percent are considering it....
New technology, stimulus funding help revive municipal broadband
Municipal broadband often brings up negative connotations thanks to the failures of some very large muni-Wi-Fi programs in 2008. However, some communities have found that broadband networks can save them money by using them as their primary network for multiple city departments. In fact, technology enhancements, wireless spectrum availability and creative funding have combined to lift municipal broadband projects off the ground....
TSA orders more X-ray scanning systems from OSI
With the order, TSA has awarded approximately $32 million to OSI Systems since placing an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity order with the company...
Surveillance cameras boosting security at many public facilities
Cincinnati law enforcement, for instance, will be able to monitor city streets even where they arent patrolling thanks to 120 crime cameras that will...
DHS doles out $80 million to boost security of drivers licenses, IDs
Fiscal year 2008 awards from the departments REAL ID Demonstration Grant program will fund state-specific projects such as improving the physical security...
INPUT: Federal IT Security Spending to Reach $7.4 Billion by 2012
INPUT, in its Federal Information Security Market Forecast 2007-2012, says that growth is expected to be driven by spending on identity and access management...
Wireless Phones Meet Security Standards
With SpectraLink wireless telephone, Wi-Fi handsets boast encryption security to safeguard sensitive information. Handsets were recently added to the...
Justice Department Pursues Flexible Identity Management
The Justice Department is running a pilot program of the Law Enforcement Information Sharing Program, which is designed to allow federal agency employees,...
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