Read Top Government > Security Headlines and Articles from http://www.governmentprnews.com en-us http://www.governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/02/world-sea-piracy-keeps-panic-room-company-busy-261058.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The IMB has revealed that whilst the total number of incidents of piracy and armed robbery has dropped from 445 in 2010 to 439 in 2011, attacks against ships in east and West Africa are a rising trend. The Panic Room Company is feeling the effects. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/02/portable-vehicle-barrier-pvb-increases-market-share-as-stadiums-police-and-private-companies-rush-to-buy-261094.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT SSI's patented Portable Vehicle Barrier, the solution for a quick deploying crash barrier, will also be shown all over the country: ISC West, NCS4, GovSec, IAVM, Counter Terror Expo and more. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/long-island-capital-alliance-announces-strategic-transformation-259701.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT 2012 Capital Forum Series Begins with Homeland Security and Defense Event on March 9. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/one-of-the-most-proactive-agencies-in-florida-decides-to-officially-host-the-conference-after-years-of-working-with-ssi-in-training-to-counter-terrorism-and-crime-259060.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT SSI tm is honored to announce that the Leon County Sheriff's Office will be hosting The Counter Terrorist Magazine's 7th Annual Homeland Security Professionals Conference at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, November 5th-7th. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/tag-smart-energy-society-presents-securing-the-grid-smart-grid-vulnerability-258898.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Tim Weidenbach of Landis+Gyr, Ward Pyles of Southern Company, and Tobias Whitney of General Electric will participate in a TAG Smart Energy society cyber security panel Feb. 13. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/professional-risk-assessment-enables-balanced-expenditure-on-controls-258990.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Risk assessment is critical for the cyber security of any organisation's information assets. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/evolution-design-releases-new-id-badge-website-258057.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Evolution Design Systems, a top provider of ID Card Systems and ID Badge accessories announced its launch of a new website - http://www.EIDBadges.com. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/kdh-defense-systems-inc-appoints-paul-larkin-national-sales-director-257448.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Manufacturer of American-made custom body armor appoints former LEO andamp; armor industry veteran Paul Larkin as National Sales Director. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/zafesoft-extends-security-innovation-and-thought-leadership-256639.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Harpreet Walia, recognized security industry expert, joins technical advisory board. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/gre-releases-major-firmware-update-for-grecom-psr800-256245.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT GRE Releases Set-location bases programming for GRE PSR-800. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2012/01/security-solutions-international-announces-speakers-for-its-annual-homeland-security-conference-at-the-gaylord-palms-on-november-5th7th-2012-256021.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The 7th annual Counter Terrorist Magazine's Homeland Security Professionals Conference expects record numbers - focus is on public and private partnerships in protecting the USA. Hosted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Florida. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/lieutenant-colonel-hillary-a-luton-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-public-affairs-254792.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Luton has dedicated three decades to serving her country http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/security-solutions-international-ssi-and-patriot-3-announce-partnership-for-elevated-tactical-training-253742.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Homeland Security leader will provide worldwide training to Patriot 3 clients on special vehicles and elevated platforms' best practices. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/security-solutions-international-ssi-tm-announces-new-program-for-2012-building-safety-251855.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT New Course stresses an all-hazards approach to building safety, which will be attended by thousands from coast to coast. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/fitforpurpose-dpa-resources-can-help-reduce-human-errors-252529.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT IT Governance Ltd, the global leader in DPA compliance information, standards, books, tools and training, is urging organisations to help their staff understand the data protection requirements and adhere to these. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/cobit-course-boosts-delegates-career-252528.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT IT Governance Ltd, the leading expert in IT governance and information security training, consultancy, books and tools, has seen an increase in the numbers of delegates who attended their Cobit 4.1. Foundation course in 2011 (www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/2295). http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/security-solutions-international-ssi-tm-enters-the-extreme-travel-industry-251847.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The company that trains US Homeland Security in Israel is now entering the private-sector experiential travel market. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/us-government-cracking-down-on-military-fraud-251630.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT When the government cracks down on alleged fraud by military contractors, military personnel are also accused of committing fraud, whether in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/miami-law-firm-files-first-in-florida-lawsuit-claiming-smartphone-manufacturers-and-software-company-secretly-tracking-private-data-251819.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Class action suit believed to be one of the first in the country. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/the-counter-terrorist-magazine-will-be-easy-to-find-at-the-2012-shot-show-in-las-vegas-251253.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Now in its fourth year, The Counter Terrorist Magazine's 22nd issue will be available at key exhibitor booths throughout the Shot Show. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/uk-college-controls-wifi-and-cuts-tech-support-costs-250730.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Oaklands College is in a residential area where WiFi is used to access college resources. The helpdesk was swamped with calls by users who were connected to home WiFi routers instead of the college network. AirStop Wirelss solved the problem. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/stand-your-ground-not-guilty-to-the-charge-of-murder-in-the-second-degree-250866.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Ferrer Shane attorney Diana Gonzalez wins homicide acquittal for client. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/mike-st-john-green-deputy-director-ocsia-uk-confirmed-at-european-smart-grid-cyber-security-250522.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT SMi Group are pleased to announce - Mike St John Green, Deputy Director, Office of Cyber Security andamp; Information Assurance, United Kingdom has just confirmed a key note presentation on European Smart Grid Cyber Security March 12th. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/mike-st-john-green-deputy-director-ocsia-uk-confirmed-at-european-smart-grid-cyber-security-250520.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Mike St John-Green is a deputy director in the UK Government's Cabinet Office in the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA). http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/hounslow-homes-reduces-antisocial-behaviour-with-covert-cctv-solutions-from-rapid-vision-systems-250086.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Covert CCTV Surveillance Reduces Anti-social Behaviour and Delivers Savings Of More Than GBP50,000 By Speeding Up The Legal Process http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/12/ssi-announces-7th-annual-homeland-security-professionals-conference-and-expo-to-be-held-at-the-gaylord-palms-resort-november-5th-7th-2012-249850.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Conference targets the partnership between the public and private sectors in preventing and confronting acts of crime and terrorism. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/kdh-defense-systems-inc-announces-486-million-us-dhs-contract-award-249533.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Manufacturer of American-made custom body armor awarded prestigious five-year contract with the United States Department of Homeland Security. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/cambridge-whos-who-names-stephen-t-makrinos-professional-of-the-year-in-military-technology-249832.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Stephen Makrinos uses his knowledge of warfare to develop technology to enhance national security http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/it-governance-asia-website-relaunch-new-books-new-standards-new-toolkits-249463.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT IT Governance, the Asian one-stop shop for information security, ISO 27001, business continuity and IT governance is pleased to announce the relaunch of its new website: www.itgovernanceasia.com http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/it-governance-usa-offers-its-bestselling-books-cheaper-than-amazon-for-thanksgiving-249103.htm Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT IT Governance USA, the global leader in corporate governance, risk management and cyber security, has announced a reduction of its best-selling ITGP books. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/tommy-joe-morris-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-defense-247683.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Tommy J. Morris has provided innovative services to the defense field for 25 years http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/a-new-breed-of-static-security-models-with-added-functionality-from-montgomery-est-marketing-247313.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Now feature wireless CCTV, audio messaging, interchangeable news boards and even a built-in monitor screen to display promotional, customer service, crime prevention and customer safety messages and videos http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/brandworkz-present-with-the-british-army-at-marketing-conference-mediapro-244672.htm Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Pippa Norris from the Ministry of Defence today spoke at the MediaPro Conference in London about how a new digital strategy was the catalyst for The British Army to unify their brand, create a sense of identity and communicate better online. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/creative-electron-wins-techamerica-2011-high-tech-award-244794.htm Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Creative Electron received the TechAmerica High Tech Award for their unique x-ray inspection technology which detects counterfeit electronic components for government and commercial clients. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/11/panic-room-company-welcomes-policy-shift-on-armed-guards-for-commercial-vessels-244097.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT David Cameron will legalise armed guards on British-registered ships at threat from Somali pirates. The Prime Minister said he would reverse Britain's existing stance opposing weapons and pledged that the new rules would be in place within a month. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/domehawk-hd2-a-new-megapixel-cctv-solution-from-mel-secure-systems-243699.htm Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT A new rapid deployment CCTV camera to reduce anti-social behaviour in a wide range of environments http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/ship-crews-seek-protection-with-engarde-body-armor-in-dangerous-waters-242975.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Shipping supply companies are getting more requests from customers for EnGarde body armor and helmets to augment crew safety equipment. In response to rising concerns over piracy, ship captains are fitting crews with EnGarde tactical body armor. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/jp-aerospace-airship-flies-to-the-edge-of-space-smashing-the-existing-world-altitude-record-243196.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT On Saturday morning, October 22, 2011, The Tandem airship was launched from Nevada's Black Rock desert. The airship flew to 95,085 feet, higher than any airship in history. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/senate-approval-of-oil-pipeline-safety-bill-sets-stage-for-enhanced-physical-security-of-critical-energy-assets-242500.htm Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Manufacturer of fiber-optic system notes securing pipelines with advanced technology will also help safeguard against environmental damage http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/infotech-selects-strategic-communications-partner-steinreich-communications-group-to-promote-its-products-and-services-242381.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT InfoTech announced today its new strategic communications program partnership with Steinreich Communications Group, Inc. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/congressman-fortenberrys-new-gi-bill-promises-veteran-entrepreneurship-and-jobs-creation-bill-authored-by-service-disabled-veteran-241563.htm Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT On October 13, with little fanfare, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-1) introduced the Veterans Entrepreneurial Transition (VET) Act of 2011. H.R 3167 is a landmark new GI Bill allowing veterans to start new business, and create new jobs. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/demand-for-armoured-vehicles-despite-budgetary-pressures-according-to-new-report-on-asdreportscom-240276.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT The pressure on US defence spending has recently forced many key armoured vehicle programmes to be cancelled, delayed or reduced. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/ndr-supply-counteried-jamming-systems-to-central-asia-region-239954.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT NDR have completed a contract of supplying multiple units of NDR-V4000 High Power RCIED Jamming Systems and NDR-JAM3 Reactive DTMF Monitoring/Jamming Systems to Xingjiang Police - Counter-Terrorism Unit. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/kdh-defense-systems-inc-announces-new-us-law-enforcement-sales-team-238180.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Manufacturer of American-made custom body armor establishes new U.S. sales team, aligning sales resources with domestic law enforcement needs. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/us-based-try-safety-first-turns-to-brazil-to-advance-new-technology-238356.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT With a registered bill on the table, U.S.-based Try Safety First (TSF) is deploying time, talent and resources into Brazil to advance its new mobile phone protocol technology. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/network-with-key-industry-players-at-the-first-military-social-media-event-to-hit-the-uk-238784.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT With significant military budget cuts, social media has been welcomed as a great cost saving tool. Many armed forces use social media as a tool to drive recruitment, especially in the UK marketplace. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/10/frontline-introduces-new-capture-method-for-the-comprobe-bpa-500-dual-mode-bluetooth-protocol-analyzer-238525.htm Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT Frontline introduces a new capture method with their latest release of their ComProbe software for the BPA 500 Dual Mode Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer. This new capture method dramatically improves the data capture process and is much easier to use. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/09/enough-is-enough-miami-attorneys-ask-should-we-abolish-the-death-penalty-238037.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT In Florida hanging was one of the earliest forms of state-sanctioned execution. Florida lawmakers later replaced hanging with the electric chair, and have now switched to lethal injection. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/09/keeping-tabs-on-your-workforce-with-moco-touch-237483.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT The annual Communications Market Report earlier this year by the telecoms regulator Ofcom showed that nearly one in three adults in the UK now uses a smartphone. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_security_articles/2011/09/kdh-defense-systems-inc-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-operating-officer-235731.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT Manufacturer of American-made custom body armor appoints supply chain executive and textile industry veteran Ron Gburek as Chief Operating Officer.