Updates

Department of Homeland Security Releases Conficker/Downadup Computer Worm Detection Tool

The department's United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) developed the tool that assists mission-critical partners in determining if their networks are infected.

Toxin Alerting Building Systems LLC Completes Installation of Chemical and Radiological Protection Platform for Prudential Financial

Prudential's headquarters will be monitored for toxins, detection of which will trigger a predetermined set of Concept of Operations (CONOPS), specific to the type & concentration of the toxin, to appropriately secure the company's employees & buildings.

Thales's LibertyTM Multiband Land Mobile Radio Available Under GSA Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

The LibertyTM Multiband LMR enables federal, state, local, and U.S. Department of Defense agencies to communicate across all public-safety bands (136-174 MHz, 380-520 MHz, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz) using a single portable radio.

Three-Thousand US School Campuses Now Protected by Federally Certified Anti-Terrorism Technology

Rapid Responder provides first responders with instant access to response plans and valuable site-specific information before they get to the school which saves critical time in an emergency.

Spacenet Expands Satellite Communications Options for Government Organizations With New FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 Certified Encryption Solution

"Spacenet has always been focused on meeting the network security requirements of our customers and offers integrated government-grade AES/Rijndael encryption," said Spacenet Vice President of Government Services Mike Mazza.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Announces Major Southwest Border Security Initiative

These border initiatives are designed to crack down on Mexican drug cartels through enhanced border security. This plan calls for additional personnel, increased intelligence capability & better coordination with state, local & Mexican law enforcement.

Department of Health and Human Services Names David Blumenthal as National Coordinator for Health Information Technology

As the National Coordinator, Dr. Blumenthal will lead the implementation of a nationwide interoperable, privacy-protected, health-information technology infrastructure as called for in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

PIV (Personal Identity Verification) in The Enterprise, Latest Physical Access Technologies, Are Focus of Smart Card Alliance at ISC West 2009

"Converging systems using the PIV card standards can help enterprises dramatically reduce the risk of security breaches and save resources," said Randy Vanderhoof, executive director of the Smart Card Alliance.

NetWitness Launches Online Intelligence Service Enabling Customers to Protect Against Emerging Threats

This new service provides radar-like visibility of threats being discovered elsewhere on the Internet, and allows customers to easily identify, prioritize, and remediate their responses.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Sends a Disaster Team to North Dakota to Cope with Major Spring Flooding

Advance Emergency Response Teams (ERT-As) are used to respond quickly to unfolding disaster events, bringing to states and communities the expertise provided by available federal resources, including disaster response & recovery programs, planning, etc.