GovSec 2013 Comes to Washington, DC
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GovSec 2013 (http://bit.ly/TLfM0G), the nation’s premier homeland security conference, returns to Washington, DC May 13-15, delivering the training and tools you need to secure the nation and protect our people!!
GovSec 2013 Highlights:
- Hear 4-Star Leadership Lessons from American Hero: General Stan McChrystal. ( http://bit.ly/TNlNLA)
- Master the Disaster Management Cycle!: CPM East once again joins GovSec providing disaster planning and management and COOP education—included in your full conference registration! (http://bit.ly/TSMFtH)
- Live Demos: Real-world insights into challenges faced by security professionals with demos like K-9 Explosive Detection Team and Police Cyclist Techniques.
- TREXPO @ GovSec – Join TREXPO, featured at GovSec for the first time in 2013, on Tuesday, May 14 for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and enhance your Police Week experience with tactical training, demos, education, and exhibits all designed for law enforcement professionals.( http://bit.ly/Vjf1Z8)
- In-Depth Educational Program covering:
-Counter & Anti-Terrorism http://bit.ly/VGNRky
-Critical Infrastructure Protection: http://bit.ly/WsLQFj
-Cybercrime & Cyberterrorism: http://bit.ly/14PuS8V
-Continuity/Emergency Planning Management: http://bit.ly/11GStZG
-Law Enforcement Strategy & Tactics: http://bit.ly/VBKt54
-Access Control & Video Surveillance: http://bit.ly/11nvPGx
-Campus Security & Life Safety: http://bit.ly/WMz4mm
A FREE Expo featuring live demos, agency briefings, thousands of the latest technologies, solutions and resources and much more: http://bit.ly/XBBRyI
Interested in attending GovSec? Register at: http://bit.ly/WJCDaH
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FOSE 2013 is returning to Washington, DC May 14-16
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This year’s program equips you with real-world tools and tactics from trailblazers who’ve been there, done that.
FOSE 2013 highlights:
HEAR IT– Keynotes:
Hear first-hand accounts of the changing role of security in today’s global world and how effective leadership and teamwork are necessary elements to achieve your mission from General Stan McChrystal and Joe Theismann. http://bit.ly/VKFxNK
TRY IT – Government Tech Talks:
3 strategies in 15 minutes or less! Get valuable technology strategies from road warriors as they share tricks of the trade on the hottest topics that are challenging you.
EXPERIENCE IT – App Arcade:
Take the latest apps developed for government by government, for a test drive and then vote on your favorite. http://bit.ly/13YyqUI
In-Depth Educational Program covering:
- Cloud and Virtualization: http://bit.ly/Vlash2
- Cybersecurity : http://bit.ly/14qiniP
- Mobile Government: http://bit.ly/WMaG20
- Big Data & Business Intelligence: http://bit.ly/117nQrg
- Project Management: http://bit.ly/13YTFWA
The Free Expo showcases industry partners and their solutions, covering everything from cybersecurity and information assurance to big data and business intelligence. FOSE has the right products, people and solutions for you in one very accessible location. Interested in attending FOSE? Register today at http://bit.ly/WhZU2h
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Framing itself as a Victim, China Calls for a Global Crackdown on Hackers
An article from Yahoo news in there tech section : In between swipes at the United States, China’s foreign minister Yang Jiechi called for new “rules and cooperation” against cyber attacks at the annual session of the National People’s Congress this weekend. The statement, which really reads as yet another denial that China’s involved in the recent string of attacks on American companies, though The New York Times points out that Jiechi is the highest-ranking Chinese official to make such a denial. (As a victim of recent cyber attacks traced back to China, The Times has been following this story especially closely.) The statement also marks a seemingly significant amplification of a curious message that Beijing’s trying to send: China’s not the aggressor in the inevitable hacker war. China’s the victim.
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Iran blocks use of tool to get around Internet filter
An article form NBC new in there technology section : DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian authorities have blocked the use of most “virtual private networks”, a tool that many Iranians use to get around an extensive government Internet filter, Iranian media quoted an official as saying on Sunday.
A widespread government Internet filter prevents Iranians from accessing many sites on the official grounds they are offensive or criminal.
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Android App Licenses Sold in Malware Black Market
Malware article from TechNews: Verified Android developer licenses are being sold in an Internet black market for $100 each, giving buyers unfettered access to the official Google Play app store.
So far, there’s only been one buyer, but he’s a maker of mobile banking Trojans, security
blogger Brian Krebs revealed this week. It’s may just be a matter of time before the buyer uses the verified licenses to sneak corrupted apps into the Google Play store.
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Microsoft to patch security vulnerabilities on Tuesday – including some rated as “critical”
An article from Naked security on Microsoft patch’s:
Patch Tuesday is bringing seven security fixes, with Microsoft deeming four of them “drop-everything-and-fix-this-now” critical.
The patches are for Windows, Internet Explorer and Office, as well as a sprinkling for Windows Server and Silverlight. Microsoft says that four of the patches will address “critical” vulnerabilities.
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