United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, Conn., today announced it has reached an agreement to purchase the GE Security business from GE for $1.82 billion. The closing is pending regulatory approvals.
The recession and reduced loss prevention spending lead to largest increase in shrink since study's inception. Global shrink average rises by nearly 6%, reaching 1.43% of retail sales. Cost of
Today’s (Nov. 6) shooting in an Orlando office high rise and yesterday’s Ft. Hood tragedy spotlight the increasing threats from gun attacks in the workplace. Since the Virginia Tech mass
The Department of Homeland Security and the Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona will develop a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC). The agreement was signed by U.S.
Whether it’s a backlash over the number of so-called czars in the White House or an indication of the importance to homeland security when it comes to computer attacks,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano opened the new National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC)—a 24-hour, DHS-led coordinated watch and warning center. The center combines two of
The Maryland Transit Administration says it's going to start random security screenings at stations on Friday. The MTA announcement says the screenings can involve checks of luggage, packages or other
The average compensation for security professionals in the United States this year is up 2 percent from last year to $102,000. The median salary is $90,000, up 4 percent from
Today’s IT security and authentication professionals have less confidence and greater security concerns for their organizations than last year, according to a recent study by PhoneFactor. Key findings in
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