Transportation Security Administration

Smith and I had a productive software security concerns conversation with Vipul this past Thursday (6/1/17). One of the questions we asked him was if Ebix has some sort of ISO certification like ISO 9126 and found that they do not. Per Vipul, Ebix is CMMI level 5 compliant and explained that this accreditation has more rigorous requirements than ISO certification. Vipul will share a framework document that lists ten security/risk assessment tenets that Ebix follows to build secure web…

collaborate during disasters and hazards that threaten the region, and allow us access to medical supplies and equipment. Police: Networking with the police is useful for events that threaten areas of the region. This network would give us access to security and safety for civilians and to help…

Satellite signals for GPS units used to be disrupted by the United States Air Force, for security purposes. However, in early 2000, the signals were allowed for civilian use. Two days later, Dave Ulmer, a computer consultant in Oregon,”hid a navigational target in the woods to test the new GPS accuracy.” (Briney 2009). He posted the coordinates of his target online, and within two days, his target was found. Behold the birth of geocaching, a popular outdoor activity in which participants try to…

Security and matter have been of particular interest to sociologists for many years as they seek to discuss and examine the impact of material 'things' and the part they play in making our social worlds secure or insecure. When describing the term 'matter' this can be anything that carries a physical component such as a person or an object; any item that can be touched or used. Security is termed by feelings of being safe and free from threat, so how do these two components of matter and…

no freedom. Conversely, without security there is no country. Imagine a chaotic world where citizens live in constant fear of what could happen to them, because of the lack of safety in their country. Terrorism has especially been an issue in America, and with the growing number of threats, it is impossible to tell when or where domestic attacks may occur. The government should have every right to access digital information of their citizens, to maintain security and prevent domestic and…

providing increased public safety. For instance, conducting a threat analysis to assess critical infrastructure and updating building codes to withstand potential terrorist attacks are very important. Also, the use of surveillance, metal detection, and security guards in public or private buildings to deter criminal activity…

Proactive hazard mitigation planning (HMP) that utilizes vulnerability and resilience assessments, mitigation, and adaptation strategies can aid in the reduction of disaster impacts (Frazier, Thompson, and Dezzani 2014; Frazier, Wood, and Yarnal 2010a; Berke and Godschalk 2009; Burby 2006; Burby et al. 2000). It is not possible to mitigate everywhere within the community when large numbers of societal assets are exposed to a hazard; therefore, targeting mitigation allows agencies with limited…

scene during a police shootout. However, one of the shooter’s iPhone was found on the scene of the crime. Up until now, the FBI has been working closely with Apple to help gain information from the iPhone that was needed to help insure national security. However, recently the FBI wanted Apple to create a new form of IOS, Apple’s operating system, that would allow for the FBI to input a passcode electronically and deactivate the limited amount of times you can put in a passcode before you are…

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Football Display Cases: Show off Your Prized Collectible Footballs If you’re a sports fan, you’ll want to show off your memorabilia collection with football display cases. Display cases protect your collectible footballs from dust, accidents and sun damage while making them look more appealing. And there are many types of display cases – some hold one full-size football, while others display three. Display cases for mini-footballs and mini-helmets are popular, and you can choose from wall…