The Moscow Center for political studies has submitted to the UN, a White Book containing recommendations on how to solve the issue of nuclear nonproliferation. The presentation is part of the ongoing Review Conference on nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, reports ITAR-TASS from New York. Victor Enikeyev looks at the nonproliferation treaty and the Russian recommendations.The recommendations which are widely circulated in the Russian Center, are a kind of  invitation to countries and public bodies for a dialogue, a point mentioned by Vladimir Orlov, president of the Center.
Book review: ‘Necessary Secrets: National Security, the Media, and the Rule of Law’ by Gabriel Schoenfeld
Posted by admin on May 15th, 2010
At a time when Americans understandably feel vulnerable to international terrorism, Gabriel Schoenfeld is sounding an alarm about what he believes to be an equally menacing internal threat: journalists.
New Facebook Security Tool: Is it Enough?
Posted by admin on May 15th, 2010
Facebook has added a new security feature to keep people from logging into your account without permissions. But do they go far enough to alleviate concerns?
The Complete Guide to Security Testing by Justin Peltier
Posted by admin on January 20th, 2010
Explains how an effective security testing strategy can be implemented to protect an IT infrastructure from internal or external attack. This book offers details of testing techniques, such as assessments, penetration tests, anticipating security breeches, and formats for preparing reports at the conclusion of testing.
Microsoft responds to international criticism of Internet Explorer and advises that upgrade to IE8 is the best tactic
Posted by admin on January 19th, 2010
Microsoft has hit back at criticism by French and German cyber security offices over vulnerabilities in its Internet Explorer browser.
Roadmap to Information Security For IT and Infosec Managers
Posted by admin on November 20th, 2009
This is the latest book from Cengage Learning on Roadmap to Information Security: For IT and Infosec Managers.
Gizmodo, world’s biggest gadget website, hit by malware in ad
Posted by admin on October 29th, 2009
Charles Arthur at the Guardian reports that “Hackers have been running viruses hidden in adverts on the world’s biggest gadget website, Gizmodo, which receives more than 3m visitors per day, the site’s editor warned on Tuesday.
The Web: An Unprecedented Challenge for Security Services
Posted by admin on June 7th, 2009
Ex-spy chief Sir David Pepper has told BBC Two programme Who’s Watching You? the web presents an unprecedented challenge for the intelligence services.
Security by Lucia Zedner
Posted by admin on May 19th, 2009
Just a decade ago security had little claim to criminological attention. Today a combination of disciplinary paradigm shifts, policy changes, and world political events have pushed security to the forefront of the criminological agenda. Distinctions between public safety and private protection, policing and security services, national and international security are being eroded. Post-9/11 the pursuit of security has been hotly debated not least because countering terrorism raises the stakes and licenses extraordinary measures.
Identity Thieves Arrested – Millions Stolen Through Home-Equity Scams
Posted by admin on March 1st, 2009
Over 11 arrests have been made in both New Jersey and Virginia in related crimes involving global identity theft ring. As if banks, mortgage lenders and home-equity line holders haven’t suffered enough challenges recently, this group has stolen over $10 million through home equity scams. The identity theft ring hijacked home-equity lines that had been issued to thousands of customers using what has been called a combination of “high-tech equipment and old-fashioned con-artistry.”