http://www.aprodex.comNews on aprodex.comhttp://www.aprodex.com/us-anti-kidnap-expert-s-vanishing-spins-mexico-mystery-1961-n.aspxThe abduction of a U.S. anti-kidnap expert in northern Mexico last month remains a mystery with no clues to the man's whereabouts and no ransom demanded by his captors, police said on Monday.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:03:08 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/india-signs-a--2-2-billion-deal-with-us-to-strengthen-maritime-security-1960-n.aspxIndia has signed a $2.2 billion deal for eight Boeing P8I Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) to strengthen its coastal and maritime interests.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:58:14 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/top-10-global-risks-in-2009-1959-n.aspxEconomic actions by Congress plus key foreign-policy challenges for incoming Obama teamTue, 06 Jan 2009 18:48:40 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/tech-security--most-big-companies-unprepared-for-it-risks--survey-finds-1958-n.aspxLast July, a disgruntled San Francisco municipal employee afraid of being fired hijacked the city’s entire computer network, creating a password that granted him exclusive access and effectively locking out everyone else.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:46:13 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/greek-unrest-takes-worrying-turn-1957-n.aspxGreece's worst civil unrest in more than 30 years has taken its most dangerous turn yet.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:40:13 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/india--crisis-management-group-to-handle-outcome-of-terror-attacks--pm-1956-n.aspxWith India having revamped the Multi-Agency Centre for collecting and analyzing intelligence, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday announced the setting up of a permanent Crisis Management Group to handle the fall-out of major terrorist attacks in the country.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:37:27 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pakistan-rejects-india-s-allegations-on-terrorism-1955-n.aspxPakistan today rejected accusations by India that its official agencies supported terrorism and said such statements by its neighbor are raising tension in the region.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:35:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/gaza-clashes-spark--major-crisis-1954-n.aspxThe Gaza Strip faces a "a full-blown humanitarian crisis", the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:33:27 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/gaza-conflict-threatens-regional-peace-and-stability--un-official-cautions-1953-n.aspxThe future of the Middle-East peace process, the stability of the region and the safety of ordinary people in the Gaza Strip have been seriously jeopardized by the “irresponsibility of Hamas rocket attacks” and the “excessiveness of Israel’s response,” a senior United Nations envoy warned today, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict intensify.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:43:33 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/maritime-security-plan-aims-to-harmonise-various-agencies-1952-n.aspxThe country's new maritime security architecture in the pipeline after 26/11 includes both a coastal command (CC) and a maritime security advisory board (MSAB) to establish "effective functional linkages and mechanisms" across the entire maritime domain.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:33:23 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/military-contractor--cyber-defense--gold-rush-begins-1951-n.aspxSensing a shift in upcoming defense priorities, Lockheed and Boeing are both launching information security product divisions.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:28:18 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/dakar-rally-takes-a-3-000-mile-detour-to-avoid-terror-threat-1950-n.aspxThe Dakar is renowned as one of the world’s great motor sport adventures: a race through dunes and deserts to the Senegalese capital. But any competitors speeding through the West African city will find themselves 3,000 miles off course as the 30th edition of the rally begins today – in Argentina.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:17:33 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-efforts-well-worth-cost-1949-n.aspxScreening, surveillance must not be discounted.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:14:34 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/israel-starts-ground-offensive-in-gaza-in-bid-to-halt-rockets-1948-n.aspxIsraeli forces moved into the Gaza Strip, broadening an offensive against Hamas aimed at forcing the Islamist Palestinian group to stop firing rockets at the Jewish state’s southern cities.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:11:29 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pakistan-reopens-khyber-pass-supply-route-used-by-western-troops-1947-n.aspxThe crucial land route for supplies to U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan is reopened three days after being closed because of a Pakistani offensive against Islamic militants in the region.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:07:45 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/enterprising-securities-appoints-glenn-mattis-as-director-of-human-resources-and-senior-faculty-member-1946-n.aspxGlenn Mattis has been appointed to the positions Director of Human Resources and Senior Faculty Member for Enterprising Securities Antiterrorism and Executive Protection TrainingSat, 03 Jan 2009 12:35:13 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/africa--port-authorities-asked-to-implement-isps-codes-1945-n.aspxWith insecurity increasing along the Indian Ocean waters, particularly the horn of Africa, maritime experts are now calling on African port authorities to fully comply with the Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code), rather than superficial paper compliance.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:49:31 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/india-to-emerge-as-key-spender-in-global-security-market-1944-n.aspx“The total homeland security spending in the Indian market will amount to a total estimate of $9.7 billion by 2016,” Frost and Sullivan research said in a press release issued by AsianetFri, 02 Jan 2009 14:46:39 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/uk--private-firm-may-track-all-email-and-calls-1943-n.aspxThe private sector will be asked to manage and run a communications database that will keep track of everyone's calls, emails, texts and internet use under a key option contained in a consultation paper to be published next month by Jacqui Smith, the home secretary.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:41:36 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--defense-contractors-vying-for-cyberscurity-deals-1942-n.aspxLockheed Martin and Boeing, the world's biggest military companies, are deploying forces and resources to a new battlefield: cyberspace.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:36:08 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--hands-control-of-baghdad-s-green-zone-to-iraq-1941-n.aspxAs Iraqi schoolchildren sang their country's praise and the band marched, the United States formally handed over military control of the heavily fortified Green Zone to Iraqi troops Thursday, a first major step in the American withdrawal from Iraq.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:25:26 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/espada-extends-security-operations-into-the-gulf-of-aden-1940-n.aspxEspada Logistics and Security Group has expanded its operations to include the Gulf of Aden, as the number of pirate attacks on ships continues to rise.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:16:15 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/farina-and-associates--ltd--has-been-approved-by-the-overseas-security-advisory-council-1939-n.aspxFarina and Associates, Ltd. has been approved as a Constituent Member of the Overseas Security Advisory Council under the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security.Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:37:33 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/natural-disasters--kill-220-000-in-2008-1938-n.aspxNatural disasters killed more than 220,000 people in 2008, making it one of the most devastating years on record and confirming that a global climate deal is badly needed, the world's number two reinsurer says.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:54:15 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/analysts--military-unprepared-for-homeland-attack-1937-n.aspxA Department of Defense (DOD) think tank warns that the U.S. military cannot properly respond to significant attacks on the homeland — while so many critical assets are deployed overseas.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:48:30 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/reported-pakistani-troop-movements-to-indian-border-raise-fears-of-war-1936-n.aspxAction would distract from fight against Taliban, analysts sayMon, 29 Dec 2008 19:45:02 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pressure-to-reform-dutch-drug-laws-as-gang-violence-grows-1935-n.aspxBy the time the shooting ended, the A73 south of Nijmegan was littered with bullet casings, and one man lay dead in his car with another sprawled wounded in the passenger seat.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:42:39 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pakistan-warned-against-neglecting-terror-front-1934-n.aspxPakistan risks a rise in terrorist activity if it lets tensions with India divert its attention and troops away from the fight against Taliban and al-Qaida militants along its northwest border with Afghanistan, leading Pakistani newspapers warned Sunday.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:31:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-flaw-in-microsoft-s-internet-explorer-puts-millions-at-risk-1933-n.aspxMicrosoft's Internet Explorer browser users are facing the threat of a new security problem today as reports surface of vulnerabilities.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:25:27 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/the-war-on-terror-has-not-gone-away-1932-n.aspxAmid the bailouts and credit squeezes, market meltdowns and recessionary worries, America has seemingly swapped the war on terror for the one waged to save its worsening economy.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:22:34 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/russian-hackers-target-u-s-europe-for-profit-and-politics-1931-n.aspxNot long ago, the simple, anonymous thrill of exposing chinks in American software was enough of a payoff for a Russian hacker. Today it's cash.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:09:02 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/homeland-security-forecasts-5-year-threat-picture-1930-n.aspxThe terrorism threat to the United States over the next five years will be driven by instability in the Middle East and Africa, persistent challenges to border security and increasing Internet savvy, says a new intelligence assessment obtained by The Associated Press.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:05:39 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/where-are-the-future-markets-for-private-security-contractors-1929-n.aspxIn recent years, thanks to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, their clients have been primarily governments or contractors doing reconstruction work. By definition, such clients are officious and bureaucratic but are organizationally and culturally familiar, if only because most security contractors once served in those very same governments' military establishments.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:02:44 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/end-in-sight-for-airline-passengers--liquid-limit-1928-n.aspxAirline passengers could see a relaxation the 100ml limit on liquids they can take on board aircraft.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:58:35 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pakistani-troops-approach-indian-border-1927-n.aspxPakistan has started to redeploy thousands of troops to the Indian border from the tribal areas near Afghanistan, intelligence officials said Friday, raising fears of new tensions in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:56:32 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-for-homeland--risks-and-opportunities-will-abound-in-2009-1926-n.aspxThe day after Christmas, The Associated Press reminds us all that the real world remains threatened by terrorists around the world. And they are becoming more tech savvy.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:51:04 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/foreign-security-teams-to-lose-immunity-from-prosecution-in-iraq-1925-n.aspxThousands of British security contractors in Iraq will have their immunity from prosecution under local laws lifted on 1 January, exposing them to a flawed criminal justice system widely regarded as unlikely to offer a fair trial.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:47:59 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/us-forecasts-threat-based-on-global-turmoil-1924-n.aspxPREDICTING THE WORST: Homeland Security officials are especially pessimistic about biological threats, saying militants will try to conduct an attack in the next five yearsSat, 27 Dec 2008 16:40:29 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/devastating-air-strikes-may-limit-hamas-s-capacity-to-attack-israel-1923-n.aspxIsrael's hammer blow in Gaza - but will almost certainly increase its support among PalestiniansSat, 27 Dec 2008 16:39:16 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/china-readies-for-crackdown-on-organized-crime-1922-n.aspxChina plans to set up a special unit to crack down on organized crime, which is on the increase as the country's economy slows, state media said Monday.Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:56:39 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/un-disaster-officials-scramble-to-keep-pace-with-demand-1921-n.aspxA five-member UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination team arrived today in Papua New Guinea to help identify the aid needs of some 32,000 victims of severe sea swells that struck the northern shoreline and neighboring islands.Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:53:44 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/uk-mod-signs-through-life-support-contract-with-eurocopter-1920-n.aspxEurocopter and the UK Ministry of Defence signed a contract for the through-life support (TLS) of the Royal Air Force fleet of all Puma and Gazelle helicopters on December 19, 2008. The contract will run up to end of March 2013.Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:43:32 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/malware-city-caters-for-specialist-cyber-crime-fighters-1919-n.aspxBitDefender has taken steps to address the need for greater awareness about cyber-crime with the launch of MalwareCity.com, a virtual city for all those who are interested in security and malware countermeasures.Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:39:35 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/indian-firms-begin-to-invest-in-security-services-after-mumbai-1918-n.aspxBusiness firms generally have a hard time justifying significant investment in security and terrorism insurance, but Indian firms are beginning to realize how important it can be after the Mumbai terrorist attacks.Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:34:33 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/new-year-brings-less-clarity-to-blackwater-in-iraq-1917-n.aspxWhen a team of Blackwater Worldwide security contractors opened fire last year in Baghdad's Nisoor Square, nobody was quite sure if a crime had been committed, and if so, whether there was a prosecutor with the authority to bring charges.Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:28:11 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/maritime-security-increased-along-algarve-coastline-1916-n.aspxSecuirty is to be stepped up along the Algarve coast, which is considered to be the nation’s most vulnerable area in terms of falling victim to drug trafficking and the arrival of illegal immigrants to Portuguese shores.Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:20:34 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/why-britain-increasingly-worries-about-pakistani-terrorism-1915-n.aspxThat Britain faces a very real risk of home-grown Islamic terrorism has long been known. But now, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has not only publicly hinted at the extent of the problem but bluntly charged that most U.K.-based extremists are linked to Pakistan, some 3,700 miles away.Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:18:14 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/department-of-homeland-security-expands-collection-of-biometrics-for-visitors-1914-n.aspxAdditional Non-U.S. Citizens To Provide Fingerprints and Photographs When Entering the United StatesTue, 23 Dec 2008 15:44:57 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/vector-intersect-security-acquisition-corporation-files-supplements-to-proxy-statement-1913-n.aspxStockholders are urged to read these supplements carefully as they include important information with respect to the acquisition of Cyalume Light Technologies.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:39:37 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/indian-pm-nobody-wants-war--after-terror-attack-1912-n.aspxIndia's prime minister insisted Tuesday that "nobody wants war" as he tried to calm fears a day after Pakistan sent fighter jets into the skies amid heightened tensions between the two nations.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:31:50 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/soldiers-beheaded-as-mexican-drug-cartels-step-up-terror-to-protect--15bn-a-year-trade-1911-n.aspxThe bodies of 13 men were found with their hands tied this month. Now heavily armed police patrol in Chilipancingo after the latest round of killingsTue, 23 Dec 2008 15:29:50 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/african-ministers-hold-conflict-talks-1910-n.aspxAfrican Union ministers were on Monday starting talks on conflicts in Somalia and other regional flashpoints after the group criticised Somalia's president for dismissing his prime minister.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:25:30 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/port-gets-cisf-guards-hi-tech-security-gadgets-1909-n.aspxIn the wake of 26/11, Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) is jacking up security.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:20:48 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/china-fights--mafia-style--gangs-as-crisis-bites-1908-n.aspxChina plans to set up a new police division to combat growing Mafia-style gang violence as the global financial crisis bites and millions find themselves out of work, state media said on Monday.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:17:23 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/indian-firms-review-security-but-hesitate-at-costs-1907-n.aspxThe Mumbai attack sounded a wake-up call to Indian hotels and businesses over security and terror insurance, security experts said, but an economic slowdown and a tradition of penny-pinching could hinder improvements.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:50:45 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/somebody-is-giving-somali-pirates-state-level-intelligence-information-1906-n.aspxDispatched from a mother ship in the Gulf of Aden, a dozen pirates toting rocket-propelled grenades, AK 47s, and grappling hooks leap from speedboats to seize control of another ship, which they then commandeer back to the Port of Eyl in Somalia.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:03:04 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/new-indian--fbi--to-help-combat-terrorism-1905-n.aspxIndia's parliament has passed a new law creating a version of the American Federal Bureau of Investigation - a nationwide police force operating across state boundaries.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:59:45 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/defense-no-longer-starts-at-home-1904-n.aspxBarack Obama's transition team is reportedly working on plans to send a further 20,000 troops to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The President-elect has made it clear that he expects European allies to increase their troop deployments and to lift the "burdensome restrictions" hampering the efforts of the NATO-led forces there.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:55:42 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/demand-for-sacking-of-blackwater-over-iraqi-civilian-deaths-1903-n.aspxThe controversial American private security contractor Blackwater Worldwide, which was involved in the shooting of 17 Iraqi civilians last year, should be dismissed by the US Government, an advisory panel to the State Department said yesterday.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:51:07 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/global-market-for-information-security-products-services-set-for-strong-growth-1902-n.aspxThe global market for information security products and services is set to witness strong growth, and is on course to exceed Dhs290 bn ($79bn) by 2010 according to Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organizers of the Intersec trade fair and conference.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:48:07 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/fbi-probes-terrorism-links-in-u-s--somali-enclaves-1901-n.aspxFederal agents are investigating whether young men from Somali immigrant enclaves in the U.S. are traveling back to their parents' homeland to fight on the side of Islamist terror groups.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:42:05 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-discover-militants-training-camp-in-niger-delta-1900-n.aspxSecurity agents have uncovered a new training camp by militants to train about 1,000 youths as part of plans to renew hostilities in the Niger Delta region early next year.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:32:28 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/india-may-attack-certain-targets-in-pakistan--military-on-high-alert-1899-n.aspxIndian military is ready for an operations against "precision" targets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, if the neighboring country fails to cooperate in pinning down the terrorists in its country, according to a report by a U.S. private intelligence company.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:28:19 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/indonesia-stages-massive-anti-terrorism-drill-1898-n.aspxIndonesian security forces stormed airports, glitzy hotels, passenger ships and the Jakarta Stock Exchange building Sunday in a massive anti-terrorism drill in the world's most populous Muslim nation.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:25:25 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/bahrain-arrests--terror--suspects-1897-n.aspxThe Gulf state of Bahrain has arrested a group of people for planning a terrorist attack in the kingdom timed to coincide with the country's national day celebration, state security officials have said.Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:22:35 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/air-marshals-eye-takeoff-1896-n.aspxPolice have asked for funding to place Special Tactics Group officers disguised as passengers on flights to the United States to combat the threat of terrorism.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:50:51 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-n--authorizes-land--air-attacks-on-somali-pirates-1895-n.aspxThe U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize nations to conduct military raids, on land and by air, against pirates plying the waters off the Somalia coast even as two more ships were reportedly hijacked at sea.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:41:51 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/obama-team-will-get-crisis-training-to-prepare-for-terrorist-attacks-1894-n.aspxBarack Obama's White House team is to undergo a crash course in how to handle terrorist attacks and international crises as part of rigorous efforts to prepare the new administration for early challenges in office.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:37:40 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/un-chief-says-time-not-ripe-for-somalia-peacekeeping-operation-1893-n.aspxU.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday that he disagrees with the United States that it is time to send U.N. peacekeepers to Somalia.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:35:34 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/stg-international-awarded--84m-blanket-purchase-agreement-to-support-dhs-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-1892-n.aspxSTG International has been awarded a five year $84M Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of the Department of Homeland Security.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:33:52 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/asis-international-releases-first-american-national-standard-1891-n.aspxNew Standard Details Chief Security Officer RoleThu, 18 Dec 2008 13:30:52 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/china-may-send-warships-to-somalia-coast-1890-n.aspxBeijing's move to possibly send naval vessels to the Gulf of Aden comes as pirates are prevented from taking over a Chinese commercial ship.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:28:39 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/mumbai-attacks-raise-concerns-about-terror-spread-1889-n.aspxThe commando-style siege in Mumbai last month, blamed on Lashkar-e-Taiba, is raising new concerns in the U.S. intelligence community, both about the tactics used and the unsettling possibility the operation was conducted independent of al-Qaida.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:42:55 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/osi-geospatial-signs-contract-with-the-port-of-miami-to-provide-risk-assessment-services-1888-n.aspxOSI Geospatial Inc. announced today that its U.S. Systems Operations has signed a contract valued at approximately US$400,000 to provide an integrated vulnerability assessment (IVA) to the Port of Miami.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:34:12 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/britain-promises-more-anti-terror-aid-to-pakistan-1887-n.aspxBritish Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday pledged more technical support and funding to help Pakistan and India battle terrorism in the wake of the attacks in Mumbai that killed more than 160 people.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:16:59 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/petraeus-urges-security-forces-to-target-trade-behind-terrorism-1886-n.aspxSecurity forces should focus more on crushing illegal trade in weapons and drugs and tackling pirates to combat global terrorism more effectively, General David Petraeus, head of U.S. Central Command, said todayMon, 15 Dec 2008 21:10:17 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/maritime-states-beef-up-security-to-counter-somali-piracy-threats-1885-n.aspxSince the hijacking of the Sirius Star off the east coast of Africa by Somali pirates, the maritime industry has been in an uproar over security.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:08:41 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/bush--in-afghanistan--warns-of-long-struggle-against-terrorism-1884-n.aspxPresident George W. Bush, making his last visit to Afghanistan as commander-in-chief, warned of a “long struggle” to defeat terrorism and said his successor in the White House would be committed to crushing the Taliban.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:28:28 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/the-route-from-pakistan-to-terrorism-in-britain-1883-n.aspxIt is symptomatic of the problems in Pakistan that Gordon Brown did not announce his arrival in advance for security reasons.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:25:36 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/kratos-defense-security-solutions-appoints-howard-bates-to-president-of-government-solutions-business-segment-1882-n.aspxNames Richard Selvaggio to Lead Weapons Systems Group, David Carter to Lead Defense Engineering Solutions Group, Phil Carrai to Lead Information Technology GroupMon, 15 Dec 2008 20:20:36 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/protective-products-of-america--inc--announces-corporate-update-and-senior-management-promotion-1881-n.aspxProtective Products of America, Inc. (PPA:TSX), a leading manufacturer and distributor of advanced products in ballistics protection, today announced update on its corporate strategicSat, 13 Dec 2008 17:41:37 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/attacks-expose-weakness-of-key-afghanistan-supply-route-1880-n.aspxTwo sophisticated Taliban raids on NATO trucks in Pakistan have exposed the dangerous vulnerability of the vital supply route for international troops in Afghanistan through the legendary Khyber Pass.Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:36:39 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-solutions-international--ssi--acclaimed-homeland-security-training-in-israel--us-cities-respond-1879-n.aspxThe deadly attacks in Mumbai may have altered the US perception of the threat from terrorism and refocused efforts to avoid horror scenarios here in US cities.Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:33:57 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/uav-missions-boost-tech-presence-on-us-border-1878-n.aspxA Predator B unmanned aerial vehicle will begin its first surveillance flights over the border between the United States and Canada in early February, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials said.Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:32:23 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/summit-boosts-eu-security-and-defence-1877-n.aspxThe European Union's security and defence policy and a deal dating back to 1999 in which the EU would be able to deploy 60,000 troops within 60 days won a renewed political endorsement on Friday(12 December) by EU leaders, who failed however to establish any deadlines or specific financial commitments.Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:27:27 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--says-lacks-intelligence-to-fight-pirates-in-somalia-1876-n.aspxThe United States lacks the intelligence needed to pursue the fight against pirates on Somali soil, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Saturday.Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:20:37 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/don-t-sideline-contractors-1875-n.aspxNow is not the time to bench some of our best playersSat, 13 Dec 2008 08:44:59 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/philip-farina--cpp-has-been-appointed-to-the-assistant-regional-vice-president-and-texas-state-director-of-education-and-certification-1874-n.aspxPhilip Farina, CPP of Farina and Associates, Ltd. (www.farina-associates.com) through ASIS, Intl., has been appointed to the position of Assistant Regional Vice President responsible for all security operations activities and guidance in Austin, San Antonio and the Texas Gulf Coast.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:01:41 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/taleban-tax--allied-supply-convoys-pay-their-enemies-for-safe-passage-1872-n.aspxThe West is indirectly funding the insurgency in Afghanistan thanks to a system of payoffs to Taleban commanders who charge protection money to allow convoys of military supplies to reach Nato bases in the south of the country.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:13:08 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/14-arrested-in-belgium-for-links-to-terrorism-1871-n.aspxThe Belgian police arrested 14 people suspected of terrorist links in raids Thursday, including one man thought to have been planning a suicide attack who had "said goodbye to his loved ones," said the federal prosecutor in Brussels, Johan Delmulle.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/geoeye-completes-multi-million-dollar-nextview-contract-modification-with-national-geospatial-intelligence-agency-1870-n.aspxService Level Agreement Established for Increased Satellite Imagery PurchasesFri, 12 Dec 2008 17:07:43 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/billingham-to-head-up-g4s-risk-management-1869-n.aspxFormer BAE Systems md Nigel Billingham is the new group managing director at G4S Risk Management.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:02:01 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/unilever-s-timing-for-terrorists-means-more-business-1868-n.aspxJust because Unilever NV Chief Executive Officer Patrick Cescau and his designated successor Paul Polman barely escaped the terrorist massacre of 164 people in Mumbai, doesn't mean the world's second-largest consumer- products company has any intention of avoiding India's financial capital.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:56:55 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/mumbai-terror-attacks-boost-indian-private-security-business-1867-n.aspxIn the wake of the recent terror strikes in India's financial hub, Mumbai, commercial establishments across the country are enhancing security. This is expected to lead to a surge in business for security companies.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:53:08 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/uk-to-develop-national-extranet-for-emergency-responders-1866-n.aspxThe UK Civil Contingencies Secretariat and the Department of Communities and Local Government are developing a National Resilience Extranet with BTFri, 12 Dec 2008 13:45:08 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/bush--pressure-best-response-to-combat-terror-1865-n.aspxPresident George W. Bush said Monday that those working to protect the country against another terrorist attack deserve a government willing to "stay on the offense" against potential threats.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:04:56 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/mumbai-mayhem-drives-demand-for-security-shields-1864-n.aspxThe intensity of the terror attacks on Mumbai and their subsequent fallout, both in terms of loss of lives as well as business, has unnerved every segment of society. Corporates, government organisations and residential societies are making frantic calls to security agencies for enhanced protection.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:58:48 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/obama-says-climate-change-a-matter-of-national-security-1863-n.aspxPresident-elect Barack Obama said on Tuesday attacking global climate change is a "matter of urgency" that will create jobs as he got advice from Al Gore, who won a Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the issue.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:53:06 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/caci-awarded-prime-contract-with--452-million-ceiling-to-continue-support-for-u-s--army-intelligence-and-security-command-1862-n.aspxCACI International Inc announced today that it has been awarded a prime contract, with a ceiling value of $452 million, to continue providing mission support services to the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:50:04 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pakistan-confirms-arrests-of-terror-suspects-1861-n.aspxPakistan's prime minister has confirmed that Pakistani police are holding two leaders of a militant group India says was behind last month's attacks in Mumbai.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:48:32 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/lima-represents-gateway-to-growing-asian-defence-security-market-1860-n.aspxThe Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) expo represents a gateway to the growing Asian defence and security market which is expected to be exceed US$350 billion (US$1.00=RM3.63) annually up to 2020.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:46:48 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/array-of-strategies-are-tried-to-turn-back-pirates-at-sea-1859-n.aspxThe increasing number of pirate attacks on the open seas has shipowners and governments desperately seeking countermeasures to stop the brazen seizures.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:39:54 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/leading-maritime-investigation-company-ami-are-experiencing-an-unprecedented-increase-1858-n.aspxLeading maritime investigation company AMI are experiencing an unprecedented increase in demand for their maritime investigation services from shipping operation departments.Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:01:45 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/airborne-security-announces-formation-of--aviation-division--and-entry-into-airport-security-1857-n.aspxAirborne Security & Protective Services, Inc announced today that it has initiated an "Aviation Division" which will be headed by Captain Ronald Meyers, and is already in the process of pursuing several airport security assignments.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:17:31 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/senate-takes-risk-out-of-work-abroad-1856-n.aspxANTI-TERRORISM specialist Senate Training is advising firms on security strategies in the wake of last month's terror attacks in Mumbai.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:14:39 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pirates-fire-on-us-cruise-ship-in-hijack-attempt-1855-n.aspxPirates chased and shot at a U.S. cruise liner with more than 1,000 people on board but failed to hijack the vessel as it sailed along a corridor patrolled by international warships, a maritime official said Tuesday.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:10:50 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/terror-attacks-open-up-opportunity-for-security-business-1854-n.aspxThe terror attacks on Mumbai and increasing security concerns spell boom time for at least one industry in India in a time of global meltdown - the business of security solutions.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:05:30 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/commander-sees--tough-fight--in-afghan-war-1853-n.aspxThe top commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan said Sunday that 2009 will be a "tough fight" in Afghanistan and the United States will need nearly twice as many troops for up to four years to stabilize the country.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:56:59 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/iraq-security-contractors-face-end-to-immunity-1852-n.aspxPrivate security guards in Iraq, whose armoured convoys once barrelled through the streets with impunity, could face being thrown into crowded and violent Iraqi jails once their era of legal immunity ends on Jan. 1Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/gunmen-had-elite-training--from-pakistan-1851-n.aspxIndia says the killers were among 500 schooled by special forces.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:50:28 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/fraud-squad-report-says-organized-crime-is-threat-to-markets-1850-n.aspxOrganized crime has become a significant threat to Canada's capital markets, says a new report from the RCMP's fraud squads.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:47:57 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/icx-receives--9-4-million-contract-as-lead-technology-integrator-for-jfpass-1848-n.aspxICx Technologies, a developer of advanced sensor technologies for homeland security, force protection and commercial applications, has been awarded a three-year, $9.4 million base contract by the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:24:16 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/triple-canopy-sponsors-iraq-energy-expo-and-conference-1847-n.aspxLeading Integrated Security Company Safeguards Oil and Gas SectorFri, 05 Dec 2008 17:18:40 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/disaster-management-plan-for-the-hospitality-industry-1846-n.aspxIn the aftermath of the carnage in Mumbai, there are critical lessons to be learnt. This article advocates for a disaster management plan to be consciously integrated into the Indian Hospitality industry.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:16:16 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/india-tightens-security-at-airports-after-threat-1845-n.aspxIndia increased security at airports in New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai after a threat from the terrorist group that claimed responsibility for last week's attacks in Mumbai, police and officials said.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:13:22 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/one-dead-after-attack-on-oil-convoy-in-nigeria-1844-n.aspxOne person is reported dead after gunmen attacked an oil company convoy in Nigeria's restive Niger Delta region.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:10:42 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/bruker-detection-division-enters-the-homeland-security-and-airport-explosives-detection-market-1843-n.aspxBruker Corporation announced today that it has launched a newly developed bench-top explosives and drug detection system based on Bruker’s proprietary, performance-leading ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) technology.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:08:31 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/more-problems-for-major-post-9-11-security-program-1842-n.aspxA seaports security program spurred by the 9/11 attacks has hit yet another snag, causing concern that commerce could be slowed during the busy holiday season.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:06:57 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/piracy-is-terrorism-1841-n.aspxTHE golden age of piracy has returned. Just as Henry Every and William Kidd once made their fortunes in the Red Sea, a new generation has emerged, armed with grenade launchers and assault rifles, to threaten trade and distract the world’s navies.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:04:55 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/details-emerge-on-cia-terror-plot-warnings-1840-n.aspxIndian intelligence sources have confirmed to The Hindu that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) delivered two warnings of an impending terror attack on Mumbai in September.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:01:13 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/international-hotels-seek-mix-between-hospitality--security-1839-n.aspxThe terrorist attacks in Mumbai once again have revealed the delicate balance that large international hotels face, acting as a public gathering place for a sophisticated business clientele without sacrificing securityWed, 03 Dec 2008 17:09:23 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/climate-change-now-the-main-driver-of-natural-disasters-1838-n.aspxMinisters from more than 40 Asia-Pacific countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur today seeking ways to reduce the social and financial impact of natural disasters in the region - many of them linked to the rising global temperature. The ministers are developing regional cooperation systems for disaster preparedness and early warning systems.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:05:43 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/airport-security-gaps-leave-australians--wide-open--to-terrorism-1837-n.aspxREFUELLERS, baggage-handlers and other air-side workers at the nation's biggest and busiest airports are not being subjected to the same X-ray screening and explosives testing as airline passengers and even pilots.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:02:15 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/nuclear--biological-terror-attack--likely-us-commission-1836-n.aspxTerrorists are "likely" to use nuclear or biological weapons in the next five years, a US commission warned, highlighting Pakistan as the weakest link in world security.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:55:59 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/manufacturing-companies-reassess-india-risks-after-mumbai-attacks-1835-n.aspxTerror attacks in India's business and financial capital won't halt major investments by local and overseas manufacturing companies in the country, but may prompt some to defer their projects by a few months as they reassess security risks, said company executives and analysts.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:54:21 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/blackwater-plans-effort-against-piracy-1834-n.aspxPrivate security firm Blackwater Worldwide began holding meetings in London on Tuesday with potential clients for a new business venture -- protection from pirates.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:50:28 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/us-official--india-knew-of-plot-on-mumbai-s-coast-1833-n.aspxIndia received a warning from the United States before last week's attacks in Mumbai that militants were plotting a waterborne assault on the city, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday as domestic intelligence officials said they were aware of a Pakistan-based plot.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:48:39 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/us-intelligence-chief-implicates-lashkar-e-taiba-in-mumbai-attacks-1832-n.aspxUS Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell late Tuesday implicated Lashkar-e-Taiba in the deadly attacks in Mumbai that killed at least 188 people.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:46:35 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/report-sounds-alarm-over-bioterror-1831-n.aspxBipartisan Study Finds Insufficient Laboratory Safeguards, Loose RegulationMon, 01 Dec 2008 17:56:50 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/mumbai-assault-shows-gaping-holes-in-india-s-security-1830-n.aspxThe attacks on Mumbai have again highlighted the lack of coherence in India's counter terrorism strategy, its underfunded intelligence services and its poor rapid response networks, analysts say.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:52:49 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-firms-to-combat-pirates-1829-n.aspxShip owners around the world are hiring private security firms to accompany their fleets around the Horn of Africa following the dramatic increase in piracy in the region.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:48:55 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/indians-express-anger-toward-terrorists--government-1828-n.aspxAt a candlelight vigil outside the still-smoldering Taj Mahal Hotel this weekend, a group of youths held up a sign: "Mr. Terrorist, I am alive. What more can you do? Mr. Politician, I am alive despite you. Proud to be an Indian."Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:46:11 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/homeland-security-in-disarray--officials-warn-1827-n.aspxAs the Department of Homeland Security prepares for its first transition, a series of major projects - including a communication network linking state and locals officials in a crisis, a system to scan shipping containers for terrorist weapons, and a massive border-control initiative - face serious technical delays or cost overruns.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:22:45 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/private-security-firms-benefit-from-piracy-1826-n.aspxIn the war against piracy off the coast of Somalia, private security firms are offering military experience and weaponry to ship owners, most of whom are willing to pay thousands of dollars a day for their own private army.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:16:08 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/india-to-strengthen-sea--land-border-security--mukherjee-says-1825-n.aspxIndia will bolster security along its borders following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai that killed 195 people in the worst such assault in the country in 15 years.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:11:24 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/indian-response-under-global-scrutiny-1824-n.aspxCould the Indian authorities have better handled the Mumbai terrorist attacks, avoiding a situation in which up to 155 people died in more than two days of sustained violence?Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:09:25 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/political-fallout-in-wake-of-terror-attacks-taking-toll-in-mumbai-1823-n.aspxTop officials in the Indian state, Maharashtra, are becoming political causalities of last week's terror attack. The 60-hour assault on Mumbai, blamed on Islamic militants, killed an estimated 175 people, including at least 18 foreigners. From New Delhi, VOA Correspondent Steve Herman has the latest.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:05:42 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/ship-owners-avoid-ransom-insurance--seek-naval-help-1822-n.aspxIndian ship owners who have so far not borne additional insurance costs against piracy are awaiting three more naval vessels and marine commandos to ensure the safety of the voyage through the Gulf of Aden.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:55:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/nigeria-moves-to-ensure-maritime-security-1821-n.aspxAgainst the backdrop of rising attacks on ships and fishing trawlers by pirates and militants in Nigeria's coast waters, the country Tuesday moved to check illegal activities in its maritime area with the inauguration of an 11-member Inter-Agency Maritime Security Task Force on Maritime Security in Nigeria.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:46:14 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/britain--algeria-discuss-anti-terrorism-fight-1820-n.aspxForeign Office minister Bill Rammell vowed Tuesday to help Algeria in the fight against "terrorism" after talks with Algerian officials here.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:38:00 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/afghan-mine-clearance-cut-in-financial-crisis-1819-n.aspxProjects to clear hundreds of thousands of mines from Afghanistan are under threat because the global financial crisis has cut international funding.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:34:46 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/feds-warn-of-terror-plotting-against-nyc-subways-1818-n.aspxFederal authorities are warning law enforcement personnel of a possible terror plot against the New York City subway system during the holiday season.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:26:59 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/india-attacks-indicate-al-qaeda-link--experts-say-1817-n.aspxThe terrorist attacks that killed at least 101 people in Mumbai late yesterday displayed a level of coordination and choice of targets that indicate international involvement, security experts say.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:24:56 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/study--fewer-terror-attacks-in-algeria-this-year-1816-n.aspxAl-Qaida's offshoot in Algeria has carried out fewer terror attacks this year but some of those had a high number of casualties, an academic study said Friday.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:20:15 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/paradigm-details-industry-leading-mission-resilience-capabilities-within-the-federal-government-1815-n.aspxParadigm Holdings, Inc. a provider of comprehensive information technology and business solutions for federal government enterprises, today detailed its industry-leading mission resilience capabilities for customers within the federal government.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:05:36 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pirate-victims-finance-more-attacks-with-ransom-pay-1814-n.aspxA few years ago, Somali pirates menacing Africa’s east coast sometimes demanded tens of thousands of dollars for the safe return of a hijacked vessel and crew. Now they often seek $1 million or more. The reason: Ship owners keep paying.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:58:26 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/in-cities--the-fight-against-terrorism-walks-the-beat-1813-n.aspxIn May, a Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officer stopped a car for speeding. He noticed that the driver was sweating and gripping the steering wheel nervously, while refusing to answer basic questions.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:51:58 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/demand-for-bodyguards--better-trained-chauffeurs--kidnap-insurance--and-internet-security-is-surging-1812-n.aspxThey say money can’t buy love or happiness, but it can certainly pay for peace of mind. Concern over personal and family wellbeing is likely to increase as economic recession looms. Demand for bodyguards, better-trained chauffeurs, kidnap insurance, and internet security is surging.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:47:43 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/symantec-finds--us276-million-cybercrime-economy-1811-n.aspxA black market in stolen credit card numbers, bank account numbers, email addresses and auction site log-ons is thriving on the net.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:40:01 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--intelligence-reports-warn-of-global-warming-consequences-1810-n.aspxGlobal warming will help Russia gain power as the U.S. and its dollar declines, according to a new U.S. intelligence report on what the world will likely be like by the year 2025.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:36:55 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/world-mulls-tougher-response-against-pirates-1809-n.aspxIt sounds easy: dispatch naval commandos to storm a hijacked cargo ship, shoot or capture the ragtag band of pirates and free the hostage crew.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:50:21 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/un-expects-new-peacekeepers-in-congo-in-weeks-1808-n.aspxThousands of new peacekeepers approved by the U.N. Security Council should arrive in Congo within weeks, the U.N. military spokesman said Friday.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:45:23 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--should-join-other-world-leaders-in-effort-to-better-secure-nuclear-weapons-1807-n.aspxOf all the potential global terrorist threats that remain, none is potentially more serious than that involving a nuclear attack. It was a point underscored by researchers at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, which released a blueprint on Monday that President-elect Barack Obama should seriously consider.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:40:21 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/analysts--al-qaida-seeks-to-capitalize-on-global-financial-crisis-1806-n.aspxAnalysts say al-Qaida appears to be trying to capitalize on the global economic crisis. They say traffic on al-Qaida-linked Web sites indicates terrorist sympathizers see the financial turmoil as punishment for al-Qaida's enemies. VOA's Michael Lipin has this report from Washington.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:37:29 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/us-iraq-pact-ends-contractor-immunity-1805-n.aspxContractors working for the United States in Iraq, including armed security outfits such as Blackwater Inc., will be subject to Iraqi law under the new U.S.-Iraq security pact. Not only that, they could face Iraqi prosecution for acts committed when they supposedly had immunity from Iraqi law, U.S. officials said Nov. 20.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:31:57 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/german-raids-on-suspected-terror-cell-supporters-1804-n.aspxOfficials say German police carried out raids in three states searching for suspected supporters of a terror cell whose plans to attack U.S. targets in Germany were foiled last year.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:10:12 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/gates-backs-buildup-of-u-s--troops-in-afghanistan-1803-n.aspxDefense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday that he supports a fresh troop buildup in Afghanistan -- officially estimated at more than 20,000 U.S. troops in the next 12 to 18 months -- to fight a growing insurgency and to safeguard the 2009 Afghan elections. But he stressed that in the long run the conflict should be "Afghanistan's war."Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:08:20 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pirates-thwarted-with-mp3-sonic-blast-1802-n.aspxSomali pirates who seized a Ukrainian cargo ship return to their base in October 2008. British firm ‘Anti-Piracy Maritime Security Solutions’ is spearheading the use of a high-tech “sonic laser” to beat pirates on the high seas. APMSS has developed an acoustic device which blast the target with a precise beam of sound which can be turned up to excruciatingly painful level.Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:05:44 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/somali-piracy-offers-huge-new-market-for-private-security-1801-n.aspxProtecting ships in Somalia's pirate-infested waters could be the next big thing for the world's ever-growing private security industry but the legalities are complex, experts said Friday.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:59:45 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/the-counter-terrorist-will-continue-to-exceed-growth-expectations-in-2009-1800-n.aspxThe Counter Terrorist, the bi-monthly print publication from leading Homeland Security training providers, Security Solutions International (SSI), is concluding its first calendar year of production and announcing plans for extensive expansion in 2009.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:58:14 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/southeast-asia-winning-malacca-straits-battle-for-now--watchdog-1799-n.aspxSoutheast Asia is winning the battle against piracy in the Malacca Straits but any reduction in vigilance could see a sudden return of high-seas banditry in the vital trade lane, a watchdog said Thursday.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:55:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/area-wide-protective-achieves-rapid-roi-with-gps-vehicle-tracking-from-fleet-management-solutions--inc-1798-n.aspxImplementation of FMS Fleet Central GPS Tracking and Reporting delivers mission critical mobile asset data, reducing operational and maintenance costs.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:52:51 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/global-security-associates-provides-security-services-for-the-g-20-economic-crisis-summit-1797-n.aspxGlobal Security Associates, LLC has recently completed the security assignment for the much anticipated G-20 international financial summit held in Washington, D.C. on November 14-15. The global crisis summit included the Group of 20 including leaders of Europe and Japan, hosted by President Bush to address the future of financial system reforms.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:48:32 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/global-forecast-by-american-intelligence-expects-al-qaeda-s-appeal-to-falter-1796-n.aspxA new study of the global future by American intelligence agencies suggests that Al Qaeda could soon be on the decline, having alienated Muslim supporters with indiscriminate killing and inattention to the practical problems of poverty, unemployment and education.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:45:57 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/colombia-land-mines-toll-tops-world-as-farc-sow-them-in-retreat-1795-n.aspxFrom a helicopter over Colombia, Bajo Grande looks like a ghost town. It has roads, a soccer field, a school and 60 rusted-roof dwellings, but no people.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:43:31 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/ec-slams-national-cybercrime-responses-as-inadequate-1794-n.aspxThe European Commission has launched a consultation on how it can strengthen the European Union's response to computer attacks. The Commission is canvassing views ahead of a debate early next year about an EU-wide coordination of computer security.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:47:43 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/new-taps--or-iraqi-security--east-europeans-answer-the-call--cheaply-1793-n.aspxThe National Association of Security Professionals (Nasp), an organisation for those working in the private security industry, said former British soldiers are being laid off by companies in Iraq who are turning to east Europeans instead. The number of Britons providing security in Iraq has fallen from a peak of about 5,000 in 2004-05 to nearer 2,000 this year.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:39:27 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/angola--u-s--interested-in-country-s-maritime-security-1792-n.aspxThe United States of America is much interested in Angola's maritime security, particularly in its economic and oil producing zone.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:20:48 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/blackwater-gunboats-will-protect-ships-1791-n.aspxThe American security company Blackwater is planning to cash in on the rising threat of piracy on the high seas by launching a flotilla of gunboats for hire by the shipping companies.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:18:27 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/official--terrorism--water-shortages-likely-1790-n.aspxThe number of terrorist attacks will likely decline by 2025 but they will be more deadly, a top U.S. intelligence officer predicted Tuesday, citing projections from a report on global trends to be made public this week.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:12:57 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/terrorism-kills-off-tourism-in-mauritania-1789-n.aspxThe Saharan sand dunes are more barren than ever in Mauritania as tourists have deserted this North African desert nation following attacks blamed on Al-Qaeda last year.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:09:50 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pirates-hijack-another-merchant-ship-off-africa-1788-n.aspxReporting from Beirut Edmund Sanders and Nairobi, Kenya -- Pirates prowling the treacherous waters off the Horn of Africa hijacked another merchant ship Tuesday -- at least the second in four days -- amid growing international concern about a 21st century version of an ancient security threat.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:07:46 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/obama-urged-to-review-use-of-private-firms-in-war-1787-n.aspxThe Obama administration should move away from using private contractors in active battle areas in Iraq and Afghanistan and dramatically step up oversight, a Washington think tank urged on Friday.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:01:02 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/barack-obama-is-warned-to-beware-of-a--huge-threat--from-al-qaeda-1786-n.aspxSecurity officials fear a ‘spectacular’ during the transition periodMon, 17 Nov 2008 19:56:19 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pirates-capture-saudi-oil-tanker-1785-n.aspxPirates have seized a giant Saudi-owned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean off the Kenyan coast and are steering it towards Somalia, the US Navy reports.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:52:52 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/qaeda-says-7--martyred--in-attack-on-us-embassy-in-yemen-1784-n.aspxAn Al-Qaeda group says seven of its fighters were killed when they attacked the US mission in Yemen in September and also claims an embassy official died in the strike, a US monitoring service reported on Friday.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:49:31 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/global-climate-changes-could-lead-to-violence-1783-n.aspxExperts say it will accelerate the race for food, waterMon, 17 Nov 2008 19:43:45 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/iraq-struggles-to-sweep-saddam-s-landmine-legacy-1782-n.aspxInside an Iraqi clinic close to where Saddam Hussein's henchmen killed thousands of Kurds with poison gas, Azima Qadar waits for a check up of her artificial limb.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:39:08 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pirates-release-japan-ship--hijack-a-second-1781-n.aspxSomali pirates released a Japanese chemical tanker and its crew, but seized another one in the Gulf of Aden, despite the presence of several warships patrolling the area, officials said on Sunday.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:34:41 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/mi5-discover-al-qaeda-buying-ambulances-on-ebay-1780-n.aspxMI5 have warned Britain’s cash-strapped National Health Services that dozens of ambulances–along with old police cars and fire engines past their sell-by date–are being snapped up by al-Qaeda operatives in the United Kingdom to mount suicide bomb attacks.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:04:55 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--military-worries-about-climate-change-1779-n.aspxAs a new administration committed to addressing climate change takes office, intelligence and defense officials are laying plans to address the national security implications of a warmer planet.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:19:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/geospatial-intelligence-use-grows-at-dhs--official-says-1778-n.aspxThe Homeland Security Department is relying more often and more broadly on geospatial information technology to collect and analyze intelligence for its counterterrorism and emergency response missions, according to Charles Allen, the undersecretary for intelligence and analysis at DHS.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:01:45 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/report--military-privatisation-necessary-1777-n.aspxExpert says lack of military personnel means that private companies are going to have to step in. Defence minister agrees.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:58:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/ignorance-of-cyber-crime-and-cyber-terrorism-may-lead-to-huge-losses-and-endanger-lives-1776-n.aspxEC-Council hosted the inaugural Roundtable Forum at the Sunway Convention Centre in conjunction with the H@cker Halted Malaysia Conference on November 6, 2008.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:53:29 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/private-guards-ward-off-somali-pirate-attack-1775-n.aspxBRITISH private security guards have repulsed a Somali pirate attack on an unidentified chemtanker, using equipment billed as the the sonic equivalent of a laser, according to the principle of a company that specialises in such services.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:39:51 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pirates-of-the-horn-1774-n.aspxHardly a week goes by these days without news of yet another vessel being hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. On Tuesday, a chemical tanker with 23 Filipino crew was taken hostage. Last week, a Danish ship with 13 people on board was overrun.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:37:11 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-focused-on-protesters-more-than-terror-1773-n.aspxU.S. intelligence officials say they have no credible information about potential terrorist or criminal attacks against a weekend summit in Washington of world leaders to deal with the global financial crisis.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:31:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/experts-see-security-risks-in-downturn-1772-n.aspxIntelligence officials are warning that the deepening global financial crisis could weaken fragile governments in the world's most dangerous areas and undermine the ability of the United States and its allies to respond to a new wave of security threats.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:28:06 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/how-the-al-qaeda-terrorism-threat-is-mutating-1771-n.aspxIraq may be turning a corner, but Osama bin Laden is still out there—and dangerousSat, 15 Nov 2008 09:24:13 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/g4s-wackenhut-launches-state-of-the-art-online-training-website-1770-n.aspxWackenhut Training Institute ("WTI") - G4S Wackenhut's training and research center - recently launched its state-of-the-art online training website.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:02:46 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/military-contractors-are-here-to-stay--report-concludes-1769-n.aspxFirst some numbers. The size of the US military was cut 30 percent between 1990 and 2005, which led to increased reliance on private companies to provides services previously thought of as "inherently governmental."Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:47:28 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/poor-security-hampers-afghan-relief-effort-icrc-1768-n.aspxSecurity constraints are hampering humanitarian operations across much of Afghanistan, where violence has spread to more areas this year, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Tuesday.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:40:56 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/energy-industry-at-risk-of-cyberattack--survey-says-1767-n.aspxAsked which industry is the biggest target for cyberattack, critical infrastructure insiders in the U.S., Canada, and Europe point to the energy sector.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:38:28 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/commercial-satellites-alter-global-security-1766-n.aspxSome nations have asked Google and other companies to keep certain images off the market, for security reasons. For example, Google Earth uses older imagery of parts of Iraq based on British concerns about exposing military sites. Commercial satellite companies often blur images of sensitive U.S. sites, such as the Pentagon.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:36:27 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/somali-pirates-seize-panama-freighter-1765-n.aspxSomali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship off the Gulf of Aden, defying security patrols by several warships in the region, a Kenyan maritime official said on Tuesday.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:28:26 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/nigerian-conflict-a-warning-for--big-oil--in-iraq-1764-n.aspxRECURRENT violence in oil-rich parts of Nigeria may provide a sobering lesson for oil companies hoping to work in Iraq – a place that is much more dangerous despite the fact that attacks are at their lowest level in more than four years.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:23:23 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-firm-g4s-offers-growth-and-protection-in-tough-times-1763-n.aspxIn most years, investors could be forgiven for being less than impressed by a company that had delivered only a flat year-on-year share price. In the last 12 months, however, given the hammering some stocks have taken, a flat performance is to be admired.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:21:09 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/wireless-surveillance-proves-security-force-multiplier-on-presidential-campaign-trail-1762-n.aspxWireless Networks Provide Evidence-Grade Video and Situational Awareness During Historic ElectionMon, 10 Nov 2008 20:02:30 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/terrorism-threat-in-uk--growing-1761-n.aspxMore Islamist extremists are active in the UK than previously thought, a secret intelligence report seen by the Sunday Telegraph has suggested.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:57:55 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/jihadists-vow-revenge-for-bali-bombers--executions-1760-n.aspxINDONESIA was on high alert for terrorist attacks last night after hundreds of chanting supporters buried the Bali bombers and demanded revenge for their executions.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:48:25 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/african-leaders-act-to-defuse-conflict-in-congo-1759-n.aspxAs skirmishes continued to test a shaky cease-fire in eastern Congo on Sunday, southern African leaders agreed to send military advisers to the region immediately, and a peacekeeping force later if necessary.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:41:48 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/the-global-civil-security-market-key-trends--drivers--challenges-and-revenue-opportunities-in-the-us--350-billion-international-marketplace-1758-n.aspxThe Aerospace & Defense Group at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2008 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Civil Security market to be held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 3.00 p.m. GMT.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:34:10 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/terror-cops-hunt-train-saboteurs-1757-n.aspxFrench anti-terror police are hunting for saboteurs who left thousands of people stranded after attacking the country's high speed train network.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:31:08 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/syria-and-lebanon-to-boost-border--anti-terror-controls-1756-n.aspxSyria and Lebanon decided on Monday to boost border controls and anti-terrorism coordination, as the two neighbours took a new step to strengthen ties since diplomatic relations were established.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:28:46 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/dyncorp-international-wins--99-million-contract-to-send-advisors-to-iraq-1755-n.aspxThe U.S. Department of Defense has awarded DynCorp International a $99 million contract to support and assist the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq (MNSTC-I). DynCorp International will provide up to 128 Senior Level positions for Mentors and Advisors.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:20:17 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/jmar-technologies-joins-homeland-security-effort-to-create-advanced-cargo-inspection-software-1754-n.aspxFirm's Spectral Labs Subsidiary is Subcontractor to Creative Electron Inc., Developer of Image Processing Tools for Use with X-Ray and Gamma Ray SystemsFri, 07 Nov 2008 20:12:33 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/cri-awarded-us-department-of-agriculture--50-million-counter-terrorism-and-security-support-services-contract-1753-n.aspxCommunications Resource, Inc. (CRI) today announced that the US Department of Agriculture has awarded a follow-on contract to CRI for continued support to USDA's Office of Security Services.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:07:26 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/nato-war-ships-boost-security-at-somalia-coast-1752-n.aspxNato war ships have intensified patrols in the Indian Ocean off the Somalia coast.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:05:15 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/tokyo-stages-anti-terror-exercise-in-olympic-bid-1751-n.aspxTokyo staged its biggest ever anti-terrorism exercise on Friday, in an attempt to prove its credentials for staging the 2016 Olympic Games, days after Barack Obama's U.S. election victory boosted rival Chicago's hopes.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:02:24 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/man-on-terror-charges-over-homemade-bombs-1750-n.aspxA man appeared in court Friday charged with terrorism offences after he was found to be carrying two homemade explosive devices and Nazi literature at a train station.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:59:54 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/unified-approach-key-to-national-cyber-security-1749-n.aspxIndia needs to relook at its cyber security infrastructure, ensure synergy between drawing effective laws and implementation of laws and explore possibility of setting up a national cyber security advisory board to ensure a unified approach to national cyber security.Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:56:34 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/increasing-violence-sweeps-iraq-1748-n.aspxA wave of violence, including an assassination attempt against a deputy oil minister, swept through Baghdad and neighboring Diyala province on Monday.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:58:15 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/saudi-arabia-grants-morocco-100-mln-to-combat-effects-of-natural-disasters-1747-n.aspxSaudi Arabia granted Morocco $ 100 mln to help alleviate the effects of the torrential rains that resulted in floods in several parts of the Kingdom.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:50:49 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/harder-times-ahead-in-u-s--market-for-european-military--contractors-1746-n.aspxExpected Democratic gains in Congress, a tighter military budget and growing concern about barriers to U.S. weapons sales in some European countries point to a surge in American protectionist sentiment after the Tuesday election, resulting in tighter scrutiny of European companies bidding for stakes in U.S. military contracts, analysts said.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:49:04 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/us-department-of-defense-selects-mini-minewolf-1745-n.aspxFollowing an intensive tender process for a field-ready mechanical demining machine, the United States Department of Defense has acquired a Mini MineWolf from MineWolf Systems for evaluation including trials against live mines.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/fears-rise-of-wider-conflict-in-congo-1744-n.aspxCongo's warring rivals traded accusations Tuesday that Angola, Zimbabwe and Rwanda are mobilizing forces to fight in Congo, as the prime minister flew into this besieged city to assess weeks of fighting that has displaced a quarter million people.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:43:59 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/dr-congo--resource-plunder-still-driving-eastern-congo-conflict-1743-n.aspxAs the humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) escalates, Global Witness is calling for international peace efforts to urgently address the role the natural resource trade is playing in the conflict.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:41:38 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/uk-counter-terrorism-police-hold-teenager-1742-n.aspxPolice said on Tuesday they had arrested a teenager in Blackburn, [Northern England] as part of an investigation into alleged threats on an Islamic website to kill Gordon Brown.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:38:15 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/ethiopia-warns-of--imminent--terror-attack-1741-n.aspxEthiopia on Tuesday warned of an "imminent" terrorist attack and urged its citizens to be vigilant but did not elaborate on the nature of the risk.Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:28:13 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/uk-government-issues-new-business-continuity-guidance-business-continuity-management-for-fuel-shortages-1740-n.aspxIndustrial action during the summer of 2008, which resulted in disruptions to fuel supplies in the UK, helped to highlight how dependent many UK organizations are upon fuel supplies and how large a threat a significant fuel supply problem poses.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:39:17 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/congo-conflict--britain-considers-military-role-1739-n.aspxBritain is considering taking on a military role in an attempt to help the hundreds of thousands of refugees caught up in fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:34:30 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/europe-agrees-to-us-air-cargo-screening-standards-1738-n.aspx50 Percent Compliance By February 2009 ExpectedMon, 03 Nov 2008 19:27:10 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/on-going-war-between-yemen-and-the-third-generation-of-al-qaeda--new-tactics--targets-and-weapons-1737-n.aspxTwo weeks ago, Al-Qaeda's new attack that killed security director and son of one of Mareb tribe's Sheikhs, Mohamed Rabish Kielan, revealed Al-Qaeda's experience in using booby-trapped letters for attacking personals.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:24:14 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pakistan-reaffirms-anti-terrorism-campaign-after-bomber-kills-8-1736-n.aspxPakistani President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed his country's resolve to defeat terrorists after a suicide bomber killed eight soldiers near the Afghan bomber.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:21:48 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/mi5-under-scrutiny-over-war-on-terror-role-1735-n.aspxUK involvement in the Bush administration's "war on terror" was facing renewed scrutiny yesterday after it emerged that government lawyers had asked the attorney-general to investigate possible "criminal wrongdoing" by the security service MI5.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:17:52 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/saudi-arabia-claims-it-foiled-terror-attack-against-us-1734-n.aspxSaudi Arabia foiled a terrorist attack against the US five years ago, an official in Riyadh claimed.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:16:24 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/amnesty-international-calls-for-stronger-un-force-in-eastern-drc-1733-n.aspxThe human rights group Amnesty International says the recent dramatic escalation of violence puts the eastern DRC at risk of becoming a "humanitarian catastrophe." Amnesty is calling for more UN peacekeeping troops to be sent to the region and greater international pressure to be placed on the warring parties.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:37:30 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/yemen-identifies-attackers-in-us-embassy-attack-1732-n.aspxThe suicide squad that assaulted the U.S. embassy in Yemen in September had links to al-Qaida and some even had fought in Iraq, a Yemeni security official said Saturday.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:27:54 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/piracy-off-the-horn-of-africa-threatens-relief-efforts--trade-1731-n.aspxThe waters off the coast of Somalia have become increasingly dangerous as pirates hijack commercial ships packed with food, weapons and ammunition. More than 60 ships have been attacked in 2008, and ransom money paid to the pirates over time has grown to more than $100 million.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:26:11 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/world-faces-growing-risk-of-war--us-intelligence-chief-1730-n.aspxThe world faces a growing risk of conflict over the next 20 to 30 years amid an unprecedented transfer of wealth and power from West to East, according to the US intelligence chief.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:23:50 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/somalia-kenya-on-heightened-terror-alert-after-somali-bombings-1729-n.aspxKenya was on a heightened terror alert Friday after recent suicide bombings in neighbouring Somalia and the arrest Thursday in Nairobi of a man carrying what were believed to be detonators. Five suicide bombs in the breakaway Somali regions of Somaliland and Puntland killed at least 26 people Wednesday.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:21:32 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/australians-warned-of-travel-risk-as-indonesian-executions-near-1728-n.aspxAustralia's government warned its citizens not to travel to Indonesia as authorities there prepare to execute three terrorists convicted for the 2002 Bali bombings.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:12:17 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/terrorism-financing-blacklists-at-risk-1727-n.aspxThe global blacklisting system for financiers of al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups is at risk of collapse, undermined by legal challenges and waning political support in many countries, according to counterterrorism officials in Europe and the United States.Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:09:52 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/india-explosions-death-toll-rises-1726-n.aspxThe death toll in a series of bomb explosions in India's north-eastern state of Assam has risen to more than 70, the state's health minister says.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:13:07 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/oil-crew-kidnapped-off-cameroon-1725-n.aspxArmed gunmen in speedboats have kidnapped and threatened to kill 10 crew members from an oil vessel off the West African state of Cameroon.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:10:16 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/dr-congo-refugee-camps--burned-1724-n.aspxThe UN says it has credible reports that camps sheltering 50,000 displaced people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been destroyed.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:06:30 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--candidates-vary-on-nuclear--chemical-security-1723-n.aspxThe two major U.S. presidential contenders offer differing approaches to protecting their country from terrorism involving nuclear or chemical materials, the Bergen County, N.J., Record reported yesterday.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:02:33 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/intelligence-chief-sees-growing-potential-for-conflict-1722-n.aspxThe risk of international conflict will increase in the next two decades as China, India and Russia become major powers and competition for resources grows, the top U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:58:38 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/veritainer-partners-with-erudite-to-expand-port-security-nuclear-scanning-capability-1721-n.aspxErudite, Inc., atechnology innovator in cargo security and counter-terrorism technology, andVeriTainer Corporation, the world leader in crane mounted maritime securitysolutions, announced today that they are teaming up to deploy SynchronousVibrational Cargo Imaging(TM) (SVCI) to safely detect nuclear shieldingmaterials hidden in cargo containers.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:54:05 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/s-africa-ropes-in-private-security-firms-for-world-cup-1720-n.aspxSouth Africa, suffering from one of the world's highest rates of violent crime, is turning to private security firms to help make the streets safe ahead of hosting the 2010 soccer World Cup, a minister said on Thursday.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:45:02 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/auditors--private-security-in-iraq-costs-over-1719-n.aspxNo one knows for sure, but auditors think the U.S. has paid well over $6 billion to private security companies who've been guarding diplomats, troops, Iraqi officials and reconstruction workers in Iraq.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:42:57 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/spy-chief-says-u-s--vulnerable-in-president-s-first-year-1718-n.aspxThe nation's chief intelligence official warned Thursday that a new president's first year in office is the most perilous time for the country.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:38:17 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/intel-says-iran-plans-secret-nuclear-experiments-1717-n.aspxIran has recently tested ways of recovering highly enriched uranium from waste reactor fuel in a covert bid to expand its nuclear program, according to an intelligence assessment made available to The Associated Press.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:26:16 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/foreign-navies-powerless-to-uproot-somali-piracy--experts-1716-n.aspxA spate of high-profile hijackings by Somali pirates has spurred western navies into action but experts argue that a handful of warships can do little to stamp out the lucrative piracy business.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:30:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/leading-european-security-start-up-launches-u-s--operations-1715-n.aspxSoftware anti-tamper start-up, Metaforic, today announced the launch of its U.S. operations and the opening of an office in San Jose, California. Metaforic, which is co-founded by a successful technology and business team led by CEO Andrew McLennan, was recently honored as a semi-finalist in the Global Security Challenge (GSC), an international business competition focusing on and identifying the world's most promising security start-ups.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:27:34 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/intelligence-agencies-face-austerity-1714-n.aspxThe steep buildup in government spending on intelligence programs continued over the past year, according to figures made public on Tuesday, but American intelligence agencies are also bracing for a new era of austerity.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:24:12 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/afp-adopts-counter-terrorism-guidelines-1713-n.aspxThree leading counter-terrorism agencies have created prosecution guidelines in the wake of a series of bungled investigations.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:20:01 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/spanish-police-arrest-four-terrorism-suspects-over-attacks-plot-1712-n.aspxSpanish police arrested four suspected members of an ETA unit that authorities say was ready to carry out attacks in the northeastern Navarre region.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:17:56 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/ndr-v4000-the-solution-of-military-vip-convoy-protection-1711-n.aspxBomb makers started using trigger devices with more power, employing a wider range of frequencies, and incorporating cell phones into their designs. To counter, U.S. forces started using programmable jammers.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:15:31 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/civitas-group-llc-and-paladin-capital-group-to-partner-on-early-stage-investments-in-the-homeland-and-national-security-sectors-1710-n.aspxCivitas Group llc and Paladin Capital Group announced today that they will partner on investments in the homeland security sector.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:10:55 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/report-on-iraq-security-lists-310-contractors-1709-n.aspxAt least 310 private security companies from around the world have received contracts from United States agencies to protect American and Iraqi officials, installations, convoys and other entities in Iraq since 2003, according to the most comprehensive accounting yet of the secretive and weakly regulated role that private firms have played in the conflict.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:09:05 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/djibouti-eritrea-conflict-a-threat-to-entire-horn-of-africa-region-1708-n.aspxThe UN Security Council last week urged Eritrea and Djibouti to peacefully resolve a growing border dispute.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:02:31 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/algerians-on-the-top-list-of-300-terror-charged-foreigners-in-saudi-arabia-1707-n.aspxAlgerians constitute significant part of 300 foreigners the Saudi Justice is to try soon for terror charges, official Saudi sources said, without specifying when or how they have been arrested.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:55:09 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/l-3-awarded-navy-t-45-logistics-and-maintenance-support-contract-1706-n.aspxL-3 Communications announced today that its Vertex subsidiary has been awarded an indefinite-delivery contract valued at $569 million by the U.S. Navy. Vertex, which has teamed with The Boeing Company for this project, will provide logistics services and maintenance materials in support of T-45A and T-45C trainer aircraft.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:53:40 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/uk--four-charged-under-anti-terrorism-laws-1705-n.aspxFour men arrested last week during raids in Birmingham have been charged under anti-terrorism laws and will appear in court on Tuesday, police said.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:51:05 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/rwanda--germany-pledges-216-million-for-demining-1704-n.aspxThe German government is spending about Rwf 2176 million (approx. Euro 300,000) in Rwanda in honour of the country's pledge to carry out demining activities.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:48:54 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/security-firms-join-somali-piracy-fight-1703-n.aspxBlackwater Worldwide and other private security firms - some with a reputation for being quick on the trigger in Iraq - are joining the battle against pirates plaguing one of the world’s most important shipping lanes off the coast of Somalia.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:46:31 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/us-assits-ghana-to-combat-offshore-drug-trade-and-piracy-1702-n.aspxGovernment has,taken delivery of the first batch of naval speed boats from the United States of America (USA) to boost the capacity of the Ghana Navy in protecting the country's territorial waters.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:42:07 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/terrorists-could-use-twitter-for-attacks--says-us-intelligence-1701-n.aspxTwitter could be used to plan terrorist attacks says US IntelligenceTue, 28 Oct 2008 17:37:02 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/esri-to-showcase-a-complete-platform-for-geospatial-intelligence-workflows-at-geoint-symposium-1700-n.aspxESRI will demonstrate the power and flexibility of its ArcGIS software platform to manage geospatial intelligence during the GEOINT 2008 Symposium, October 27 - 30, 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:08:27 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/aid-groups-defend-security-after-taliban-murder-1699-n.aspxAid workers in Afghanistan have expressed surprise that a charity allowed one of its volunteers to walk to and from work in Kabul despite an increased security threat to NGO workers in the country.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:00:35 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/us-warns-eritrea-to-resolve-dispute-with-djbouti-or-face-un-action-1698-n.aspxThe United States on Thursday warned Eritrea that it faces "appropriate action" from the UN Security Council if it refuses to cooperate to resolve its border dispute with Djibouti peacefully.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:57:11 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/al-qaida-influence-apparent-in-groups-in-pakistan-1697-n.aspxAlmost three years ago, Sajjad Khan used to buy supplies for the Pakistani Taliban with U.S. dollars that he says came from al-Qaida.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:42:29 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/uk-police-end-terrorism-act-searches-1696-n.aspxPolice have finished searching eight properties in the West Midlands following a series of raids earlier this week under the Terrorism Act.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:36:09 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/pirates-hijack-nigeria-oil-ship-1695-n.aspxPirates in Nigeria attacked at least two oil vessels in the offshore waters of the Niger Delta on Saturday, briefly seizing a group of oil workers including seven French citizens, security sources said.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:33:44 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/briton-among-two-killed-in-kabul-as-security-deteriorates-1694-n.aspxTwo men, one of them British, were shot dead in the centre of Kabul yesterday amid rising tension caused by a series of attacks including the assassination of a British charity worker.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:32:15 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/kingdom-to-try-1-200-more-terror-suspects-1693-n.aspxSaudi authorities have planned to try nearly 1,200 new detained terror suspects on charges that they participated in terrorist attacks carried out in the Kingdom over the last five years, sources said Saturday.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:28:38 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/washington-warns-iraq-to-accept-security-deal-1692-n.aspxThe Bush administration on Wednesday warned of "real consequences" for Iraq if it rejects a newly negotiated security pact.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:51:46 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/climate-change--health--terrorism--disarmament-un-chief-urges-global-efforts-to-address-challenges-1691-n.aspxUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the international community Tuesday to act boldly to address what he said are the top challenges facing the world and said the next president of the United States must take a more active role working with the organization to achieve those goals.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:47:26 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/indonesia--five-terrorism-suspects-arrested-in-raids-1690-n.aspxAt least five suspects linked to regional Islamic terrorist groups were arrested in raids in and near Jakarta, the police said Wednesday.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:46:09 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/caci-awarded--406-million-in-previously-unannounced-contracts-to-support-national-security-and-intelligence-1689-n.aspxInternational Inc (NYSE: CAI) announced today that it has been awarded approximately $406 million in previously unannounced contracts with federal government clients in the national security and intelligence communities.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:42:51 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/terrorist-watch-lists-shorter-than-previously-reported-1688-n.aspxThe federal government's terrorist watch lists are far shorter than have been reported, the secretary of homeland security said Wednesday.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:36:13 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/passing-the-national-security-test-1687-n.aspxWould electing Obama invite al-Qaida to attack the US? Actually, it seems terrorists would prefer McCain in the White HouseFri, 24 Oct 2008 19:31:28 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/defense-contractors--growing-african-business-1686-n.aspxFive years ago, Africa didn't matter much to DynCorp International. The Falls Church (Va.) company had its hands full in Afghanistan and Iraq, where it recruited, trained, and supplied police.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:29:20 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/blackwater-floats-private-navy-to-fight-pirates-1685-n.aspxIn September, Somali pirates captured a Ukrainian ship bound for Kenya that had a cargo of 33 T-72 tanks and other military equipment. Despite the presence of a number of U.S. Naval vessels, the pirates have refused to return the ship until they receive a $35 million ransom.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:23:49 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--policymakers-mull-creation-of-domestic-intelligence-agency-1684-n.aspxThe United Kingdom has MI-5, which roots out spies and terrorists in the British Isles. Canada has CSIS -- the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Now Congress is asking: Should the U.S. have its own domestic intelligence agency?Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:36:47 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/u-s--boosts-oil-producer-angola-s-coastal-security-1683-n.aspxThe United States is providing Angola with ships, radar and intelligence to prevent it becoming a target for seaborne crime as it assumes the mantle of Africa's biggest oil producer, a U.S. admiral said on Monday.Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:29:22 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/ssi-gives-decision-makers-understanding-of-threat-to-buildings-and-infrastructure-and-provides-tools-to-better-save-lives-and-protect-valuable-assets-1682-n.aspxHaving trained nearly 700 agencies and private corporations, Security Solutions International (SSI) maintains its reputation as the foremost homeland security training company in the US. One course that is continually in high demand is Building Safety & Security Engineering This seminar is focused on the use of architecture, engineering, people and technology to deter attacks on buildings, critical infrastructure and public areas, or to mitigate the effects of an attack successfully carried out.Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:27:21 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/five-arrested-on-terror-charges-in-birmingham--england-1681-n.aspxWest Midlands police on Tuesday arrested five men under anti-terrorism laws in Birmingham.Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:11:52 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/mexico-s-drug-war-turns-into-terrorism-after-grenades-1680-n.aspxJose Garcia Guerrero was celebrating Mexico's Independence Day in Morelia's town plaza when he heard the metallic clang of a grenade hitting the ground. Then an explosion knocked him off his feet.Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:10:13 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/l-3-adds-saic-to-its-special-operations-command-logistics-support-contract-team-1679-n.aspxL-3 Communications has joined its team of industry experts as it plans to retain a logistics support contract with the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:01:54 GMThttp://www.aprodex.com/response-to-9-11-was--huge-overreaction-ex-mi5-chief-1678-n.aspxA former head of MI5 today describes the response to the September 11 2001 attacks on the US as a "huge overreaction" and says th