Encryption | Briefs
CoSoSys has unveiled the second version of its enterprise data protection encryption software, EasyLock, which protects files transported on USB flash drives and external hard drives.
Industry | News
Anonymous communications provider AnComm is being acquired by the parent company of SchoolMessenger, a major provider of notification services for K-12 and higher education.
Surveillance | News
A division of Toshiba has introduced its first high-definition surveillance camera.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 01/19/12
Physical Security | News
Network-based security vendor Genetec has done a major makeover of its one-stop security platform.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 01/19/12
Trends | Features
The security trends that dominated in K-12 during 2011 will continue to have a wide seat at the table in 2012 too. But a few are approaching a tipping point that may just succeed in bringing them out of the cubicles of IT and into the offices of a broader set of district leaders.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 01/18/12
Surveillance | News
A small district in Connecticut spent the winter holiday having video cameras installed on its buses.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 01/18/12
Data Security | News
Barracuda Networks has integrated its Web Filter and Web Security Flex tools with YouTube for Schools. YouTube for Schools provides comment-free access to approved videos. Schools using Barracuda Web Filter and Web Security Flex can control students' access to YouTube materials.
Physical Safety | News
A school district in Pennsylvania has introduced a "text-a-tip" hotline in its high school that allows students to communicate with safety people or other school officials.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 01/18/12
Classroom Management | News
Ed tech developer DyKnow is releasing a new version of its DyKnow Monitor, a classroom management tool designed for 1-to-1 computing environments in K-12 schools.
Firewalls | News
Dozens of students have been suspended for a day from a school district in Pittsburgh for using a program that allowed them to get around their school's Web filter.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 01/18/12