Security & Privacy


Encryption | Briefs

Brief: CoSoSys Releases EasyLock 2

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

SchoolMessenger Acquires Anonymous Communications Provider AnComm

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

Toshiba Offers First High-Def IP Video Surveillance Camera

A division of Toshiba has introduced its first high-definition surveillance camera.

Physical Security | News

Genetec Updates Security Platform with Health Monitoring

Network-based security vendor Genetec has done a major makeover of its one-stop security platform.

Trends | Features

4 Hot Spots for K-12 Security in 2012

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.

Surveillance | News

Connecticut District Upgrades Bus Video System

A small district in Connecticut spent the winter holiday having video cameras installed on its buses.

Data Security | News

Barracuda Web Filter and Web Security Flex Integrate with YouTube for Schools

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

Pennsylania District Takes Texted Anonymous Tips

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.

Classroom Management | News

DyKnow Releases Cross-Platform Classroom Monitoring Tool

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

Mass Suspension at Pittsburgh School for Bypassing Filter

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.

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