THE Journal

Security Solutions and Strategies for K-12

4/18/2012

Security Spotlight

Security Pros on a Mission To Teach Cyber Safety
The Safe and Secure Online program, which sends certified information systems security professionals into classrooms to teach students about cyber security, has reached 80,000 children since it launched in 2009.
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School Security News & Issues

New Study Looks at Risks on Top Web Sites
Barracuda Labs recently released results from a study it conducted on risks consumers face on the Web, which found that every day a top site delivers malware.
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Illinois District To Stream Security Footage to Smartphones
An Illinois district will be expanding its video surveillance efforts using video server products from Lextech Labs to bolster school security.
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High School Cybersecurity Competition Opens for Registration
A special competition designed to inspire high school students to consider careers in cybersecurity or related subjects has just opened its registration doors for the next round of contests.
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Aruba Offers Network Service for Bringing Apple Devices into Fold
Aruba Networks is demonstrating a new technology that enables people to go across IP subnets with their Apple devices to find and use services as easily as they can on their personal networks.
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Chicago Students Track Bus Arrival before Stepping Outside
Rather than standing outside waiting at public bus stops, some Chicago students who commute by public transit can now check out large displays inside their schools to know when their buses will be arriving.
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Visix, Rave Mobile Partner on Campus Notifications
Digital signage software firm Visix and emergency notification system provider Rave Mobile Safety are joining forces.
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Free BlueSprig App Addresses Mobile Security
A company that addresses mobile security has released a free security app and location tool that lets the user track down the whereabouts of his or her smartphone and wipe data remotely from its memory.
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Professional Resources

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