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5 Sobering Realities about Global Water Security
2013-01-30 19:37:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
World Resources Institute: Some people say that water is the oil of the 21st Century. If only water were that simple. Water is very complicated. Its affected by large-scale issues like climate change and globalization. International commerce moves virtual water (the water it takes to grow or produce a product) from farms in Brazil to grocery stores in China and Egypt. But water is also inherently local, impacted by site-specific weather, geography, and other environmental and land use conditions. Managing and using...
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Baltimore County (Md.) district seeks $3.7 million security upgrade
2013-01-30 18:43:00| American School & University
A proposed $3.7 million plan to boost security in Baltimore County (Md.) schools calls for cameras that stream live to police stations and patrol cars, new entry systems on all campuses and a modern visitor identification system. The Baltimore Sun says all camera systems would be installed in all elementary and special education schools in the district. Schoolhouse Beat read more
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Senior Engineer, Information Security Management
2013-01-30 17:38:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Engineer, Information Security Management Ref SES0269 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES Category Other Position Staff Context The jobholder contributes to the development and continuous improvement of the SES information security management and policy framework and manages information security projects as laid down in the SES information security roadmap. Heshe manages information security risks and designsimplements information security concepts to adequately safeguard information assets of SES, its affiliates and commercial platforms. The job holder will also provide IT security related project support and internal consultancy within the organization as well as for customer related projects. Responsibilities Identify, assess and manage information security risks Develop and continuously improve the SES information security management system in accordance with industry standards and best practices Develop and promote information security policies, standards, processes and procedures and monitoring compliance to the information security policy framework Support the definition and implementation of SESs information security strategy and framework by assessing information security risks and specifying and implementing information security controls to mitigate key risks Lead information security projects as laid down in SESs information security strategy and deliver them within time, cost and scope Design, implement and document information security concepts and information security controls in close collaboration with engineering groups Perform information security audits and vulnerability assessments and support the management of vulnerabilities Support the detection and analysis of information security incidents and manage adequate responses to information security incidents Support the development and maintenance of SESs information security awareness program and delivery of awareness sessions Provide clear, concise, timely and constructive recommendations regarding information security in all areas related to information systems, networks and applications Travel and oncall duty as required. Experience Qualifications Degree in Computer Science and minimum of 6 years industry related experience Strong, handson knowledge of and experience with Implementing and maintaining Information Security Management Systems in accordance with ISO 27001 and best practices Information Security Risk Management frameworks and methodologies Network security, system security, application security and security design IT security threats, vulnerabilities, security technologies and controls Data Protection and Data Privacy Vulnerability, compliance and patch management for complex networks, systems and applications Strong knowledge of Information Security Standards and good practices, including ISO 27000 series, NIST SP800 series, etc. Good project management skills Possess the ability to explain security rationales and controls to nontechnical audiences Relevant certifications e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27005 Certified Risk Manager, CISM, CISA, GLSC, G2700, CISSPISSMP and knowledge of the satellite industry are a plus Understand all stakeholders in the IT security process Autonomous, innovative mind and good problem solving skills Excellent team player Sound analytical skills as well as the ability to provide practical conclusions Ability to coordinate business requirements and work, both autonomous and in interdisciplinary teams Ability to effectively respond to and interact with all levels of organizational staff Be fluent in English any other language being an asset Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to Manager Global IT Security Apply for this Job online
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Engineer, IT Security
2013-01-30 17:38:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Engineer, IT Security Ref SES0120 Region North America Location USA Princeton, NJ Company SES Category IT Software Development Position Staff Context The Engineer, IT Security performs the design and implementation of information security controls to adequately safeguard information assets of SES, its affiliates and commercial platforms. Supports the development of SES information security policy framework and the management of information security incidents. Will also provide IT securityrelated project support and internal consultancy within the organization as well as for customerrelated projects. Responsibilities Design, implement, and document information security concepts and information security controls in close collaboration with engineering groups. Support the development and promotion of information security policies, standards, processes and procedures and monitor compliance to the information security policy framework. Support the definition and implementation of SESs information strategy and framework by assessing information security risks and specifying and implementing information security controls to mitigate key risks. Lead information security projects in tandem with SES information security strategy and deliver them on time within cost and scope parameters. Support the detection and analysis of information security incidents and manage responses to incidents. Support the development and maintenance of information security awareness programs and delivery of awareness sessions. Perform information security audits and vulnerability assessments and support the management of issues Provide clear, concise, timely and constructive recommendations regarding IT security in all areas related to information systems and networks Travel and on call duty as required Experience Qualifications Degree in Computer Science and minimum of 4 years industryrelated experience Strong knowledge in system security, network security and security design Thorough and hands on knowledge of The design of network security architectures and their implementation next generation firewalls, web proxies, IDSIPS, Web Application Firewalls, VPN, The design of system and application security concepts, including system and application architectures and specifications of secure configuration baselines Vulnerability, compliance and patch management for complex networks, systems and applications Operating Systems Windows and Linux and applications and clear understanding of how to secure them Ability to explain security rationales and controls to nontechnical audiences. Solid knowledge of IT security threats, vulnerabilities, security technologies, controls and best practices. Relevant product certifications and security certifications eg. CISM, CISSP, GCIH, GCWN, GISP Understand all stakeholders in the IT Security process Autonomous, innovative mind and good problemsolving skills Excellent team player Sound analytical skills and ability to provide practical solutions Ability to effectively respond to and interact with all levels of organizational staff Ability to coordinate business requirements and work independently and within interdisplinary teams Excellent written and verbal skills Fluency in other languages is a plus US citizen or Permanent Residency required Must be authorized to work in the US. Our Offer Attractive benefits and competitive salary Apply for this Job online
DOJ Seeks Delay of Sprint-Softbank Deal, Cites National Security
2013-01-29 22:37:00| PC Magazine Cell Phones Product Guide
The Justice Department has asked that the Federal Communications Commission pause its review of the pending merger of Softbank and Sprint, citing national security.
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