Campus Technology Using Evolution and Ants To Improve Security

Infrastructure & Security Solutions for Higher Ed

2/15/2012

Spotlight

Google's Apps for Education and the New Privacy Policy
Will Google's new privacy policy affect the agreements the company has with universities and colleges? According to Google, the short answer is no, but with a nuance.
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2012 Campus Technology Innovators: Call for Entries
We seek exemplary colleges and universities, their visionary technology project leadership, and their innovative vendor partners who have deployed extraordinary campus technology solutions to campus challenges. Is your innovative technology project a model for others to follow? Nominate your institution, technology project leaders, and vendor partners by Feb. 24! Follow the link to enter.
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Campus Security News

Arizona State Hack Brings Online Activities to a Halt
Arizona State University shut down all of its Web services for about two days during January to address a security breach. That included shutting down online classes for the duration of the outage.
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Wake Forest Researchers Turn to Evolution, Ants To Combat Viruses
A team at Wake Forest University is working on a genetic algorithm to proactively discover more secure computer configurations.
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University of Miami Enhances Campus Security with Video Surveillance System
In a move to enhance safety on campus, the University of Miami has expanded its IP video surveillance system with a new deployment of HD megapixel cameras.
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Genetec Updates Security Platform with Health Monitoring
Network-based security vendor Genetec has done a major makeover of its one-stop security platform.
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New Carnegie Mellon Program Developing Next-Gen Chief Security Officers
Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh has begun taking applications for a new program designed to turn experienced IT people into super-security experts and C-level IT executives.
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Student-Invented Mobile App Could Replace Security Access Badges
A team of student entrepreneurs from the University of Utah has developed a virtual alternative to the electronic ID badge used for security access.
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Toshiba Offers First High-Def IP Video Surveillance Camera
A division of Toshiba has introduced its first high-definition surveillance camera.
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JVC Launches Camera Capable of Recording in Total Darkness
JVC has released the TK-T8101WPRU, a new analog bullet camera with integrated IR LED technology for use in various lighting situations, including complete darkness.
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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.
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Professional Resources

Campus Networks & Security provides information on one of the most challenging aspets of higher ed IT today: providing and protecting the network, data, and physical environments expected of 21st century campuses. Brought to you by the editors of Campus Technology, Campus Networks & Security focuses on ideas and insights from specialists in networking infrastructure and security industries, as well as best practices from colleges and universities around the country. The latest products for networking, data safety, and facilities protection will also be spotlighted in this monthly e-newsletter.

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