Researchers establishing security standards for the internet

(PhysOrg.com) -- Dartmouth researchers who were pioneers in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - a system that secures and authenticates computer communications - are now playing leading roles establishing Internet standards ...

Individual metropolises now global political players

By providing the infrastructure that connects global flows and financial systems, major cities have increased their political power alongside the nation-states. In some cases, they are pursuing their own foreign policy in ...

UBS banking data copied from worker's IT screen: report

A tax-dodging spat involving the Swiss bank UBS and Germany took a fresh twist after a Swiss daily reported on Tuesday that German authorities were using simple photos taken by a UBS worker of their computer screen.

Air Force grant to tighten online encryption

(PhysOrg.com) -- Computer scientist Rafael Pass is seeking new approaches to cryptographic security with a $600,000, five-year grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

New publication offers security tips for WiMAX networks

Government agencies and other organizations planning to use WiMAX -- Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access—networks can get technical advice on improving the security of their systems from a draft computer security ...

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