News: Safety and Security

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- America's IT Managers and Law Enforcement are angry. They are frustrated with the amount of stolen computers, data loss and associated identity theft that has been permeating the media as of late. One of the key issues is the availability of a reliable site with resources and tools to provide the education and information needed to help fight computer theft.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Infrastruct Security, Inc. announces that its latest round of financing has pushed the company over the $20 million mark and helped the company meet its initial business goals within its first year of operation.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Spyshakers.com, a new web service, helps Internet users protect and safely manage their favorite web sites and passwords from any computer. Spyshakers.com uses a patent-pending technology to protect Internet users from spyware as they log-in to their email accounts and other web sites.

DENVER, Colo. -- MICROPACK, globally recognized experts in hazard detection technologies and innovators in the design and manufacture of optical flame detectors announces the launch of their new 3rd generation Visual Flame Detector, Model FDS-301. The new flame detector provides all the benefits of MICROPACK's "True Flame" Visual Flame Detection technology.

LA JOLLA, Calif. -- According to the Automobile Safety Foundation, nearly every minute of every day, there is an accident on the road as a direct result of a defective standard equipment side view mirrors, that harbor a blind spot that prohibits safe lane changes. 160,000 people per year, many of them young and inexperienced drivers, are injured as a direct result of blind spot related accidents.

DALLAS, Texas -- CyberAngel(R) Security Solutions, Inc. (CSS, Inc.) has helped facilitate the recovery of another stolen laptop in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Recently, a businessman had his company computer stolen when his car was burglarized in Midlothian, TX. Fortunately, his company uses The CyberAngel(R) with Wi-Trac to encrypt and protect sensitive data and recover lost or stolen hardware.

CHANTILLY, Va. -- OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation (www.omniplex.com), a leading U.S. government contractor providing contract background investigative services and protective security services to U.S. government agencies and global corporations, has launched a new and updated corporate website that is focused on attracting and recruiting experienced and new candidates, including former law enforcement and military personnel.

TEMECULA, Calif. -- Southern California based company, Written Inc., says it used handwriting analysis to prevent a similar situation to the Virginia Tech massacre from occurring 7 years ago at a major university in Europe. Founded in 1998, Written Inc. provides corporate clients with pre-employment personality testing and reporting.

MIAMI, Fla. -- In an ongoing effort to provide peace of mind to importers, exporters and freight forwarders, Sealock Security Systems (www.sealock.com) of Miami, Florida has earned certification as a C-TPAT partner from the Department of Homeland Security. EJ Brooks Company, the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of tamper-indicative seals, and a Sealock licensee, is the only other seal manufacturer in the world to be honored with C-TPAT membership.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Failed military backpacks, poor stitching, and plastic gun holsters are some of the few reasons that former Marine, Mike Bornfriend, is now the president of the Military Gear Division of Global Tactical Solutions (GTS), in Oceanside, CA. Bornfriend joined the Marines in 1994 and received his basic training at Paris Island, NC.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- AirSense Technology, leading manufacturer of aspirating smoke detection systems, introduces to the North American market patented artificial intelligence (AI) technology for Aspirating Smoke Detectors. The unique technology employed in the AirSense Stratos Series Aspirating Smoke Detection System uses relative sensitivity to establish appropriate alarm thresholds.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- BroadWare Technologies, Inc., the leader in distributed video management, has been selected to implement a sophisticated video surveillance system at Grant Joint Union High School District in Sacramento, CA. Based on the industry-leading BroadWare Media Management System.

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- CyberAngel(R) Security Solutions, Inc. (CSS, Inc.) has made an interstate recovery of a stolen laptop thanks to excellent police work in two states. Recently, an independent sales agent had his computer stolen while visiting a client. This laptop is a company machine that uses software from The CyberAngel(R) to encrypt sensitive data and recover lost or stolen hardware. The CyberAngel is a comprehensive tracking tool that is virtually undetectable to unauthorized users.

ATLANTA, Ga. -- GeckoSystems, Inc. (OTC PK: GKSY / GKSY.pk) announced today the formation and opening of its new UK office located in greater London, England. The new subsidiary, GeckoSystems UK Ltd., will be responsible for manufacturing, sales, and support in the commercial security and defense marketplaces.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Lehman Brothers' 2006 Security Industry Annual Report, providing useful information on the security industry, is now available through Sandra Jones and Company (www.sjandco.com). Authored by Jeff Kessler, Sr. VP at Lehman Brothers, the report is invaluable when measuring the market, developing business plans, updating valuations and getting new perspective on the industry.

LAWRENCE, N.Y. -- SIDS ALERT Infant Position Monitor, a breakthrough method of detecting if an infant has maneuvered itself into a SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) prone position, is now available to the public. The unique, patented technology eliminates the concern of new and prospective parents concerning the possibility of SIDS and the terrible aftermath of this horrifying malady.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Infrastruct Security, Inc. will host the security forum 'Perspectives on Suicide Bombing' on South Padre Island, Texas, from October 27-29, 2006. The three-day Forum, for security directors of large corporations in critical infrastructure and first responders, will feature prominent experts' input about how the next suicide bombing attack might affect your business.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Infrastruct Security, Inc. announces that members of their staff have recently been certified to perform vulnerability assessments of chemical facilities. The 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations bill mandates these assessments at high-risk chemical facilities and the consequences of facilities not complying with risk-based and performance-based vulnerability assessments are stiff, including civil and criminal penalties and the possible suspension of operations.

ATLANTA, Ga. -- M2SYS Technology, a leading biometric technology research and development firm, today announced a new version release of Bio-Plugin(TM), a fully developed, server-based, enterprise fingerprint recognition system that can be rapidly deployed, in many cases with no additional development whatsoever.

AUSTIN, Tex. -- deverus has partnered with On-Site Austin, a computer solutions, technology service, and consulting company. On-Site will compliment deverus' expertise, increase deverus' capabilities, and deepens deverus' commitment to the security, stability, and performance of deverus technology.

MONARCH BAY, Calif. -- EverPrivate.com is offering a new service that provides the ability to do anything and go anywhere online without anyone else knowing. The service is totally free and there is no software to download. EverPrivate conceals where you surf and eliminates all of the tracks you leave behind. Your activities remain private, which not only protects your identity, but also your privacy.