Daily Archives: August 21, 2012

Private Security Contractor Afghanistan

Private Security Contractor Afghanistan Solicitation Number: H92237-12-R-0157 Agency: Other Defense Agencies Office: U.S. Special Operations Command Location: Headquarters Field Assistance Division Note: This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Click here to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Impact of Academi deal on charges unclear

Impact of Academi deal on charges unclear By William F. West The Daily Advance Saturday, August 18, 2012 It’s still not clear what impact security contractor Academi’s recent agreement to pay… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Trapwire is watching you in Ottawa

http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/15/trapwire-is-watching-you-in-ottawa/ Trapwire is watching you in Ottawa by Jesse Brown on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 5:46pm – Have you heard of Trapwire? It’s a formerly obscure counter-terrorist surveillance network, created by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Armed guards protect Swiss ships from pirates

Aug 19, 2012 – 16:53 Armed guards protect Swiss ships from pirates The fight against pirates has been stepped up (Keystone) Swiss shipping operators have confirmed that they have been employing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Shell spending millions of dollars on security in Nigeria, leaked data shows

Shell spending millions of dollars on security in Nigeria, leaked data shows Internal documents reveal oil company spent $383m over three years protecting staff and installations in Niger delta region Afua… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Cubic continues campaign to distance itself from TrapWire ‘big brother’ surveillance company

Cubic continues campaign to distance itself from TrapWire ‘big brother’ surveillance company 10:36 PM 08/20/2012 ADVERTISEMENT Federal government defense contractor Cubic Corporation is continuing its efforts to distance itself from TrapWire,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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