Police Are Looking for a Good InterfaceThe New York Times reports that a new mobile dispatch system placed in police cars in San Jose is is so complex and difficult to use that police claim that it is jeopardizing their ability to do their jobs. According to the story, at the heart of the dispute is the question of how much the technology itself is to blame, how much is a training problem and how much can be attributed to the predictable pains associated with learning something new.Read the full story in the New York Times.CIA Bin Laden Unit Chief Resigns Todays Washington Post reports that Michael Scheuer, author and former chief of the CIA’s Osama bin Laden unit, has resigned from the agency, saying he did so so he could speak openly as the government’s failure to understand the threat from al Qaeda. According to the story, Scheuer believes that there has not been adequate national debate over the nature of the threat posed by Osama bin Laden and the force he leads and inspires. Read the full story in the Washington Post. Possible Image of Gun Clears Dulles AirportThe Miami Herald reports that hundreds of passengers were evacuated briefly Thursday from the main terminal at Dulles International Airport outside Washington after airport screeners thought a suspicious image on an X-ray monitor might be a gun. The paper reports that when passengers were asked to go through the screener a second time, no weapons were found.Read the full story in the Miami Herald. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe