Information Security News: Computer with software stolen from RIDC Park Company

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http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_573740.html

By Chuck Biedka
VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH
June 20, 2008 

Police are investigating the theft from an RIDC Park company of a 
computer that contained software used to manage water and power plants.

An Emerson Process Management spokeswoman said the information is 
proprietary but it wouldn't help terrorists seeking to disrupt systems.

"It's a highly valued computer and software, but this is not a Homeland 
Security matter," said spokesman Susan Comiskey.

She said the items - worth about $73,000 - were taken off a loading dock 
by a security officer employed by Securitas, an international firm based 
in Parsippany, N.J. The company has a Pittsburgh regional office at 
Parkway Center.

U.S. Homeland Security spokeswoman Amy Kudwa said national security 
probes are conducted by federal agencies such as the FBI. She doesn't 
know about any such investigation involving the local theft.

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