Security Management articles from April 2004

Security Management archives from April 2004

Corporate myth.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... BEN ROTHKE'S "VIEWPOINT" (FEBRUARY) about homeland security myths highlighted in a recent book by Marcus Ranum is very interesting and generally accurate. However, the statement that the upper management of the Homeland Security Department's...

Workplace violence.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... FRANK RUDEWICZ'S ARTICLE ON WORKplace violence, "The Road to Rage" (February), can well serve as a primer for all workplace violence programs. The article was well written and thorough. It provided guidance in an area in which many managers are...

Entryway screening.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... REGARDING THE QUESTION OF WHETHER companies that screen personnel at entryways apply the standards equally to senior executives and other staff, I would say that picking and choosing who gets screened can send a bad message. When employees...

Disappearing Ink.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... IN MICHAEL GIPS'S ARTICLE, "THE SPURIOUS and the Injurious," (December), there is this paragraph: "Thermochromic inks. These inks disappear as heat increases. According to Abagnale, some inks start fading at 78 degrees Fahrenheit and...

The author responds.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... The Fahrenheit numbers are right. These inks come in a wide range of operating conditions. Some inks activate at 78-85 degrees, but others can work below zero or in extremely hot conditions. Since the article addresses paper documents, I...

Did you know that?(News and Trends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * Tracking a person or object via CCTV in real time is a tricky process involving activating various cameras and continually switching feeds. But what if the process were as easy as joysticking through a video game, seamlessly switching from...

Airports eyeing private screeners.(News and Trends)
April 1, 2004... The U.S. aviation industry's mandated switch to a federalized screening force after 9-11 got a lot of attention. But a less-noticed provision of the law that federalized airport security allows airports to ask the Transportation Security...

Cities frustrated by Homeland Security without the funding.(News and Trends)
April 1, 2004... Federal officials wouldn't dream of sending troops to Iraq or Afghanistan without the best weapons, technology, and training. So why aren't state and local first responders--the front lines of homeland security--getting equal support? That...

Is the future going to the dogs?(News and Trends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Cameras, metal detectors, and other security tools that are now so prevalent used to be unheard of in public spaces. But threats and attitudes change. In light of today's menace of weapons of mass destruction, it may again be time for...

Tellers walk a fine line with robberies.(News and Trends)
April 1, 2004... A teller receives a note from a robber asking for a bag of cash. Typically, tellers are trained to comply with the request and get the robber out of the bank. Some banks, however, are training tellers to use their discretion: if the note-passer...

A fool and security: soon parted?(News and Trends)
April 1, 2004... When T. S. Eliot wrote that "April is the cruelest month," he certainly didn't have April Fool's Day in mind. But the sometimes cruel pranks played on that day can have significant security ramifications. Last year, seven men in Sturgis,...

Home on the page @ www.securitymanagement.com.(News and Trends)
April 1, 2004... As the world of security becomes more complicated and encompassing, Security Management editors offer an easy way to locate the most critical information: Just look to Security Management Online, where the best resources have been gathered for...

Networking video with class.(Working Wise)(Edwardsville Community School District)
April 1, 2004... The thirteen schools in the Edwardsville community school district in southwestern Illinois share a high-capacity computing and telecommunications network for the use of their combined 7,000 students and 880 staff members. One of the few analog...

Teaching common sense: in security, the emphasis is often on post orders and emergencies, but it helps to address basic commonsense issues in training as well.(Leading Edge)
April 1, 2004... A contract security officer forgets to get directions for a new site to which he was recently assigned. He never gets there, the post goes unstaffed, and the contract service provider loses an important contract. In another part of the country,...

Keeping the vote in.(Tech Talk)(Touch-screen voting systems)
April 1, 2004... Touch-screen voting systems have come under heavy fire, thanks in part to last year's "Hopkins" report that concluded that "this voting system is far below even the most minimal security standards applicable in other contexts." But a new...

Security issues tax IRS system administrators.(Tech Talk)
April 1, 2004... The Internal Revenue Service continues to have major computer-security flaws that could result in unauthorized access to tax returns, according to a report prepared by the IRS's acting deputy inspector general for audit. The findings are...

Banks get guideline for outsourcing IT security.(Tech Talk)
April 1, 2004... In addition to the normal information security issues, financial institutions face a host of regulatory requirements intended to ensure the security of digital data. When these businesses wish to outsource any IT security functions, the process...

An international approach to fighting spam.(Tech Talk)
April 1, 2004... One frequently made criticism of domestic legislation that is designed to outlaw spam is that much of the world's junk e-mail comes from other countries, where the spammers are beyond the jurisdiction of U.S. law. But a new "series of actions"...

Getting a better handle on incidents.(Tech Talk)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Over the past few years, great advances have been made in creating products that detect and block computer attacks. But responsibility for analyzing incident data and responding to intrusions or attempted intrusions falls on incident-response...

CD-based security resources.(Tech Talk)(National White Collar Crime Center)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... A new CD-based training tool, Securing Law Enforcement Computer Systems, is now available from the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). Aimed at law enforcement executives and managers, the CD explains the basics of systems security and...

CyberNotes compendium.(Quick Bytes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... *CyberNotes compendium. The Department of Homeland Security's Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate has released a 190-page year-end summary of its biweekly CyberNotes. It contains an alphabetical listing of every...

Clearing up interference.(Quick Bytes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * Clearing up interference. First responders have experienced interference to their radio systems due to the intermingling of commercial and public-safety channels in the 800 MHz band. Because this interference could affect communications in an...

High-tech boom.(Quick Bytes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * High-tech boom. Prospects are looking up for vendors of information security products and services, which suffered last year as part of the nation's economic slowdown. According to The Freedonia Group, Inc., which tracks the high-tech sector,...

Closing the door on open relays.(Tech Talk)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Open relays--mail servers around the world that have been improperly configured and thus allow spammers to hide themselves and use those servers to send spam--remain one of the primary causes of spam. Abuses of these open relays can hurt a...

Had your fill of spam? Unwanted commercial e-mail--spam--has become more than just a nuisance. Here's how two organizations have solved their spam problems.(Computer Security)(Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Virginia, Nemx PowerTools, First Banking Services, Mail Warden Pro)
April 1, 2004... It's Monday morning, and a hectic week lies ahead. You can't afford to waste any time. Nothing new in that. But added to the crush of real business these days is the endless slew of unsolicited e-mails hawking everything from low airfares to...

I know what you did last shift: a new study examines why employees don't report security concerns about coworkers and what management can do.(Legal Issues)
April 1, 2004... While most U.S. government employees are careful in guarding the nation's secrets, some who have failed to do so have done great harm to national security. Dealing with this risk is the primary goal of the federal government's personnel...

You bagged the shoplifter, now what? A policy of catching shoplifters and pushing for prosecutions may not be the best use of company resources.(Retail Security)
April 1, 2004... Executives for a large retailer in a major metropolitan city were convinced that their policy for handling shoplifting cases was effective in keeping both recidivism and shrinkage rates down. But security officers said they were spending...

A better focus on surveillance: find out how one bank brought everything into focus after numerous mergers led to a hodgepodge of surveillance systems.(digital video recording technology, Bank One Corp., banking industry)
April 1, 2004... Bank One is the nation's sixth-largest bank holding company, with more than 1,000 banking centers and business offices in 23 states and multiple countries. Much of the company's growth has come as a result of mergers and acquisitions, which...

Diagnosis security: how one hospital assessed and improved its physical security and loss prevention programs while it upgraded its supply chain controls.(Healthcare)(Loudoun Hospital Center )
April 1, 2004... Loudoun Hospital Center (LHC) in Loudoun County, Virginia, faces a daunting prospect: Because it is less than 35 miles from Washington, D.C., it might have to serve as a receiving facility in the event of another major terror at tack against...

Heart-stopping action: whether it's a sporting event or a rock concert, medical emergencies can spoil the fun and create liability unless management plans ahead.(Event Security)
April 1, 2004... During construction for a major sports event, a hydraulic lift topples, sending a construction worker falling three stories. He suffers serious head trauma and other injuries. At a political convention at a downtown convention center, more than...

Awash in risk: public utilities can mitigate risk at their facilities with a properly performed vulnerability risk assessment.(Vulnerability Assessments)
April 1, 2004... To better protect critical infrastructure, the U.S. government initiated requirements in 2002 that water utilities serving more than 3,300 persons conduct vulnerability assessments. It's a good idea, if properly carried out. But poorly...

U.S. judicial decisions.(Legal Reporter)(Anderson v. Independent School District, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, No. 02-3745, 2003)
April 1, 2004... Drug testing. In a recent decision, an appellate court ruled that a school district did not defame an employee who gave an insufficient urine sample in a drug test. The court determined that the sample was not adequate and under federal law...

Beyond Fear: thinking Sensibly About Security in an Uncertain World.(Reviews)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Beyond Fear: Thinking Sensibly About Security in an Uncertain World. By Bruce Schneier; published by Copernicus Books, 212/228-0175 (phone), www.copernicusbooks.com (Web): 295 pages; $25. Bruce Schneier is perhaps the best example of why IT...

Violence Assessment and Intervention: The Practitioner's Handbook.(Reviews)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Violence Assessment and Intervention: The Practitioner's Handbook. By Michael H. Corcoran, Ph.D., and James S. Cawood, CPP; published by CRC Press, 800/272-7737 (phone), www.crcpress.com (Web); 280 pages, $79.95. An addendum to this book...

Emergency Preparedness for Facilities: a Guide to Safety Planning and Business Continuity.(Reviews)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Emergency Preparedness for Facilities: A Guide to Safety Planning and Business Continuity. By David Casavant; published by Government Institutes, 301/921-2323 (phone), www.govinst.com (Web); 308-page book plus CD-ROM; $125. Few things are...

Introduction to Security, Seventh Edition.(Reviews)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Introduction to Security, Seventh Edition. By Robert J. Fischer and Gion Green; published by Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann; available from ASIS International, Item # 1569, 703/519-6200 (phone), www.asisonline.org (Web); 478 pages; $60 (ASIS...

Homeland Security: Best Practices for Local Government.(Reviews)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Homeland Security: Best Practices for Local Government. Edited by Roger L. Kemp; published by the International City/County Management Association, 800/745-8780 (phone), www.icma.org (Web); 192 pages; $40. Twenty-four articles on homeland...

On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators, Second Edition.(Reviews)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators, Second Edition. By Frederick J. Lanceley; published by CRC Press, 800/272-7737 (phone), www.crcpress.com (Web); 288 pages; $49.95. Don't be intimidated by the title of this book--it's not strictly...

Maximizing the Enterprise Information Assets.(Reviews)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Maximizing the Enterprise Information Assets. By Timothy D. Wells and Christine Sevilla: published by Auerbach Publications; available at www.amazon.com (Web); 324 pages; $69.95 (at amazon.com). It's been estimated that, in today's...

Surveillance system.(Marketplace; from Vanguard Managed Solutions)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Vanguard Managed Solutions of Mansfield, Massachusetts, has introduced the VanguardMS Digital Video Surveillance Solution, which is designed so that security and law enforcement professionals can increase the number of secured locations without...

AED enclosure.(Marketplace; Technology International)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... In response to customer requests, Safety Technology International, Inc., of Waterford, Michigan, has designed a clear polycarbonate enclosure to house automated external defibrillators. The AED Damage Stopper, model STI-7521, allows the...

Vandal-resistant dome.(Marketplace; Bosch Security Systems )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The FlexiDome XT from Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, New York, combines toughness and impact resistance with a compact design that does not attract attention. It includes automatic backlight compensation, automatic gain control, and white...

Lock upgrades.(Marketplace; IR Security and Safety Consultants)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Schlage VIP locks offer the ability to upgrade locks for proximity and magnetic stripe compatibility using existing access control panels and software. The open architecture platform seamlessly connects the door lock to a panel interface board...

Fire alarm system.(Marketplace; Fike Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The Gator Pro conventional fire alarm system from Fike Corporation of Blue Springs, Missouri, is an easy to use system designed for use in smaller applications. Easy to configure and install, the system comes in five- and ten-zone...

Fire alarm panels.(Marketplace; Gamewell Co.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Gamewell Company of Northford, Connecticut, is offering a new line of conventional fire alarm panels. The four panels in the Flex 400 Series are easily configured for new installations, retrofits or combination installations. The Flex 402 and...

Mobile phone encryption.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Snapcell is a new in-line device that provides military-strength encryption for mobile phone users. Made by Global Teck Worldwide, Inc., of Sunrise, Florida, the unit complements a line of secure communications products designed to protect...

Emergency alert system.(Marketplace; Netpresenter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Netpresenter of New York City, New York, has introduced its Emergency Alert software, which instantly broadcasts evacuation and other urgent messages immediately, overriding employees' PCs. Key personnel enter messages into a simple browser...

Portable text notification.(Marketplace; Micro Technology Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Micro Technology Services, Inc., of Richardson, Texas, has introduced the Lynx series of notification systems that enable instant text messages to be sent in an emergency. The Lynx system can communicate with cellular phones, text pagers, or...

Money transfer platform.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The PayQuik QuikRemit money transfer system from Philadelphia-based PayQuik allows financial institutions and money transfer organizations to comply with all U.S. government antiterrorist and anti-money laundering regulations for international...

Request-to-exit sensors.(Marketplace; Bosch Security Systems )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The Detection Systems DS 150i Series and DS 160 Series Request-to-Exit Sensors from Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, New York, feature a relay latch time that can be adjusted to as short as 0.25 seconds or as long as 60 seconds. They operate...

Voice evacuation system.(Marketplace; Fike Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The new FikeGuard voice evacuation system alerts people to leave a building in case of fire or other emergencies. Made by Fike Corporation of Blue Springs, Missouri, the system offers the latest technology in a rugged, compact design. The...

School alert system.(Marketplace; Honeywell Building Controls Solutions)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The Honeywell Instant Alert for Schools is an automated emergency notification and communication system that enables schools to instantly broadcast emergency information to parents and guardians via the communications devices of their choice:...

Mini color dome.(Marketplace; Panasonic Security Systems Group)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Panasonic Security Systems of Secaucus, New Jersey, has introduced a versatile and compact dome camera for a wide range of interior applications. The WV-CF224 Color Dome Camera incorporates a specially designed three-dimensional hinge that...

Video recorders.(Marketplace; Elmo Manufacturing Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Three PC-based electronic digital video recorders (DVR) in the X-Series line are now available from Elmo Manufacturing Corporation of Plainview, New York. Each DVR delivers real-time recordings with accurate color images. All are configurable,...

Seaport security software.(Marketplace; from RiskWatch, Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... RiskWatch, Inc., of Annapolis, Maryland, has released RiskWatch for Seaport Security 3.0, a total security risk assessment solution for U.S. ports, international ports, and ships, based on the latest U.S. and international maritime security...

Color CCD camera.(Marketplace)(Samsung Camera (New Jersey))(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... An economical series of high-resolution CCD cameras has been introduced by Samsung Camera of Secaucus, New Jersey. The SOC-4020 series color cameras are equipped with a 3.8-mm to 9.5-mm auto-iris varifocal lens. All cameras feature 1/3-inch...

Visitor ID software.(Marketplace; Datacard Group of Minnetonka)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Datacard Group of Minnetonka, Minnesota, has introduced new software to expedite guest registration, especially for hotels, cruise ships, car rentals, and other consumer-oriented businesses. Datacard ID Works SecurReg software allows users to...

Asset tracking software.(Marketplace; from TISCOR)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... BACKTRACK 4.45.04 is an enhanced asset tracking software application from TISCOR of Poway, California. The new version offers greater capability to track, record, and account for tangible assets. Facility managers can specify which users can...

Passive electronic tag.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The Prox-Linc MT, a new passive tag from AWID of Monsey, New York, can be read by the company's LR-911 long-range reader at a distance of up to 11 feet. It can be mounted in a vehicle license plate frame or secured to heavy equipment using...

Locking and anti-carjacking system.(Marketplace)(ELA Innovation )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The French company ELA Innovation has introduced the VML_CJK hands-free locking and anti-carjacking system for vehicles. Based on the company's SCIEL technology, an active RFID system that allows short or long range cellular, contactless,...

Desktop card printer.(Marketplace)(Datacard Group of Minnetonka)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The Datacard SP55 card printer from Datacard Group of Minnetonka, Minnesota, combines the quality and reliability of a professional grade card printer with the intuitive design of a desktop printer. It creates photo IDs, membership cards,...

Outdoor cameras.(Marketplace)(CBC (America))(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... CBC (America) of Commack, New York, has introduced a new version of the CX-Series outdoor camera, which offers an integrated 2.8-mm to 10-mm auto-iris varifocal lens. An Oring sealed housing and anodized aluminum components allow it to be used...

Emergency stanchions.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Zenitel USA of Kansas City, Missouri, has introduced a new line of security/emergency stanchions that provide instant two-way communications. Their high visibility makes them easy to locate on college and corporate campuses, in parks, and in...

Tailgate detection system.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Designed Security, Inc., of Bastrop, Texas, is offering the T-DAR System for detecting and recording tailgating and piggybacking through secure portals. Made by Newton Security, Inc., of Renton, Washington, the system uses three-dimensional...

Data converter.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Cypress Computer Systems Inc. of Lapeer, Michigan, has introduced the Data Wedge product line of durable interfaces for data entry and conversion. The Wedge automatically converts data from ID cards and other media for use by computers and...

Guard tour data downloader.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The Modem Downloader transfers guard tour data from a remote site to the main office using only a telephone line and an inexpensive standalone modem. The device is made by TimeKeeping Systems of Solon, Ohio, to work with The PIPE, its rugged...

Asset tracking solution.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Texas Instruments Radio Frequency Identification (TI-RFid) Systems and Emerging Foundations, Inc., both of Dallas, have put together an integrated facilities and asset management solution featuring TI-RFid's 13.56 MHz, ISO 15693 smart labels...

Smart card technology.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Lenel Systems International of Rochester, New York, and Banque-Tec Limited of Sydney, Australia, are working together to introduce new Mifare DESFire technology from Royal Philips Electronics to the security market. The technology provides...

Key rings.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The Quick Fit Smart-Key is a new key holder that works with the KeyWatcher and KeyBank Key Management Systems from Morse Watchmans of Oxford, Connecticut. Made of 14-gauge spring steel, the key ring enables users to add and remove keys more...

Key control.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The KeyTrak GEM computerized key control system secures keys and provides a verifiable audit trail that helps prevent loss, theft, and abuse of keys. Made by KeyTrak of College Station, Texas, the system is approved for federal government use...

Electronic key control.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... GE Interlogix Commercial Group of Tualatin, Oregon, has introduced the TRACcess electronic key control and entry tracking system. It accommodates multiple access points over wide geographic areas, controlling standalone access points on...

Exit device.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... SARGENT Manufacturing of New Haven, Connecticut, and E-Lite Technologies of Trumbull, Connecticut, have partnered to introduce the SARGuide exit device with an illuminated touchpad. The device uses electroluminescent technology to provide a...

High-resolution camera.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... JVC Professional Products Company of Wayne, New Jersey, has introduced the TK-C920U high resolution, color surveillance camera, which features 535 TV lines of resolution with 380,000 active pixels, a digital signaling processor, and Super LoLux...

Compact CCD camera.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Panasonic Security Systems of Secaucus, New Jersey, has developed a full-featured CCD camera that is half the size of a conventional camera. The WV-CP254H Color CCD Camera is less than 3 inches wide and 3 inches deep and can fit into virtually...

Color video monitors.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Sony Electronics has introduced two professional, multi-format Trinitron color video monitors for high performance, reliability, and versatility. The SSM-14L1 is a 14-inch monitor, while the SSM-20L1 is a 20-inch monitor. Both display 600 TV...

Biological security training.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Alexeter Technologies, LLC, of Wheeling, Illinois, has launched the Corporate Biological Terrorism Awareness Course, a comprehensive bio-terrorism training tailored for the private workplace. The two-day course offers the tools and training...

Biological detection unit.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Bio-Seeq is a new hand-held biological detection unit that can identify anthrax within 30 minutes or less. Made by Smiths Detection of Edgewood, Maryland, the device weighs about 6 1/2 pounds and is the approximate size of a book, so it is easy...

Network camera.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, New York, has extended its NetCam range of network-based digital cameras that work with the NetCam Manager Control Software. The NetCam 2 is a two-channel network server with an integrated color camera and an...

Asis events.(Industry Focus)(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... ASIS EVENTS APRIL 2-3 CPP Review, San Francisco, CA 2-3 PCI Review, San Francisco, CA 2-3 PSP Review, San Francisco, CA 14-16 Access I, Miami, FL MAY 10-13 APC II, Charleston, SC 12-14 Managing...

Industry events.(Industry Focus)(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... INDUSTRY EVENTS APRIL 13-17 International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association's International Training Conference and Expo; Chicago, IL; 262/279-7879; www.ileeta.org MAY 11-13 American...

Business news.(Alliances and partnerships)(Milestone Systems A/S)
April 1, 2004... Last year, the Federal Trade Commission fined several major online retailers for lax security on their c-commerce sites, according to the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). To help organizations understand how to protect their Web...

Giuliani to address Annual Seminar.(Asis News)(Rudolph W. Giuliani)
April 1, 2004... Former Mayor of New York City Rudolph W. Giuliani will provide the keynote address at the ASIS International 50th Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas on Wednesday, September 29. Giuliani was widely praised for his leadership and compassion...

PSP profile.(Asis News)(Physical Security Professional)
April 1, 2004... More than 180 security professionals have earned the Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation since its establishment by ASIS International last year Beginning with this issue, this column will profile a security professional who has...

ASIS guidelines update.(Industry Focus)(American Society for Industrial Security)
April 1, 2004... To ensure that draft guidelines benefit from the participation of all interested parties, ASIS International will be regularly providing the status of draft guideline projects so that members and others can avail themselves of a completed...