Security Management articles from August 2005

Security Management archives from August 2005

The time for urgency is now[SM].(Guardsmark Inc security services)
August 1, 2005... War, terrorism, workplace violence, sabotage, theft... the list of security-related worries preoccupying today's executive seems to grow each year. Who can predict what looms on the horizon? It's easy to pretend that corporations cannot shield...

Lessons from London.(Editorial)
August 1, 2005... There was a deja vu quality to the events surrounding the July terrorist attacks in London. I'm speaking not of the tragedy itself, but rather of the U.S. government's assurances that everything that could be done to secure mass transit was...

Working definition.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... THE ARTICLE "YOU MEAN HE WORKS FOR Us?" (May) by N. Alexander Erlam does not accurately describe the role of professional employer organizations (PEOs). The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) defines a PEO this...

Checking on Sarbanes-Oxley.(Securities and Exchange Commission on its regulation Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
August 1, 2005... Immediately after Enron and other corporate scandals broke, the public pushed for more accountability at the top. Congress responded with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). The legislation established stringent reporting requirements for...

In 2004, financial institutions were the industry most likely to buy terrorism insurance.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... In 2004, financial institutions were the industry most likely to buy terrorism insurance, according to insurance firm Marsh Inc. More than 60 percent of its clientele in financial institutions, real estate, and healthcare purchased it. At the...

A diverting practice.(discounted products secure purchasing methods)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... When manufacturers make products available at a discount to wholesalers, they sometimes do so to enter new markets and the contract may stipulate where the product ends up. If the wholesaler diverts the product elsewhere, that may be a contract...

National Institute of Justice.(magnetometers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... With checkpoints starting to appear at more and more government and private facilities, you may have to walk through a metal detector just to get into your dentist's building. Or is it a magnetometer? The terms are often used interchangeably,...

Freedom Tower security to be overhauled.(News and Trends)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A mid concerns by New York police that the Freedom Tower, as originally designed and approved, was vulnerable to vehicle bombs, the site's landlord and developer have sent the structure's plans back to the architects to incorporate more...

52.(Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Number of terrorist groups operating in Greece, more than in any other country in the world, according to the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) Terrorism Knowledge Database.

Can I see some ID?(Checking Guide for Identity cards)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... If presented with an ID card from Belarus or Nigeria--or for that matter a driver's license from Alaska or Wyoming--would your security staff know how to detect a real credential from a fake? After all, the differences can be minute, especially...

The National Academies and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have released a fact sheet.(biological agents fact sheet)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Even four years after the anthrax attacks, the public doesn't have a good sense of the types, symptoms, treatment, and lethality of biological agents. The National Academies and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have released a fact...

China will post the fastest growth in demand for contractual security services through 2008.(Did You Know That?)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... China will post the fastest growth in demand for contractual security services through 2008, according to a new projection of the demand for world security services by forecaster The Freedonia Group. The market is so large, however, that China...

Home on the page @ www.securitymanagement.com.(products that defraud drug tests)(response teams management)(financial crimes)
August 1, 2005... Every month Security Management Online culls the best new security reports and analysis from government and industry groups and gathers them together for easy reference. Here's some of what's new online this month. Drug testing. The names...

Banking on encryption.(Identity theft management)
August 1, 2005... The Internet has opened the door for tech-savvy identity thieves eager to steal bank account details and other personal information. To combat this threat, the New Alliance Bank in Manchester, Connecticut, has installed an e-mail encryption...

Putting the praise in appraisals: managers need to establish a well-thought-out performance-appraisal system, set clear goals, conduct timely reviews, and develop follow-up action plans.(Leading Edge)
August 1, 2005... Employees who need direction rely on their leaders to give them feedback about their performance and to mentor them. But leaders are often not prepared or trained to conduct the type of employee review that ensures employee development....

Digging up the dirt on pharming.(internet security methods)
August 1, 2005... While phishing scams are still going strong, scammers are moving toward a more high-tech method of online fraud known as pharming. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Pharming is 'phishing' without the lure," says Scott Chasin, chief technology...

A site to see.(Adrian Holovaty online crime map )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Going to Chicago and wondering where to park your car while you're in your meeting? Stick to a parking garage rather than looking for a spot on the street, where your car is much more likely to be stolen. Web developer Adrian Holovaty took data...

New in plaintext.(Internet Annoyances. How to fix the Most Annoying Things about Going Online book by Preston Gralla)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... Like life, the Internet can be filled with little annoyances. Unlike life, however, clearing up most of those Web-based nuisances is a fairly simple process, especially if you have a copy of Internet Annoyances: How to Fix the Most Annoying...

Five steps to cybersecurity.(Quick Bytes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Five steps to cybersecurity. In a new paper, the Business Software Alliance calls on lawmakers to take five steps to deter cybercrime: Ratify the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime; improve cross-jurisdictional cooperation to make...

Monitoring workers.(video monitoring survey reports)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Monitoring workers. A quarter of companies surveyed have fired workers for misusing the Internet or e-mail, according to the 2005 Electronic Monitoring & Surveillance Survey, cosponsored by the American Management Association and The ePolicy...

Governance best practices.(The Compliance Consortium details best practices)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Governance best practices. Governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) have become buzzwords since the passage of legislation like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. But what exactly do they mean? And how should companies promote their effective...

Defining moments.(Tech Talk)
August 1, 2005... Test your knowledge of tech terms. Wireless cards are typically set up to connect to the strongest connection that they detect and are authorized to join. In most cases, that's just how you want it to work. But if someone sets up a...

When insiders attack.(computer networks vulnerability)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A study based on interviews with insiders who had been apprehended after attacks on company networks found that systems were vulnerable to the simplest exploits. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The study, conducted by the U.S. Secret Service...

Federal wireless woes.(wireless networks security)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Government agencies are not taking the proper procedures to ensure that wireless networks are secure, leaving their networks susceptible to attack. That is the alarming conclusion of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of security...

Worth a look.(Wireless networking)
August 1, 2005... Wireless networking has become nearly ubiquitous, and so, it seems, have wireless threats. Judging from the never-ending stream of concerns over everything from cracking wireless encryption schemes to connecting to fake access points, setting...

Security in motion: how to safeguard your institution's traveling treasures.(MUSEUMS)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... To celebrate the 100th anniversary of what is called Einstein's Miraculous Year, the American Museum of Natural History in New York City has allowed the Einstein Manuscripts, which include hand-written ledgers and formulas, to go out on loan to...

Intelligent design: making sure that security gets its place in project planning; Security directors should take the lead in advocating for the development of standards for campus building projects.(CAMPUS SECURITY)
August 1, 2005... When security professionals at one large state university planned a new parking structure as part of a recently constructed medical campus, they knew they had to address the potential security risks presented by the surrounding neighborhood....

The inside story on outsource planning: when companies outsource their security functions, attention to detail, planning, and analysis are critical.(MANAGEMENT)
August 1, 2005... Outsourcing continues to be an appealing strategy for business executives, who see it as a way to cut costs and focus the company on core competencies. Security is frequently one of the functions selected for outsourcing. More than half of the...

From back burner to business imperative: presenters at the upcoming ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits highlight some of the important lessons to be offered in Orlando.(SEMINAR PREVIEW)
August 1, 2005... Finding a way to prove that the security department is a critical business unit within an organization is a challenge that ASIS International has been tackling since the Society's inception. "Security offers such absolutely essential, vital...

The security consultant.(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Q: My security team is expected to stop would-be intruders before they can do damage. How can we detect intruders earlier to improve our response time? A: First and foremost, you need to include at least one type of perimeter security...

Benchmarks in compensation: find out how compensation trends are affecting your segment of the security profession.(ASIS U.S. SALARY SURVEY)
August 1, 2005... The median compensation for security professionals working in the United States rose 5.9 percent in 2004, outpacing inflation. But the increase was less than the 8.3 percent rise of 2003. The news was far better for some segments of the...

Labor law's changing tides: six new cases issued by National Labor Relations Board reverse longstanding trends and establish new rules between employers and their employees.(LEGAL UPDATE)
August 1, 2005... It is not unusual for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to change its position on recurring and important issues for both unionized and nonunion employers. Political changes at the White House and the appointment of new board members...

Alarms.(Damon Stoudamire's case, burglar alarms)
August 1, 2005... Alarms. An Oregon appeals court has ruled that the police search of a citizen's home in response to a false burglar alarm was illegal. On the evening of February 23, 2002, the burglar alarm went off at Damon Stoudamire's house in Lake...

Trade secrets.(Liebert Corp cases with John Mazur)
August 1, 2005... Trade secrets. An Ohio appeals court has ruled in favor of a preliminary injunction barring an employee from using his former employer's information in his new job. However, the court ruled that some of the information taken by the employee...

Information security.(U.S. CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION)
August 1, 2005... Information security. At a recent hearing on identity theft, data brokers argued that only limited measures were needed to protect consumers from identity theft, while consumer advocates and identity theft victims disagreed and laid out steps...

Port security.(fund utilisation case)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Port security. Lawmakers and witnesses recently discussed port security issues at a hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The key issue raised at the hearing was grant funding for the various federal...

Drug testing.(Thomas J. Tow v. Truck Country of Iowa, Inc.,)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Drug testing. The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a company cannot require an employee to pay the cost of his drug test. In the case, the company hired a new employee, Thomas Tow, on the condition that he pass a background check and drug...

Privacy.(bus surveillance tape record by public school)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Privacy. A Washington appeals court has ruled that a bus surveillance tape recorded by a public school cannot be released to the parents of one of the bus riders. In the case, the parents argued that the school was required to turn over the...

Wrongful termination.(McDonald's Corp's Susan Rizzitiello case)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Wrongful termination. The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled that a McDonald's employee, Susan Rizzitiello, cannot sue the company for wrongful termination. Rizzitiello was suspended pending an investigation of inventory issues. However,...

Cybersecurity.(regulation)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Cybersecurity. A bill (H.R. 285) that would establish a national cybersecurity response team to analyze threat information and provide early warning of attacks on the cybersecurity infrastructure has been approved by the House Homeland Security...

Whistleblowers.(U.S. CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Whistleblowers. A bill (S. 494) that would protect federal employees who disclose information about government wrongdoing has been approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. To proceed, the bill must now be taken...

Spyware.(regulations)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Spyware. A bill (H.R. 744) that would prohibit the use of spyware has been approved by the House and is now pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill would prohibit intentionally copying a program onto a computer to commit a...

Cargo security.(amendments)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Cargo security. Two amendments to the 2006 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (H.R. 2360) would mandate new cargo security measures. The first amendment would require that all air cargo be inspected before being loaded...

Private security.(security personnel appointment standards)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Private security. A bill (H.R. 2011) introduced by Rep. David Price (D-NC) sets out requirements for private security personnel who perform under federal contracts. Specifically, the law would require that the government issue regulations...

New York.(private hospitals security measures)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Hospital security. A measure (A.B. 6204) under consideration in the New York Assembly would require that private hospital security officers receive 40 hours of comprehensive training in fire prevention, basic criminal law, first aid, and use of...

California.(U.S. STATE LEGISLATION)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... RFID. A bill (S.B. 682) introduced in the California Senate would prohibit state agencies from including RFID tags in identity documents--such as driver's licenses, student identification badges, and medical cards. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Joe...

The Safe Hiring Manual: The Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Terrorists, and Imposters Out of Your Workplace.(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... The Safe Hiring Manual: The Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Terrorists, and Imposters Out of Your Workplace. By Lester S. Rosen; published by Facts on Demand Press; available from ASIS International, Item #1610, 703/519-6200 (phone),...

Osama: The Making of a Terrorist.(book by Jonathan Randal)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... Osama: The Making of a Terrorist. By Jonathan Randal; published by Alfred A. Knopf, www.randomhouse.com (Web); 340 pages; $26.95. The face of terrorism today is Osama bin Laden. Yet for all the publicity surrounding him, he remains an...

The German Enigma Cipher Machine: Beginnings, Success, and Ultimate Failure.(book by Brian J. Winkel, Cipher Deavors, David Kahn and Louis Kruh)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... The German Enigma Cipher Machine: Beginnings, Success, and Ultimate Failure. By Brian J. Winkel, Cipher A. Deavours, David Kahn, and Louis Kruh, published by Artech House, 800/225-9977 (phone), (Web), 450 pages; $95. In the world of...

Aggression in the Workplace: Preventing and Managing High-Risk Behavior.(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... Aggression in the Workplace: Preventing and Managing High-Risk Behavior. By Marc McElhaney; published by AuthorHouse; available from www.aggressionintheworkplace.com (Web); 234 pages; $29.95. After 9-11, workplace violence fell from being a...

The Ethical Hack: A Framework for Business Value Penetration Testing.(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... The Ethical Hack: A Framework for Business Value Penetration Testing. By James S. Tiller; published by Auerbach Publications, 800/272-7737 (phone), www.crcpress.com (Web); 352 pages; $69.95. Along with "jumbo shrimp," "random order," and...

Forensic Discovery.(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... Forensic Discovery. By Dan Farmer and Wietse Venema; published by Addison-Wesley, 800/382-3419 (phone), www.awprofessional.com (Web); 217 pages: $39.99. In The Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dali painted a bleak dreamscape featuring...

2005 ASIS international professional development programs: experience, dedication, and leadership in security education.
August 1, 2005... New advancements. New technologies. New challenges. So much to stay on top of. One thing is certain. Professional development in the security industry is a must. Rely on the experienced, dedicated leader in security...

Photo ID software.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... New photo software from Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products Group of Brea, California, includes advanced tools to make visitor profiles more manageable and improve the visitor tracking system. Part of the Avery Photo ID System, Avery Photo...

Photo ID labels.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products Group of Brea, California, has introduced Avery Photo ID Labels for Access Control Cards. Designed in conjunction with HID Corporation, the labels offer an easy and affordable professional color-photo ID...

Digital signature capture.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Datacard Group of Minnetonka, Minnesota, has introduced the Datacard Tru Signature Solution that allows users to capture, store, and print electronic signatures on secure photo ID cards. The signature pad connects easily to a laptop or desktop...

Lighted intrusion detection.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, New York, has launched a motion-activated nightlight module for its Blue Line Intrusion Detectors. The night light is triggered when the detector is in alarm mode; a sensor turns it off during the day. It...

Vehicle inspection.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Northrop Grumman Corporation of McLean, Virginia, has introduced the Under Vehicle Inspection System, which provides high-resolution color images, dynamic database search functions and user-friendly software for inspecting vehicle...

Web-based surveillance.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Using Internet-based surveillance eliminates the need for on-site digital video recording equipment. New York City-based Video-Save, Inc., transmits all CCTV camera video to its offsite video vault. Central video storage enables an executive to...

Secure card-printing supplies.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Zebra Technologies of Camarillo, California, has introduced several new products with advanced security features to deter ID fraud. New cards include those with embedded holograms, opacity marks, micro text, nano text, ultraviolet text, and...

Bomb-mitigating trashcans.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... BlastGard International, Inc., of Clearwater, Florida, has introduced bomb-mitigating trash receptacles, models MTR 91 and MTR 101. Made in the United States in conjunction with Centerpoint Manufacturing, Inc., of Theodore, Alabama, the...

Smoke security system.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... A new generation of smoke security systems has been introduced by PROTECT Security Systems International of Marina del Rey, California. Using "smoke cannon" technology, they fill a protected area with dense fog within seconds of being...

Mail screening system.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... The new MailScope is an x-ray microscope that analyzes at-risk mail for biohazards, particulates, and plastic explosives. In addition to analyzing small amounts of fine powders and granules, it can detect other types of threats, including vials...

Seismic-certified consoles.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... For military applications and security installations in seismic-risk areas, consoles from Middle Atlantic Products of Riverdale, New Jersey, have earned seismic certification. The company's Quiet-Cool and Convective Series Monitoring Consoles...

Slide-out equipment enclosure.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Middle Atlantic Products of Riverdale, New Jersey, offers its Quiet-Cool and Convective Series consoles with an optional built-in, rotating, slide-out enclosure system. This system fits into the lower tier of the company's standard 17-degree...

ID card clamp.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... The newly redesigned Card Clamp from J.A.M. Plastics of Anaheim, California, grips ID cards without requiring a slot in the card, saving the expense and time of creating slotted cards. The new clamp has a metal casing for more holding strength....

Video recorder/servers.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Infinova of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, has introduced the V3010 Series DVR/Servers with versions that accommodate four, eight, 12, and 16 channels of video. Features include recording of up to 480 images per second (NTSC) or 400 images per...

Video management.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Indianapolis-based Integral Technologies has added new DigitalSENTRY 3.0 software to its DS XPress Digital Video Management System to improve its expandability, compatibility, and integration capability. The unit can capture up to 480 images...

Mobile video recorder.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... BusView Player Version 1.2 from Honeywell of Syosset, New York, features a self-contained video clip archiving system that allows users to quickly find, print, distribute, and archive video and audio files for future use. Other new features...

Wide dynamic camera.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Honeywell of Syosset, New York, has brought out a high-resolution body camera designed for environments with high contrast and changing light. The HCCWD484 Wide Dynamic Camera employs patented Next Generation Image Capture Technology to convert...

Video recording.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, New York, has added new features to its Divar Digital Versatile Recorder, an integrated digital video recorder with built-in multiplexer and switcher for controlling up to 16 cameras. It is now available with...

Biometric network security.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... SAFLINK Corporation of Bellevue, Washington, has enhanced its authentication security software product with broader authentication options and Microsoft Windows Active Directory capability. Using biometrics and smart cards, it increases Windows...

Dome camera.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... GE Infrastructure, Security of Austin, Texas, has introduced the Legend pan-tilt-zoom dome camera. Because it uses new SilkTrak direct drive technology with closed-loop positioning feedback, it provides smooth and precise movement and avoids...

Compact dome camera.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... The MiniView Dome camera from GE Infrastructure, Security of Austin, Texas, measures just two inches across to offer discreet video surveillance in a compact size. Designed to monitor sensitive areas, the camera is concealed by a dome shroud....

Video matrix.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... The new matrix from GEUTEBRUCK GmbH, of Windhagen, Germany, offers the picture quality, speed, and familiar operation of analog video, in addition to the integration, automation, and flexibility of digital video. The Compax III is networkable,...

Network video recorder.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Pelco has introduced the NVR300 Network Video Recorder. An integrated centralized recording solution, it enables the storage of multiple video and audio transmissions simultaneously using either internal or external RAID-5 storage. Users can...

Video recorder storage.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... The DLBX Video Lockbox from Middle Atlantic Products, Inc., of Riverdale, New Jersey--now made with larger internal dimensions--houses and protects digital video recorders and multiplexers from vandalism, theft, and thermal damage. Fans and...

CCTV power supply.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Honeywell Power Products of Northford, Connecticut, has launched the Access Control Power Supply Group of power supplies. The HPS312CX is a switching power supply/charger that converts low-voltage alternating current input into 6, 12, or 24 VDC...

Access control integration.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... GE Infrastructure, Security of Austin, Texas, has introduced version 2.1 of its Facility Commander command and control integration platform. Along with expanded integration functionalities for security and facility management, it features a new...

Emergency path lighting.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Elam IL Industries Ltd. of Jerusalem, Israel, has introduced the Light-Roll, which marks dangerous areas and lights evacuation paths. The handheld portable unit allows emergency personnel to quickly unroll up to 330 feet of flexible...

Image integration feature.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... The SceneTracker from DVTel, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, is a new software solution integrated into the company's Latitude Network Video Management System. Originally developed to improve real-time situational awareness where...

Underwater surveillance system.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... Advanced Security Systems of Stanmore, New South Wales, Australia, has developed the CTRAX Linear Acoustic Fence, an underwater surveillance system that uses bottom-mounted high-frequency acoustic sensor nodes to detect and monitor motorized...

Video control.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2005... MAXPRO-Net is a CPU-based video switching and control system designed for the security and surveillance industry by Honeywell of Syosset, New York. The system architecture offers expansion choices from small matrix solutions to complete...

Full-view cameras.(Marketplace)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... The CommandView360 from IPIX Security of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, provides a high-resolution, spherical 360-degree view using dual megapixel cameras with fisheye lenses and patented software. Immersive imaging technology combines with an...