Security Management articles from January 2006

Security Management archives from January 2006

The time for urgency is now[SM].
January 1, 2006... 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...

PROTECT Smoke Cannon[TM] completes circle of protection against burglaries.(ProtectGlobal Inc. brings burglar alarms)
January 1, 2006... Now, for the first time, PROTECT's globally proven products are available in America. PROTECT is the world's leading company in the fast-growing global security smoke industry. The Denmark-based company is represented exclusively in the...

Germ of an idea.(influenza pandemics)(Editorial)
January 1, 2006... It's January--the height of flu season. While that's not usually a security concern, President Bush kicked off this season by issuing a National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, tying it to homeland security and business continuity. ...

Fixing response efforts.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... Hurricane Katrina was a total security and public safety failure. Government failed at nearly every level (with the exception of the National Guard's heroic rescue efforts). Lack of disaster planning was evident at every turn, and total...

Deadly flu, or chicken little syndrome? As of December, avian flu had killed only about 70 people, 60 percent in one country. Is it likely to morph into a pandemic?(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... THERE'S A HIDDEN WAR ON terror taking place, literally under our noses. Call it the war on microterror: Our own versions of the Department of Homeland Security, human antibodies, are fighting off a steady barrage of foreign threats such as...

Worldwide terrorism by target.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 1, 2006... Worldwide Terrorism by Target Incidents Full Year January-November 2004 2004 2005 Business 251 212 196 Government ...

First-responder testers sought.(THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS)(developments intended for serious applications can also be used in everyday life)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... DEVELOPMENTS intended for serious applications, such as military use or space flight, have often enhanced everyday life and leisure. Consider for example, that Defense Department technology led to the development of the Internet. The opposite...

Knocking gangs off the network.(THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS)(an innovative program by North Jersey Gang Task Force using network analysis)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... WHEN IT COMES TO STREET GANGS, "network analysis" has nothing to do with identifying risks in computer systems but rather with analyzing the pattern of social relationships among gangs and individual members. In an innovative program, the North...

Demystifying terms used in the security industry.(JARGON WATCH)(Brief Article)(Glossary)
January 1, 2006... The security technology explosion has loosed an extraordinary number of digital-video products into the marketplace, such as digital video recorders (DVRs), cameras, and related software. In terms of viewing and storing camera feeds, product...

Security experts doing the math.(THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS)(security measures of United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)
January 1, 2006... WHEN WORD LEAKED through the media that DARPA was working on a "futures market" to predict acts of terrorism back in 2003, public condemnation was so swift and severe that the project was scrapped. That experience didn't scare off the...

6.7.(percentage drop in retail trade)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Percentage drop in the rate of retail shrinkage in Europe from 2004 to 2005, according to the latest version of the Centre for Retail Research's The European Retail Theft Barometer. Large drops in the shrink rate in the United Kingdom, the...

Better safe than SAR-less.(THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS)(suspicious activity reports by financial institutions)
January 1, 2006... WHEN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS file suspicious activity reports (SARs)--which they must do when they identify certain questionable transactions--they often hear nothing about them ever again. But these documents aren't dumped into an oblivion a la...

U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).( guerrillas attack decreased)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... After peaking in 2001, attacks by guerrillas on the Cano Limon pipeline in Colombia have dropped significantly, according to data from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). From a high of 170 in 2001, attacks dropped to 17 in 2004...

Victoria Transport Policy Institute.(on mass transit)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Despite the attacks on the Madrid and London rail systems, commuters concerned about safety should think twice about forgoing mass transit for cars, according to a brief paper by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, an independent Canadian...

Diagnosing a problem: doctors fared poorly in identifying highly contagious and deadly illnesses.
January 1, 2006... WHEN DOCTORS SEE PATIENTS WITH symptoms such as a rash or a cough, they must be able to quickly ascertain whether the underlying cause is a highly contageous and deadly illness, such as small-pox. A misdiagnosis could pose a threat to the...

Popular public preparedness.(from Department of Homeland Security, www.ready.gov)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... AMERICANS MAY HAVE BEEN LAUGHING about preparedness when former DHS Secretary Tom Ridge told everyone to stockpile duct tape, but after a rough hurricane summer, citizens are taking emergency readiness to heart. One sign of that is the number...

Nuclear assets vulnerable.(Department of Energy unable to protect)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... PROTECTION OF critical nuclear assets at the Department of Energy has fallen short of expectations and may not meet scheduled security changes, says an internal Department of Energy report, The National Nuclear Security Administration's...

Dog use dogged by questions.(standard of dog training)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... WHEN THE HOMELAND SECURITY threat alert gets raised to orange, one response at many government-operated public facilities like subway stations is to bring in bomb sniffing dogs. But to what standard have those dogs been trained? ...

Homeland security contracts.(with American Science and Engineering Inc., Defense Group Inc. and Ameritex Guard Services)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Homeland Security Contracts AWARDEE AMOUNT PURPOSE American Science $5.4 million Cargo and vehicle x-ray inspection and Engineering, Inc. system Defense Group, Inc. $130 million...

Aircraft threatened.( Department of State warns)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... THE DANGER posed by shoulder-fired antiaircraft missiles is very real, says the U.S. Department of State. A fact sheet describing the devices, their origins, and capabilities has been released by the department. "Man-portable air defense...

Military museum guards against fire.(Virginia Museum of Military Vehicles)
January 1, 2006... VISITORS AT the Virginia Museum of Military Vehicles (VMMV) have plenty to admire as they weave their way among lovingly restored tanks, cargo trucks, jeeps, amphibious trucks, and armored cars from different eras and various nationalities....

Living with bad policies: security managers can't always keep companies from increasing risks through bad policies, but they can be aware of the problems and prepare to counter them.(IDEAS ON THE LEADING EDGE)
January 1, 2006... CORPORATIONS ARE increasingly engaging in a number of employment practices that raise the risk of work-place violence. These include poorly handled employee terminations and requirements that employees train their own replacements. Security...

The growing trend toward convergence.(TECH TALK IN PLAIN ENGLISH)(security of an organization)
January 1, 2006... A NEWLY RELEASED STUDY shows that having an enterprisewide view of risk rather than an asset-based view helps build a stronger security posture for an organization. The study shows that the convergence of functions that have security...

Cyberattack trends.(percentage of attacks growing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Cyberattack Trends [GRAPHIC OMITTED] An increasing percentage of attacks avoid perimeter security measures by exploiting Web applications. Source: Symantec Internet Security Threat Report Vol. V, VI, VII, VIII,

A look at laptop theft.(in offices)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Twenty-nine percent of all stolen laptops are taken from offices, with thefts from cars responsible for another 25 percent of laptop losses, according to survey data from CREDANT Technologies, a security software provider. Some of the 283...

Breach of faith, loss of dollars.(for companies losing consumer information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... WHEN COMPANIES LOSE customer information via data breaches, they lose an average of $14 million. That's calculated from the responses of 14 companies that have actually suffered data breaches and agreed to complete a survey by The Ponemon...

New in plaintext.(Symantec Corp. launches book on data security, The Symantec Guide To Home Internet Security)
January 1, 2006... Security professionals know perhaps better than anyone that there is no room for complacency when it comes to keeping safe. The trick to keeping people aware of how to remain secure comes from regularly reiterating the important messages of...

DHS improves its infosec.(Department of Homeland Security)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) has taken huge strides toward better protecting its networks, according to a report from the agency's Inspector General (IG). First, the agency has "completed a comprehensive inventory of its major...

Go phish.(methods to avoid phishing attacks)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... THERE ARE SEVEN STEPS in a phishing attack, from preparation through successful infection of a victim to the fraud committed using stolen information. Fortunately, there are countermeasures available for each stage. For example, organizations...

69.(percetage of information technology directors give priority to security)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... THE PERCENTAGE of IT directors at higher education facilities who say that security is the highest or a top priority for their institutions' administrations. However, 66 percent of them are able to dedicate only one-quarter of their time to...

Security's lingua franca.(chief information officers to combine business goals with technology)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Security's lingua franca. Aligning IT with business goals was the number one challenge facing the majority of CIOs in the public and private sectors, according to a Government Accountability Office report. According to the report, "This...

Antifraud measures.(methods to reduce credit card fraud)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Antifraud measures. Credit card fraudsters are costing the economy billions of dollars each year. Merchants can minimize those losses by taking preventive measures, such as comparing IP addresses to ascertain the distance between the person...

Weak passwords.(passwords for accessing the computers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Weak passwords. Do you use the same password for all the different sites you visit that require one? If you do, you're in the majority, according to a poll of 100 people conducted by UPEK, a manufacturer of biometric products. Half of those who...

When faith and work clash.(religious discrimination in work place)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2006... TERESA GEORGE was employed as the only greeter on her shift in the kitchen and bath department of a Home Depot store in Harahan, Louisiana. The job of the greeter is to talk to customers visiting the department and schedule appointments with...

Hospital safety not child's play.
January 1, 2006... HOW HIGH IS THE SKY? As the motto and ethos at Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics in Kansas City, Missouri, that question reflects the natural inquisitiveness of the children treated there, the hope the center holds for these patients, and...

Arming the road warrior.(tips to save consumer data on a business travel)
January 1, 2006... BUSINESS TRAVEL IS INTEGRAL to the bottom line for most large companies. As a result, the number of business trips taken by U.S. workers alone tops 237 million annually. Travelers typically have a laptop in tow to help them get the job done....

Masters of disaster.(came in 2005 A.D.)
January 1, 2006... THE PAST YEAR has been the busiest in the 75-year lifespan of Kenyon International Emergency Services. For starters, last December the firm was called in to Thailand to deal with the aftermath of the tsunami that swamped parts of the country....

Converging goals: dramatic change is reshaping the security field, says Jeff M. Spivey, CPP, PSP, who is ASIS International's 2006 president. Though the transformation is occurring gradually, the effect will be significant as the second half of the decade plays out.
January 1, 2006... The creeping force majeure that Spivey and other security professionals face is the emergence of the enterprise risk model. It requires the convergence of traditional and IT security to better define security risks and interdependencies between...

Negligent hiring.(of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America, Jane Doe sues)
January 1, 2006... NEGLIGENT HIRING. An Illinois appellate court has ruled that a national organization established to help children cannot be held responsible for the sexual abuse of a child at its Chicago location. The court ruled that the organization had no...

Premises liability.(restaurant owner sued)
January 1, 2006... PREMISES LIABILITY. The California Supreme Court has ruled that a restaurant patron who was assaulted in the parking lot can pursue a premises liability claim against the restaurant owner. Silvino De La Torre owns and operates Victoria's...

Transportation security.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TRANSPORTATION SECURITY. The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held hearings on a proposed transportation security bill (S. 1052) that would require the Homeland Security Department to establish a task force to conduct a...

First responders.(radio frequencies being regulated)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... FIRST RESPONDERS. A bill (H.R. 1646) introduced by Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) would dedicate certain radio frequencies for use by first responders and public service agencies. The Federal Communications Commission would have to dedicate some...

Identity theft.(laws being made to protect data)
January 1, 2006... IDENTITY THEFT. Several bills that address identity theft are pending in the Senate. One bill (S. 1326), introduced by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), would require any person or agency that stores or controls sensitive personal information to...

North Carolina.(law for identity theft)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... IDENTITY THEFT. A new law (formerly S.B. 1048) controls how Social Security numbers are collected and distributed by state businesses and government agencies. One provision allows victims of ID theft to put a freeze on their credit with...

Current legal highlights.
January 1, 2006... Current Legal Highlights SOURCE OF LAW BILL/CASE VENUE Federal Legislation Terrorism insurance** S. 467 Conference Committee Patriot Act** ...

Discrimination.(Western Casework Corporation reaches settlement with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reached a settlement with Western Casework Corporation, a cabinetmaking business that serves commercial clients. Under the settlement, Western Casework agreed to pay six Hispanic...

Noncompete agreements.(Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. sued)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Noncompete Agreements. An executive at Marsh and McLennan, an insurance firm located in New York, quit his job and moved to Georgia to accept a high-level position with a rival company, Palmer and Cay. The employee, who had signed a noncompete...

Injury.(a student sues community colleges)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Injury. A student was injured while learning arrest and control measures in a peace officer training class. The student sued the community college that offered the class. A state appeals court ruled that the student assumed any risk of injury...

2006 ASIS international professional development programs: experience, dedication, and leadership in security education.
January 1, 2006... 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...

Physical Security for IT.(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... ****# Physical Security for IT. By Michael Erbschloe; published by Elsevier Digital Press, 800/545-2522 (phone), books.elsevier.com/digitalpress (Web); 231 pages; $49.95. Everyone asks whether the company network is safe from hackers, and...

A Practical Guide to Security Assessments.(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... ***** A Practical Guide to Security Assessments. By Sudhanshu Kairab; published by Auerbach Publications, 800/272-7737 (phone), www.crcpress.com (Web); 498 pages; $79.95. Perhaps nothing is as fundamental to protection as a solid security...

The Elements of Police Hostage and Crisis Negotiations: Critical Incidents and How to Respond to Them.(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... ***## The Elements of Police Hostage and Crisis Negotiations: Critical Incidents and How to Respond to Them. By James L. Greenstone; published by the Haworth Press, 800/429-6784 (phone), www.haworthpress.com (Web); 241 pages; $29.95. Homer...

Johnny May's Guide to Preventing Identity Theft.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... ****# Johnny May's Guide to Preventing Identity Theft. By Johnny May, CPP; published by Security Resources Unlimited, LLC, 248/745-0286 (phone), www.identitytheftinfo.com (Web); 192 pages; $10.17. Identity theft is one of the...

Internet Guide to Food Safety and Security.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... **### Internet Guide to Food Safety and Security. By Elizabeth Connor; published by the Haworth Press, 800/429-6784 (phone), www.haworthpress.com (Web); 128 pages; $19.95. Although the title of this book contains the word "security," there...

Aptitude for Destruction: Organizational Learning in Terrorist Groups and Its Implications for Combating Terrorism.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... ****# Aptitude for Destruction: Organizational Learning in Terrorist Groups and Its Implications for Combating Terrorism. By Brian A. Jackson, John C. Baker, Peter Chalk, R. Kim Cragin, John V. Parachini, and Horacio R. Trujillo; published by...

Aptitude for Destruction: Case Studies of Organizational Learning in Five Terrorist Groups.(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... ****# Aptitude for Destruction: Case Studies of Organizational Learning in Five Terrorist Groups. By Brian A. Jackson, John C. Baker, Peter Chalk, R. Kim Cragin, John V. Parachini, and Horacio R. Trujillo; published by the RAND Corporation,...

Secure viewing panel.
January 1, 2006... VISTAMATIC LLC of Coral Springs, Florida, manufactures the Vision Panel, a viewing panel that allows for discreet surveillance of secure or sensitive areas. Made of clear and opaque sheets of glass in a single frame, it is easily opened and...

Fixed dome camera.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... JVC Professional Products Company of Wayne, New Jersey, has introduced an easy-to-install IP network-based fixed dome camera that offers a frame rate of up to 30 frames per second in VGA mode. A 1/4-inch CCD enables accurate color reproduction...

Matrix switching system.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... Panasonic Security Systems of Secaucus, New Jersey, has added the Matrix System 650 to its line of matrix switching systems. Designed with simple, flexible architecture, it is ideal for mid-range applications such as shopping malls and office...

Network cameras.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... Two new IP cameras are being marketed in the i-Pro Series by Panasonic Security Systems of Secaucus, New Jersey. The WV-NP1004 Mega Pixel Camera offers 1.3 megapixel, 4VGA digital output for clear pictures with an analog equivalent of 600 TV...

Online crime statistics.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... Melissa Data of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, has introduced a new tool that allows users to look up crime statistics across the country. The Crime Statistics Lookup allows anyone to access information on major crimes that affect a city's...

Countersurveillance newsletter.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... Audiotel International has launched Sweep Talk, a quarterly e-mail newsletter for security practitioners involved in technical surveillance countermeasures. It offers advice on using equipment to detect different types of eavesdropping and...

Business continuity software.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... The Business Continuity Maturity Mode (BCMM) Version 1.2 is a comprehensive tool for evaluating the level of enterprise business continuity preparedness. Released by Virtual Corporation of Flanders, New Jersey, the software provides a...

Parking solution.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... Information Engineering Group of Plattsburgh, New York, and Montreal, Canada, has introduced a smart parking management and vehicle surveillance system that helps protect car parking facilities from auto theft and other unwelcome activity....

Explosives/narcotics detection.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... The new Itemiser FX is a direct-transfer traced-detection instrument that can simultaneously identify explosives and narcotics from a finger touch. Made by GE Security of Austin, Texas, the unit instructs the user to press a finger to the...

Fire alarm panels.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... Designed for ease of installation, new Unimode fire alarm panels from ADT Security Services, Inc., of Boca Raton, Florida, are also easy to monitor and service. They meet the ninth edition of the UL 864 fire alarm control unit and accessories...

Cargo inspection.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... Rapiscan Systems of Hawthorne, California, offers Eagle cargo inspection systems for use at seaports and border crossings. The x-ray imaging technology was developed in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border...

Personnel screening.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... American Science and Engineering of Billerica, Massachusetts, has introduced a new screening system for finding explosives, weapons, drugs, and other contraband. The SmartCheck Personnel Screening System detects the broadest range of threats...

Alarm/communication design.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... Wheelock, Inc., of Long Branch, New Jersey, offers a variety of computer-based tools to assist the design and installation of fire alarm, voice evacuation, and facility communications systems. The NACTool enables users to easily build NAC...

Network Intercom.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... TOA Electronics, Inc., of South San Francisco, California, is expanding its N-8000 Series IP Network Intercom with several new options for system flexibility. The intercom provides flexible communication for up to 1,280 stations on existing...

Smart card.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... The new iCLASS Clamshell card from HID Corporation of Irvine, California, provides 13.56 MHz read/write contact-less smart-card technology in a cost-effective card package. Its ABS shell construction provides durability in harsh environments,...

Security glazing.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
January 1, 2006... GE Advanced Materials of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has expanded its line of safety and security products with three new transparent armor laminates for glazing applications. Armorgard laminated glass helps provide a barrier against ballistic...

Security, crime, and terrorism are on the minds of the people of Europe, according to a Eurobarometer survey.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Security, crime, and terrorism are on the minds of the people of Europe, according to a Eurobarometer survey. When asked what should be priorities for the European Union, respondents ranked security as number three (after reducing unemployment...

Asis events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... FEBRUARY 3-4 CPP Review Program, Chicago, IL 6-10 Physical Security, Chicago, IL 27-3/1 Crisis Management (Introduction), Newport Beach, CA MARCH 2 Crisis Management (Advanced), Newport Beach, CA 13-16 Assets...

Industry events.(Industry News)(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... JANUARY 9-11 Homeland Security for Networked Industries 2006 Conference and Expo, Orlando, FL; 215/504-4272; Web: www.hsni2006.com FEBRUARY 13-17 5th Annual RSA Information Security Conference, San Jose, CA; Web:...

ADT Security Services Inc.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
January 1, 2006... ADT Security Services Inc. has been selected by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals to provide an integrated RFID solution for tracking prescription drug products from manufacturer to retailer.

Allixon International Corporation.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
January 1, 2006... Allixon International Corporation has signed an educational-industrial cooperation agreement with Logistics Information Technology to enhance RFID business in the Korean and global markets.

Andrews International.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
January 1, 2006... Andrews International will continue to provide contract security services, including consulting and investigative support, to Sony Pictures Entertainment following a contract renewal.

Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products Group.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
January 1, 2006... Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products Group has announced that AMAG Technology will integrate Avery Photo ID Badge Templates into its access control software.

Sunoco Inc.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... DICE Corporation and Interface Security Systems are working together to develop a central monitoring facility for Sunoco Inc.

DVTel Inc.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
January 1, 2006... A DVTel Inc. network video management system is being used by the Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma in its Tulsa Creek Nation Casino.

IBM, Red Hat, and Trusted Computer Solutions.(International Business Machines Corp., partnership to develop linux operating platform)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... IBM, Red Hat, and Trusted Computer Solutions are working together to develop a secure Linux operating platform that meets government standards for assured information sharing across government agencies.

ImageWare.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
January 1, 2006... ImageWare has signed a patent license agreement with Boston Equities Corporation to employ its digital imaging technology for video and Web conferencing.

Information Security in Academic Institutions.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
January 1, 2006... Information Security in Academic Institutions has joined forces with DShield.org to create a distributed intrusion detection system for higher education.