Security Management articles from July 2003

Security Management archives from July 2003

No dog days these. (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
July 1, 2003... IT'S JULY, AND SUMMER IS IN full swing. For many people, the season is synonymous with leisure. But the dictionary also defines summer as 'the period of greatest development." That meaning is particularly apt for Security Management, because it...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... Future Focus? Security professionals do not always have time to contemplate the future. In a profession that addresses current problems, concerns, and solutions, many security professionals view the future by fiscal years. But as an...

Secondary devices a primary concern. (News and Trends).(bombings)
July 1, 2003... When a pair of bombs killed almost 200 people in Bali, Indonesia, last October, it was a dramatic illustration of one terrorist tactic: using a secondary explosive device after a first one is set off. In that case, a hand grenade was tossed...

Heightened. (Did You Know That?).(anti-terrorism)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Heightened concern over security since 9-11 has not translated into significant spending increases at most businesses, finds a survey of senior corporate security executives commissioned by ASIS International and conducted by The Conference...

Technical Support Working Group (TSWG). (Did You Know That?).(counter-terrorism)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The interagency Technical Support Working Group (TSWG), charged with developing counterterrorism technology, has stepped up its efforts since 9-11. Among projects in the works are a handheld explosives detector based on surface acoustic wave...

Securities and Exchange Commission. (Did You Know That?).(anti-terrorism)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Federal Reserve, the office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission have issued an interagency paper advising financial institutions on how to protect the financial system after September 11. @ The...

Security that holds water. (News and Trends).(water supply)
July 1, 2003... When Coleridge's Ancient Mariner lamented, "Water water everywhere, Nor any drop to drink," it was because the ocean water that surrounded him was not potable, in that case due to salt. Water utilities are working bard to avoid an updated...

Airing concerns about building systems. (News and Trends).(terrorism)
July 1, 2003... Know your customer, says the U.S. Department of Treasury Know your students, colleges are urged by the Education Department. The goal in each case is the power to stop terrorism by stopping the money laundering that funds it and the foreign...

Home on the page. (News and Trends).(www.socuritymanagement.com)
July 1, 2003... @ www.socuritymanagement.com The most timely homeland security information continues to come from SM Online. Here's a sample of what's new this month. Also, find online supplemental materials everywhere an @ symbol appears in the...

School IT learns to beat the heat. (Working Wise).
July 1, 2003... Bailey Mitchell, the executive director of technology services for the Forsyth County school system, some 40 miles outside of Atlanta, Georgia, oversees a far-reaching network of 12,000 computers at 28 separate locations. The network has an...

School's security moved up a grade. (Working Wise).(University of Texas at Arlington)
July 1, 2003... The University of Texas at Arlington has operated under many auspices since its founding in 1895 as Arlington College. The school has been a military academy, a training school, and a vocational college. Now, it is the second largest campus in...

An eye for an eye: will it stand up in court? (Tech Talk).(computer crime)
July 1, 2003... Movie heroes like Clint Eastwood and Charles Bronson are always taking the law into their own hands, though in the real world, law enforcement frowns upon vigilantism. What about in cyberspace, where some users are tempted to counterattack when...

Prepared for disaster. (Tech Talk).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... What are the greatest threats to a company's earnings? That depends on who you ask. More than 70 percent of risk managers cite property-related hazards, from fire and natural disasters to strikes and cybercrime, while 52 percent of financial...

Aussie spam. (Quick Bytes).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Australia's National Office for the Information Economy (NOIE) has issued a comprehensive report on spam, offering a number of proposals that may help diminish the deluge down under. Along with statistics showing that spam in Australia...

Online fraud flourishes. (Quick Bytes).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) received 16,775 complaints in 2002, up 67 percent from 2001. Internet auction fraud, which accounted for nearly half the complaints, increased 7.7 percent from the previous year, topping the list as it...

Tougher cybercrime sentences. (Quick Bytes).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The U.S. Sentencing Commission has voted to significantly increase penalties for attacks against computer systems used to operate critical infrastructures or those used "in furtherance of the administration of justice, national defense or...

When virtual spam turns real. (Tech Talk).
July 1, 2003... Spam overloads in-boxes and causes frustration and wasted time. But at least it can he deleted with the click of a button. Real-world junk mail is harder to deal with-just imagine how quickly a mailbox would fill up if dozens of catalogs were...

When the Web links to problems. (Tech Talk).
July 1, 2003... Web linking--the technology that leads a person viewing a Web site to a new page or even a different Web site after clicking on a particular word or image--is what makes the Internet so useful. But this same technology can cause trouble for...

One box does it all. (Tech Talk).(computer security)
July 1, 2003... One of the newest products available for information security professionals is the integrated security appliance, a single box that contains a host of functions such as an antivirus solution, an intrusion detection system (IDS), and Internet...

Integrating IT and physical security. (Tech Talk).
July 1, 2003... Creating a set of best information security practices that will better protect corporate and government computer networks from hackers and viruses has been the goal of many groups. But one new collaborative effort has a different focus: the...

There are 13,000 private security firms. But there's only one Guardsmark (R).(Company Profile)
July 1, 2003... Guardsmark is not like any other security services firm. TIME magazine says we are the company that "many security experts consider the best national firm in the business." In Liberation Management (Alfred A Knopf, Inc.), Tom Peters describes...

How to play it safe: security managers can improve safety by involving employees in behavior assessments. Here's how such a safety program can work. (Life Safety).
July 1, 2003... It is not unusual for an organization's mission statement to state that the company will not intentionally put employees in harm's way. However, for security professionals, fulfilling that commitment can present a serious challenge. By the very...

Do you know where your workers are? A key step in an effective life-safety plan is ensuring that critical workplace data are up to date and easily available during an emergency. (Life Safety).
July 1, 2003... The challenge of evacuating thousands of employees from the 11 floors a prominent marketing company occupies in a Boston high rise became clear after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Employees had to evacuate eight times in the week...

Mission possible: find out how a hospital's public-safety officers can further the healthcare organization's overall mission. (Healthcare).
July 1, 2003... No single definition of security in healthcare exists, other than the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirement that the hospital identify "how it establishes and maintains security to protect patients,...

Invitation to New Orleans.(American Society for industrial Security Seminar)
July 1, 2003... More than 17,000 security professionals will converge in New Orleans, September 15-18, for the most comprehensive educational and networking event in the security industry--the ASIS International 49th Annual Seminar & Exhibits. If you're...

Program highlights.(security services conference)
July 1, 2003... KEYNOTES/GENERAL SESSIONS Lt. General Harold G. Moore, USA (Ret) Tuesday, September 16, 8:00 am - 9:00 am Retired 3-Star General with over 32 years active service and author of the national bestseller, We Were Soldiers Once...And...

Pre-seminar programs.(Physical Security Professional certificate)
July 1, 2003... CERTIFICATION REVIEW PROGRAMS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Friday, September 12 - Saturday, September 13 Review Program If taking the CPP examination is in your future, you'll want to supplement your preparation...

Asis professional certification activities.(American Society for Industrial Security)
July 1, 2003... International and Spanish Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Examination Sunday, September 14 The CPP examination will be offered in English and Spanish for eligible international candidates residing outside the United States or...

Special interest networking events.
July 1, 2003... Tuesday, September 16 All events are scheduled at 7:00 am unless otherwise noted. Christians in Security Breakfast You are invited to attend the Christians in Security 9th Annual Prayer Breakfast for a time of fellowship and...

Education Matrix.(Calendar)
July 1, 2003... EDUCATION MATRIX Note: Sessions in red are Homeland Security topics. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 11:00 am EM Crisis/Emergency Management The Three "R"s of Crisis...

Educational sessions.
July 1, 2003... SEPTEMBER 15-18. NEW ORLEANS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Bioterrorism Report Dr. Lawrence Kerr Office of Homeland Security The White House Hear an update on bioterrorism in today's rapidly changing world environment. ...

Focus on Homeland Security.
July 1, 2003... If your interest is More than 17,000 security professionals will converge in New Orleans, September 15-18, 2003 for the most comprehensive educational and networking event of the year. If you're responsible for homeland security, you should be...

Foundation events.(American Society for Industrial Security)
July 1, 2003... ASIS Foundation 7th Annual Golf Classic Saturday, September 13; 10:30 am - 6:00 pm Golf Club of New Orleans A great day of golf and camaraderie await you at the Foundation's Annual Golf Classic! Whether you're a beginner or "boss...

Spouse program.
July 1, 2003... Welcome to New Orleans! Opening Ceremony Monday, September 15, 7:45 am -- 9:00 am Join attendees for a look at the unique sights and sounds of New Orleans. French Quarter Walking Tour Monday, September 15 The best...

Explosive and drug detectors. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).
July 1, 2003... GE Ion Track of Wilmington, Massachusetts, offers three products for detection of explosives and narcotics. Entry-Scan3 is a walkthrough vapor- and particle-detection portal that rapidly examines individuals for concealed explosives and...

Key safe. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Morse Watchmans Inc. of Oxford, Connecticut, has introduced an expandable, streamlined KeyBank Safe Key Management System. Using a computerized key storage cabinet, electronically monitored Smart Keys, and detailed reporting software, the safe...

Electric Strike. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).
July 1, 2003... The 6 Series Electric Strike from Rutherford Controls International Corporation of Virginia Beach, Virginia, combines several requested key features. Standard features include a multivoltage single solenoid (selectable 12 or 24 VDC or 12 to 24...

Keypad readers. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).
July 1, 2003... HID Corporation of Irvine, California, is introducing two new contactless smart-card readers with u-position keypads. Using 13.56 MHz contactless smart-card technology, the iCLASS RK40 and RWK400 combine a contactless card presentation and...

Composite card. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).
July 1, 2003... The FlexISO XT (extra-tough) composite card from Assa Abloy/Indala of San Jose, California, integrates the company's FlexSecur proximity technology within a card body designed to withstand extreme applications. The composite formulation...

Voice and data encryption. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).
July 1, 2003... L-3 Communications of Camden, New Jersey, has released the OMNIxp, a single product that can secure voice, data, and fax communications. The portable encryption module uses the most robust encryption algorithm available and has been designed to...

Fire alarm control panel. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).
July 1, 2003... The NFS-3030 is an intelligent fire alarm control panel designed for medium- to large-scale facilities. Part of the ONYX Series of products from the NOTIFIER division of Honeywell Automation & Control Solutions, based in Northford, Connecticut,...

Heavy-duty electric strikes. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Security Door Controls of Westlake Village, California, offers heavy-duty 30 series electric strikes for access control of openings with cylindrical locksets with up to 5/8" throw latch bolts. Features include all stainless-steel construction,...

Intrusion sensor. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Perimitrax is a covert perimeter intrusion detection sensor that generates an invisible electromagnetic detection field around buried sensor cables. Made by Senstar-Stellar Corporation of Fremont, California, the system identifies intruders...

Protective camera housings. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Safety Technology International, Inc., of Waterford, Michigan, has designed two protective housings for CCTV cameras. One is constructed of aluminum with moisture-resistant chucks for cable penetration: it helps protect cameras from harsh...

Digital recording management. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... The Kollector Elite Digital Recording System, a line of recording devices using the network concept, has been introduced by Vicon Industries Inc. of Hauppauge, New York. The system can view, record, and play back shared video from all other...

Card stock. (Americas' Security Expo Product Showcase).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2003... Fargo Electronics, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has introduced a suite of new blank card stocks with built-in security features. Visual Security cards incorporate tamper-resistant, instantly recognizable graphic elements (customized or...

Legal reporter.(security )
July 1, 2003... U.S. JUDICIAL DECISIONS Hospitality. In a case of first impression, the South Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled that a state law does not protect a hotel from liability arising out of theft of a guest's property. According to the court,...

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Applications of Architectural Design and Space Management Concepts, Second Edition. (Reviews).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Applications of Architectural Design and Space Management Concepts, Second Edition. By Timothy D. Crowe; published by Butter-worth-Heinemann; available from ASIS International, Item #1356,...

Jane's Workplace Security Handbook. (Reviews).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Jane's Workplace Security Handbook. By Paul Viollis, et al.; published by Jane's Information Group; available from ASIS International, Item #1521, 703/519-6200 (phone), www.asisonline.org (Web); 370 pages; $34 (ASIS members), $38 (nonmembers)....

The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security. (Reviews).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security. By Kevin Mitnick and William B. Simon; published by John Wiley and Sons, www.wiley.com (Web); 368 pages; $27.50. You might hesitate buying a book by a convicted criminal;...

Firewalls and Internet Security: Repelling the Wily Hacker, Second Edition. (Reviews).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Firewalls and Internet Security: Repelling the Wily Hacker. Second Edition. By William R. Cheswick, Steven M. Bellovin, and Aviel D. Rubin; published by Addison-Wesley, www.awprofessional.com (Web);455 pages; $4499. It may not have been...

Investigative Data Mining for Security and Criminal Detection. (Reviews).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Investigative Data Mining for Security and Criminal Detection. By Jesus Mena; published by Butterworth-Heinemann; available from ASIS International, Item #1538, 703/519-6200 (phone), www.asisonline.org (Web); 272 pages; $50 (ASIS members), $55...

Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia. (Reviews).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia. By Ahmed Rashid; published by Penguin Putnam, 800/788-6262 (phone), 800/227-9604 (fax); 281 pages; $15. Ever heard of the Fergana Valley or Hizb ut Tahrir? Probably not, but perhaps you...

Protecting Emergency Responders: Lessons Learned from Terrorist Attacks. (Reviews).(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Protecting Emergency Responders: Lessons Learned from Terrorist Attacks. By Brian A. Jackson, et al.; published by RAND; available from ASIS International, Item # 1462, 703/519-6200 (phone), www.asisonline.org (Web); 89 pages; $20 (ASIS...

Water analyzer. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Fluid Imaging Technologies of Edgecomb, Maine, has introduced the FlowCAM, a high-speed-imaging flow cytometer. It automatically counts, images, and analyzes cells or particles from a discrete water sample in one minute or in a continuous flow...

Emergency escape mask. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... A new emergency escape mask that fits into a pocket or bag has been introduced by I.B.N. Protection Products of New Rochelle, New York. The Potomac Emergency Escape Mask, manufactured by the German company Helsatech GmbH, provides certified...

Air purification. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Hunter H100GPFU nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) collective protection systems provide airflow of 100 cfm of clean, breathable air and meet U.S. military standards for the protection of individuals gathered in toxin-free areas, such as command...

Emergency phone systems. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... EmerPhones dial preprogrammed telephone numbers using either a keypad or a single push button. The emergency phones, made by Viscount Systems Inc. of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, come in several models, including surface mount, flush...

Color dome cameras. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Panasonic Security Systems Group of Secaucus, New Jersey, has enhanced its line of color cameras with the addition of two new cameras. The WV-CF212 Color Dome Camera provides system designers with a cost-effective compact camera that delivers...

Fiber-optic transceivers. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... A new series of advanced fiber-optic transceivers from American Fibertek of Somerset, New Jersey, allows users to select the bidirectional code they need for their specific systems equipment. The 8885 and 8885SL Selecta-Code Series fiber-optic...

Surveillance systems. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Engineers at Southwest Research Institute of San Antonio, Texas, are combining real-time image processing with machine perception to traditional video surveillance methods to develop systems that can analyze video feeds from multiple...

Fiber-optic phone link. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... American Fibertek, Inc., of Somerset, New Jersey, has introduced the 86 Series Fiber Optic Phone Link, which is available in several configurations to interface with the leading intercom and emergency phone systems. Using the link allows...

Emergency telephones. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Telalarm HF-2 emergency telephones from Trigon Electronics of Orange, California, are emergency hands-free telephones that can operate on telephone line power, eliminating the need for unreliable backup batteries. The phones automatically...

Online ID protection. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... WholeSecurity of Austin, Texas, has introduced automatic behavior-based software to prevent online identity theft. Confidence Online protects online transaction and data exchanges against eavesdropping software and Trojan horse attacks....

Security robot. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... The MOSRO 1 is a security robot from Robowatch Technologies of Berlin, Germany, that can be used where human security guards would be endangered or overtaxed. By means of neural networks, the electronic watchman moves independently through the...

Security Management System. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls Security Solutions has enhanced its Cardkey P2000 Security Management System. The new release offers automated temporary access control, with expiration date and time on visitor passes; greater flexibility with...

Camera management. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... D3Data of Mill Creek, Washington, offers two applications for improved camera management. The Builder is an integrator/system administration tool used to configure cameras for IP address, storage location, and space. The ThinClient is a remote...

Wireless-enabled video. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Axis Communications of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, has introduced two new accessories that add wireless capability to the company's networked video and print server products. The 802.11b Wireless Device Point and 802.11b Wireless Access Point...

Digital Video Management. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... The DVMS Simplex Series is an entry-level line of Digital Video Management Systems from Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The new system offers an intelligent, integrated multiplexer and digital recorder with...

Mobile digital recording. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... The BusSecure mobile digital recording system from GE Interlogix Video Systems Group of Corvallis, Oregon, is designed for school buses, armored vehicles, and law enforcement applications. It records and stores video from one to four cameras...

Access control software. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... LockLink Express access control management software, version 3.0, allows users to more effectively manage their facilities. Recently updated by IR Security & Safety's Electronic Access Control Division of Forestville, Connecticut, the system...

Iris recognition access control. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Panasonic Security Systems Group of Secaucus, New Jersey, has expanded its iris recognition offerings with the addition of the BM-ET300 Iris Recognition System with Wiegand input and output. It provides easy authentication without the need for...

Online building management. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... UniNet Online is a new Web-based service designed to offer facility managers access to information on building systems over the UniNet network. Using the Internet or an intranet, managers can monitor building systems such as fire, security,...

Smoke detector. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... NOTIFIER of Northford, Connecticut, has developed a new smoke detector for hostile environments where traditional smoke detectors are not practical. The Hostile-ARea Smoke Head (HARSH) Detector is ideal for dirty and wet surroundings such as...

Projector alarm. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Sonic Shock is an alarm designed to prevent theft of LCD projectors and other electronic devices. Made by Comprotec Corporation of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and distributed in the United States by Secure-It, Inc., of East Longmeadow,...

Voice evacuation/fire panel. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Silent Knight of Maple Grove, Minnesota, has introduced its Farenhyt IFP-100/1000 Voice Integration Panel (VIP) line. The product accommodates 127 addressable devices that allow the user to determine which device has been activated or needs...

Digital video recorder. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Image Vault, a member of the FKI Security Group, of New Albany, Indiana, has added larger hard drives and increased camera input capacity to its EZ DVR 1600 digital video recorder, with no increase in price. The new models can store up to 160...

Satellite digital recorder. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... PI Vision of Surbiton, Surrey, England, has added the 2nd Eyes Satellite Digital Video Recorder to its product line. The entry-level system offers high-resolution images from an easy-to-use recorder with internal hard-disk storage of up to...

Digital video management. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... The Intellex LT is a new version of the Intellex hardware platform for digital video management from American Dynamics of San Diego. The platform, with Intellex software version 2.5, combines multiplexing and simultaneous display of live video,...

Network video accessories. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... Power over LAN Midspan and Active Splitter from Axis Communications of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, enable Axis network cameras and video servers to receive power and data over a single Ethernet connection. This capability allows cameras and...

Dome camera. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... American Dynamics of San Diego has introduced the Speed-Dome UltraVII with extreme versatility in all lighting conditions. New technology includes a 22x optical zoom (11x digital) that uses an ExView HAD CCD advanced camera sensor. The...

Digital storage and transmission. (Marketplace).
July 1, 2003... A new video surveillance and recording system with advanced features for viewing, recording, and accessing video images and data is available from Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, New York. The DiBos digital image storage and transmission...

Asis events. (Industry Focus).
July 1, 2003... JULY 9 Preparing Your Facility for Suicide Bombers--Virtual Forum 14-15 Physical Security Professional (PSP) Review Program, Anaheim. CA 16-17 Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Review Program, Anaheim, CA 16-18...

Hanover Zoo. (Business News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Season ticket holders at Germany's Hanover Zoo are now verified through a facial recognition system to prevent fraudulent use of Zoo-Card passes. The holder's face is compared to the reference image in less than a second, and zoo personnel find...