Security Management articles from June 2002

Security Management archives from June 2002

Derring don't. (Editor's Note).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2002... I dare you. The phrase is emblematic of childhood. The need to prove oneself by accepting a dare, or better yet a double-dare, is one of the enduring rites of passage for adolescents. This derring-do is mistaken by children for bravery. But as...

Finding alternatives to surprise training. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Last February a North Carolina sheriffs deputy killed one Green Beret and wounded another during a training exercise. The incident has rekindled questions in the private sector about what form antirobbery training should take. In the North...

New money laundering rules cover wide swath. (News and Trends).(Patriot Act)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Forget about organized gangs, dishonest employees, and smash-and-grab thieves. Today's jewelers must now concern themselves with a more multifaceted threat: terrorism. That's because last year's USA Patriot Act adopts a broad definition of...

Museums find insider rogues' gallery. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Despite ever-increasing evidence, some museum administrators fail to acknowledge the extent of internal theft. Recently, for example, a museum security director asked colleagues to provide data or anecdotal evidence on the incidence of internal...

NRC struggling to address reactor shortcomings. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Could it be that the next Mohamed Atta is already a trusted employee at one of the 103 civilian U.S. nuclear reactors? That's a definite possibility, according to a report by Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA) that summarizes correspondence...

Can too much data hurt the bottom line? (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... It's no secret that corporate data privacy policies, or the lack thereof, continue to vex consumers. But does that vexation translate into lost business? Yes, writes Robert Gellman, in a new white paper. For example, he says, "consumers...

Home on the page. (News and Trends).(Stick with the information from the sources you trust)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Does it seem like everyone's a security expert after 9-11? Stick with the information from the sources you trust. SM Online continues to cull the best documents, court cases, surveys, and training aids from the confusing torrent of security...

The University of Washington for the Department of Justice. (Did You Know That).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Fifth and sixth graders were much more likely to join and remain in a gang when marijuana was readily available in their neighborhood, according to a study of Seattle youth conducted by the University of Washington for the Department of...

Smart Card Technology. (Did You Know That).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Hong Kong recently cemented plans to upgrade to smart card technology. Besides an identity document, the cards, which will contain digital signatures, can also be used as a driver's license, a library card, and an electronic purse (a prepaid...

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. (Did You Know That).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Forensic accounting and other investigative tools certainly have their place, but fraud artists are still more likely to be caught by serendipity. According to the 2002 Report to the Nation On Occupational Fraud and Abuse by the Association of...

A consoling strategy. (Working Wise).(Sandia National Laboratories)
June 1, 2002... Sandia National Laboratories, which is operated by Lockheed Martin Company for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), conducts research on a range of critical projects relating to national security, energy, and environmental technologies. Sandia...

Data in action. (Working Wise).(First Data Corporation is a multifaceted organization )
June 1, 2002... First Data Corporation is a multifaceted organization with services that range from creating online loyalty programs for the world's leading credit card issuers to facilitating electronic money transfers for bank clients. The company wanted a...

Central station for virus reporting: Businesses have many options for reporting attempted intrusions by hackers, but they are reluctant to report viruses, regarding them more as a nuisance than as a threat. (Tech Talk).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Businesses that are beset by hackers have a number of options for reporting attempted intrusions. They range from law enforcement professionals at the FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center to industry-specific computer emergency...

Liability floats downstream. (Tech Talk).(legal issues of computer crimes in business)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Jane, a network security administrator, located a vulnerability in another company's Web server. After exploiting this hole, Jane used the compromised system as a launching pad to exploit another vulnerability, this time on a hospital system in...

The weakest link. (Quick Bytes).(survey of information technology managers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... More than half of the IT managers interviewed for a recent survey by the UK branch of software giant Oracle said that internal security breaches were the most common causes of data compromises. The survey of 100 IT managers also showed that...

Pacific rim shot. (Quick Bytes).(threats to information security)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * After the United States, Asian countries represent the biggest threat to information security, according to a recent report from security consulting firm Predictive Systems. The study analyzed more than 12 million events (including scans of...

Business continuity planning. (Quick Bytes).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Two out of five businesses that are struck by disaster go out of business within five years, according to an estimate by the Gartner Group, but those odds get better if a business is well prepared. A special report by Gartner titled "Recover...

Will the Nigerian film-flam ever end? (Tech Talk).(NigerianFraudWatch.org)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... A polite message from a stranger in Nigeria arrives via e-mail, offering a huge reward for help with smuggling money out of the country. Those foolish enough to go along with this scheme may find their bank accounts wiped out: This is the...

Investigative training online. (Tech Talk).(Cyber Enforcement Resources Inc. launches online course for law enforcement agents)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... One of the biggest difficulties facing law enforcement agents and other investigators tasked with fighting cybercrime is finding the time for training. But a new course on conducting Internet investigations is being offered in the same arena in...

Wireless risks abound. (Tech Talk).(security risks to wireless systems)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... A seven-month investigation has revealed that no less than 94 percent of businesses in London that use wireless networks in their offices are vulnerable to hackers who can compromise the network using a small antenna. The investigation,...

Cuberlaw resource.(Computer and Intellectual Property Crime; Federal and State Law)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... From online scams to hackers to trademark infringement, there is no shortage of dangers associated with doing business online. But keeping up with the frequent changes in the laws that govern cyberspace is a daunting task as well. A new...

Flying in the face of danger. (Airport Security).(airlines and airports are unsure of how to proceed with new security requirements)
June 1, 2002... TWO MONTHS AFTER THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS, THE AVIATION and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) was signed into law to, among other goals, improve the screening of passengers and baggage by federalizing the airport Security screener...

Airing on the side of safety. (Airport Security).(developing a corporate aircraft security plan)
June 1, 2002... TO COMPANY EXECUTIVES, a corporate jet may be a status symbol, a perk, or a necessity. It is also a source of risk. The threats posed by such aircraft have expanded and been brought into much clearer focus since September 11. They must be...

A new forum for security: Solid security has been part of The Forum office building in Atlanta since the project was on the drawing board. (Physical Security).
June 1, 2002... SOMETIMES REFERRED TO as the Beverly Hills of the East, the Buckhead neighborhood in Atlanta is affluent, elegant, and crammed with high-end residential neighborhoods, office buildings, entertainment, and shopping. It also features Gone With...

Master your disaster. (Special Focus on Risk Management).(contingency management plan framework)
June 1, 2002... ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2001, the dominant emotions were shock, horror, and sadness at the senseless loss of life from the previous day's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. In addition to sharing in that emotional distress,...

Dominate your data. (Special Focus on Risk Management).
June 1, 2002... TODAY'S SECURITY PROFESSIONAL must be able to collect, analyze, and share information effectively. Given the range and depth of statistics with which security deals, this process can be overwhelming unless automated. Fortunately, software tools...

The intimidation factor. (Special Focus on Risk Management).
June 1, 2002... AT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, one of the most common, unpredictable, and disruptive crimes is employee intimidation, often as a part of stalking. Apart from the primary concern for the employee's and coworkers' safety is the secondary--but...

Tradition sparks innovation seminar preview and advance registration. (ASIS International 2002).
June 1, 2002... Seminar Dates: September 10 - 13, 2002 (Tuesday - Friday) Exhibit Dates: September 10 - 12, 2002 (Tuesday - Thursday) Pennsylvania Convention Center To meet the demands of our changed world, look to the event that's been...

The perilous seas of privacy law: companies that do business across national boundaries must understand how privacy laws affect the way they collect and use information. (Privacy).
June 1, 2002... DOZENS OF LAWS, regulations, and self-regulatory programs govern privacy around the world. Further complicating a company's efforts to protect confidential client information are the nuances of privacy Even when a practice that involves the...

Working without a net. (Computer Security).(security risks of wireless devices)
June 1, 2002... The proliferation of wireless devices presents businesses with new opportunities--and new risks. Some tools and techniques can help keep corporate networks safe. IN EVERY AIRPORT WAITING LOUNGE, overpriced coffee shop, and trendy...

Judicial decisions. (Legal Reporter).(vicarious liability and negligence cases)
June 1, 2002... Vicarious liability. In a recent case, a New York court ruled that while a hospital cannot be held liable for a doctor's sexual assault on a patient, the hospital may be responsible if personnel ignored suspicious events preceding that...

Regulatory issues. (Legal Reporter).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Privacy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed revised regulations relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The new proposal would weaken privacy provisions proposed earlier...

Congressional legislation. (Legal Reporter).
June 1, 2002... Cybercrime. A bill (H.R. 3482) that would increase penalties for cybercrime--with punishment levels culminating in a possible life sentence for a crime where the perpetrator attempts to cause death or bodily injury--has been approved by the...

State legislation. (Legal Reporter).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Oregon Ecoterrorism. Oregon lawmakers have approved a law (formerly H.B. 2385) that expands the state's racketeering laws to include crimes against the logging industry, agricultural research facilities, and animal research labs. The law...

Know Your Enemy: Revealing the Security Tools, Tactics, and Motives of the Blackhat Community. (Reviews).
June 1, 2002... Know Your Enemy: Revealing the Security Tools, Tactics, and Motives of the Blackhat Community. By the Honeynet Project; published by Addison-Wesley, 201/767-5021 (phone), 800/282-0693 (roll-free phone), 515/284-2607 (fax); 352 pages plus...

Contemporary Security Management. (Reviews).
June 1, 2002... Contemporary Security Management. By John J. Fay; published by Butterworth-Heinemann; available from ASIS, Item #1453, 703/519-6200 (phone), 703/519-6299 (fax); 393 pages; $55 (ASIS members), $61 (nonmembers). Security management texts...

American Jihad: The Terrorists Living Among Us. (Reviews).
June 1, 2002... American Jihad: The Terrorists Living Among Us. By Steven Emerson; published by the Free Press; available from ASIS, Item #1447, 703/519-6200 (phone), 703/519-6299 (fax); $26 (ASTS members), $29 (nonmembers). Award-winning journalist...

Philadelphia welcomes.(American Society for Industrial Security conference)
June 1, 2002... American Society for Industrial Security Philadelphia, a dynamic place where big-city excitement meets hometown charm, awaits your arrival. Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the cradle of liberty offers...

Video management software. (Marketplace).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... NICE Systems has released its Version 6.0 unified application for the Nice Vision Pro and Harmony digital video and audio recording solutions. The software can accommodate thousands of cameras with audio, analog video, and IP video across...

Video storage. (Marketplace).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... A new 240 GB hard drive from Kalatel of Corvallis, Oregon, allows users to record 1,067 hours or 44 days of images at standard resolution and 5 pps with the company's Calibur 4-, 10-, and 16-channel color digital video multiplexer/recorders and...

Compact video cameras. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... Sony Electronics of Park Ridge, New Jersey, has introduced four new compact video cameras, designed to blend in with the background. The SSC-M183 and SSC-M383 monochrome video cameras and the SSC-DC193 and SSC-DC393 color video cameras use...

Time-lapse recorders. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... Two new time-lapse video recorders have been introduced by Sony Electronics of Park Ridge, New Jersey. Both feature RealAction recording technology, which allows them to record 20 fields per second in a 24-hour recording mode, which is four...

Digital video recorder. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Designed by Samsung Camera of Secaucus, New Jersey, to replace the combination of an analog time-lapse VCR and multiplexer, SVR Series digital video recorders provide more than 30 jays of digital recording right out of the box. They feature a...

Access control software. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Ultrak of Lewisville, Texas, has upgraded its PointGuard Access Control System and SAFEnet/NT Enterprise Security Management System. Both systems provide functionality for security and access control monitoring via LANs or WANs. PointGuard 7.0...

Shredder-disintegrator. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... The Model 200 shredder-disintegrator from Security Engineered Machinery of Westboro, Massachusetts, uses a rotary knife mill design to reduce paper to particles smaller than 3/32" x 3/32". Two knives mounted on a steel rotor and two knives on a...

High-volume shredder. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... Security Engineered Machinery of Westboro, Massachusetts, has introduced the Model 266 high-volume shredder. The large 13 3/4" feed opening accepts up to 16 sheets of paper at once. The crosscutting shredder head reduces paper to particles no...

IT/security integration software. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... Lenel Systems International of Pittsford, New York, has released the OnGuard OpenIT integration service as part of the company's OnGuard 2002 product release. The software enables security and IT departments to integrate their domains by...

Economical camera dome. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... The Surveyor 1000 Camera Dome System is a compact, lightweight security device from Vicon Industries, Inc., of Hauppauge, New York. Comprised of a camera, pan/tilt drive, receiver, and CPU-based electronics, it is available in indoor and...

Dome camera. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... PrimaView is an inexpensive CCD dome camera from Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Designed for quick and easy installation indoors or outdoors, it is also tamper-resistant with a rugged polycarbonate housing....

Laminating printer/encoder. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... Fargo Electronics, Inc., based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has introduced a laminating card printer/encoder with new features for convenience and reliability. The Pro-LX includes a reject card hopper, a card thickness adjustment slider, and a...

Data communication. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Lenel Systems International, Inc., of Pittsford, New York, has added OnGuard Data-Exchange to its OnGuard 2002 product suite release. The new software provides a method for exchanging data between an OnGuard database and external data sources,...

Integrated security system. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls offers an integrated security management system that can share a common digital backbone with fire and building management functions. The integrated system offers a small footprint because any aspect of security...

Exit delay device. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... SecureX is a delayed-egress exit device used to secure interior or exterior openings. When armed, the electromechanical device delays egress for 15 or 30 seconds following depression of a push pad. When the delay cycle is over, the device...

Digital camera. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Ultrak Inc. of Lewisville, Texas, has released the NetDome Digital KD6, a network-ready, high-speed dome offering high-quality real-time video. A built-in Ethernet connection and unlimited viewing and control points combine with the camera to...

Video transmission systems. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... Optelecom, Inc., of Gaithersburg, Maryland, has introduced high-resolution RGB/XGA video transmission systems used for conference room and control center applications. Models 3654A and 9311 transport video signals with various sync...

Digital video management. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Tyco Fire & Security's Video Systems Division of Boca Raton, Florida, has incorporated hardware and software updates to its Intellex Digital Video Management System. Among other improvements, the new system allows users to add synchronized...

Internet video transcoder. (Marketplace).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... VBrick Systems, Inc., of Wallingford, Connecticut, has introduced the VBXcoder, a real-time MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, to Internet video transcoding system, which converts live video to Windows Media format (.wmv) without performing disk operations or...

Business news. (Industry Focus).
June 1, 2002... Teenagers believe they can take action to make the United States a safer place, according to Are We Safe?, the 2001 National Crime Prevention Survey, which polled 513 teens regarding their feelings about safety. Conducted near the end of...

ASIS and OHS. (ASIS News).(Office of Homeland Security )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... ASIS International has been asked to provide private security expertise to the White House Office of Homeland Security (OHS) through participation in a series of critical infrastructure workshops with federal government agencies. Additionally,...

Dues Increase. (ASIS News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The ASIS Board of Directors continually updates the Society's strategic plan based on recommendations by the ASIS Planning Committee, various Society councils and commissions, and membership surveys. One of the board's major roles in...

How should discipline be delivered? (Viewpoint).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Supervisors have an important role to play when employees have behavioral problems. They should not just defer to HR. As any serious leader knows, whenever you take a team member's problems and put them on someone else's shoulders, you have...