Security Management articles from September 2007

Security Management archives from September 2007

New online this month at www.securitymanagement.com.(Beyond Print)
September 1, 2007... Arbitration An arbitration program put in place by a law firm was ruled unlawful by a federal appeals court because its conditions were too restrictive. Laptop Security Read about the staggering economic costs downtown Calgary...

Civic minded or still crazy after all these years?(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
September 1, 2007... They say that paranoia is the state of seeing too many connections. That's what happened in the movie "A Beautiful Mind," where the character based on the Nobel Laureate John Nash has a wall covered with newspaper articles with circles and...

Granting sanctuary to terrorists?(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... As a member of ASIS International, I am shocked at the complete contempt shown for the laws of the United States by the sanctuary city movement in which localities pass ordinances telling police not to inquire about a person's immigrant status...

Benefits of outreach.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... As a member of ASIS and having a fair number of colleagues involved in the security of the oil industry, I read your article concerning pipeline security ("Crude Oil and Corruption," June) with a great deal of interest. I am also a...

Educational options.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... The "Homeland Security" article titled "Q. What's Your Major? A. Homeland Security," caught my interest. Since 2002, the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (www.cdhs.us) located at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California,...

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 1, 2007... The June 2007 Certification Profile of Roger Pida mistakenly said that the Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS) credential that he holds was bestowed by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The ACFE does not bestow the CFS...

Are cities sapping immigration laws? Critics of sanctuary cities argue that such policies provide cover for terrorists. Law enforcement officials disagree.(Intelligence)
September 1, 2007... THE FEDERAL government struggles to find a consensus on immigration reform, a host of cities have passed ordinances or implemented policies ordering local police and other public employees not to ask about a person's immigration status. ...

Suspicious activity reports' effectiveness is questioned.(Intelligence)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THROUGH AN investigation dubbed "Operation Rainmaker," made public last year, federal investigators were able to crack a money laundering and drug trafficking operation that was allegedly laundering proceeds through...

Fingerprint advances could aid investigators.(Intelligence)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FINDING FINGERPRINTS that criminals have left be hind--and obtaining identifying information from those prints--may be getting easier, based on two new studies. One study was conducted by a team led by David A....

The long road to secure infrastructure: new government plans to protect critical infrastructure lack substance despite a decade-long effort by federal officials and private-sector partners.(Homeland Security)
September 1, 2007... WITH LITTLE FANFARE, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced earlier this year the completion of 17 sector-specific plans (SSPs) amending last year's National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Together the documents...

Talk Trumps Tech in Silicon Valley.(Homeland Security)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT STANDS TO REASON that California's Silicon Valley would lead the country in establishing a network of interoperable communications for first responders. And it does--but not for the technological reasons you might...

308.(NUMBERS)
September 1, 2007... The number of arrests made based on information gleaned from biometric exit devices. The devices are part of the US-VISIT program, which requires travelers from nations other than the United States to register when they enter and leave the...

State perspective--Kansas interview with Maj. General Tod M. Bunting.(Homeland Security)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q. What are your responsibilities? A. Kansas takes a regional approach to homeland security, with one homeland security coordinator assigned to each of seven regions. I deal with them on a regular basis. I also...

Working in the wild: if a laptop is stolen, encryption software keeps data hidden, while tracking software "phones home," making it easy to catch the crooks.(Case Study)
September 1, 2007... BEFORE ACCOUNTING FIRM Grant Thornton's employees head into the field, they are issued a laptop. In the past, the laptops were equipped with a locating device that automatically reported back to the IT department at company headquarters as soon...

Tsunami warning: due to be completed by the end of 2008, a system of buoys will provide advance warning of a tsunami to countries that border India.(International)
September 1, 2007... SPURRED BY THE HAVOC wreaked by the tsunami that hit South Asia and Southeast Asia in December 2004, a system of sophisticated buoys is being stretched across the Indian Ocean to give the region's residents advance warning the next time a...

China's weapons buildup.(International)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHINA'S NUCLEAR WEAPONS stockpile is expected to grow over the next decade as new ballistic missile systems reach operational status and the country achieves sufficient weapon-grade fissile material to meet the...

14.(NUMBERS)
September 1, 2007... The number of European countries that have admitted to allowing the CIA to operate secret prisons or conduct extraordinary rendition in their countries, according to a recent report issued by the European Parliament. The CIA flew more than...

Rendering assistance to aid workers.(International)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AID WORKERS, who render assistance to the most vulnerable populations in the least hospitable regions of the world, have long operated with protected status under international humanitarian law. Combatants,...

Sizing up enterprise rights management.(Technofile)
September 1, 2007... AN INCIDENT several years ago in which a manager sold some of the company's intellectual property to a competitor, the executive search firm Sterling-Hoffman did some brainstorming on ways to fortify its data protection. The company, based in...

ID theft rising.(QUICK BYTES)
September 1, 2007... About 15 million Americans fell victim to some form of identity theft in the 12 months ending in mid-2006, according to a Gartner survey, an increase of more than 50 percent since 2003. The average loss was about $3,260 in 2006, up from about...

Cyberwar risk.(QUICK BYTES)
September 1, 2007... China has established information warfare units to develop viruses to attack enemy computer systems and networks, according to a recent Defense Department (DoD) report. Other countries, including the United States, are developing similar...

85.(NUMBERS)
September 1, 2007... The percentage of organizations reporting that they have experienced a data breach event, according to a study by the Ponemon Institute.

In privacy we trust.(Technofile)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A DATA BREACH can badly bruise a company's reputation. But when companies work hard to convince their customers that their private information is protected, it can be a boon to customer loyalty and a firm's bottom...

A site to see.(Technofile)
September 1, 2007... Machine agents such as robots or crawlers (called bots) visit millions of Web sites dally. Sometimes the use is benign, as when search agents use them to update their information. But these programs can also be harmful. They can be used to hunt...

Checking IT backgrounds.(Technofile)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AS EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS become more prevalent, many experts are urging companies to pay particular attention to their IT staff. The recent sentencing of a former UBS Paine Webber employee is a case in...

Down and out in record time.(High-Rise Evacuations)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AT 1:30 IN THE AFTERNOON a fire-alarm pull station was activated on the 53rd floor of one of the towers at Petro Canada Centre, a property that is among Canada's largest commercial high-rise complexes. Five minutes...

The new "need to know".(Homeland Security)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PRESENTING THE 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT to the American people just over three years ago, Chairman Thomas Kean summarized its finding with now-historic poignancy. The attacks, he said, resulted from "above all, a...

Never bet against security.(Gaming)
September 1, 2007... A CASINO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM can help the security team pinpoint cheaters, stamp out fraud and employee theft, keep patrons safe, and document casino operations. These days, it is more than an effective tool, however; it is a state-mandated...

The many faces of malware.(IT Security)
September 1, 2007... During one week last spring, 243,000 persons affiliated with a California city's Child Support Services were notified that their personal information was at risk, data files on 13,000 mortgage customers of a U.K. bank were stolen, personal data...

What's wrong with the war on terrorism.(Terrorism)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... Brian Michael Jenkins began a lifelong study of terrorism in 1972 after the attacks at the Munich Olympic Games, and he has become one of the world's leading authorities on the topic, currently serving as senior advisor to the president of the...

A guide to the 2007 ASIS International Exhibits.
September 1, 2007... September 24-27, 2007 Las Vegas, Nevada THE ASIS INTERNATIONAL 53RD ANNUAL SEMINAR AND EXHIBITS in Las Vegas will offer attendees from around the world a chance to learn from industry experts at various educational sessions. In...

Workplace violence.(U.S. JUDICIAL DECISIONS)
September 1, 2007... The California Court of Appeal has ruled that an employee who was fired after making a workplace violence complaint against a coworker may sue his employer for a violation of public policy. The court ruled that the employer's actions violated...

Investigations.(U.S. JUDICIAL DECISIONS)
September 1, 2007... A federal appeals court has ruled that an employee who was fired after filing a sexual harassment claim cannot sue her employer for wrongful discharge. The employee, who alleged that the investigation of her case was flawed and its resulting...

Current legal highlights.(Legal Report)
September 1, 2007... Current Legal Highlights SOURCE OF LAW BILL/CASE VENUE STATUS Federal Legislation Gun Control H.R. 2640 House of Approved ...

Discrimination.(U.S. REGULATORY ISSUES)
September 1, 2007... The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidelines for employers on avoiding family responsibility discrimination. This type of discrimination, accord ing to the EEOC, is defined as adverse legal actions taken against...

Discrimination.(Elsewhere in the Courts ...)
September 1, 2007... The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a female employee missed the chance to sue her employer for paying her less than her mate counterparts over a nine-year period because she did not file her case within 180 days of the offense. The court...

Arbitration.(Elsewhere in the Courts ...)
September 1, 2007... A federal appeals court has ruled that a law firm's arbitration program is unlawful. The court found that the program was "unconscionable" because, among other things, it gave employees less time to file a complaint than allowed under federal...

Background screening.(Elsewhere in the Courts ...)
September 1, 2007... The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that to willfully violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)--a charge that provides for higher damages--a company must commit an illegal act knowingly and recklessly. And to be reckless, ruled the Court, the...

Terrorism.(U.S. FEDERAL LEGISLATION)
September 1, 2007... A bill (H.R. 1) that will implement the remaining recommendations of the 9/11 Commission has been passed by Congress and was expected to be signed into law by the President at press time. Homeland security grants will be allocated based on...

Agriculture security.(U.S. FEDERAL LEGISLATION)
September 1, 2007... A bill (H.R. 1717) introduced by Rep. Michael McCaul (R TX) that would establish a national agricultural and biodefense facility has been approved by the House Homeland Security Committee's Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cyber-security, and...

Privacy.(U.S. FEDERAL LEGISLATION)
September 1, 2007... A bill (H.R. 948) introduced by Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) that would protect the privacy of Social Security numbers has been approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It is now pending before the House Ways and Means Committee. ...

Domestic violence.(STATE LEGISLATION: Florida)
September 1, 2007... Florida Governor Charlie Crist has signed a law (formerly H.B. 55) that requires employers to allow workers to take up to three days off a year to deal with domestic violence issues. However, it is up to employers to determine whether these...

RFID.(STATE LEGISLATION: California)
September 1, 2007... A bill (S.B. 29) that would prohibit schools from requiring that students wear RFID badges has been approved by the California Senate and is pending in the California Assembly's Judiciary Committee. The committee recently held hearings on the...

Strategic Security Management: A Risk Assessment Guide for Decision Makers.
September 1, 2007... ***** Strategic Security Management: A Risk Assessment Guide for Decision Makers. By Karim H. Vellani, CPP, CSC; published by Butterworth-Heinemann; available from ASIS, item # 1728, 703/519-6200 (phone), www.asisonline.org (Web); 416 pages;...

The Bodyguard's Bible.
September 1, 2007... ****# The Bodyguard's Bible. By James Brown; published by Blackwell; bookshop.blackwell.com (Web); 400 pages, $54.58. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Author James Brown says "the mark of a good bodyguard is that he keeps a level head in a...

Safe Passage Travel Companion.
September 1, 2007... ***## Safe Passage Travel Companion. The Safe Travel Institute; published by Safe Harbor Publishing; www.safe-travels.com (Web); multimedia; $69.95; $29.95 for CD/DVD-only. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In today's uncertain world, those...

Security Operations Management, Second Edition.
September 1, 2007... ***** Security Operations Management, Second Edition. By Robert D. McCrie; Published by Butterworth-Heinemann; available from ASIS, item # 1731, 703/519-6200 (phone), www.asisonline.org (Web); 416 pages; $60 (ASIS Members), $66 (nonmembers)....

Corporate Crooks: How Rogue Executives Ripped Off Americans ... and Congress Helped Them Do It!
September 1, 2007... ****# Corporate Crooks: How Rogue Executives Ripped Off Americans... and Congress Helped Them Do It! By Greg Farrell; published by Prometheus Books; www.prometheusbooks.com (Web); 225 pages; $25. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The period from...

ID software.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Minneapolis-based Fargo Electronics has introduced Fargo Asure ID photo ID and ID card application control software. The suite of digital identity and photo ID card management solutions enables organizations to create, manage, and verify an...

ID technology.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Version 5.7 of the Asure ID Exchange photo identification software line launches the iDIRECTOR technology platform, which allows multiple applications to be loaded onto a smart card via a single process. The software features RF IDeas Air ID...

Emergency broadcasting.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast System (W.E.B.S) by Chicago-based Talk-A-Phone integrates the company's emergency/information phone and wide-area broadcast capabilities into a single communication system that...

Emergency notifications.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Code Blue of Holland, Michigan, and REVERSE 911 of Indianapolis have integrated their products to create emergency notification through multiple communications outlets. Code Blue's outdoor security phone systems can...

Updated security platform.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Lenel Systems International of Rochester, New York, has updated the technology for its OnGuard 2006 security platform. The update provides access control enhancements. The LNL-21220 Intelligent Dual Reader Controller combines a networked...

System control.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Honeywell of Syosset, New York, has announced that its Internet Connection Module is now compatible with the VISTA alarm panel series. Using a Web interface, the module allows users to control security systems and...

High-definition printer.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Fargo Electronics, Inc., of Min neapolis has introduced the HDP-5000 card printer/encoder that uses the company's patented High Definition Printing technology. The modular design of the printer gives users flexibility for updating options in...

Security fogger.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Atlanta-based ShatterGARD Inc. has developed a new security fogger that stops burglars by producing a dense wall of harmless fog that obscures an intruder's vision. When triggered by a motion sensor or door trip,...

Custom Console System.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... The new Talon 2 Custom Console System from Winsted Technical Interiors of Minneapolis is designed to be a self-contained control room, especially where wall-mounted monitors are not practical. The freestanding work environment features flat...

Metal detectors.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... CEIA USA of Twinsburg, Ohio, makes walkthrough, portable, and hand-held metal detectors for various uses. They offer a 100 percent detection rate, excellent reliability, and easy installation and operation. For events with large crowds, they...

IP cameras.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Vicon Industries, Inc., of Hauppauge, New York, has introduced the I-ONYX Series of Internet protocol cameras. Powered by ViconNet software, the series was introduced with three models: a super-high resolution model, a day/night version, and a...

Thermal cameras.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... The SR-Series of thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems of Portland, Oregon, are built around reliable uncooled infrared sensors. They use a composite video output that accommodates legacy network installations. Cameras include the company's...

Spanish guide.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Vicon Industries, Inc., of Hauppauge, New York, has published its Product and System Guide in Spanish to support customers in the Latin American market. The 16-page booklet serves as a short-form catalog, providing an overview of the company's...

Security management.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Nedap Security Management of Groenlo, Netherlands, has introduced AEOS 2.1, with more innovative technology and user-friendliness. It can save frequent queries and search results will automatically be refreshed. Results screens and error...

Life-safety system.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... The Simplex TrueSite Workstation is a life-safety information management system that can monitor and control up to 396 panels and 50,000 fire alarm devices. By enabling multiple buildings and panels to be controlled from a central command...

PTZ network camera.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Axis Communications of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, has launched the AXIS 215 PTZ network camera, a pan-tilt zoom camera that is shaped like a dome camera and provides 360-degree panning with the use of an autoflip feature. It offers automatic...

Security management.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Lenel Systems International of Pittsford, New York, has made 15 language packages available for its OnGuard software. These are translated versions of the application software, now in Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Finnish,...

Video software.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Milestone Systems of Copenhagen, Denmark, has released version 6.0 of XProtect Professional, its video management software. Users can access advanced video management functionality using the Smart Client that allows viewing of up to 64 cameras...

Color monitor.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... The MOD192CL high-performance, flat screen LCD color monitor is designed for a range of CCTV security applications. Made by Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, New York, the monitor includes on-screen menus in several languages, front...

Mini dome.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... The Picodome DDF3000APV from Dallmeier electronic of Regensburg, Germany, has a housing diameter of 80 millimeters and a dome cover measuring just 57 millimeters. The discreet, vandal-resistant camera offers an ultra-high dynamic range with...

Guard booth.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... The Bruin guard and information booth is designed to be welcoming, yet still provide a high level of perimeter security. Made by B.I.G. Enterprises of South El Monte, California, the booth maintains a distinguished appearance without stinting...

Laminated ID.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... IDenticard Systems of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has introduced the OmniLife PVC-printable laminated card. The long-lasting security ID card is less likely to crack, chip, warp, or fade. Silver-Screen is a special holographic security layer...

Incident tracking.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Security Management Consulting of Raleigh, North Carolina, has introduced a Web-based incident tracking software package. InciTrack Enterprise Software 3.0 allows multiple users to create, update, track, and report almost any kind of incident,...

Infrared lenses.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Three new infrared lenses have been introduced by CBC (America) Corporation of Commack, New York. Computar Day/Night IR lenses are engineered to work with IR illuminators and true day/night cameras that use retractable IR cut filters. They...

E-mail encryption.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... Proofpoint, Inc., of Cupertino, California, has enhanced its policy driven e-mail encryption solution. Proofpoint Secure Messaging now offers fully integrated e mail content filtering and policy-based encryption on a single, easy-to-deploy...

Degausser.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... The Mag EraSURE ME-P3M degausser from Security Engineered Machinery of Westboro, Massachusetts, completely and permanently removes confidential in formation from hard drives and other magnetic media. The manual unit complies with National...

Access software.(Marketplace: HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
September 1, 2007... RS2 Technologies, LLC, of Munster, Indiana, has released new access control software. Access It! Universal combines the features of the company's Ultra and Enterprise software into a single package. Users can select the feature sets they need...

Business news.(Industry News)
September 1, 2007... The Department of Homeland Security recently sponsored the 2007 Chemical Security Summit, convened by the Chemical Sector Coordinating Council. The forum dealt with chemical security, infrastructure protection, and the impact of the new...

ASIS events.(Industry News)(Calendar)
September 1, 2007... SEPTEMBER 21-22 CPP, PCI, PSP, AND Spanish CPP Reviews, Las Vegas, NV 24-27 53rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits, Las Vegas, NV OCTOBER 22-25 CCTV Analog to Digital: Applications and Advances in Surveillance, Annapolis, MD ...

Industry events.(Industry News)(Calendar)
September 1, 2007... SEPTEMBER 6-9 ISAF International Security, Fire Emergency, Rescue Fair, Istanbul, Turkey; 90-212/481-0404; Web: www.marmarafuar.com.tr 11-13 The Biometric Consortium Conference 2007, Baltimore, MD; 703/449-6418; Web: www.nist....

A video server from ACTi Corporation has been implemented in Cisco's wireless video monitoring system for the Cheever Racing/Crown Royal Daytona Prototype team.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
September 1, 2007... A video server from ACTi Corporation has been implemented in Cisco's wireless video monitoring system for the Cheever Racing/Crown Royal Daytona Prototype team, allowing multiple viewers to observe the race car during trials and races.

AMAG Technology and Touchcom, Inc., have formed a strategic partnership.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
September 1, 2007... AMAG Technology and Touchcom, Inc., have formed a strategic partnership to provide a Web-based ASP integrated security and building management solution.

Application Security, Inc., has announced a partnership with ArcSight.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
September 1, 2007... Application Security, Inc., has announced a partnership with ArcSight to provide real time database event visibility and insight.

SimplexGrinnell will deploy the GeoManager MRM solution from @Road.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
September 1, 2007... SimplexGrinnell will deploy the GeoManager MRM solution from @Road to improve customer service delivery through mobile resource management.

Bosch Security Systems, in conjunction with Global MSC Security.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
September 1, 2007... Bosch Security Systems, in conjunction with Global MSC Security, is providing cameras, encoders, networked video recorders, storage units, and workstations for a new CCTV installation at the University of Glamorgan. The system was installed by...

Clemson University has installed the ACS WebService from Brivo Systems, LLC.(PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS)
September 1, 2007... Clemson University has installed the ACS WebService from Brivo Systems, LLC, for access control at its Livestock Poultry Health Programs facilities.