How To Keep Intruders Top-Of-Mind
By THOMAS LEO
We have been under internal attack for years, by people who have been allowed through our society's permissiveness, our lack of control, or not caring...
HOW to RAISE THE PROFILE of SECURITY
By BONNIE MICHELMAN
Our industry has evolved from untrained guards doing robotic watches and patrols to an era of integrated security programs that balance educated, well-trained...
SafePlace: On the Road for Business Travelers
by Randy Southerland
The Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Del., has seen more than its share of high-profile guests, so it wasn't unusual when former Vice President Al Gore swept...
AGILENT THINKS GLOBALLY ACTS LOCALLY
by Kate Henry
Agilent Technologies is a modern company formed to serve the needs of a modern world. Spun-off from Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 1999, the multi-billion-dollar...
Developing Solutions INTERACTIVELY
BY JAMES GOMPERS
The trend towards security system integration the ability to automate and streamline features and functionality of multiple platforms and systems is taking...
Nothing But the Best
by Don Garbera
Weary of trying to add functionality to dilapidated security equipment, how many users would welcome the chance to build a system from the ground up?...
TWO VIEWS OF OFFICE BUILDING SECURITY
Chicago real estate executive Paul Beitler contends many of the security measures implemented in high-rise office buildings nationwide in the wake of...
Feeling upstaged at corporate level?
Larry Anderson
You would think that security awareness would be growing in every quarter, but a survey from accounting firm KPMG suggests that there is still educational...
A SINGLE CARD FOR MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS
By MICHAEL FICKES
Before Sept. 11, 2001, the security goals of 280 Trumbull Street in Hartford, Conn., aimed for parity with other major office buildings in the city. After...
JUSTIFY YOUR INSTALLATION
By Shad Arnold, LC.
Once the decision has been made to install a lighting system, luminaire types, locations and controls must be determined. Controls include motion sensors,...
INTEGRATING the FUTURE Going beyond the hype
By JAMES GOMPERS
The future of the security, video and control automation markets lies in integrated network solutions incorporating a single graphical user interface...
Businesses overlook intellectual property security, ASIS reports
Businesses must make information protection a higher priority, contends a recent report by ASIS International, through its Council on Safeguarding Proprietary...
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF PROPER LIGHTING
By Chris Hertig and Andrew Romero
DESIGN LIGHTING TO ADDRESS RELEVANT THREATS Assess threats before planning a lighting system. Don't focus on a single threat (mugging, graffiti, or accidents)...
Fewer companies suffer Internet attacks
By JENNIFER O'KEEFE
In a preliminary Security Threat Report released by managed security service provider Riptech Inc., Alexandria, Va., Israel continues to show the highest...
MAKE A SMART PURCHASE
By TOM PATRICK McAULIFFE
Video solutions for security are more cost-effective than ever. Here are three factors that are making it happen: emphasis on the Internet and off-the-shelf...
2002 Security Honor Roll
FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT REVLON By JENNIFER PERO John Farley is a man of few words. He modestly lets the success of his security program...
ADD TRAINING TO THE SECURITY CHECKLIST
By JENNIFER O'KEEFE
An effective security officer is a people person dedicated to the field and willing to admit there is always more to learn, says security management consultant...
FUELING INNOVATION
By KATE HENRY
Imagine sitting in front of a toasty fire during the winter because there is no oil to heat your home. Going to work is impossible because there is no...
Safeguards for financial records
By DANIEL J. LANGIN
Many years ago, a famous bank robber, when asked why he robbed banks, said that's where the money is. Bank regulation and reform since then have created...
THE PROMISE OF CORPORATE SECURITY NETWORKS
By MICHAEL FICKES
JM Family Enterprises has nearly completed construction of a six-building campus equipped with a security system designed to plug directly into a security...
PROX SIMPLIFIES PAPER PRODUCTION
By RANDY SOUTHERLAND
Although they may seem unrelated, there's a good chance the three-part form you signed when you bought a new car and the thermal paper the secretary loads...
KNOW THE ENEMY
by STEPHEN R. ZIMMERMAN
Do you know who your enemies are? When setting up security plans, do you envision fighting off groups of armed international terrorists? If so, you may...
Device networking: On the job
By DAVID WOLFF
Unlocking a secure door can be as easy as a swipe of a card, and accessing data from a network can be as simple as a few keystrokes on a PC. However,...
Managing risk for e-enabled business
By RACHELLE MCLURE
Computer security: Is it another passing fad or is it something that requires a heightened level of awareness from each of us? Years ago, businesses were...
How to protect ventilation systems from attack
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released new guidelines for protecting ventilation systems in commercial and government buildings...
