Has Tech Run Out Of Case? Sep 22, 2009
Getting 100 megabits per second with FTH (Fiber To the Home) will change the way we communicate, entertain, work, manage energy, provide healthcare, education or just physical security. If this sounds a little broad, take Skype Video today, using DSL. Now, think of the image quality and conferencing features we'll get with our dispersed families or coworkers. (CBS News)
Cisco inks security camera deal Sep 22, 2009
Bill Stuntz runs Cisco s physical security business unit. France s Schneider Electric bought Pelco in October 2008. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Who Hates America? Sep 18, 2009
All that matters to him is scoring the lame partisan and ideological point that Pakistanis have not rushed to embrace policies that are doing serious damage to the political stability and physical security of their country just because Obama is President. It is no surprise that the majority Muslim nation with the most positive view of the United States role in the world out of the five polled is Indonesia, which is the one country that does not have a close political-military relationship with... (The American Conservative)
Incinerator Searched for Missing Student Sep 14, 2009
Three days after Le's disappearance, Chief James Perrotti of the university's police department sought to reassure the campus: "We are fortunate that we have many physical security items in place to help us with this investigation, including over 70 cameras in the area of the Amistad Building, card access control ...". The concern reaches far beyond the campus. (CBS News)
RSA: Virtualization is Security Risk Sep 11, 2009
September 11, 2009 Hot topics. RSA today warned that organizations face complex security and compliance risks when they adopt virtualization, but added that those companies that succeed in managing the challenge will achieve a "security bonus.". (eSecurityPlanet)
Security Technology Executive Announces 2009 Security Innovation Award Winner Sep 10, 2009
"Although a physical security and loss prevention solution in this retail environment initially, this open-standards-based platform is a business solution that can be used as a valuable marketing tool, a warehouse logistics tool and a human resources performance tool with security officers and employees. This innovative 'security' approach was the best because it provided the flexibility and leverage Price Chopper sought while becoming a vital business tool and a model for other organizations to... (PR Newswire)
Amateur ham radio users to contact orbiting space station Sep 10, 2009
In the case of lockpicking, he said, Many people are unaware of how easy it is to compromise locks and other physical security mechanisms. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Inc. Magazine Unveils Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc. 5000 Sep 5, 2009
17 overall), a San Antonio-based firm that provides IT network security and physical security services, mostly to the Defense Department. P3S, owned by Mary Ellen Trevino, recorded revenue of $13. (PR Newswire)
The Great Co-location Debate Sep 4, 2009
The cloud is all about network and systems security, as opposed to co-location centers which are focused primarily on physical security. One noteworthy concern surrounding cloud computing is shared data. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
KPD: Start a network Sep 3, 2009
Owners and managers of vacation rentals, he said, need to implement strategic improvements, and establish security budgets to improve physical security. Hamman suggested shopping around for security systems, asking questions. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Critical Solutions Upgrades OTC Market Status to "Current Information" On the Pink Sheets Sep 3, 2009
Critical Solutions Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, White Door, Inc., manufactures and sells a line of patent-pending, self-powered trailer systems that can be rapidly deployed to power physical security and communication requirements for areas where power is difficult to obtain or where conventional power means are too expensive to deploy. The Company utilizes non-traditional power sources such as solar, wind, and hydrogen to provide efficient recovery, backup and primary power... (Primezone Releases)
Verizon Business Expands Cloud Computing Capabilities in Europe Sep 1, 2009
Verizon's data centers are also audited for physical security. Additionally, Verizon Business has built strong security features into its CaaS offering. (PR Newswire)
Orphan explosion Sep 1, 2009
"Currently the number of children who have become orphans and vulnerable is estimated to be 1.5 million, with the largest number in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauteng provinces. "This number is expected to reach two million by 2010," Molewa told journalists at the National Press Club in Pretoria. She said the decrease in the number of traditional caregivers and breadwinners had resulted in increased poverty and lack of proper care for children. "When a parent becomes sick and dies, it... (iAfrica.com)
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Latin American Physical Security Market Growing Rapidly - Yahoo ... Latin American Physical Security Market Growing Rapidly ... (Vocus) August 28, 2009 -- Increasing crime in Latin America is driving growth in the physical security market, pushing the sector to $430 million a year in Mexico alone, according to the new from the Security Industry Association (SIA). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Latin American Physical Security Market Growing Rapidly Aug 28, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Viewed - Business. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
City forges renewed cooperation Aug 27, 2009
The Douglas port of entry is a critical component for the economic development and the physical security of the region such so that the expansion and configuration port project requires a bi-national cooperative effort amongst U.S. and Mexican authorities , states Mayor, Dr. Michael Gomez. We understand Mexico is one of our largest trading partners, 88 percent of which trade actively moves by land, thus the condition of our land port of entry is critical to ensuring efficient trade. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Better security boosts agencies' use of wireless devices Aug 21, 2009
Physical security is the first step to securing the network. The broadband network consists of a series of nearly 400 sets of antennas, connected to the wired infrastructure, that are installed on the rooftops of city-owned buildings throughout the citys five boroughs. (FCW.com)
Cost vs. safety debated at plant location Aug 20, 2009
Those standards address physical security issues like guards and gates, but not the types of chemicals used. At Surpass, which has been in business in the North Albany industrial area since 1914, chlorine gas is brought in by railroad tanker or truck. (Albany Times Union)
Facility Security Officer Aug 12, 2009
Supporting other security disciplines to include: Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Systems (IS) Security, Communications Security (COMSEC), Document and Visitor Control. Monitoring all external activities and government legislation affecting the organization. (Florida Today)
Jihadis thrice attacked Pak nuclear sites Aug 11, 2009
Detailing the actions taken by Islamabad to safeguard its nuclear assets from external attacks, Gregory writes that Pakistan has established a "robust set of measures to assure the security of its nuclear weapons." These have been based on copying US practices, procedures and technologies, and comprise: a) physical security; b) personnel reliability programs; c) technical and procedural safeguards; and d) deception and secrecy. In terms of physical security, Pakistan operates a layered concept... (India Times, India)
Iraq's Assyrian Christians find temporary home in Kurdistan Aug 9, 2009
Others are looking past the physical security and trying to reacquire land and protect their rights in Kurdistan. Assyrians have been scattered across the globe since the Ottoman Empire flushed many of them out of Turkey in the early 20th century. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
SAIC wins Air Force security contract Aug 4, 2009
SAIC will be responsible for specific tasks that may include design, installation and testing of physical security systems, as well as training and maintenance services. SAIC, which has employees in the Dayton area that do work related to , has about 45,000 employees and generated revenue of $10. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Desperately seeking cyber skills Aug 1, 2009
Computer security is as important to protecting the country as physical security, and Uncle Sam wants you even if youre spindly and asthmatic that is, if you have the cyber skills. The is one of the key recruiting efforts for the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. (FCW.com)
CDC plans $300M expansion Jul 31, 2009
It would enhance physical security. The Chamblee campus focuses on birth defects, chronic diseases and genomics research. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Roithmayr and Charles: Why race still matters Jul 30, 2009
These days, the best thinking on race focuses less on racial symbolism and more on understanding how race affects a person's life experiences and life chances -- her access to education, health care, economic and physical security, her experience with the criminal justice system, whether she grew up wealthy or in a public housing project. Thus, we understand that the arrest of Harvard professor for disorderly conduct after he opened his jammed front door might be a signal of existing racism in... (CNN -- US)
Safeguarding the Smart Grid: Cyber-terrorism Implications Jul 24, 2009
Therefore, physical security or "walls" around the meter are impractical. Because meters are on customer premises, attempts to tamper or vandalize might be unpreventable. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Biden pledges support for Georgia Jul 23, 2009
But that did not mean the US offered a physical security guarantee, he said. Georgia says it plans to ask Mr Biden for US help to improve patrols on the borders of its two disputed regions, South Ossetia and Abkhazia. (BBC News -- Europe)
Cox Business Serves SuperNAP Data Center Jul 23, 2009
This premium data center utilizes patented advanced power, cooling and physical security systems to ensure uninterrupted service. SuperNAP also features multiple telecommunications carriers to provide broad network connectivity options and create network redundancy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TimesofMoney receives the PCI DSS Certification Jul 23, 2009
The standard is a list of 12 requirements which involve both processing solution security and physical security of the data through different measures: from cardholder data encrypting to network monitoring and limitation of user access to the private information. Such a multilateral approach becomes the only efficient means of preventing fraudulent operations in the payments industry. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
* A new start for non-proliferation Jul 22, 2009
Other key steps include bringing into force the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty; negotiating a verifiable treaty to end production of fissile material for use in weapons; radically improving the physical security of nuclear and radioactive materials, which is vital to prevent them from falling into the hands of terrorists; and strengthening the IAEA.. Last month, I proposed a key measure to strengthen non-proliferation to the IAEAs board of governors X establishing an IAEA bank of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Industrial Technologies Leaders in APAC to be Applauded Jul 20, 2009
Prestigious titles to be conferred this year include: Industrial Process Control Energy & Power Systems -------------------------- ---------------------- Oil Free Air Compressors Company of Centralized Power Generation the Year Equipment Company of the Year ------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Machine Safety Company of the Year Distributed Power Generation Equipment Company of the Year ------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Welding... (PR Newswire)
PTS Data Center Solutions Introduces Data Center Education Series for IT Professionals Jul 19, 2009
The training series covers the following topics: * Fundamentals of Data Center Cooling * Fundamentals of Data Center Management * Fundamentals of Physical Security * Fundamentals of Fire Protection * Fundamentals of Data Center Power * Fundamentals of Data Center Maintenance * Fundamentals of Designing a Floor Plan * Fundamentals of Data Center Cabling * Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency. Priced at only $1,795 per student, the training includes all course materials in addition to a continental... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Analysis: Jakarta blasts show hotel weaknesses Jul 18, 2009
Militants in Pakistan and Afghanistan responded to greater physical security by launching coordinated attacks: one group attacks the perimeter security with a suicide blast or small-arms attack, while another follows and attempts to strike the hotel. In November, militants laid siege to the Taj Mahal hotel in the Indian city of Mumbai for three days. (AZCentral -- News)
How to find virtual machines for greater virtualization compliance Jul 17, 2009
He also worked closely with Siebel's product groups and the company's physical security team and led up Siebel's product security and privacy efforts. A CISSP, Mr. Mortman sits on a variety of advisory boards including Qualys and Applied Identity and Reflective, amongst others. (Search Security, MA)
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Therefore, your house not only provides you physical security but also financial tax savings. (The author is Executive Director, KPMG). (India Times)
U.S. Marshals Discuss New Courthouse Security Efforts at National Conference Jul 11, 2009
"We have a 360-degree evaluation. Of course, it's all dependent on their budgets how much they do." "We've come a long way since the Timothy McVeigh bombing -- that was the wake-up call," E. Steve Pickering, physical security specialist at the Marshals Service in Washington said in an interview. "No one was paying attention before that." He was referring to the Oklahoma City federal building bombing in 1995, which killed 168. (Law.com)
Bellevue Prepares For Abortion Protests Jul 10, 2009
"(She said) to encourage Dr. Carhart to get some sort of physical security going here," he said. Evers said he doesn't think the radical protesters will come to Omaha this summer. (7 KETV Omaha)
Worldwide Patented M-CodeOne Platform Mobile Payment and End User Authentication Now Includes Unique Personal Security Silent Alarm Jul 10, 2009
(PRWEB) July 10, 2009 -- M-CodeOne has released new software update that also offers an exclusively worldwide patented technology that includes provision for personal physical security for its mobile payment customers. By its nature CodeOne is safer than traditional credit cards transactions or other m-payment alternatives regarding the transaction authentication. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Four years, many changes Jul 10, 2009
Ensure the physical security of facilities where drivers licenses and identification cards are produced. Also in this report. (FCW.com)
> Judge files suit against Dowd Ritter, Regions' board Jun 26, 2009
However, in Regions annual proxy statement released in March, the company said its policy requires its CEO use the company-owned aircraft to ensure the physical security of our CEO and his family. What sense does that make. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
South Africa: Special Permit for Zimbabweans on Hold Jun 25, 2009
"Substantively restricting migration is neither possible nor is it a solution. Migration is not a threat to South Africans' economic or physical security; managed properly, it can lead to investment, job creation, and a more productive economy.". This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. (allAfrica.com)
Churches are not exempt from theft, violence problems Jun 18, 2009
"With 20 years as an ordained minister and nearly seven years as a public safety/security director for one of the top 10 retail facilities in Frisco, Texas, I think that physical security and personnel protection is one of the most overlooked areas in the church world," Groves said. "The reality is that this is and should be an important part of everyones' ministry plan.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
I-Bhd to offer IT solutions to others Jun 17, 2009
The key tenant service offerings include high-speed Internet access, IP telephony and unified communications, wireless/mobility solutions, network and physical security and control over their office environments. I-Bhd CEO Eu Hong Chew said the company would focus on local markets for its technology solutions services before venturing into other countries in the region. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Online Tech Launches Secure, Online Data Storage Jun 16, 2009
OTVault starts at $199 for 100 GB and $99 for each additional 100 GB. This price point makes it a cost effective alternative to traditional tape backup which has high failure rates, physical security risks, and slow data recovery times. OTVault overcomes these problems and eliminates the costs of tapes, hardware maintenance, offsite tape delivery and storage, and the personnel costs to manage the tape rotations. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
IT Security Lessons from RAF Data Loss Jun 16, 2009
"The next step is to leverage people, processes and technology to secure sensitive information. From a people and process point of view, education of the end-user community and IT teams in any organization plays a big role as do physical security controls," Curtin-Mestre said. "On the technology front, products such as and encryption of data at rest +can play a role in preventing data breaches as well," she said. (eSecurityPlanet)
More of this story Jun 16, 2009
Because costs associated with physical security enhancement are part of the Law Enforcement Terrorism Protection grant program, equipment purchases must be awarded through a law enforcement agency. There are two other items involving BPS on the City Council agenda. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
CA Whitepaper: The Role of Security Management in Achieving Continuous Compliance Jun 16, 2009
"Because the virtualization platform serves as a single point of access to all VM images and controls many critical services, it represents a critical security vulnerability point. A compromised virtualization platform is essentially equivalent to an intruder bypassing physical security to break into a server room.". The integration of identity and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions will help IT departments become leaner while more effectively securing the enterprise and complying with... (IntranetJournal)
Fatal fight fuels school safety focus Jun 6, 2009
The "physical security piece" at a school "is a supplement to --- but not a substitute for --- the people behind it.". More Stories from News. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results Jun 4, 2009
In addition to the other information contained in this Management's Discussion and Analysis and the Company's other publicly filed disclosure documents, readers should give careful consideration to the following risks, each of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business prospects or financial condition: Nature of Mining The operation of the Diavik Diamond Mine is subject to risks inherent in the mining industry, including variations in grade and other geological... (Canada Newswire)
US accidentally posts list of nuclear sites Jun 4, 2009
"We will be looking hard and making sure physical security of those sites [at Y-12] is sufficient to prevent eco-terrorists and others getting hold of that material.". But later Chu told reporters that while the disclosure may be embarrassing, "there's no secret classified information that's been compromised [and] the sites and everything are public knowledge" available elsewhere. (Boston Globe)
Federal Govt. Accidentally Posts 'Sensitive' List of U.S. Nuclear Sites Jun 4, 2009
"We will be looking hard and making sure physical security of those sites (at Y-12) is sufficient to prevent ecoterrorists and others getting hold of that material," Chu said. The information, some of which was reportedly marked "highly confidential safeguards sensitive," was unclassified, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) said Wednesday, and was not part of the military weapons program. (ABC News)
NYT: Secret nuclear list accidentally released Jun 3, 2009
A physical security threat'But David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security, a private group in Washington that tracks nuclear proliferation, said information that shows where nuclear fuels are stored can provide thieves or terrorists inside information that can help them seize the material, which is why that kind of data is not given out. It can become a physical security threat. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
The Tiller Murder And Its Ramifications Jun 3, 2009
Despite frequent attacks on his physical security, professional reputation, and personal and family life, Dr. Tiller kept his clinic doors open for 34 years, courageously defending women's constitutional right to safe abortion care-a service vital to womens fundamental human right to life and health. Dr. Tiller's death was a tragic murder. (CBS News)
Verizon Business Unveils Enterprise-Class Cloud-Based 'Computing as a Service' Solution Jun 3, 2009
The company's data centers are also audited for physical security. Additionally, Verizon Business has built strong security features into its CaaS offering. (PR Newswire)
Center for Reproductive Rights Deeply Saddened by Murder of Dr. George Tiller Jun 1, 2009
There is a long history of violations to physicians' physical security -- including murder, attempted murder, and assault and battery -- without adequate protection from the state ... Despite frequent attacks on his physical security, professional reputation, and personal and family life, Dr. Tiller has kept his clinic doors open because of his commitment to women's human right to reproductive healthcare ... There is a long history of violations to physicians' physical security--including... (PR Newswire)
Nun has reason to celebrate May 30, 2009
I was profoundly aware that there were others who had less, less family support, less physical security, less means to have a secure life. This drew me to look for a religious community that did social work and wore more plain clothes (and not) a religious habit. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ocean Beauty is the First TSA Certified Seafood Company in the US May 30, 2009
The standards required for CCSP are in several areas of chain of custody security, including Physical Access Controls, Personnel Security, Procedural Security, Physical Security, Information Technology Security, and Facility Validation. Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC, founded in 1910, is one of the largest seafood processors in the United States. (PR Newswire)
After two-week break, Hanover man returns to Middle East May 28, 2009
While there he also completed master at arms training, which provides security specialist training for soldiers to perform antiterrorism, force protection, physical security and law enforcement duties. While Sandy said she is still nervous about her son traveling to Iraq to serve, she has found some comfort in his job while over in the Middle East. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Police arrest NYC man in killing at Harvard dorm May 22, 2009
"A Harvard professor and a housemaster at a different residence hall who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the investigation said the university has a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal drugs. Those caught with them are usually disciplined internally, with the possibility of expulsion."This is of tremendous concern," the housemaster said. "Events like this underscore the issues of both physical security and the fact that drug abuse is occurring within the... (Boston Globe)
Anger fuels school violence May 22, 2009
While it is true that our schools have done much to improve physical security, such as through metal detectors, security guards and cameras, it is my contention that little has been done to prevent another massacre such as we saw in Columbine. The central problem with school killings, bullying and other forms of aggression is the emotion of anger. (NJ.com -- Times)
Building the Smart Grid: Proven Methods to Secure the Future May 21, 2009
Consider that most utility meters sit outside private residences and businesses, with little or no physical security to prevent access, and you have a recipe for tampering. Think this scenario is unlikely. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Pakistan, Taliban and Global Security Part I May 20, 2009
Nonetheless, there are many scenarios that even these relatively robust physical security measures cannot protect against. The first is the insider threat, the possibility that one or more individuals at a nuclear site who share the goals of Islamic militants will collaborate with them, helping them to obtain sensitive materials or facilitate armed takeovers of nuclear sites by deactivating alarms or sharing security plan vulnerabilities. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Rawlings' Speech At Oxford May 20, 2009
It is most unethical and politically unwise to attempt to govern a people by resorting to a high ratio of physical security as opposed to political/human security ... On the other hand, a high ratio of political/human to physical security is a mark of good leadership and a demonstration of confidence in the sense of responsibility of our people. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sri Lanka Network Security Market, yet Untapped - `Telecom', the Largest Spender in Adoption of Network Security Technologies, BFSI and Government Follow, Reveals Frost & Sullivan Study May 19, 2009
Downtime and physical security were also some of the other security concerns for CIOs. It was also noted that adoption of IT regulations and guidelines amongst most organizations remained quite dismal, with only 36 percent companies following some IT guidelines laid down by various bodies, purely based on their business needs. (PR Newswire)
Top Ten Compliance Issues of 2009 May 16, 2009
"Specific attention items should be: timely removal of access, periphery security, internal security architecture, physical security and badge location, help desk procedures, workstation security and IDS management," Juergens said. Layoffs can harm an organization even without disgruntled employees. (eSecurityPlanet)
