In Mexico, as in some other countries, kidnapping executives is a low-risk, high-return business for criminals. Companies must help employees avoid becoming victims.
By Ben Rothke CISSP, QSA, and Benjamin Tomhave, MS, CISSP
Biometric controls aren't a silver bullet, but there are many advantages to them when using a detailed, strategic approach for deployment. (Online Exclusive)
The University of Maryland's Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) hopes to have a unified Global Terrorism Database up and running by early 2009.
An interview with Brig. Gen. Donald Dunbar, Wisconsin's adjutant general, responsible for the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard and the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management (DEM).
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Attention Shoplifters
By Alan F. Greggo, CPP
Information-sharing and action-oriented partnerships are helping retailers thwart organized retail theft activities.
Too Much Information?
By Laura Spadanuta
Cell phone providers participating in a government program will be able to notify subscribers of emergencies via text messages.
Nuclear Vulnerabilities
By Laura Spadanuta
Despite billions spent, the U.S. government still has no comprehensive plan to detect the movement of radiological and nuclear materials along smuggling routes, the Government Accountability Office finds.
New Standards for Drug Couriers
By Laura Spadanuta
The National Transportation and Logistics Association wants to regulate last-mile couriers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, but smaller companies question whether participation is worth the cost.
Legal Report
By Teresa Anderson
An overview of the legislation approved by the 110th Congress as well as measures that did not pass muster.
Industry News
By Ann Longmore-Etheridge
ASIS participates in drafting new national security standards, three new board members are elected, and Werner Cooreman, CPP, PSP, is profiled.
Insights on Investigations
By Ginger McRae
Many companies resist conducting internal investigations, but doing so can yield benefits, such as helping to reduce liability and avoid lawsuits.
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Product Showcase View the newest security products in Las Vegas, March 24-26.
As the Sarah Palin incident demonstrates, any high level executive's personal e-mail account could be hacked for purposes of defamation or corporate espionage.
The percentage of IT administrators who say they would steal valuable company data if they were fired. Access management vendor Cyber-Ark conducted the poll.
By George K. Campbell; Reviewed by Glen Kitteringham, CPP
As the security industry matures and security professionals increase their influence at the C-suite level, the importance of communicating security’s business value grows.