THE MAGAZINE

July 2009

PSYCH WARD SECURITY

Plus: Awareness Training • Risk Mitigation • Chemical Facilities

COVER STORY

Taking the Trauma Out of Security

By Thomas F. Lynch, Robert Horton, and Monica M. Wynne

When a new approach to psychiatric ward security caused resentment between security and clinical staff, a security training and shadowing program fostered teamwork and improved performance.

FEATURES

Managing Risk Across the Enterprise

By Mary Alice Davidson

Security professionals who learn to transcend traditional management silos to help their organizations improve risk assessment and risk mitigation will have a permanent seat at the C-suite table.

CFATS and Comprehensive Chemical Security Management

By Lee Salamone, Brad Fuller, and H.M. Leith

When it comes to the federal government's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, there's compliance and then there's comprehensive chemical security management. Learn how to safeguard against terrorism while covering other more common security issues. (Online Exclusive)

HOMELAND SECURITY

Technology Eases TWIC Compliance

By Joseph Straw

Ports are turning to smart video and wireless device tracking systems to meet transportation security regulations.

Sleuthing Nuclear Smuggling

By Joseph Straw

If the United States and its allies hope to catch smuggled nuclear materials before their enemies accumulate enough to construct weapons, they must rely less on technology and more on old-fashioned, intelligence-led investigation, experts say.

State Perspective-Kentucky

By Joseph Straw

Interview with Thomas L. Preston, director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) and a senior advisor to Governor Steve Beshear.

PRINT EDITION ONLY

Complex Rules Present Compliance Challenge

By Steven E. Roberts

This overview of the new rules for chemical facilities gives a glimpse of the challenges facing an industry struggling to cost-effectively secure facilities against potential terrorist threats.

Making Sense of Surveillance Claims

By Laura Spadanuta

To get the most from digital camera systems, security managers must understand the terms manufacturers use to describe their products.

New Mexico's Private Security Watchdog

By Laura Spadanuta

Meet Robert Hamic: he uses his blog to keep other private security providers honest in New Mexico.

Plain Language Not a Communications Panacea

By Laura Spadanuta

Many emergency response agencies have switched from code talk to plain language because of the 2006 National Incident Management System Alert, but what's plain language to one agency isn't plain language to another.

Legal Report

By Teresa Anderson

Court rulings on negligent hiring, religious discrimination, and trade secrets; plus legislation on whistleblowers, bioterrorism, and cybersecurity.

Industry News

By Ann Longmore-Etheridge

ASIS collaborates to provide critical infrastructure resources, Ambassador Kai Eide wins ASIS security award, Brea Olinda High School wins ASIS funding competition, and Donald R. Green, CPP, is profiled.

Who Handles Your Cash?

By Jim McGuffey

Before contracting with a cash-in-transit firm, companies must be aware of the basic features offered and whether the vendor has solid business practices.

 

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EDITOR'S NOTE

A Sentinel of the South Hopes Nation Listens

By Sherry Harowitz

Advocates urge the country to address gaps in disaster response.

TECHNOFILE

Cloud Security in the Air

By John Wagley

The lack of industry standards for cloud-based services should make users wary. But as the technology matures, new uses could provide value.

Outsourcing Helps PCI Woes

By John Wagley

Experts say small merchants could benefit from using third-party solutions to gain PCI compliance.

FBI Details Cyber Sting

By John Wagley

The FBI has fielded full-time cyberagents in more than 60 countries worldwide to fight malware.

Quick Bytes: Dipping Budgets

More than 70 percent of information security professionals have seen their budgets decline in the past six months, according to a survey by (ISC)2, a security industry organization.

Security Hand-Off

By John Wagley

Most U.S. enterprises (61 percent) are moving to adopt managed security services, according to Symantec’s Managed Security in the Enterprise report.

Site to See: Nikto

This open source Web scanning tool is known for its comprehensive battery of security tests as well as for its frequent updates.

Behind the Numbers

By Forrester Research

Forrester Research gives the top concerns on adopting open source software.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

America's Fire and Security Expo Product Showcase

Products from the floor of America's Fire and Security Expo coming to Miami Beach, Florida, from July 28 to 30.

INTERNATIONAL

Preventing Squatting in Britain

By Stephanie Berrong

A real estate bust has led to increased squatting in the United Kingdom, but the private sector is offering innovative solutions.

Intellectual Property Piracy Harms Global Economy

By Stephanie Berrong

During a congressional field hearing in California, the entertainment industry proposed solutions to stem intellectual property piracy.

Creative Approaches to Security Awareness Training

By Stephanie Berrong

Companies are starting to have fun with security awareness training videos, producing hip mockumentary films rather than boring tutorials.

BOOK REVIEWS

Listen to Their Cries: Calling the Nation to Renewal From Columbine to Virginia Tech

By Vincent J. Bove, CPP; Reviewed by Dennis G. Byerly, CPP, CSEM

Less a security text and more a call to action, Bove argues leadership, vigilance, and collaboration are the best actions to prevent more school shooting tragedies.

Software Security Engineering: A Guide for Project Managers

By Julia H. Allen, et al; Reviewed by Col. Kulijeet Singh, CPP

A welcome departure from conventional IT security texts, Software Security Engineering demonstrates how to create security-enabled software.

Those Who Choose The Sword: Deciphering Modern Terrorism

By Brett McCrea; Reviewed by Derek Knights, CPP, PCI

McCrea's effort, while choppy at times, provides a new way to think about an old phenomenon: terrorism.

How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less

By Thomas Peltier; Reviewed by Ben Rothke, CISSP

How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less is a valuable guide that can help you identify the myriad threats that your organization faces.

 

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