Security Management interviewed experts around the country to get a snapshot of the security strategies being used to mitigate the formidable range of risks faced by K-12 schools.
A look at the results of the 2009 ASIS International U.S. Security Salary Survey, which collects data for the current and preceding years from participants and analyzes compensation trends.
A little known security professional protects private flights into and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just outside the nation's capital.
Interview with Ken Mesch, the administrator of the Disaster and Emergency Services Division of the Montana Department of Military Affairs.
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Assessing Explosives Detection
By Joseph Straw
Find out how science is faring in the battle to stay a step ahead of suicide bombers and others who want to use explosives for criminal endeavors.
Sneak a Peek at Session Highlights
By Ann Longmore-Etheridge
Get a preview of a few of the sessions that will be on offer at the upcoming ASIS International 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, including one that explores violent minds.
Fighting Against the Wind
By Laura Spadanuta
New reports on wind-driven fires highlight how specific tools and techniques could help save firefighters' lives.
Identifying Disease Spread on Planes
By Laura Spadanuta
Can sensors detect a passenger's pathogens in exhaled particles in an airplane cabin?
Case Study
By Ann Longmore-Etheridge
By installing an extensive CCTV system, a warehouse in Virginia was able to meet federal security guidelines and reduce damage to the goods it was paid to store.
Legal Report
By Teresa Anderson
Court rulings on privacy, drug testing, and discrimination; plus legislation on National Security Letters, sprinkler systems, and background screening.
Industry News
By Ann Longmore-Etheridge
ASIS launches a new awards program to recognize innovative security products, and it releases a standard on organizational resilience. Kevin Doss, CPP, PSP, is profiled.
Adapting to Change
By Robert Hall
A good executive peers into the future to anticipate change and manage or even take advantage of attendant risk.
Malicious code activity continued to grow at a record pace in 2008, primarily targeting computer users’ personal information, according to a new Symantec report.
Sometimes malware can render computers nearly or completely inoperable. A VIPRE Rescue Program scan can remove rootkits and other malware and log removal events.
A recent public opinion poll of the Arab world shows that the perception of the United States is beginning to improve, while public views on Iran and al Qaeda are becoming less positive.
The Constitution and 9-11 argues that the Bush administration's response to 9-11 has damaged America's constitutionally protected rights and culture, much like earlier periods in U.S. history.
By Joel Scambray and Stuart McClure; Reviewed by Lew Wagner, CPP, CAS
Worried about protecting Microsoft operating systems from hackers? Hacking Exposed Windows offers a valuable tutorial, presented in an interesting fashion.