THE MAGAZINE

November 2009

BORDER CONTROLS

Plus: Access Control ♦ Biometrics ♦ Parking Lot Crime

COVER STORY

Borderline Controls

By Joseph Straw

How far has the U.S. government come in removing security vulnerabilities that allowed the 9-11 attackers to obtain travel visas fraudulently and remain in the country even after they expired?

FEATURES

Hands-on Solutions

By John Wagley

A look at improvements in biometrics and two examples of their use in the private sector.

Choosing the Right Antiterrorism Crash Barrier

By Marc S. Caspe, Jun Ji, Lin Shen, and Qian Wang

The proliferating threat of vehicle-borne bombs means vulnerable facilities need to choose the right antiterrorism crash barrier to protect their buildings and human life. (Online Exclusive)

HOMELAND SECURITY

Listening Through Walls

By Joseph Straw

Consumer telecommunications technology could help government agencies improve the interoperability of their emergency communications systems.

Should DHS Quantify Collaboration?

By Joseph Straw

Congress' watchdog recommends that FEMA establish a system of metrics to assess the quality of collaboration within the Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative.

Urban Area Perspective – Houston

By Joseph Straw

An interview with Dennis Storemski, the director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security for the City of Houston.

PRINT EDITION ONLY

How Safe is Smart Grid?

By Laura Spadanuta

Linking electrical utilities together may help them operate more efficiently, but it could also expose the system to cyberattacks.

Protecting Caregivers

By Laura Spadanuta

As violence against nurses increases, hospitals should embrace workplace violence training for their staff, experts say.

Keeping Insiders Out

By Laura Spadanuta

How do you keep insiders out, when they already have the keys to the network?

Security's Legerdemain

By Teresa Anderson

A university turned to biometric hand recognition technology to protect its art buildings after hours.

Legal Report

By Teresa Anderson

A court rules that conducting surveillance of an office after hours does not violate the privacy rights of those who occupy that office during the day. Congress considers legislation on cell phone use in prisons and an overhaul of the REAL ID program.

Industry News

By Ann Longmore-Etheridge

ASIS Foundation releases new research on organized retail crime, and endowment funds provide educational opportunities for society members. John Knight, CPP, PSP, is the subject of this month's profile.

Providing Service to Improve Security

By Ken Sousa, CPP

By setting clear expectations, explaining policy, being aware of corporate culture, and conducting training, managers can provide better service and improve security.

 

The Magazine — Past Issues

EDITOR'S NOTE

Security's Worth Gets Tested in Tough Time

By Sherry Harowitz

How is the economic downturn affecting the security industry?

TECHNOFILE

Aligning Security and Company Risk

By John Wagley

Instead of turning to technology to solve security problems, some companies are working to improve compliance with existing policies.

Firewalls, IPS Lauded

By John Wagley

Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems rank as worthy of a security department's scarce resources, according to Forrester Research.

Site to See: RUBotted

By John Wagley

This free Windows program uses intelligent monitoring to detect bot-like behavior.

Numbers

640
 
The number, in thousands, of new fake antivirus programs propagated during the year’s third quarter, according to PandaLabs.

Behind the Numbers

By Forrester Research

Forrester Research lists the top five areas of security product innovation.

INTERNATIONAL

Companies Need "Data Champion"

By Stephanie Berrong

Corporate data protection officers can help organizations keep information they collect safe, but their role should be strengthened.

Countries See Bullying Drop

By Stephanie Berrong

A new study published in a leading public health journal finds that bullying among children has declined in many countries.

ATM Fraud Trends in Europe

By Stephanie Berrong

Information security experts are advising consumers on how to recognize popular ATM fraud schemes plaguing Europe.

BOOK REVIEWS

21st Century Security and CPTED: Designing for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Crime Prevention

By Randall I. Atlas; Reviewed by Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP

Crime prevention is all in the design, argues Randy Atlas, in this highly accessible and learned book on CPTED.

Toxico-terrorism: Emergency Response and Clinical Approach to Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Agents

By Robin B. McFee and Jerrold B. Leikin, M.D.; Bernard J. Scaglione, MA, CPP, CHSP

An informative, but technical, book outlining the clinical treatment of patients exposed to chemical, biological, or radiological weapons of mass destruction.

The Search for Al Qaeda: Its Leadership, Ideology, and Future

By Bruce Riedel; Reviewed by Mayer Nudell, CSC

The Search for al Qaeda ranks as one of the very best books about al Qaeda since 9-11.

Operational Risk Management: A Case Study Approach to Effective Planning and Response

By Mark D. Abkowitz; Reviewed by Mark Wright

Consultant-turned-professor Mark Abkowitz explains why certain disasters occurred and why others were averted over the past three decades.

 

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