THE MAGAZINE

June 2012
COVER STORY

Full-Body Scanning Report

By Matthew Harwood

Makers of airport body scanners are striving to address both security and civil liberties issues and to work toward a better checkpoint for the future. Here’s a look at where things stand, what is achievable in the near term, and the challenges that remain.

HOMELAND SECURITY

Supply Chain Security

By Matthew Harwood

A White House strategy for using layered security and other measures to protect the supply chain gets mixed reviews.

Think Tank Perspective: Interview with Philip Mudd

By Matthew Harwood

An interview with Philip Mudd of the New America Foundation.

 

PRINT EDITION ONLY

Intelligence

By Laura Spadanuta

A fraudulent document ring is busted by the federal government, and a look at how terrorists use social media.

Avoid Harassment Headaches

By Greg Hare and Kat Kubis

Learn how your company can craft a program for deterring harassment in the workplace and properly handle claims when they do occur.

Developing a Cybersecurity Staff

By John Wagley

The federal government can improve its cybersecurity capabilities through more targeted hiring and training of a cybersecurity work force, but that’s easier said than done.

Case Study

By Ann Longmore-Etheridge

With the help of federal grant funds, a house of worship is protected with cameras, access control, and an intercom system.

Legal Report

By Teresa Anderson

Courts issue decisions on vicarious liability and immunity for security officers, and lawmakers consider bills on trespassing, whistleblowers, and data security.

Security Audit Secrets

By M. David West, CPP, and Devin G. Reynolds, CPP

Using a simplified version of one of Six Sigma’s two project methodologies combined with its audit tools can generate outstanding results.

Industry News

By Ann Longmore-Etheridge

ASIS International receives approval for a standard on private security service providers, the new dates are announced for the security program at the Wharton School, and Glen W. Kitteringham, CPP, is profiled.

 

The Magazine — Past Issues

EDITOR'S NOTE

When Did You Last Clean Out Your Mental Closet?

By Sherry Harowitz

When did you last question your security assumptions?

TECHNOFILE

Social Networking Sites Assist Investigations

By John Wagley

As more investigators use social media, they need to be aware of the legal issues and tread carefully.

Consolidating Authorization

By John Wagley

Helping companies consolidate the network access and authentication process.

CHART: Types of Data Breaches

Criminals target strikingly different types of data in large and small organizations.

INTERNATIONAL

Nigeria’s Security Challenges

By Carlton Purvis

Government corruption, gangs, and terrorism are among the challenges facing Nigeria and threatening its stability.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Top 10 Performing Security Industry Stocks for April

By Venture Business Research
BOOK REVIEWS

Top Secret America: The Rise of the New American Security State

By Dana Priest and Wil­liam Arkin; Reviewed by Mayer Nudell, CSC

The authors spent two-and-a-half years attempting to document the top secret component of the govern­ment agencies dealing with counterterrorism and the private sector contractors supporting this effort (and on whom the government has become increasingly dependent).

Social Engineering, the Art of Human Hacking

By Chris­topher Hadnagy; Reviewed William Stepka, CPP, CISSP

This is a comprehensive survey of social engineering concepts, techniques, and frameworks. It is a great reference in need of better editing to sharpen it into a more readable format.

Criminal Interrogation and Confessions

By Fred Inbau, John Reid, Joseph Buckley, and Brian Jayne; Reviewed by Kevin D. Eack

Most in the security and law enforcement fields would agree that publications by Fred Inbau and John Reid are typically recognized as being authoritative. The latest publication, Criminal Interrogation and Confessions, Fifth Edition by Inbau and Reid as well as Joseph Buckley and Brian Jayne is no exception.

Mission-Based Policing

By John Crank, Rebecca Murray, Dawn Irlbeck, and Mark Sundermeier; Reviewed by Hugh J. Martin

The authors of Mission-Based Policing have developed an interesting approach to urban policing in high-crime areas. The counterinsurgency paradigm advanced by Lt. General David H. Petra­eus and Lt. General James F. Amos is the impetus of their mission-based policing.

Security Management for Sports and Special Events

By Stacey Hall, Walter Cooper, Lou Marciani, and James McGee; Reviewed by David P. Sayer

The book is thoughtfully organized and well-written, with pertinent historical examples. It also discusses current best practices, including useful technology.

 





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