THE MAGAZINE

July 2012
COVER STORY

Securing High-Risk Hotels

By John J. Strauchs, CPP

Reducing the risk of terrorism at new hotels in high-risk locales requires innovation and thoughtful planning at the design and architecture phase.

HOMELAND SECURITY

Solving the Interoperability Riddle

By Matthew Harwood

Has a Silicon Valley start-up cost-efficiently solved the seemingly intractable problem of achieving interoperability for first responders?

Security Consultant Perspective

By Matthew Harwood

Paul Schneider, principal at the Chertoff Group, is interviewed.


 

PRINT EDITION ONLY

A Monumental Task

By Laura Spadanuta

A physical security information system, which brings together multiple security applications, is being tested on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., home to national treasures like the Lincoln Memorial and host to key events from July 4th celebrations to the Presidential inauguration.

Intelligence

By Laura Spadanuta

Experts discuss how well the United States is handling the challenges of irregular warfare, and a look at management best practices for preventing maritime pirate attacks.

Defending Against the Nuclear Threat

By Matthew Harwood

The Securing the Cities Initiative, intended to help high-risk cities defend against a radiological attack, is being implemented in the New York City region.

Case Study

By Teresa Anderson

The Detroit Public School system uses battery-operated cameras to catch thieves in the act.

Legal Report

By Teresa Anderson

A California appeals court rules that a company can be held liable for harassing comments made by employees on a blog, and lawmakers consider bills on counterfeit drugs, information sharing, and border security.

Industry News

By Ann Longmore-Etheridge

Mohamed ElBaradei announced as keynote speaker, CSOs discuss security strategies in the Middle East, and Ed Kardauskas, CPP, PCI, PSP, is profiled.

Managing

By R.A. (Andy) Wilson, CPP

One company’s painful embezzlement incident can provide lessons for security managers in recognizing and preventing fraud.

 

The Magazine — Past Issues

EDITOR'S NOTE

Complacency Over Cyberthreat Decried

By Sherry Harowitz

It’s time to take cyberthreats seriously.

TOP TEN SECURITY STOCKS

Top 10 Performing Security Industry Stocks for May

By Venture Business Research
TECHNOFILE

Encryption Critical in Healthcare

By John Wagley

Encryption technology, as well as security protocols and safeguards, are crucial to protecting patient data and complying with regulatory standards.

CHART: Cyber-Risk Control Practices of Top Management

By Carnegie Mellon University

How boards & senior executives are managing cyber risks.

INTERNATIONAL

EU Data Security Rules

By John Wagley

As the European Union works toward revising the 1995 rules, companies may want to get a head start on implementing some provisions.

BOOK REVIEWS

Social Media, Crisis Communication, and Emergency Management: Leveraging Web 2.0 Technologies

By Connie M. White; Reviewed by Yan Byalik

This book offers a unique look into the world of emergency management through the prism of social media.

Terrorism and WMDs: Awareness and Response

By John Pichtel; Reviewed by Coleman Wolf, CPP, CISSP

This book contains a great deal of intermediate-level information on the subject of weapons of mass destruction.

Practical Methods for Legal Investigations: Concepts and Protocols in Civil and Criminal Cases

By Dean A. Beers; Reviewed by Eugene F. Ferraro

Author Dean Beers was never a street cop, but as a county deputy coroner he learned his way around a crime scene and it shows.

Homeland Security: What Is It and Where Are We Go­ing?

By Amos N. Guiora; Reviewed by William F. Eardley IV

Overall, I was impressed by Guiora’s narrowness of focus on the topic while acknowledging that the subject area is quite broad.

Managing the Use of Force Incident: For Criminal Justice Officers, Supervisors, and Administrators

By Howard Webb; Reviewerd by Dr. Steve Albrecht, CPP

The subtitle of this book refers to criminal justice officers, supervisors, and administrators, but the principles can also apply to security directors and managers whose officers may have to use force as part of their jobs.

 





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