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ASIS 2011 Boasts Robust Showcase of New Products and Services

August 8, 2011

Outside of the classrooms and general sessions, the ASIS 2011 exhibit floor will be abuzz with activity around some of the most innovative security products and services the industry has to offer. The challenge for many will be in navigating the more than 700 exhibits across 230,000+ square feet to find the best solutions.

5 Ways to Safely Destroy a Hard Drive

Responsible Hard-Drive Destruction — Let’s Get Real

Andrew Kelleher

July 26, 2011

It’s no secret that our computer hard drives contain a lot of things we’d rather keep secret. Because the information security field is my home turf, I’m troubled by some of the loose talk I hear about how to destroy used drives. There is a whole lot of bad advice online, especially.

Video Quality in Live and Recorded Environments

Why your intuition on the best choice may lead you astray

Charles Foley

July 26, 2011

There are a number of aspects of 'conventional wisdom' in the realm of physical security that just don't add up, that smack of having their origins in "the salesman made me do it," which under close scrutiny turn out to be absolutely backwards or even dangerous.

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In-building mass notification without fire alarm upgrade headaches

Timothy Means

July 12, 2011

Remember back when we were kids and heard the fire alarm bell in school? On cue, we lined up in an orderly manner and dutifully marched out of the classroom single file, no talking, and keep your hands to yourself. The super loud fire alarm bell and the discipline of the fire drill was all that we needed to know to be safe. How times have changed!

The Multi-Layered Approach: 4 Ways to Secure Your IT Assets

Stephen Midgley

July 12, 2011

When it comes to preventing the loss and theft of mobile assets within the enterprise, there is no one-stop-shop security solution. However, the need has never been greater as mobile devices become more prevalent and hold more sensitive data.

The Challenge of Multiples: How to Manage Physical Security Information in a Multi-Building Campus

Gadi Piran

July 12, 2011

Multi-building campuses such as universities, research facilities, convention centers, hospitals and others face unique problems in implementing a total physical security solution.

AlliedBarton’s Security Program Strengthens Message that Public Transportation is Safe

July 11, 2011

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in California provides public transportation for more than 140,000 passengers a day. The VTA has approximately 1,700 employees supporting three bus divisions and a light rail division. The transportation system consists of about 600 low-floor buses that service 326 square miles of urbanized area daily and a light rail system which operates more than 100 low-floor light rail vehicles across 42.2 miles of rail.

Screening Employees and Contractors Crucial in Reducing Workplace Violence

William Tate

June 28, 2011

A Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) workplace violence survey found that more than 50% of the respondents were concerned that workplace violence might occur at their organization. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 564 work-related homicides occurred each year in the United States from 2004 to 2008.

Tory Brownyard Steve Buckley

June 28, 2011

“Observe and report” security officers have gained popularity with private security firms over the past five years. These officers, when faced with danger or a need for physical intervention, are supposed to radio the police or authorities trained to handle dangerous situations. They do not intervene.

Standards: The Realities of a True Best of Breed Approach

Jonas Andersson

June 14, 2011

The ability to design and install a truly comprehensive, long-term security solution for your organization depends on the technology of more than one manufacturer.

Workplace violence remains one of the most complex challenges facing healthcare organizations today. For executive security professionals, the stakes have never been higher: protecting staff, patients, and visitors while preserving a culture of compassion, dignity, and service.

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ASIS 2011 Boasts Robust Showcase of New Products and Services

5 Ways to Safely Destroy a Hard Drive

Video Quality in Live and Recorded Environments

Want Voice? Better Have $$$

The Multi-Layered Approach: 4 Ways to Secure Your IT Assets

The Challenge of Multiples: How to Manage Physical Security Information in a Multi-Building Campus

AlliedBarton’s Security Program Strengthens Message that Public Transportation is Safe

Screening Employees and Contractors Crucial in Reducing Workplace Violence

Observe and Report: Does it Work?

Standards: The Realities of a True Best of Breed Approach

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