Security, enterprise and IT are a cooperative team -- Michael Lagow, Louis Burdulis and David Suttles better protect tech giant BMC Software.When things come together, things work better. That’s the
On-the-job experiences can complement structured outside training and education for security executives, supervisors and officers. Photo courtesy of The Conley GroupMany security staff members lose valuable, realistic, training time. These
IP cameras can pull double duty by providing security services as well as complement operations such as beaches, hotel pools and recreational parks. People can go on the Web to
Software can bring together security executives and their CEOs in simulated evacuations that don’t close down the operation but show what’s needed by floor and exit.Read or listen to any
Military, government and private businesses must work together. Corporate CEOs and their security executives must realize that the National Strategy calls for cooperation between the private businesses (who own and
Security has the best, most important mission. We help protect and save people’s lives, stated GE Security President and CEO Louis Parker during a tour with Security Magazine of the
"Clients choose their security level," said Scott Maxson.Security Magazine profiles Scott Maxson, director of building and protective services, Q Center Contemporary Conference Commons in St. Charles, Ill.Security Magazine: What is
If that day without terrorists never comes – There’s always USAF Captain Clay "Mag" Percle from Clarksville, Tenn., a 1st Fighter Wing Raptor pilot. He recently flew a new 5th
It may surprise some people that the majority of casinos that comprise the billion dollar gaming industry in the United States have not entered the digital video future and still
Homeland security, other government and military agencies as well as private security now cooperate in port protection as well as development of cargo container tracking, according to Coast Guard Captain
What should chain store CEOs and merchants instruct security with respect to the use of force in detaining and apprehending suspects? Obviously, the first consideration should be to follow the
Enterprises that handle money and interact with customers need a diversity of security technologies to protect physical and computer-based facilities.Twenty years ago, bank alarms were typically monitored by what we
Some chief security officers are openly concerned about impact on network bandwidth and whether constant scanning slows systems, says Mark Wood.Albert Einstein once said that technological change is like an
Outsourcing security allows enterprises to push off operational costs as well as expertise in protection technologies.In today’s climate of heightened concern for security, chief security officers, building owners and managers
Integrated intrusion detection is a cornerstone of airport and airline security.Within the air transport industry, security invokes many different definitions. Basically, “security” is “freedom from danger.” Protecting airline passengers, cargo
Thinking of upgrading security video or bringing in a new system? Going to work with an integrator on the project? Just like any relationship, comfort is a significant factor. Take
For enterprise security executives, budgeting a first system design is crucial. Concerning the end-point components needed in a security system, count the number of devices by type: Electronic controls Locking
I walked into a Marriott hotel last week – probably the millionth time I’ve done that in my life – and I felt perfectly anonymous. I always feel that way
Athough the chance of a truck bombing or other major terrorist attack occurring at your enterprise is small, the consequences can be totally devastating in terms of loss of life,
Nearly five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the number one challenge perplexing security professionals and organizations seeking to execute successful security programs, business continuity and/or risk
IMS Research’s latest forecasts on the world market for intruder alarms show that the global market was estimated to be worth $2.5 billion in 2005. The ongoing trend from wired
Videolarm, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Videolarm, Inc. has been the lead innovator in the CCTV industry for 30 years. In 1976, Ray Pagano started Videolarm Inc. by developing and
Forget the notion that laptops are getting cheaper. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a laptop and external hard drive, recently recovered by the folks at the FBI, which
Diebold, Incorporated, one of the nation’s largest security integrators with expertise in the commercial, financial, government and retail markets, has expanded its government security function through the acquisition of Actcom,
From Herzliya, Israel, Optibase tells Security Magazine that it is providing streaming video to ON, an interactive multimedia platform, initiated by Heineken, Sony and New Business Generation. Using the latest
Large distance no problem with IP security video.NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen), the Dutch rail authority, is one of the world’s busiest rail systems with 25,000 employees operating over one million passenger
Who is spying on whom?They were head-butting and faking injuries at this year’s soccer World Cup. A doping scandal has knocked down some top teams in the Tour de France.
American Science and Engineering Inc., Billerica, Mass., offers Gemini, the industry’s most complete non-intrusive parcel inspection system for detecting security threats and contraband in parcels, baggage and mail. Gemini enables
The Rabun Labs’ Model GM/MS is used to monitor and automatically maintain the resistivity of electrical grounding systems. This is accomplished by sensing soil resistivity in the area where the
Just throwing a CD in the trash, even after deleting its data, creates risk as that data can often be restored or recovered. Be certain that those business units handling
With counterfeiters finding every way imaginable to forge documents, adding a tamper-resistant microscopic identifier to important documents is a must. DataLase has come up with an authentication solution that ensures
Lumenara Corp., Ottawa, announced its latest Le256 series of network cameras. The cameras offer broadcast quality images in native 16:9 high-definition format. Streaming full 1920x1080 resolution at up to 15
What a difference a year makes to some wallets. The nation’s top corporate chief security officers (CSO), those executives in charge of security for global companies in the U.S., are
Video Domain Technologies’ new MemoCam DVR with cellular communication capabilities, called D-V58/CELL, enables notification via cell phone and/or e-mail (with option of attached images) whenever recording has been triggered by
This ADA Compliant, multipurpose pneumatic mushroom button introduced by STI, Waterford, Mich., covers a range of applications both indoors and outdoors. The Stopper Station (SS2408EX) incorporates a unique, patented design
Driving around the premises can sometimes end in unfavorable circumstances. Protect law enforcement and security vehicles’ occupants with an impenetrable glass protection film that defend vehicles against terrorism, riot situations
Stealth Laboratories, Hickory, N.C., has an AC and DC series of Rack Mounted multi-output camera power supplies. Available in 8-, 16- and 32-output configurations, they are ideal for creating a
A concern for any business definitely is the safety of its employees and guests. In the case of an emergency, such as a fire, the Onyx ExitPoint exit technology ensures
Sparks, Md.-based AxonX, has extended its SigniFire product line to include a standalone IP network camera. This new product embeds the company’s detection algorithms onto a network camera powered by
Concerned about who’s visiting your building? Scan your visitors with EasyLobby, a system that scans a visitor’s driver’s license, passport or business card. Once an ID has been scanned, EasyLobby
Vigilant Technology’s Software Matrix replaces the legacy analog Matrix system and delivers more efficiency, flexibility and profitability to the customer. The fully-digital, IP-based video management system provides matrix switch capabilities
Access control just keeps getting more simplified with the new installation of biometric hand readers. Hand readers translates into no more lost or stolen access cards, and ensures that the
Integrated Biometrics’ latest physical access control fingerprint biometric reader (TRU 650) outperforms competing readers due to its combination of a unique patented input sensor technology, one of the fastest match-time
Greg FeldmanSecurity Magazine recently interviewed Greg Feldman, the new Director of Campus Safety and Security at Johnson & Wales University’s Florida Campus. Feldman joins the University from the South Miami
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has recently outfitted the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana with new automatic openers and panic bars. The Indiana-based firm donated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Accessible
SecureCam is a new all-stainless steel ultra-heavy duty housing by SecureVue Inc. The camera housing safeguards its preset bearing with a double-patented tamper-resistant bracket mount that aligns precisely on horizontal
Higher-end security measures call for higher-end security applications. LumeneraCorp has released a camera model that is ideal for critical surveillance applications where intimate scene detail is required. The cameras deliver
RedShift Systems Inc. successfully completed the development and testing of engineering samples of its optical wavelength converter, the Thermal Light Valve. This marks a significant shift in the $2 billion
Smartvue Corp., Nashville, Tenn., has a next generation IP video surveillance system, Smartvue S3 with new Intellivue human detection technology. The self-configuring plug and play video analytics solution uses leading
TOA Electronics Inc., South San Francisco, Calif., introduced its complete line of NetCanSee network video products at the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas. The network video cameras simultaneously transmit
Integral’s Ethernet-powered access control solutions have come up with another great solution from the Intelli-M family of products. It maximizes the full power of the Internet while supporting power over
