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August 12, 2008

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Is Our Telecomm Infrastructure Secure?

By Andy Hilverda · July 2008

High-tech options can help solve industry's unique problems

The events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the 2005 hurricane season emphasized U.S. dependence on an effective national telecommunications infrastructure. Telecommunication companies are a critical part of America’s infrastructure and key to securing the homeland in times of emergency. Reliable, resilient communication services can provide the bridge between emergency responders, firefighters and law enforcement for cohesive emergency management.


Delta Scientific Announces More Than 400 Deployments Of DSC2000 Barricades

July 3, 2008

Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that it has sold systems deploying more than 400 DSC2000 shallow foundation barricades to customers throughout the world.


San Pedro Bay Ports Open New Enrollment Site for Federal Security Credential

July 1, 2008

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Port of Los Angeles worked together to open an additional enrollment site recently on Terminal Island in an effort to facilitate enrollment for the Los Angeles/Long Beach port worker, mariner and trucker communities into the federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program.


ASIS Issues Second Edition of TASR Guideline

June 30, 2008

The ASIS Commission on Standards and Guidelines has released the second edition of the Threat Advisory System Response Guideline (TASR).


In the Public Eye

By Ralph C Jensen · June 2008

Government finds a better way to protect residents of the public housing system.

Building automation has revitalized public safety in Puerto Rico by employing a video surveillance system that improves communication throughout the police force and centralizes public housing issues.


TSA Participates in Cooperative Inter-Modal Transportation Security Exercise

June 30, 2008

The exercise was held June 25 at Washington's Union Station and brought transportation entities from the national capital region together to reinforce strategic plans for preventive and protective response in the event of emergency situations.


Report Examines Law Mandating Scans of All U.S.-Bound Cargo Containers by 2012

June 27, 2008

Congress reaffirmed its will to implement 100-percent scanning in four years while government witnesses defended their position that the deadline was unrealistic.


A Volatile Time

By Matt Scherer · May 2008

Homeland Security regulations tighten requirements related to chemical, petroleum product storage

If you’re a security integrator working with companies that store or produce chemical or petroleum products, your clients have probably asked for assistance with the Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facilities Anti- Terrorism Standards.


Smoother Sailing

By John Diedam · May 2008

Port, vessel operators need to meet challenges of complying with ISPS, other regulations

The maritime industry is clearly one of the most powerful drivers of international commerce and economic vitality in the world. The statistics are astounding, including a worldwide fleet of nearly 11 million marine containers, a transportation cargo unit that can hold up to 500 computer monitors.


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Emergency Comm.

Case Study: MITOC

Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.

Poll

With an estimated security budget of more than $300 million, is the Chinese government doing enough to protect the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing?