THE MAGAZINE

September 2009

EVENT SECURITY

Plus: Campus Safety ♦ Employee Theft ♦ Security Solutions

COVER STORY

Unconventional Cooperation

By Brian M. Van Hise

After learning that it would host the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Denver established a public-private partnership through which business, government, and private-security entities could work together. The effort paid off.

FEATURES

California Cruisin'

By Teresa Anderson

A look at how several large enterprises handle security challenges in the Southern California area, site of this year's ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits.

HOMELAND SECURITY

New Cybersecurity Push, Old Problem

By Joseph Straw
While the Obama administration develops a new cybersecurity plan, the private sector is wary of sharing proprietary information.

Visualizing Safer Evacuations

By Joseph Straw

Two new tools may help people get out of a building quickly and safely during an emergency.

State Perspective-South Dakota

By Joseph Straw

Interview with Alan Bock, director of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety's Office of Homeland Security.

PRINT EDITION ONLY

Fifty-Four Minutes After Midnight

By Teresa Anderson

The head of security at Delaware State University, in Dover, Delaware, discusses how his school activated its crisis management plan when a shooting occurred and some of the lessons learned.

When the Chips are Down

By ASIS International Gaming and Wagering Protection Council

The economic downturn has led to a notable increase in employee theft, particularly at casinos, but there are many ways for gaming establishments to reduce the risk and improve their odds of protecting the bottom line.

Do Arrests Predict Future Behavior?

By Laura Spadanuta

New research indicates that the longer criminals stay clean, the less likely they are to reoffend.

Streamlining Air Passenger Security Screening

By Laura Spadanuta

A new study says passenger screening could be improved by separating travelers into two lines: one for low-risk passengers and the other for high-risk passengers.

Ruling Against Fraud Alert Companies

By Laura Spadanuta

A recent court ruling dealing a blow to fraud-alert companies leaves consumers in the dark.

Busting Crime on a Budget

By Teresa Anderson

City officials were able to reduce the budget while adding a surveillance system and a call-management service.

A Guide to the 2009 ASIS Exhibits

Check out the exhibits at the ASIS International 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits.

Legal Report

By Teresa Anderson

The strip search of a middle school student is unconstitutional; plus legislation on chemical facilities, food safety, and airport screening.

Industry News

By Ann Longmore-Etheridge

CSO Roundtable announces speakers, ASIS expands computer-based certification testing, and Scott Hewitt, CPP, is profiled.

Keys to Fraud Prevention

By William Anderson

Security can take the lead in spearheading a fraud-prevention program, which should have three components: governance, implementation, and compliance.

 

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Homeowner Arrest A Sorry Sight

By Sherry Harowitz

Having a position of power doesn't mean never having to say you're sorry.

TECHNOFILE

Data Security Through Deletion

By John Wagley

Instead of focusing on protection methods, one organization set out to limit the amount of sensitive data it collected.

Do Virtual Server Risks Outweigh Rewards?

By John Wagley

Many business managers fear that virtual servers are too vulnerable to attack, but technology is improving.

Social Engineering Risks

By John Wagley

Cybercriminals' new tactic to steal valuable information preys on human nature.

Quick Bytes: Mobile Risks

By John Wagley

Many employees are unaware of network security policies or intentionally try to evade them, according to a recent Ponemon Institute study.

Cyber Stats High?

By John Wagley

Estimates on the size of the underground cybercrime economy may be inflated, according to a recent Microsoft report.

A Site to See: TOSBack

By John Wagley

This Site to See notifies its subscribers when companies change their terms of service.

Behind the Numbers: Access Controls Used for High-Security Areas

Access controls used for high-security areas.

INTERNATIONAL

Data Remains on Discarded Drives

By Stephanie Berrong
For the fourth consecutive year, researchers have found sensitive data about companies and individuals on computers bought on eBay.

Leader of Islamic Group Urges U.S. to Keep Promises

By Stephanie Berrong

The secretary general of the Organization of the Islamic Conference reminds President Obama that his promises made to the Muslim world in Egypt need to transfer into policy.

Fake Medicines Require Global Remedy

By Stephanie Berrong

International cooperation is necessary to combat the illegal global trade in dangerous counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals, panelists argued at an American Enterprise Institute event.

BOOK REVIEWS

Threat Assessment and Management Strategies: Identifying the Howlers and Hunters

By Frederick S. Calhoun and Stephen W. Weston; Reviewed by Steve Albrecht, DBA, CPP

Threat Assessment and Management Strategies helps readers distinguish between people who make threats and those that carry them out.

Stay Safe at College

By Rodnie L. Williams; Reviewed by Thomas E. Engells, CPP, CPM

This two-part DVD helps educators and students address the security concerns surrounding a young person's transistion to college.

The Criminal Records Manual—Criminal Records in America

By Larry Henry and Derek Hinton; Reviewed by Richard Petraitis, CPP

A first-rate manual for security professionals that have to conduct background searches.

Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence: Legal and Strategic Guidelines

By Mark A. Lies, II, ed.; Reviewed by Scott Yost, CPP

An uneven collection of articles on preventing workplace violence that nevertheless offers worthwhile information on decreasing its likelihood.

 

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