THE MAGAZINE

September 2011

SPECIAL REPORT: 9-11 Ten Years Late

COVER STORY

Are We Still at Risk?

By Sherry L. Harowitz

This piece is Part I of Security Management's 9-11 Anniversary Special Focus. In this issue we examine the evolving terrorist threat and the progress made in understanding and countering it.

FEATURES

Reflections, Regrets, and Resolutions

By Ann Longmore-Etheridge

Part II of Security Management's 9-11 Anniversary Special Focus: ASIS leadership recount how they dealt with events on that day.

Suspicious Activity Reporting

By Joan T. McNamara

Part III of Security Management's 9-11 Anniversary Special Focus: One of the architects of the Suspicious Activity Reporting program shares insights into its formation and expansion.

Considering Civil Liberties

By Matthew Harwood

More on suspicious activity reporting and the federal government's efforts to embed privacy and civil liberty controls into the process from Security Mangement associate editor, Matthew Harwood.

Is It Really Possible to Trust Travelers?

By Matthew Harwood

Part IV of Security Management's 9-11 Anniversary Special Focus: The newest attempt at a trusted traveler program.

How Can the Hospitality Industry Better Protect Housekeeping Staff?

By Richard G. Hudak

The recent episode involving Dominique Strauss-Kahn's alleged rape of a housekeeper has rekindled discussion on what the hospitality industry should do to better protect housekeeping and room service employees from on-the-job harassment. (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)

HOMELAND SECURITY

Tracking Digital Footprints in the Field

By Matthew Harwood

By testing suspect computing devices on site, law enforcement can reduce forensic wait times and protect the chain of evidence.

Looking Ahead: Technology and Threats

By Matthew Harwood

Security Management's Matthew Harwood interviews futurist Marc Goodman.

 

 

PRINT EDITION ONLY

Changes In The Classroom

By Paul F. Benne, PSP

Security education has changed since 9-11. Here’s how companies can benefit from these programs.

Industry News

ASIS urges volunteer leaders to participate in the Wounded Warriors program, which seeks to help veterans find jobs, and Eric Swanson, CPP, is profiled.

Maritime Messages

By Teresa Anderson

To comply with laws passed after 9-11, the U.S. Coast Guard uses an electronic system that can send secure messages to appropriate parties in emergencies.

Seminar and Exhibits/Orlando Focus

By Teresa Anderson

Orlando, Florida, is home to companies with a range of unique needs. Here’s a close-up look at three of them.

Before the Games Begin

By Anthony V. DiSalvatore

Security has a role to play in improving the odds that a casino will be well designed and have a successful grand opening.

Legal Report

By Teresa Anderson

In two similar cases, courts ruled that students who created fake MySpace pages to spoof pages that their principals might have created were protected under the First Amendment.

Cracking Down on Trafficking

By Laura Spadanuta

By enlisting the help of every resource, from airlines to the victims themselves, organizations are trying to thwart human traffickers.

 

The Magazine — Past Issues

EDITOR'S NOTE

Complacency May Be the Real Enemy

By Sherry Harowitz

How the threat, and our response to it, has evolved since terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

TECHNOFILE

Breach Insurance Gains Steam

By John Wagley

Companies can mitigate losses from cyberattacks and other data breaches by purchasing cyber insurance, but they should evaluate policies carefully.

Bolstering Security Education

By John Wagley

Many security managers say end-user education is a central part of IT security. More regulations are also requiring that organizations demonstrate that they’re conducting such training.

The Lure of Spearphishing

By Cisco

Behind the numbers of a typical spearphishing campaign.

INTERNATIONAL

Too Focused on Safe Havens?

By Laura Spadanuta

Failed states may not be the terrorist havens experts once thought. More attention should be given to weak and corrupt nations.

BOOK REVIEWS

Mission: Intangible: Managing Risk and Reputation To Create Enterprise Value

By Nir Kossovsky; Reviewed by Michael D. Moberly

This is one of those “must read” books that forward-looking security professionals will quickly recognize as a “value add.”

Advanced Interviewing Techniques, Second Edition

By John R. Schafer and Joe Navarro; Reviewed by Marianna Perry, CPP

Advanced Interviewing Techniques is a must-read for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and security professionals.

Cyber Attacks: Protecting National Infrastructure

By Edward G. Amoroso; Reviewed by Kevin Siegmund, CPP, PSP

What sets this effort apart is that it offers a comprehensive list of local enterprise-level suggestions and reme­­dies as well as a plan that is scalable to protect national-level infrastructure.

Challenges in Intelligence Analysis: Lessons Learned from 1300 BCE to the Present

By Timothy Walton; Reviewed by Adrian A. Barnie, CPP, CFE

Challenges in Intelligence Analysis is a fascinating study of the history of intelligence analysis from biblical times to the present.

Building an Enterprise-Wide Business Continuity Program

By Kelley Okolita; Reviewed by Brian Strong, CPP, CBCP

The author explores widely accepted risk management principles and backs them up with real-world experience.

 

Beyond Print

Beyond Print

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