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Bangalore IT Companies Receive E-mail Threats

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

IT companies in Bangalore receive an e-mail threatening to blow up their facilities.

Sometimes, Security Theater Really Works

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Israeli security researchers Gadi Evron and Imri Goldberg find that security theater can be about more than window dressing.

Employee Safety in Global Hotspots

Derek Slater — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

What risks do employees face in a sour global economy? What countries pose a growing threat of kidnapping for ransom? Is Columbia safer than Mexico? Insights from a former FBI hostage negotiator.

How IT Helped Catch the Jewelry Thief

Bill Brenner — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Zale Corp. jewelry store chain is having much better luck catching burglars in real time, thanks to a little help from the IT side of the house. Loss Prevention Manager Dennis Thomas explains how the company built its high-tech command center from scratch.

Security Predictions: What Happens Next?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

An ongoing index of predictions, projections and prognostication for 2009 and beyond. Marcus Ranum, Rich Mogull, Jeff Spivey, Whit Diffie, Richard Hollinger and many more.

Excerpt: Counterterrorism Strategies for Corporations

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mike Ackerman calls terrorism "the skunk at the globalization lawn party." His new book lays out 10 principles for how businesses can prepare and respond.

The 10 Ackerman Principles of Counterterrorism

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Consultant and author Mike Ackerman's 10 counterterrorism principles for business.

Shredding for Security

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Joe is done with his printed documents, he shreds them using a high-security shredder that meets the federal security requirement demanded of the Department of Defense, NATO and other government and military for disposing of top-secret documents.

Secure Office Windows

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The exterior windows of Joe's office and laboratory protect him from bullets, explosive blasts and forced-entry threats.

Visitor Management System

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Joe's Office uses an off-the-shelf visitor management system to handle temporary badging and track which guests are expected (and which aren't).

Worker Fired over E-Mail Death Threat

Robert McMillan — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An employee of 1-800-Flowers.com has been fired after an e-mailed death threat was linked to her account.

Container Security: Is the Layered Approach Working?

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Guest columnist Jim Giermanski says the government's five-layered approach to container security is on the right track, but needs significant improvements.

Fujitsu Security System Targets Employee Tailgating

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A Fujitsu-developed ceiling mounted grid of video cameras hooked up with a computer can stop employee tailgating, the company demonstrated in Tokyo.

Elijah Shaw Interview: Celebrity Bodyguard+

Katherine Walsh — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As Hollywood gears up for the Academy Awards, Elijah Shaw tells what he's learned from protecting CEOs and supermodels alike.

Suspicious Packages

Stacy Collett — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Mail rooms and others need well-defined protocols for dealing with suspicious packages