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News
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Denver Readies
Security For Democratic National Convention
After 19 months of work, Denver is ready to host the
2008 Democratic National Convention. The convention, starting Aug. 25,
has pushed the host city to step up security measures.
Installing security cameras and changing locks are just a couple of the
steps being taken to protect businesses in the city. CCTV Corp. told
Denver’s CBS affiliate that it has installed more than 400 cameras
downtown in recent weeks. Large venues, including the Denver Athletic
Club, the Sheraton Hotel and the Colorado Convention Center have beefed
up security.
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Does Smart
Card Flaw Pose International Issues?
A recent hacking into Boston's mass transit system by
three local university students underscores a broader problem: More than
a billion mass-transit fare cards and door-swipe badges worldwide have a
security weakness.
That's due to a flaw revealed in a smart chip's design earlier this
year. Other agencies that use the chip -- from the London Tube to the
Dutch government -- have scrambled to adopt temporary countermeasures,
says Karsten Nohl, the researcher who first uncovered the trouble. All
their smart cards, he says, need to be shored up or replaced.
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Chicago Public
Schools To Increase Security
When Chicago Public Schools open in September, some of
the schools identified as trouble spots will see improved emergency
procedures and more surveillance cameras and security personnel, school
officials said Monday.
The new measures come after 26 students were killed during the last
school year—mostly by gunfire—and 10 more were killed during a
summer of violence, according to Chicago Public Schools.
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Big Name
Companies Participate In Olympic Security
China is spending some $6.5 billion on security for
the Games, and much of that has gone to foreigners. But given the
sensitive nature of those contracts, involved companies are often
reluctant to discuss what they are doing or how much they are making.
"We want to avoid answering sensitive questions," says a staffer in the
Beijing office of Panasonic, which has sold surveillance cameras for use
at the Games.
That doesn't mean these companies haven't been aggressive in courting
business. General Electric, IBM, Honeywell, Siemens, Panasonic and LG
have all won major contracts providing security technology for the
Olympics
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Secure Your Facilities with CyberLock
Videx manufactures CyberLock electronic cylinders designed to convert
mechanical locks into full-functioning access control systems. A record
of every entry and attempted access is stored in both the cylinder and
key. One key can be used to access CyberLocks installed in doors,
cabinets, containers, and padlocks throughout an entire facility.
www.videx.com/lock17
Videx, Inc.
1105 NE Circle Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-758-0521,
Fax: 541-752-5285
sales@videx.com
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Business Beat
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- Dakota Security Systems Inc., a
security systems integrator, has joined the PSA Security
Network.
- Inovonics Wireless Corp., Louisville, Colo., a provider of
wireless security products, and MAXxess Systems Inc., Anaheim,
Calif., a developer of IP-based frameworks, have partnered to develop an
integrated product.
- HP, Palo Alto, Calif., a provider of security services, will
purchase Colubris Networks, Waltham, Mass., a manufacturer of
wireless networks for enterprises and service providers.
- NAPCO Security Systems, Amityville, N.Y., a manufacturer of
security products, has acquired Marks USA, a New York-based
manufacturer of industrial and commercial locks.
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Sony. Megapixel cameras that aren’t afraid of the dark.
Some megapixel cameras are remarkably scared of the dark. Because their
high resolution comes at the cost of poor low light performance. To
compensate, some rely on slow shutter speeds—which produce severe
motion blur. Sony did better, carefully balancing megapixel resolution
with the super sensitivity of our ExwavePRO and Light Funneling.
Discover Sony megapixel cameras. Because crime never sleeps.
sony.com/security
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People in the News
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- OSS Inc., Warren, Ohio, a security
guard service contractor, has promoted Joshua Stanley to assistant
branch manager.
- Wren, Jefferson City, Mo., a provider of video surveillance
solutions, has hired Jeff Floreno as director of security operations and
strategy.
- American Systems, Chantilly, Va., an IT solutions provider,
has appointed James A. Kuiken to vice president, citizen safety
strategic business area.
- PPM 2000, Edmonton, Alberta, a developer of security
software, has appointed Kurian M. Tharakan to the new role of vice
president, sales and marketing.
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Events
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Sept. 8-10
The Future of Secure Documents
The Crowne Plaza; Chicago, IL
Organizer: IntertechPira
Information: For Delegate inquiries: Mike Robert, mrobert@intertechusa.com or
call (207) 781-9631. For Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities: Brian
Santos, bsantos@intertechusa.com or
call (207) 781-9618
www.securedocumentsconference.com
Sept. 11
Security Canada Atlantic
Ramada Crystal Palace; Moncton, New Brunswick
Sponsor: Canadian Security Association
Information: Call (905) 513-0622 or e-mail staff@canasa.org
www.canasa.org
Sept. 12-13
CPP/PCI/PSP Review
Atlanta, GA
Sponsor: ASIS International
Information: Call (703) 519-6200
www.asisonline.org
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