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New Announcements from ACCESS CONTROL & SECURITY SYSTEMS
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Hirsch Electronics announces Velocity 3.0.
The award-winning Velocity Security Management System integrates access
control, video, alarms, badging, smart cards, biometrics, Role-Based
Access Control (RBAC), partitioning, identity management, FIPS 201 and
more. The system is IT-centric, highly secure, and scaleable to even the
largest organizations. Visit www.WeSecureBuildings.com
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Fla. Police
Chiefs Adopt Alarm Model Ordinance
Florida has set another "first" in its efforts to
manage burglar alarms and enhance public safety. Last month, the
Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) passed a resolution to adopt a
Model Alarm Ordinance. The ordinance will be used by police chiefs
across the state to develop and/or revise their jurisdiction's alarm
management programs. It serves as the nation's first model alarm
ordinance developed by a state police chiefs association.
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), Frisco, Texas, and the
Alarm Association of Florida (AAF) helped FPCA develop the ordinance.
Last year all three groups supported a legislative bill that made
Florida the first state in the country to fully enforce a statewide
statue known as Enhanced Call Verification (ECV).
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Thumb Drives:
How They Help IT Security
Nearly 60 percent of businesses acknowledge that they
have experienced at least one major IT security breach over the last six
months -- up significantly from security breach data of three years ago,
when major security breaches in six-month periods were under 40 percent.
The question is, how do we make IT security more robust and at the same
time, easier to use?
There have been robust security solutions in the marketplace for years
that could capably combat many of the new and emerging security breach
scenarios that companies are experiencing -- but companies have not
widely implemented the solutions. One problem has been ease of use.
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Thumb Drives:
How They Hurt Security
According to a recent study from Centennial Software,
United Kingdom, IT managers said portable storage devices, such as thumb
drives and MP3 players, have surpassed even malware to become a top
security concern.
The study, which polled 370 IT professionals, showed that 38.4 percent
of IT managers say portable storage devices are their top security
concern. That's up from 25.7 percent in 2006.
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Book Series
Offers Guidance to Non-Security Professionals
The Security Executive Council is offering business
professionals a set of guidebooks to help them perform investigations of
workplace misconduct.
When allegations of inappropriate behavior surface, the first corporate
representatives notified are often not security professionals. In these
cases, the responding personnel may find themselves in the unfamiliar
territory of assisting in or even executing an investigation. The
Response to Misconduct Allegations series by John D. Thompson provides
practical guidance to non-security professionals who must play a role in
investigations of inappropriate workplace behavior.
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Small Firms
Warned Of 'Security Apathy'
The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA),
Washington, DC, has called on small businesses to fight " security
apathy."
The US-based non-profit organization warned that hackers and identity
thieves are increasingly targeting small businesses.
According to the NCSA, a recent FBI study found that 90 percent of small
businesses had suffered at least one cyber-security incident within the
past year, yet most small businesses are not doing enough to protect
their businesses or customers.
"Even though small businesses recognize the need to make cyber-security
a priority, many are intimidated by the perceived resources needed to
implement the right security plan," says Ron Teixeira, executive
director of the NCSA.
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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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- Websense Inc.'s subsidiary, Websense
SC Operations Limited, has made a pre-conditional cash offer to
acquire all shares of SurfControl PLC, Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Pixim, Inc., Mountain View, Calif., and Vectronics
Ltd., Israel, have partnered to distribute Pixim's chipsets and
video surveillance camera reference design in Israel. Vectronics is a
representative and distributor for international semiconductor companies
in the Israeli market.
- New Jersey-based A.C. Daughtry Inc. was selected by
Honeywell, Morristown, New Jersey, as an authorized dealer for
Commercial Security Systems. A.C. Daughtry develops integrated security
systems that blend products with IP-network connections for commercial
and industrial customers.
- 2007 marks the 50th anniversary for Panasonic Security
Systems, Secaucus, N.J. The company serves as a technology and
solutions leader in the security industry, and continually reinforces
its position as a security industry source for surveillance
solutions.
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Lenel, a UTC Fire & Security company, is a leading provider of software
and integrated systems for commercial security markets. Lenel's flagship
OnGuard security platform provides an open, seamlessly integrated
solution encompassing access control, alarm monitoring, identity
management, smart cards, biometrics, intrusion detection, digital video
management, intelligent video and IT convergence. www.lenel.com
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People in the News
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- Tim Bennett has been appointed
president of the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA). Bennett
has been chosen to lead CSIA's efforts to expand and influence cyber
security policy in the U.S. and Europe.
- Petards Inc., Orlando, appointed two new directors of
business development. Doug Dickinson will cover the Mid-Atlantic
and North Central region, and Jeff Hosier will focus on the
Northeast.
- A new leadership position has been created at Integral
Technologies Inc., Indianapolis. Jeff DeCocq was promoted to
IT Business Solutions Director to spearhead the development of products
and services that integrate best practices of the IT and security
industries.
- OSS Inc., Round Rock, Texas, has hired George M.
Hallaman as its new Columbus, Ohio Business Development Executive.
OSS Inc. provides customized private security forces for large
commercial buildings.
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Events
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May 8-11
PSA-TEC 2007
Pheasant Run Resort and Spa; St. Charles, Ill.
Organizer: PSA Security Network
Information: Call (303) 252-8607 or e-mail info@psasecurity.com
www.psasecurity.com
May 9-10
GOVSEC, U.S. Law Enforcement and Ready! Conference and Exposition
Washington Convention Center; Washington, D.C.
Information: Call (800) 687-7469 or e-mail govsec@ntpshow.com
www.govsecinfo.com
May 11-12
6th Annual DallasCon Information Security Training and Conference
Radisson Hotel Richardson; Dallas, Texas
Information: Call (775) 278-8911 or e-mail contact@dallascon.com
www.dallascon.com
May 12-19
SANS at Sea 2007: Cruise from Seattle to Alaska
Aboard the ms Oosterdam by Holland America
www.sans.org
May 14-16
IATA Ground Handling 2007
Vancouver
Information: Call (514) 874-0202
www.iata.org
May 14-16
NASCO 2nd Annual Contract Security Summit and Hill Day
Washington, D.C.
Information: Call (703) 518-147 or e-mail info@nasco.org
www.nasco.org
May 14-17
Assets Protection Course II: Practical Applications
The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa; Tucson, Ariz.
Sponsor: ASIS International
Information: Call (703) 519-6200
www.asisonline.org
May 15
ASIS International NYC Chapter?s 2007 Trade Show
Jacob Javits Convention Center; New York City
Information: E-mail info@asisnyc.org
www.asisnyc.org
May 15-16
Federal Motor Carrier/California BIT Safety Regulations Workshop
Seminar
Ontario Airport Marriott Hotel; Ontario, Calif.
Organizer: The Granite Bay Group
Information: Visit www.designedcompliance.com
May 15-17
17th Annual CardTech/SecurTech 2007 Conference and Exhibition
The Moscone Center; San Francisco
Information: Call (800) 422-CTST or e-mail abconferences@sourcemedia.com
http://www.ctst.com
May 15-17
13th Annual GSA International Products and Services Expo 2007
Orange County Convention Center; Orlando, Fla.
Organizer: U.S. General Services Administration
Information: Call (888) 272-5565
http://www.expo.gsa.gov
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