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New Announcements from ACCESS CONTROL & SECURITY SYSTEMS
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Announcing the
2007 New Product of the Year
The plusID device from Privaris Inc., Charlottesville,
Va., has been selected as Access Control & Security Systems' 2007
New Product of the Year. The plusID is a universal security token that
combines physical and logical access by using a fingerprint to verify
the identity of individuals seeking access to facilities and IT
resources. The product was chosen as winner by a panel of judges and a
tally of reader votes from 20 finalists in the sixth annual contest.
The plusID features a built-in fingerprint reader, secure onboard
storage and compatibility with existing access control systems. It
eliminates the need to install biometric readers at every door and
computer and replaces passwords and access cards. The device has
multiple communication interfaces to make it out-of-the-box compatible
with most installed door readers for physical access and with Microsoft
operating systems for logical access.
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Survey
Estimates Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions
As the holidays approach and more people are out
shopping, they may notice some of the new high-tech security that
retailers are using to battle theft and shoplifting. According to an
annual survey conducted by the University of Florida with a funding
grant from ADT Security Services, U.S. retailers lost $40.5 billion to
theft last year. The survey measures retail shrinkage defined as a
combination of employee theft, shoplifting, vendor fraud and
administrative error and found that employee and internal theft account
for the largest portions of retail theft followed by losses from
shoplifting.
"The dollar loss to retailers from theft is staggering," says Jeffrey
Bean, vice president ADT retail sales and operations. "Retailers are
looking for more sophisticated and integrated security technology
solutions to help limit losses, lower costs and keep prices down."
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Threat
Advisory System Response Guideline Eligible For
Suggestions
The ASIS Commission on Standards and Guidelines is
soliciting comments on suggested revisions to the Threat Advisory System
Response Guideline. The TASR Guideline, up for a 60-day public
review-and-comment period, was first published in 2004. All ASIS
Guidelines are re-evaluated every three years, with the possibility of
revision, if warranted.
To provide input, go to the Guidelines section of the ASIS Web site here. Comments must be submitted by
Feb. 1, 2008. The TASR Guideline can be downloaded, free of charge, on
the site.
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Industry Input
Wanted On Proposed OSIPS Framework-ANSI Standard
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced
the opening of the third formal Public Review of BSR/SIA OSIPS-01-200x,
Open, Systems Integration and Performance Standard (OSIPS) -- Framework
as an American National Standard. SIA is an American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) accredited Standards Developing Organization. The
public comment period is open until Jan. 7, 2008.
The OSIPS Framework is the foundational standard for the OSIPS family of
standards. Since OSIPS is directed at enabling the open integration of
so many various types of components, it is essential to establish
precise definitions of shared system elements and common means to
communicate.
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Security
Guards To Be New Safeguard For California City Transit
Undercover security guards will now ride San
Francisco's famed cable cars in a plan to revive a program from the San
Francisco Municipal Railway to make sure the crews aren't pocketing cash
fares, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.
The transit agency ended a similar covert operation more than a year
ago, but officials want to give it another try.
The Municipal Transportation Agency, which oversees Muni, has included
the "cable car observers" program in a proposed contract for agency-wide
private security guard services. It calls for six to eight unarmed
security guards in plainclothes to work part time on the cable car
detail.
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Business Beat
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- Assa Abloy AB, Sweden, a manufacturer
and supplier of door opening solutions, has acquired Powershield
Doors, Ireland, a manufacturer of high security steel doors.
- Pixim Inc., Mountain View, Calif., a provider of image
sensors and processors, has announced that its Orca chipset was selected
to power GE Security's UltraView indoor and outdoor ultra-wide
dynamic range mini-dome security cameras.
- A10 Networks, Silicon Valley, Calif., a manufacturer of
high-performance products for security solutions, has joined the RSA
Secured Partner Program to certify technical interoperability between
A10's network and RSA technology.
- VidSys, Vienna, Va., a provider of physical security
situation management, has partnered with Vidient Systems Inc.,
Santa Clara, Calif., a developer of video analytics and behavior
recognition solutions, to achieve better situational awareness and
improved incident response.
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People in the News
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- SANYO Security Systems, Chatsworth
Calif., a division of SANYO Fisher Company, has appointed Robert
Schindler to the position of regional sales manager for the Northeast
region.
- Brian Cohen has been appointed to president and CEO of Steelbox
Networks Inc., Atlanta, manufacturers of network video distribution
and storage devices.
- Gemalto, Amsterdam, provider of digital security solution,
has appointed Alex Mandl to be non-executive chairman of the board.
- Dale Burton, vice president of technology and chief technology
officer for Northrop Grumman Corp.'s Integrated Systems sector,
has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
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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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Events
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Dec. 5-6
6th Annual Cargo Security Forum
Hamilton Crowne Plaza; Washington, DC
Organizer: eyefortransport
Information: Contact Tom Hughes at +44 (0)20 7375 7178 or (800) 814 3459
x.299, or e-mail thughes@eft.com
www.eyefortransport.com/cargosecurity07/
Dec. 6
Customer Service (Call Center, Help Desk, Web)
Ronald Reagan Building; Washington, D.C.
Organizer: Digital Government Institute
Information: E-mail info@digitalgovernment.com
or call 703-752-6243
www.digitalgovernment.com
Dec. 10-11
Executive Protection
The Westin Providence; Providence, R.I.
Sponsor: ASIS International
Information: Call (703) 519-6200
www.asisonline.org
Dec. 11 & 12
IQinVision Partner Training Program
San Clemente, CA
Organizer: IQinVision U
Information: E-mail Dawn
Miller or call 1-877-850-0805 x.239
http://www.iqeye.com/IQUcertification.html
Dec. 11-18
SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2007
Wardman Park Marriott Hotel; Washington, D.C.
Organizer: SANS
www.sans.org/info/16631
Dec. 12-14
Security Force Management
The Westin Providence; Providence, R.I.
Sponsor: ASIS International
Information: Call (703) 519-6200
www.asisonline.org
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