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News
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Northern
Illinois University Addresses Security Concerns
After a gunman shot and killed five students and
himself at Northern Illinois University (NIU) last week, questions and
concerns are being voiced about the school's security and method of
communication.
According to the Associated Press, many students phoned each other and
sent text messages even before school officials could warn them.
Drew Creal, a sophomore from St. Charles, was in a building next to Cole
Hall when students around him began receiving text messages from other
students that read, "There's shooting in Cole Hall" and "Get off
campus," he says.
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Amtrak Beefs
Up Security With New Procedures
Amtrak will deploy a new specialized Amtrak Mobile
Security Team to patrol stations and trains and randomly inspect
passenger baggage.
The Mobile Security Team supplements ongoing patrols already in place by
Amtrak to enhance the safety and security of passenger rail travel. The
deployment of the Mobile Security Team and the launch of random baggage
inspection are further steps in Amtrak's ongoing efforts to strengthen
rail security as a means to minimize the risk of terrorist threats.
The Mobile Security Teams will ultimately be deployed nationwide.
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Raising An
Eyebrow At Surveillance
No less than The Washington Post has offered its
opinion of the video surveillance trend, and according to its editorial
staff, it may be time to rethink where -- and why -- a person's image is
being recorded.
According to the Post, there are no federal laws governing how these
images can be used, where they should be stored, with whom they may be
shared and when they must be destroyed. This may raise the question of
where the image may reappear -- be it on TV or the Internet.
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Connecticut
Firehouse Involved In Security/Privacy Fight
The union for paid firefighters has filed a grievance
with Stamford, Conn., over the installation of security cameras at the
volunteer Springdale Fire Co., saying it's an illegal invasion of
privacy.
The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association, which has 16
members working in the Springdale firehouse, told The Stamford Advocate
that the security cameras will create a "big brother" environment and
make paid firefighters uncomfortable.
Springdale Fire Chief Shawn Fahan says the security system is necessary
to ensure the safety of paid and volunteer firefighters after a series
of break-ins, thefts and tampering with firetrucks and equipment. The
system would include 14 cameras to be placed in two kitchens, two lounge
rooms, the garage and several hallways and exits, Fahan says.
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Research Says
Best Info Security Requires Managed Security
Services
New research from Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Co.,
reveals that the organizations getting the best information security
performance include some managed security services as part of their
defense. The new report, "Best Practices in Choosing and Consuming
Managed Security Services," provides insight gleaned from close to 200
survey respondents, supplemented with in-depth interviews with veteran
consumers of managed security services.
"These findings are significant because they reflect a shift in market
awareness. Often organizations have been turning to managed security
services to help with compliance issues, or reduce the management
associated with maintaining ongoing security or to reduce their costs,"
says Carol Baroudi, research director in the IT Security practice at
Aberdeen.
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Business Beat
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- Axis Communications, Chelmsford, Mass.,
in the network video market, has opened a new training center at its
U.S. headquarters for members of its Channel Partner Program, and will
provide Axis Communications' Academy trainings.
- The family-owned systems integration company The Gilbertson Group
(TGG), Coatesville, Pa., has joined SafetyCare's national
Authorized Partner Program. TGG will now offer SafetyCare's security
monitoring and emergency response communication services to its
customers.
- Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), Springfield, Mo., has
launched SecureCom Wireless LLC as a new business to provide
cellular service for DMP customers utilizing the company's recently
released 463G Digital Cellular Communicator.
- Wren, Jefferson City, Mo., a provider of comprehensive video
surveillance solutions, has announced that its Wren Video Management
System (VMS) Software has been named one of District Administration's
Reader's Choice Top 100 K-12 Products of 2007-2008.
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People in the News
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- Ensure Technologies, Ypsilanti, Mich.,
a developer of authentication for network security products, has named
Marty Byle vice president of sales.
- David A. Smith, PSP, PSNA; of Security Services &
Technologies, a system integrator providing products and services,
has become the nation's first, online certified PSNA -- Physical
Security Networking Associate, a gold standard for IP networking in the
security industry.
- Mycroft, New York, a provider of IT infrastructure services,
has named Russell Schreiber as executive vice president, operations.
- AMAG Technology, Torrance, Calif., a provider of security
management solutions, has promoted Adam Shane to product manager.
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Events
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Feb. 20-22
Fourth Annual Homeland Security Innovation Conference
Theme: Current Challenges and Real Time Solutions
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center; Charleston, SC
Organizer: ThinkTEC
Information: E-mail Jill Galmarini at jgalmarini@charlestonchamber.org
www.thinktec.org/homelandsecurity.php
Feb. 25-27
IATA OPS Forum 2008
Auditorium Madrid Hotel; Madrid, Spain
Organizer: The International Air Transport Association
Information: Call (514) 874-0202
www.iata.org/events/ops08/index.htm
Feb. 25-28
Winter 2008 Biometrics Summit
Theme: Implementing Identity Technologies In Government And
Business
Miami, FL
Organizer: Advanced Learning Institute
Information: Call (773) 695-9400 or e-mail info@aliconferences.com
www.aliconferences.com
Feb. 26-29
SICUR International Security, Safety and Fire Exhibition
Feria de Madrid; Spain
Organizer: IFEMA
Information: USA: Call (305) 371-7767 or e-mail jsanchez@madridoffice.com
International: Call (34) 91 722 30 00 or e-mail sicur@ifema.es
www.sicur.ifema.es
Feb. 27-28
Homeland Security Conference 2008
Ronald Reagan International Trade Center; Washington, D.C.
Sponsor: AFCEA International
Information: Gina McGovern at (703) 631-6236 or gmcgovern@afcea.org
www.afcea.org/events/homeland
Feb. 27-29
ACC/AAAE Airport Planning, Design and Construction Symposium
Marriott Denver Tech Center; Denver, CO
Organizer: American Association of Airport Executives and Airport
Consultants Council
Information: E-mail TJ Schulz at tjs@acconline.org
www.aaae.org
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