Government

A Monumental Task

By Bill Lozon · September 2007

Protecting America’s national treasures requires more than a velvet rope

A Monumental Task

IT seems a shame to have to start yet another article on security with the words “in the aftermath of 9/11.” However, when it comes to protecting national monuments and treasures, the fact is security has had to change significantly in the past six years as a result of heightened terrorism concerns.


Safe and Sound

By John Waldron · April 2007

As complexity of government security grows, industry needs to keep up with changes

Safe and Sound

GOVERNMENT security has been the subject of unprecedented focus since 9/11. Before the attacks, advanced physical security was considered a necessary expenditure only for military facilities and key government installations in high-target areas around the world. Before 9/11, people were comfortable with security and confident terrorism would never touch the country directly on home soil.


Teaming Up

By Brent Dirks · February 2007

Mentor-Protégé program gives small businesses more opportunities in world of government contracts

Teaming Up

NAVIGATING the world of federal government contracts can be a head-spinning operation for even the most committed and headstrong business. But for many, working with the federal government, especially with the constantly growing Department of Homeland Security, is too big a proposition to pass up. With 183,000 employees and a budget of more than $42.7 billion in fiscal year 2007, DHS is the third-largest cabinet department in the federal government and a target for many companies to garner new business.


On Alert

By Brooks McChesney · January 2007

Video surveillance, analytics used to help secure petroleum infrastructure

SECURING the flow of oil from offshore platforms, land-based drilling rigs and pumping stations across miles of pipeline and infrastructure is a top priority for the government and the petroleum industry.


Right On Track

By Mike Hammons · January 2007

Identifying cargo through asset tracking technologies helps shippers comply with federal mandates

SEPTEMBER 2006 marked the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, sparking widespread debate on whether the United States is any safer today than it was on that fateful day in 2001. Since 9/11, much has been done to promote greater vigilance of both foreign and homegrown terrorist activities. But until another successful or unsuccessful terrorist attack, the nation may never know the complete answer.


Fusion Frenzy

By Yotam Margalit · January 2007

Combined sensor technology to help airport security

U.S. airports with one or more checkpoint areas, security officials have probably never thought of themselves as ID managers.


First-Class Upgrade

By Jeff Brummet · January 2007

Airport video surveillance needs to improve in four areas

First-Class Upgrade

PROVIDING adequate airport security has become an ongoing debate of national importance after being plunged into a post-9/11 world. Who can forget the eerie sight of an empty sky during the immediate days following the infamous attack in the nation's history.


Homeland Security Insider

By Col. Timothy D. Ringgold · January 2007

Detecting the undetectable

THE Transportation Security Administration is doing a good job protecting air travelers. Likewise, airport security managers are working hard to keep the public safe and to speed us through the facilities. Until recently, getting through airport security was technologically simple -- bags were run through an X-ray scanner while walking through a conventional metal detector.


The Last Word

By Brent Dirks · January 2007

Soaking up Security

SECURITY, a once seemingly mundane staple of American life, has seen a drastic reconstruction in recent years. In part, protecting utility infrastructures has sped to the forefront of the debate. Water, and its infrastructure for delivery, has been no exception.


Homeland Security Insider

By Col. Timothy D. Ringgold · December 2006

A Pure Solution

AFTER returning from a business trip earlier this week, I undertook the all too familiar task of sorting through mail, newspapers and magazines that had accumulated during my absence.


New Video

Safe and Secure TV

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Emergency Comm.

Case Study: MITOC

Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.

Poll

With an estimated security budget of more than $300 million, is the Chinese government doing enough to protect the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing?