Homeland Security

Microsoft, Illinois State Police Unveil Fusion Center Architecture

December 7, 2007

Microsoft, Illinois State Police Unveil Fusion Center Architecture

Microsoft Corp. and the Illinois State Police recently unveiled a glimpse of the first-generation law enforcement intelligence fusion center architecture currently code-named "FusionX."


Chicago Police Use AirVisual Technology To Integrate Surveillance Systems

December 5, 2007

AirVisual Inc., a provider for the enterprise security and public-safety market, recently announced it has successfully deployed its IntelliViewer 2.0 software for use by first responders from the Chicago Police Department.


Retailers Look To High Tech Security In Battle Against Theft, Shoplifting

December 4, 2007

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.


Meeting the Mandates

By Carol Enman · December 2007

Department of Homeland Security’s recent regulations aim to make high-risk chemical sites terrorist-proof

The Department of Homeland Security’s publication of chemical facilities anti-terrorism (CFAT) standards has many chemical and petrochemical companies scrambling to develop security plans for their high-risk facilities. The continued post-9/11 threat of terrorism dictates urgency, and the DHS put teeth in the CFAT rules.


State Of Texas To Deploy Statewide Citizen-Evacuation System

December 3, 2007

AT&T Inc. has announced a new contract to deliver a custom mobility solution to the Governor's Division of Emergency Management for the state of Texas.


The CSI Influence on Video Surveillance: Meeting High-Definition Video Expectations

December 3, 2007

Expectations for video have changed significantly. Unrecognizable video images are unacceptable. High-definition megapixel, video, now a requirement for forensics, surveillance and analysis, is breaking traditional infrastructures.


Workforce Continuity: Keep Employees Safe and Productive During Disruptions

December 3, 2007

Whether a workforce disruption takes the form of a bird flu pandemic, winter storm or transit strike, your business needs to keep running even when your employees can't make it to the office.


Critical Continuity

By Col. Timothy D. Ringgold · December 2007

Federal guidelines push government agencies to prepare for the worst

Last month, this column addressed HSPD-20, which mandates government agencies to appoint a senior official at the assistant secretary level as continuity of government coordinator to prepare plans, budgets and exercises to test continuity planning, preparation and capability.


Surveillance System Helps Protect Popular San Diego Beach

By Brent Dirks · November 29, 2007

Surveillance System Helps Protect Popular San Diego Beach

San Diego draws millions of tourists every year and is home to miles of beautiful beaches and luscious scenery. But just like any large city, law enforcement must constantly wage battle against an ever-growing number of criminals.


Improving Nuclear Smuggling Detection Goal Of Computer Model

November 28, 2007

A professor at The University of Texas at Austin has received $1.9 million to expand a computer model that is already helping guide national decisions about placement of devices to detect nuclear smuggling attempts.


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Rise of the Digital Certificates

Securely exchanging and storing documents and emails has become a necessity across multiple industries. An increasing number of businesses need to exchange data internally as well as with business partners and customers. The question is: How do you do exchange information easily, efficiently, and securely?

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