Homeland Security

Washington State Completes Deployment Of Warning Siren System

February 4, 2008

Federal Signal Corporation’s Safety and Security Systems Group recently announced that it has completed the first-phase deployment of a Federal Signal All Hazard Alert Broadcast warning siren system along Washington state’s Pacific coastline.


Law Professor: 24 Has Seeped Into National Debate On Antiterrorism Tactics

February 1, 2008

Sure, it's just a TV show, but a University of Iowa law professor says 24 can have real-world legal implications


Forging Ahead

By Rick Outland · February 2008

New technologies, best practices outwit document counterfeiters

Forging Ahead

As countless counterfeiting successes have demonstrated, depending on a visual inspection for document verification isn't enough.


GPS/Wireless Devices Will Track, Manage Security Personnel At Super Bowl

February 1, 2008

At this year’s Super Bowl, GPS/wireless tracking devices will be used to monitor, track, and manage security personnel in real-time via the Internet, which may speed up security incident response times.


The Disaster Formula

By Col. Timothy D. Ringgold · February 2008

DHS funding takes a risk-based approach

The Disaster Formula

The 9/11 Commission argued that federal HS aid should not remain a program for general revenue sharing.


Emergency Notification System Provides Alerts For Louisiana Courts

By Brent Dirks · January 31, 2008

For two courts in Louisiana, a newly-installed emergency alert system from AtHoc will provide notifications in response to a wide variety of events.


Beyond Fingerprints

By Megan Weadock · February 2008

Canadian port gets futuristic with vascular biometrics

Beyond Fingerprints

The United States isn’t the only country that’s cracking down on border security standards.


DHS Increases Funding For REAL ID Grant Program, Extends Application Deadline

January 30, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an increase in the total amount of funding available for REAL ID implementation and an extension in the deadline for FY 2008 REAL ID Demonstration Grant Program applications.


Zebra Printers Play Role In Emergency Identification, Site Access Control At Super Bowl

January 29, 2008

Zebra Printers Play Role In Emergency Identification, Site Access Control At Super Bowl

Zebra Technologies has announced that its Zebra TLP 3844-Z compact thermal printers will play a critical role in the emergency identification and site access control systems being provided at the 2008 Super Bowl Sunday at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.


IP Video Enhances Security At Petrochemical Storage Terminal

January 28, 2008

IP Video Enhances Security At Petrochemical Storage Terminal

An IP video solution has been installed to enhance the security at Royal Vopak’s petrochemical storage terminal in West Thurrock, U.K.


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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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