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Assistant Secretary Of Homeland Security Opens Conference With Keynote

April 9, 2008

Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Julie Myers will open the 2008 GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready Conference and Exposition.


New Incident Command Kit Enables Portable Radio Networks

April 9, 2008

RELM Wireless Corp. recently announced its Incident Command Kit enabling public safety officers and first responders to get preprogrammed radios and to establish temporary radio networks in a matter of minutes when power and communications have been disabled or in areas beyond home network coverage


Finding The Danger In The Data

By Sharon J. Watson · April 7, 2008

Serving as the Coast Guard’s Senior Operations Captain in the Port of New York and New Jersey immediately following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, profoundly influenced how Ed Merkle approaches his current job as director of port security and emergency operations for the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) in Norfolk.


Terrorism Could Strike Where?

By Ralph C Jensen · April 7, 2008

A new study funded in large part by the Department of Homeland Security ranks 132 American cities according to vulnerability to terrorist attacks. If you can answer this Top 10 question, you might be a genius.


A Unified Approach

By Bob Pappagianopoulos · April 7, 2008

In spite of the growing convergence of network security and physical security, it’s clear that many organizations have no plans to combine their IT and corporate security functions under a single CSO. That doesn’t mean those of us in non-converged businesses shouldn’t -- or aren’t expected to -- provide unified oversight of risks.


GE Security Named Video Surveillance Solutions Company Of The Year

April 7, 2008

Based on its recent analysis of the video surveillance market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes GE Security with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Video Surveillance Solutions Company of the year.


NBFAA Forms Political Action Committee

April 7, 2008

The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association has formed a political action committee to support U.S. congressional candidates who are advocates of issues and legislation for the electronic life safety and security industry.


SSH Communications Solutions Lower Cost, Ease Deployment Of Securing Data

April 7, 2008

SSH Communications Security Corp. recently announced the general availability of SSH Tectia Client 6.0, SSH Tectia Server 6.0, SSH Tectia Manager 6.0 and the new SSH Tectia ConnectSecure 6.0.


Technology Allows Real-Time Access To Detailed Infrastructure Information

April 7, 2008

ePlus Inc. recently announced the availability of a software solution for first responders and other emergency workers. The DigitalPaper XE (Extended Enterprise) document imaging and distribution solution can provide real-time access to detailed infrastructure information for mobile users and emergency workers.


A Showcase Of Best Products

By Ralph C Jensen · April 4, 2008

It’s called a product showcase for a reason, and the Security Industry Association honors the innovative minds in the industry with the coveted New Product Showcase awards. This year, NoblePeak Vision wins the NPS Innovation Award.


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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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