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DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy

April 29, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a new Small Vessel Security Strategy designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels.


Study: Worries Regarding Corporate Reputation Making Information Security Top Priority Worldwide

April 29, 2008

Avoiding reputation damage to the organization was viewed as a top priority for security programs by three-quarters of information security professionals surveyed in a worldwide study launched recently by (ISC)².


Chilean Casinos Use IP Storage Solution As Backbone Of Surveillance System

April 29, 2008

Intransa, producer of shared, scalable and simple external IP storage solutions, recently today that Enjoy Group, a holding company for nine of the largest casinos in Chile, has chosen an IP storage solution by Intransa to serve as the storage backbone of its digital CCTV surveillance system.


Advanced X-Ray Checkpoint Deployed At Albuquerque Airport

April 28, 2008

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, recently announced the first deployment of its Advanced Technology (AT) X-ray systems in the United States.


South Africa Rail Freight Operator Uses NICE IP Video Surveillance

April 28, 2008

NICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that Transnet Freight Rail, the leading provider of logistics and the largest rail operator in South Africa, has decided to standardize on NICE, undertaking a multi million-dollar project to implement NiceVision Net, NICE's end-to-end solution for IP video security.


Survey: Access Is Top IT Security Concern In Healthcare

April 28, 2008

According to a survey conducted at the HIMSS 2008 Annual Conference and Exhibition, 64 percent of respondents cited “access” as their number one IT security concern, highlighting the importance of controlling user access to clinical systems and applications in healthcare environments.


Security Solutions By The Handful

By Ralph C Jensen · April 25, 2008

GovSec 2008 is in the books. I like saying it that way because it reminds me of when I coached baseball. In the books meant it was a good game, and we likely won. GovSec was a good tradeshow, and exhibitors likely won.


videoNEXT, SightLogix Announce Collaboration

April 25, 2008

videoNEXT, a developer of security management solutions, recently announced in a collaborative effort with SightLogix Inc, that the two companies have completed the implementation of a video surveillance system for a high-security military installation.


Intelli-Check/Mobilisa Introduces TWIC Card Reader

April 25, 2008

Intelli-Check/Mobilisa Inc. recently announced that it will be launching its latest product, the IM 2700 -- Transportation Worker Card Reader at GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready.


IP User Group Heads For Washington, D.C.

April 25, 2008

The IP User Group’s IP-in-Action Live conference moves to the Washington, D.C. area Tuesday, May 13, with a full-day program a speakers and panels that will address the latest in IP-based networked security technology and applications.


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