KATHLEEN CARR
Planning for Power Blackouts: Lights Out
On Aug. 14, 2003, there was a blackout in NYC. But Craig Sisler, CIO of Capital Printing Systems in New York's East Side, had a plan.
ACFE Fraud Study: A Little Off the Bottom Line
You know what they say about a free lunch. So if someone in your organization seems particularly well-fed, you might want to take a closer look at their expense reports.
Blackout: A Case for Energy Regulation?
On Thursday, Aug. 14, the lights went out in Cleveland, Detroit, New York City and Ontario, Canada. Thousands of people navigated dark city streets and subway tunnels. In Cleveland, where the electricity pumps the lakes, these same folks went without a drop of water during one of the hottest days of the summer. Not fun. We polled readers to find out how the blackout affected their businesses.
Numbers: Internal Threats vs. External Threats
Fear the disgruntled employee. This has long been the mantra of security executives who believed that an employee who went off the deep end was more likely than an external source to launch a network attack. But a recent survey by Deloitte & Touche suggests that CSOs should evenly balance their defenses against both external and internal threats.
10 Lessons about Disaster Recovery from Nimda
How can you recover from a virus attack? Rule No. 1: Be prepared.
New Biodetection Device Smells for Bombs, Drugs
Hounds may have a keen sense of smell, but sometimes technology is a more discrete solution. London's Heathrow Airport is testing a new device that may eventually replace dogs in sniffing out contraband like drugs and explosives.
New ASIS PSP Cert Rates Physical Security Expertise
2003 ASIS President Dan Kropp does not suggest that all security professionals get the PSP certification, but he does recommend it for those who design and install security systems.
Numbers: IDC Study Shows Increased Concern for Security in Europe
Despite the proliferation of cameras on street posts to monitor pedestrians and traffic in European cities, a recent IDC study shows that security investments in the United States are four times as high as they are in Europe. But that is changing.
Smile, You're on Hidden Camera
Two hours is a considerable distance to drive, especially to scare an errant possum. But, according to Kurt Nelson, IT director at Pacific Pipeline System (PPS), that's how security monitoring used to operate.
RFIDs and Employee Access: Tag, You're It
Texas Instruments moves RFID from livestock tagging to employee access control
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Safeguarding the New Currency of Business
Watch this webcast to learn how your organization can leverage PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Information Security Survey 2008, the world's largest survey on privacy and infosec practices.
