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Threats and Opportunities of Doing Business in Conflict Zones

The increasing instability in the Middle East, precipitated by the Arab Spring, necessitates global firms to better accentuate political risk and conflict, including terrorism and kidnapping for ransom, in their daily operations.

May 8, 2013

The increasing instability in the Middle East, precipitated by the Arab Spring, necessitates global firms to better accentuate political risk and conflict, including terrorism and kidnapping for ransom, in their daily operations.

Virginia Gov. Announces Cyber Security Partnership

April 5, 2013

The partnership is aimed to increase the cyber preparedness and expertise of the state, as well as foster entrepreneurship.

Universities Request Drone-Flying Permits

February 28, 2013

34 colleges and universities applied for drone permits in 2012, mostly for academic purposes, but privacy activists are concerned.

Service Providers Understand Unique Culture

February 19, 2013

Just as security technology is best customized to a facility, security services are optimized when security officers appreciate the client’s culture and unique traits.

Emergency Phones Obsolete? This Campus Knows Better

February 19, 2013

A decade ago, the University of the Pacific installed emergency phone towers and wall mounts from Talk-A-Phone as an upgrade to aging emergency communication equipment.

Controlling Credentials, Identity and Access on Campus

Ajay Jain

January 29, 2013

While conventional credentials such as visitor passes and access devices enable physical access, the underlying issue is to verify, validate and track the individuals holding these credentials. The ability to effectively manage identities campus-wide improves security to best protect people, property and assets.

New Penn Panel to Study Alcohol and Drug Use on Campus

January 24, 2013

In response to the national issues of drug and alcohol abuse on college campuses, the University of Pennsylvania has formed a new commission on student safety, alcohol and campus life.

After Investigating Cyber Security Gap, Student Expelled

January 23, 2013

A vulnerability in a school records system could reveal the home address, social insurance number, telephone number and class schedule of any student enrolled, but when Hamed Al-Khabaz revealed and tested the flaw, he was expelled.

Jeff Karpovich, Chief of Security and Director of Transportation at High Point University

Balancing Perimeter Security and Visitor Management

January 2, 2013

Thief! Intruder! Birdwatcher? Sometimes, perimeter security puts you in contact with a variety of visitors, not all of them welcome, but how does one differentiate between visitors without making a bad first impression or creating a vulnerable situation? And how does that situation change based on a facility’s location and risk profile? Three security executives weigh in on the issue.

Rethinking Mass Notification: Not Just for Security

Edward Miller

December 11, 2012

In today’s era of budget cuts, education leaders are looking for ways to leverage existing resources to meet institution-wide goals, as opposed to buying new, expensive tools that may or may not work as intended.