Articles Tagged with ''port security''

Critical Port Hardens its Security Strategies

August 14, 2013

The Port of Tacoma is a significant economic engine, where double-digit growth in both imports and exports propelled a 16 percent gain in its 2012 container volumes. Breakbulk cargo volumes ended 68 percent higher for the year.

How New Technology Enables Safer Travel – Six Mass Transit Success Stories

Thirty-five million times every weekday, people rely on public transportation to get to work, school, play and home again every day across the United States.

August 12, 2013

Thirty-five million times every weekday, people rely on public transportation to get to work, school, play and home again every day across the United States.

Study: Cyber Security in Ports Insufficient

July 3, 2013

America’s largest commercial ports have failed to build up defenses against potential cyber attacks, a new study contends, raising concerns about the vulnerability of computer networks that help move energy, food and other goods to market, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Port Authority’s New CSO Aims to Build Interagency Cooperation

Diane Ritchey

April 1, 2013

Last year, Joe Dunne, a 32-year NYPD veteran, was appointed to the newly created position of chief security officer of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Specifically, he’s in charge of all the Port Authority’s security and public safety issues, including its 1,700-man police department. Now six months into his new role, what challenges has he faced in securing one of the most visible ports in the world?

Coast Guard: TWIC Card Reader Rule Due in Feburary

January 17, 2013

The Coast Guard will unveil a proposal for TWIC card reader requirements in February, which should hopefully initiate the full implementation of those readers.

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.

Robotic Tuna to Help Combat Terrorism

The BioSwimmer Robot Would Perform Patrols, Surveillance

December 3, 2012

The BioSwimmer robotic fish is designed to perform remotely controlled underwater surveillance and patrols.

Private Force to Replace Medford Police at Airport

Without Additional TSA Funding, the Police Service Was Too Expensive.

November 16, 2012

After a loss of TSA funding, the $44-per-hour police service proved too expensive for the airport.

Canada, U.S. Compare Views on Maritime Terrorism Threats

November 15, 2012

The threat of terrorists transporting improvised explosives on North America's major waterways has Canadians concerned, but an American report finds the risk "limited."

Securing Changing Perimeters at the Waterfront

November 1, 2012

When Daniel Casillo swam from his sinking jet ski in New York’s Jamaica Bay last August, he had no idea he was going to be at the center of a huge perimeter security breach.

ON DEMAND: In this webinar, Regina Lester, Vice President of Security & Safety Operations at Toledo Zoo, will share her insights on implementing security technologies in the entertainment sector and the challenges all organizations face — large and small — when it comes to balancing budget and security.