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On the Track of OSAC: The Country Council Chronicles, London

John McClurg

May 29, 2012

Leaving Moscow behind we shifted our focus to a venue of more imminent concern: London…the site of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad, which will take place here in just over two months on 27th of July to the 12th of August 2012. The OSAC London County Council is well-established and is prepped and already very much engaged in the Pre-Olympic planning.

Weapons Grade Uranium Tools

U.S. Charges Chinese National with Illegal Nuclear Related Exports

Thefts Go Beyond Corporate Espionage

May 26, 2012

The Department of Justice May 23 charged a Chinese national with illegally exporting to China sensors made in the U.S. and used to produce weapons grade uranium.

On the Track of OSAC: The Country Council Chronicles, Moscow

John McClurg

May 24, 2012

In February of 2002, I made my way to Salt Lake City, the site of the XIX Winter Olympic Games, where as the Head of Security of one of the Corporate sponsors I had been invited by Mitt Romney to “lock shields” with him and Federal assets in protecting the Olympic games, the first since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The lingering threat posture meant a higher level of security than ever before provided for the Games.

Crime Continued for More Than a Year

Global Payments Breach Reportedly Worse Than Expected

Was There a Coverup?

May 21, 2012

Security breach at credit card processing company Global Payments may have gone on for months.

White Supremacist Group Involved

Domestic Terror Threat to St. Paul Mexican Consulate

FBI Involved

May 21, 2012

White supremacist group planned to attack the Mexican consulate in St. Paul, believing it would stir debate on immigration amnesty issues.

Downloaded Sensitive Data

Silicon Valley Engineer Convicted in Trade Secrets Case

Case Went on for more than Six Years

May 13, 2012

A Silicon Valley engineer has just been found guilty of stealing trade secrets from Marvell Technology in a case that has been unfolding in federal court for more than 6 years.

ADT's CTO Debates Cloud Technology, Improvements

May 10, 2012

While many companies are moving to cloud-based systems, they have to be careful that they don't fail to meet customer execrations.

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May 7, 2012

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The Week in Review: April 28-May 4, 2012

May 4, 2012

This week's top story is the Stanley-Niscayah M&A and how it will affect security professionals like you.

ASIS 2012 Coverage: Concierge Security

May 3, 2012

By blending customer service and de-escalation techniques, these heavy-hitting Philadelphia facilities' security staff can prevent conflict and ease security stress.

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.

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