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GSN Awards Dinner Winners and Sponsors: Tony Wilder, Incident Commander, Southern Agency Type 1 Red Team

The Bastrop County, TX Unified Command was named Winner of GSN’s 2011 Award for “Most Notable Emergency Response – Federal, State or Local.”. Trophies were awarded to the Incident Commanders of...

GSN 2011 Awards Dinner Winners and Sponsors: Elizabeth Cavasso, Type 1 Planning Section Chief, US Forest Service, National Incident Management Organization (NIMO)

GSN 2011 Awards Dinner Winners and Sponsors: Mike Fisher, Emergency Management Coordinator, Bastrop County, TX

GSN 2011 Awards Dinner Winners and Sponsors: Dan Kleinman, Incident Commander, National Incident Management Organization (NIMO)

News

TSA expects heaviest Super Bowl traveler volume on Feb. 6

Fri, 2012-02-03 08:55 AM

Indianapolis International

The Transportation Security Administration is set to deal with tens of thousands more passengers travelling through Indianapolis International Airport before and after Super Bowl XLVI with additional...

Building in Midwest installs BPSI’s air monitoring technology

Wed, 2012-02-01 03:06 PM

BPSI's Alpha
Sentry One

Building Protection Systems, Inc. (BPSI), of San Francisco, CA, announced on Feb. 1 that another building owner has chosen BPSI’s next generation Alpha Sentry One toxin detection system to protect...

Watchdog group says security at nuclear site has ‘egregious’ gaps

Thu, 2012-01-26 07:51 AM

An independent government watchdog group alleges nuclear material at Oak Ridge National Laboratory could be at high risk because of lax security at the facility.

IDO Security installs MagShoe devices in Geneva, Switzerland’s Central Prison

Mon, 2012-01-23 03:04 PM

MagShoe shoe scanner

IDO Security, Inc., developer of the MagShoe shoe-scanning device (SSD), announced on Jan. 20 that following a successful trial period which concluded last December in the Geneva Central Prison in...

GSN Exclusive – With SBInet behind it, CBP develops a new procurement strategy

Fri, 2012-01-20 04:16 PM

Mark Borkowski

U.S. Customs and Border Protection thinks it has learned a few important lessons from its ill-fated SBInet program, and has conceived of a brand-new approach to using technology to prevent illegal...

Weapons-for-drugs conspirator guilty on narco-terror charges

Wed, 2012-01-18 08:10 AM

FARC rebels

A 43-year-old Swedish man who tried to negotiate a weapons-for-drugs deal with a group he believed to be a Columbian narco-terror group pleaded guilty on Jan. 17 to charges of providing support for...

Alleged White House shooter indicted on assassination charges

Tue, 2012-01-17 04:30 PM

Ortega-Hernandez

The man who allegedly opened fire on the White House last November has been indicted on more than a dozen charges, including attempting to assassinate President Obama.

Spiritual leader of failed JFK airport bomb plot gets life sentence

Tue, 2012-01-17 07:29 AM

JFK International

A federal judge in Queens, NY, sentenced the spiritual leader of a conspiracy to blow up fuel tanks and pipelines under John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2007 to life in prison. Kareem Ibrahim...

Raytheon Canada awarded contract for NextGen radar in Nova Scotia

Fri, 2012-01-13 04:44 PM

Raytheon's HFSWR

Raytheon Canada Limited has been awarded a technology demonstration program for its Next Generation High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (HFSWR) by the Canadian Department of National Defence, Defence...

Soldiers parachute into Arizona desert to build roads for CBP, DHS operations

Fri, 2012-01-13 08:09 AM

Army engineer at Ft. Huachuca

Alaska-based U.S. Army engineers parachuted into the remote Arizona desert to begin construction of a border road and lookout roadways near the Ft. Huachuca military base near the Mexican border. The...

Privacy group pushes Transportation Department for U.S. drone information

Thu, 2012-01-12 09:03 AM

A privacy group filed suit against the Department of Transportation on Jan. 10 demanding Federal Aviation Administration data on certifications and authorizations the agency has provided for...

Lenzburg Prison in Switzerland uses state-of-the-art IP video surveillance

Mon, 2012-01-09 11:11 AM

Lenzburg Prison
in Switzerland

Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management software provides the flexible basis for a customized solution in a new central prison in Switzerland, which has twice as many cameras as guards...

Company News

Future Fibre Technologies opens local office and signals its long term commitment to India

A manufacturer and installer of fiber-optic intrusion detection systems, Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has opened a new office in Delhi, India, to service and support the company’s growing activity in that country.

India’s development, rapid population growth and the increased security risks combine to present special challenges to the suppliers and operators responsible for protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure sites.

Power system by Sirius Integrator can run security devices for long periods

Sirius Integrator announced on Dec. 20 an exclusive new off-grid remote power configuration that utilizes fuel cell, solar and micro wind turbine hybrid-battery charging components to keep devices such as surveillance cameras, sensors and detectors running for long periods of time, even in harsh outdoor environments.

AMAG names new director for government systems development

Security solutions provider AMAG Technology named Ryan Kaltenbaugh as its director of business development, Government Systems.

Kaltenbaugh, said the company, will be based in its Arlington, VA, office. He will be responsible for developing business within federal government departments and agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, and for supporting AMAG’s government reseller partners on strategic opportunities and initiatives, said AMAG.

Coy joins Command Security

Security service provider Command Security Corporation said Craig Coy has joined the company as its chief executive officer.

Coy was formerly president and chief operating officer of L-3’s Homeland Security Group.

Command Security provides uniformed security officers, aviation security services and support security services to commercial, financial, industrial, aviation and governmental customers throughout the United States.

360-degree camera designer, RemoteReality Corp., lands investment and relocates to Connecticut

Connecticut Innovations (CI), the state’s quasi-public authority responsible for technology-based economic development, announced on Dec. 22 that it has made an investment of $1 million in RemoteReality Corp. through its Eli Whitney Fund.

Future Fibre releases 2012 version of its Boundaries of Security report

Following the popularity of previous editions of The Boundaries of Security report, Future Fibre released on Dec. 22 the 2012 edition of this global resource for security industry professionals.

IndigoVision secures prison in Mauritius

The Grand River North West remand prison in Mauritius has vastly improved security after upgrading its CCTV system with IndigoVision’s IP video solution.

IndigoVision’s local partner, Brink’s (Mauritius) Ltd., worked with the prison’s management team to identify the ideal solution to make sure all parts of the prison could be seen, and incidents spotted immediately, according to a news release issued by IndigoVision on Dec. 20.

Nasatka Security awarded $20 million order by Rapiscan for U.S. Army entry control point project

Nasatka Security announced on December 14 that it has received a $20 million order from Torrance, CA-based Rapiscan Systems Inc., a global supplier of security inspection solutions.
In late September 2011, Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems Inc., announced that it had been awarded an order from the U.S. Army worth approximately $98 million for a range of surveillance and screening equipment for entry control point (ECP) non-intrusive inspection requirements.

Commentary and Opinions

Lockheed Martin debuts a wireless intrusion detection network of 'rocks’

A wireless sensor network system developed by Lockheed Martin can revolutionize the way users obtain discreet persistent situational awareness and characterization of their surroundings, says the company in an Oct. 12 news release.

The Self-Powered Ad-hoc Network (SPAN) system, a network of "Field-and Forget" ground sensors, provides unobtrusive, continuous surveillance supporting multiple missions and applications.

Smart effective border security and immigration enforcement

Smart effective border security and immigration enforcement

By Janet Napolitano

[Editor’s note: DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered the following speech at American University in Washington, DC, on Oct. 5.]

9/11, A Decade Later -- Improvements in guard booths

What has the country done in the decade since 9/11 to strengthen its homeland defense and security, and better protect our people, property and way of life?

A great question that can and will create a lot of debate, but in my opinion, a fantastic job, so far. Homeland security is an enduring concept in both peace and war. The global war on terrorism is a long war and it may take 25 to 30 years because of the nature of the threat.

Perimeter security: Know your adversary

Perimeters represent natural and/or manmade boundaries that enclose physical assets, ranging from nuclear power plants, air and sea ports, to entrances of commercial office buildings and retail stores.

Designing and installing security systems in federal buildings: Lessons learned

As a product-agnostic provider of HSPD-12 compliant design and installation services for physical security systems in federal buildings, our team has learned significant lessons about key phases of most projects.

First, it is critical to know the answers to certain questions prior to any design and installation activity.

Second, the type of project -- whether it is a remodeling or new construction of federal entities -- can create its own challenges.

Third, testing and validation is the final due diligence necessary for a successful system.

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GSN 2011 Awards Dinner Winners and Sponsors: Cosmo Perrone, Principle, Cosmo Perrone & Associates and former Security Director, Port of Long Beach, CA:

The Port of Long Beach, CA, was named Winner of GSN’s 2011 award for “Most Notable Maritime/Port Security Program”.

GSN 2011 Awards Dinner Winners and Sponsors Interviews: Bill Eckerd, Director of Sales for Strategic Account Group, Verint Video Solutions

Verint Video Solutions was a 2011 Winner of “Best Intelligent Video Surveillance Solution” for its Nextiva Physical Security Information Management System (PSIM). According to Bill Eckerd, the PSIM technology allows users to integrate subsystems with a four-phase incident management system which includes personnel training plus planning, monitoring and debriefing. Major markets include state and local government, petro chemicals, critical infrastructure protection and airports.

GSN Awards Dinner 2011 - Winners and Sponsors Interviews: Howard Ryan, Founder, CEO Total Alert Systems

According to Howard Ryan, Total Alert Systems is a one-stop shopping mass notification portal used by government agencies, DOD, industrial and health care users. It is capable of sending alerts to cell phones, giant voice, billboards, text messaging and handheld radios. The company is a successor to Desktop Alert, which was a Finalist and Winner in previous GSN Award programs. Despite Desktop Alert’s success in signing up the U.S. Army and Air Force, he felt the name was too limiting and he created Total Alert to incorporate new products.

GSN 2011 Awards Winners and Sponsor Interviews: Tom Harada, Managing Director, Security Systems, Pentax Ricoh Imaging of America

A few moments after Pentax Ricoh accepted its 2001 Award for “Best Specialized CCTV Lens,” Tom Harada sat down with GSN to talk about his engineers’ strategy of getting back to the basics in optical technology. “When it comes to long-range zoom lenses,” he points out, “the longer the distance, the more difficult everything gets.

GSN 2011 Award Winners and Sponsor Interviews: Dave Natelson, President, Nasatka Security

GSN caught up with Dave Natelson for a quick interview at the Cocktail Reception at the 2011 Awards Dinner, before he learned that Nasatka had earned a Winner’s Trophy in the Best Perimeter Protection System in Awards Program. Mr. Natelson indicated the company had been named a Finalist for its steel plate barrier that uses an electric, as opposed to a hydraulic system, that had recently completed a 1.5 million cycle without any human interference – which he pointed out translates into a great return on investment for users.

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Best Practice Recommendations for Infrastructure and Valuable Asset Protection

The Boundaries of Security is the industry's most comprehensive report on current global trends in perimeter security, containing invaluable information all security professionals need to keep abreat of in the fast paced world of perimeter protection.The Boundaries of Security 2011 covers:* The...

Upcoming Events

Event Details	Dates of Event
SANS Monterey 2012	Jan 30 - Feb 4
2012 Adobe Government Assembly	Feb 8
SANS Phoenix 2012	Feb 13 - 18
SANS Secure India 2012	Feb 20 - 25
The Airport Law Enforcement Symposium Feb 23-24, 2012	Feb 23 - 24
Physical Security: Introductory Applications and Technology	Feb 27 - Mar 1
Conducting Corporate Investigations	Feb 27 - 28
ISC CHINA 2012 (International Security Conference & Exposition CHINA)	Feb 27 - 29
RSA Conference 2012	Feb 27 - Mar 2
SAP Public Sector Partner Exchange	Feb 28 - 28
SANS Secure Singapore 2012	Mar 5 - 17
SANS Germany 2012	Mar 5 - 10
Homeland Security Finance Forum 2012	Mar 6 - 6
Basic Hands-On CAMEO Training	Mar 12 - 14
ASIS Assets Protection Course: Principles of Security (APC I)	Mar 12 - 15
SANS Mobile Device Security Summit 2012	Mar 12 - 15
Aviation Week's Innovation Challenge Showcase	Mar 13 - 14
Symantec Government Technology Summit	Mar 20 - 20
STI at SANS 2012	Mar 23 - 30
SANS 2012	Mar 23 - 30
The 9th Two Day Conference On Indian Medical Devices & Plastics Disposables Industry 2012	Mar 23 - 24
SANS Northern Virginia 2012	Apr 15 - 20
Active Shooter	Apr 18 - 19
SANS AppSec 2012	Apr 24 - May 2
SANS Cyber Guardian 2012	Apr 30 - May 7
Telework Exchange Spring 2012 Town Hall Meeting	May 2 - 2
5th Sample Prep - Sample Preparation for Virus, Toxin, & Pathogen Detection & Identification	May 3 - 4
SANS Security West 2012	May 10 - 18
SANS Toronto 2012	May 14 - 19
Counter Terror Expo US	May 16 - 17
CEIC 2012 (Computer and Enterprise Investigations Conference)	May 21 - 24
SANS Rocky Mountain 2012	Jun 4 - 9
Data Center Brainstorm 2012	Jun 19 - 19
SANS Forensics and Incident Response Summit 2012	Jun 21 - 27
Vanguard Security & Compliance 2012	Jun 25 - 28
SANS Canberra 2012	Jul 2 - 10

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