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Fluidmesh Networks

Cosimo Malesci, VP Marketing, explains that Fluidmesh produces wireless IT solutions for security applications. Major customers include military networks – particularly in terrorist of hostage situations -- police and fire departments and other public safety deployments, campus security and corporations. The company’s new Fluidmesh 2100 Endo was created for vehicles and transportation applications where the wireless node is embedded.

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News

DHS boasts about its aviation security efforts…and more
Wed, 2010-07-28 10:58 AM
DHS marked the sixth anniversary of the issuance of the 9/11 Commission Report by patting itself on the back for the progress it says it has made in a wide range of counterterrorism arenas, but most...
State grant funds can be used to maintain previously purchased homeland security equipment
Tue, 2010-07-27 11:06 AM
Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy
The House Committee on Homeland Security has approved legislation that would enable state, local and tribal governments to use a portion of their homeland security grant monies to maintain their...
HHS unveils draft plan to implement national health security strategy
Mon, 2010-07-26 09:52 AM
Nicole Lurie
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued its first-ever “Biennial Implementation Plan” to implement the National Health Security Strategy the department unveiled last year, which...
Coast Guard wants three chemical response trailers for worldwide deployment
Thu, 2010-07-22 07:06 PM
The U.S Coast Guard’s National Strike Force wants to procure three 20-foot box trailers which would serve as chemical response vehicles, carry 6-12 cylinders used with self-contained breathing...
Homeland security market to grow at more than 5% annually, concludes HSRC
Thu, 2010-07-22 01:07 PM
The combined U.S. market for homeland security products and services – purchased by federal, state and local governments, the intelligence community and the private sector – will increase from $69...
NYC anti-terror cameras
Wed, 2010-07-21 02:32 PM
Video surveillance has many limitations, as seen during the recent bombing scare in NYC. Surveillance has certainly improved vastly since 9/11, but in the case of the Times Square attempted bombing,...
Senate appropriations panel boosts homeland security spending by 2.4 percent
Thu, 2010-07-15 10:25 AM
The Senate Appropriations homeland security subcommittee on July 14 completed its markup of the fiscal year 2011 spending program for homeland security by adding just over $1 billion to last year’s...
GSA is re-thinking its HSPD-12 implementation strategy
Wed, 2010-07-14 04:57 PM
The General Services Administration (GSA) is gathering information from government agencies as well as current and potential vendors of products and services related to the implementation of Homeland...
DNDO wants to develop a “global nuclear detection architecture”
Wed, 2010-07-14 04:51 PM
The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office is worried that it might be losing sight of the forest because of all the trees. Rather than get lost in the development of individual devices intended to detect...
Louisiana Republican worries about terrorist threats against offshore drilling rigs
Wed, 2010-07-14 09:27 AM
With images of exploding offshore oil rigs and gushing undersea wells no doubt in his mind, a Louisiana congressman has introduced legislation that would establish a national commission to examine...
CDC to review applications for $12.7 million in public health preparedness grants
Fri, 2010-07-09 02:55 PM
A panel of specialists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will take its initial look at a group of applications from accredited schools of public health to win CDC grants of up...
CBP to examine environmental impact of its actions along U.S.-Canadian border
Wed, 2010-07-07 04:46 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has decided to prepare four different environmental impact statements that will assess the effect of stepped-up patrols, surveillance, cargo scanning,...

Commentary and Opinions

War: Capacity, Challenges and Change

The capacity to wage war has always been the ultimate guarantee for state security. The size of the army does not only serve as a deterrent however. The fact that many wars have been started with security related arguments testifies to the possibility that warfare can indeed be one of the many rational tools of defensive statecraft. But history teaches us that the longer the wars have lasted in modern times, the greater the chance that the defender will win. The length of the war can thus have serious consequences for state security.

Cyber Self-Defense

Recently, I was asked the most interesting questions I have been asked for over a decade.  The complex question came in two parts. One, is the right to bear ‘cyber arms’ covered under the Second Amendment; and two, if an individual or an organization has the right to cyber self defense, also known as the right to return cyber fire.  

Chemical weapons pose a grave threat

By Jerome Hauer

President Obama should be commended for making nuclear nonproliferation a priority of his administration. At the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, in April, the president was right to urge global cooperation on isolating non-secure nuclear materials that could be used to make a weapon.

Rep. Ted Poe concerned with Mexican military choppers over Texas

[Editor’s note: Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) made these remarks on the House floor on May 18, 2010.]

Mr. Speaker, U.S. Border Patrol agents have spotted yet another Mexican military helicopter incursion into Texas. That makes three times these helicopters have crossed the border into America this year, that we know of. On Saturday [May 15, 2010], another Mexican military helicopter was in Texas, hovering near the Roma-Miguel Aleman International Bridge. Two other times this year, Mexican helicopters were photographed in Starr and Zapata Counties in Texas.

The NYC terrorist threat and how video analytics could have prompted a faster response

By Mark Gally

The recent bomb scare in New York City served as a wake-up call, highlighting that the U.S. is still vulnerable to an attack within our country. Though investigators say the bomb they found inside a parked car was not very sophisticated, it’s clear that terrorists with the determination and deadly materials could cause serious harm.

Company News

Keri Systems releases V-Track Vehicle ID System

Keri Systems, Inc. has released its V-Track Vehicle ID System, an RFID product designed to automatically identify vehicles for such applications as gated community access control, parking lot access and fleet management.

LRT-10 Transponders are placed in the vehicle's windshield and can be activated at distances up to 30 feet by the EX-10 Exciter antenna and read by the RXR-10 receiver from up to 100 feet away, allowing for simple and flexible installation that in most cases does not require trenching.

New law enforcement interview video system by Sperry West

The new Sperry-Spyder, SWLEF70 Magnum from Sperry West, Inc.  is a quick way to set up an interview room for professional archiving and monitoring. Clear audio is recorded and can also be monitored live through an amplified audio receiver or through the supplied video monitor. 

Former equipment executive creates mobile surveillance company

24/7 Onsite Cameras, Inc., of Columbia, IL, has announced it is officially open for business, as of June 1, 2010, to market for sale and rent mobile surveillance units. The primary market focus for “Rental Surveillance Units,” or RSUs, will be construction sites, entertainment events, federal and local law enforcement authorities, plus commercial applications where assets are temporarily at risk, the company said in a recent press release. 

Expiring visitor badge has built-in security tab

Time-expiring visitor badges change color to prevent reuse and to eliminate the need for employees to collect them from visitors who have left a facility.

 Since their invention almost 30 years ago, these expiring badges have always required multiple pieces to activate the color-changing process. This is a problem because the person issuing the badge doesn’t always assemble all the pieces properly (too little time or training). As a result, a  visitor’s badge sometimes is activated, and sometimes it is not.

DeSantis Gunhide debuts new holsters

DeSantis Gunhide, a division of HELGEN Industries, Inc., has introduced its Thumb Break Scabbard, Speed Scabbard, Mini Scabbard and Apache Ankle Rig holsters for the all-new Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38 caliber 2-inch, with Insight laser.

The Thumb Break Scabbard is a high-ride design and the firearm is presented at an optimum draw angle. Its thumb break and exact molding, together with a tension device, allows for a secure and highly concealable carry.

North American Video secures the Red Bulls Arena

North American Video (NAV) of Brick, NJ, has handed over the keys to security operations management on July 8, having completed the installation of a state-of-the-art physical security system at the newly built Red Bulls Soccer Arena. Located in Harrison, NJ, the arena is equipped with a mixture of fixed and pan/tilt video surveillance cameras and a card access system with local alarm monitoring at the security command center to help ensure the safety and security of the fans and players.

G4S resolves budget crisis issues for law enforcement

G4S of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, a provider of comprehensive security solutions, is showcasing their law enforcement support services at this year's National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) conference and exhibition show to help local agencies by providing significant costs savings for Sheriffs and taxpayers. Attendees represent law enforcement agencies from across the country, many facing an unprecedented need to slash budgets and work within limited resources.

OnSSI secures the food in Texas

A network of video cameras running NetDVMS enterprise-scale network video recorder software from OnSSI of Pearl River, NY and MobileCamViewer software from mobiDEOS keeps perpetual watch at 28 grocery stores comprising the United Supermarkets chain across north and west Texas. At each United Supermarkets’ store, megapixel cameras networked to a server provide high-resolution images of the cash registers and guest service areas, while outdoor cameras see everything that happens on the loading dock, in the parking lot or in back of the building.

 

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Recent Videos

Sony Electronics

Miguel Lazatan, Senior Marketing Manager, explains that Sony’s Security Systems Group provides Video Surveillance products ranging from cameras, IP network cameras and recorders to video management software. With high-definition video, video analytics is increasingly important in government installations. The company’s View-DR wide dynamic technology includes dynamic frame integration, X4 sensor and visibility enhancement.

ISC Solutions

Ed Nichols, VP of ISC Expos, announces that Reed Exhibitions is rebranding the 2010 ISC East Show as “ISC Solutions”. The mission of ISC Solutions, scheduled for November 3-4 at the Javits Center in New York, is to apply the products and technologies shown at ISC West to four selected verticals – healthcare, government, education and retail -- enabling manufacturers, dealers and integrators to meet their customers annually in selected growth markets.

Objectivity, Inc

Warren Davidson, Director of Business Development and Strategic Alliances, says that Objectivity provides data management solutions for large, scalable government databases with an emphasis on complex data. Being able to manage a mountain of data, connect the dots and find the 3-4 degrees of separation, involves pedabytes of data. Davidson argues that Objectivity’s ability to find the right data is critically important to the security of our country.

Brady People ID

Brady People ID is the largest supplier of identification accessories, such as lanyards, badges and card holders, according to Neil Wyenn, Western Channel Manager. Wyen says the company’s ever growing line of more than 3000 products includes a complete line of secure identification badges and badge holders for government agencies that use FIPS 201-compliant smart cards. Other customers include hospitals, schools and universities.

Xtralis Americas

Ian Ehrenberg, VP and General Manager, indicates that Xtralis has a 25-year history of providing advanced detection technologies for intrusion detection, perimeter protection and CCTV. Applications include the Department of State and Consulates around the world, plus the Vancouver Olympics, where Xtralis provided the primary infrared protection device. The company is introducing its Vesda Echo Detector at the ISC West show.

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A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity Using Dynamic Traffic Intelligence
Thu, 06/10/2010 - 1:00pm

GSN Webinar - A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity Using Dynamic Traffic Intelligence

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Five Ways to Maximize Perimeter Security
Wed, 06/09/2010 - 11:00am

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An Effective Approach to Continuous Monitoring Requirements under FISMA
Tue, 04/27/2010 (All day)

Recently, the OMB established a task force to develop new metrics to measure the performance of information security at Federal Agencies. Among other things, the new metrics...

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Add Jerusalem-based Identa Corp. to the handful of companies that issued statements in the wake of the failed...