by Michelle Goebel | posted on July 15, 2011
Looks Like a Busy Summer for CFATS Legislationby Ryan Loughin | posted on June 28, 2011
RFID – Talking About the Other Side of Retail Lossby Lee Pernice | posted on June 20, 2011
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We know that as a business owner, understanding commercial security is not always easy. So we've compiled this list of security reference articles to provide you with information that can help you address some of the most important commercial security issues facing your business today.
By Pat Fiel - Sep 15, 2011 12:00:00 PM
Ten years ago, Columbine High School became synonymous with school shootings--a crisis that continues to afflict society today. As we remember the 10th anniversary of that day, it is appropriate to review what happened and what we have learned since 1999 to help prevent future school shootings.
By ADT Security - Sep 15, 2011 12:00:00 PM
The responsibility of protecting students, faculty, staff and visitors of a college campus is an enormous undertaking. One person can't possibly do it all; it takes the coordinated efforts of many. It requires developing a team to share the workload, build support and locate funding.
By ADT Security - Sep 15, 2011 12:00:00 PM
Creating a safe learning environment doesn't happen without proper planning. To help ensure the safety of your students, faculty, administrators and visitors to your school, we've put together a list of 10 essential steps to help guide you through the process.
By Paul Brisgone - Feb 25, 2008 12:00:00 PM
HS Daily Wire
Airport security is about more than lighters and scissors--it is about offering efficient and effective answers to this daunting challenge. Learn the two essential ingredients of such answers in this HS Daily Wire article on Airport.
By Ryan Loughin - Sep 15, 2011 12:00:00 PM
ADT’s Ryan Loughin discusses CFATS and the implementation of new security standards for petro-chemical facilities.
By John C. Fannin III, CPP, LEEDAP - Sep 15, 2011 12:00:00 PM
The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS) is intended to establish a baseline level of security for facilities considered to pose high risk to the general population in the event of a terrorist attack. Many are under the mistaken impression that CFATS is a chemical facility regulation. It is, in fact, a regulation that covers facilities that use chemicals.
By Lee Pernice - Aug 11, 2009 8:30:00 PM
The saying "doing more with less" has become a mantra for Americans and retailers. With the recession cutting a swath of red ink through a second holiday season and bringing the economy and the retail industry to places most of us have never experienced before, everyone is asking how we can stretch thin budgets farther and do our jobs with dwindling resounces. Loss prevention professionals also have to deal with the byproduct of economic turmoil--increased crime. This article discusses areas that should be examined that can provide more bang for the buck right now as well as some real potential to innovate in the future.
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By Nick Samanich and Vincent Scarpelli - Aug 1, 2011 8:30:00 PM
IP – or Internet Protocol – technology is probably the hot issue in the security industry today. By using the power of the Internet and Intranet, IP-based cameras can take video surveillance to a new level. But like any new opportunity, IP technology has suffered from slow implementation. That is clearly changing as the technology matures. It looks now as though this will be the year IP has turned the corner and is gaining market acceptance.
By ADT Security - Aug 1, 2011 8:30:00 PM
Card skimming is a high-tech way for savvy criminals to capture personal data from the magnetic stripes on credit, debit or ATM cards and even driver's licenses or passports. The problem has expanded worldwide with reports of skimming across the U.S., Europe, Russia, South Africa and Australia.
By John Pearce - Aug 1, 2011 8:30:00 PM
There is a growing and highly effective breed of bank robbers at work around the world. Money is not particularly safe and secure, and no city is immune.
This spring, police in Australia reported more than $1 million was taken from about 40 bank ATMs in several cities. At least 10 suspected thieves, believed to be part of an international organization originating in Europe, have been arrested. More arrests are expected. Thousands of bank customers were likely affected.
By Larry Mays - Aug 11, 2009 8:30:00 PM
In this new millennium, our desire to tap into the overwhelming potential of a global economy plus our need for greater access and speed further compounds our need for better controls. And with that desire for more speed and market liquidity, we must remain vigilant to the ever-present complex security challenges we face.
By ADT Security - Aug 11, 2009 8:30:00 PM
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By Patrick V. Fiel, Sr. - Aug 11, 2009 8:30:00 PM
Natural disasters happen in many ways and places – a hurricane in Florida, a flood in Missouri, a tornado in Oklahoma, a wildfire in Colorado or an earthquake in California.
Then there are the man-made disasters such as chemical spills, traffic accidents or a shooter on campus.
By Patrick V. Fiel, Sr. -
Natural disasters happen in many ways and places – a hurricane in Florida, a flood in Missouri, a tornado in Oklahoma, a wildfire in Colorado or an earthquake in California.
Then there are the man-made disasters such as chemical spills, traffic accidents or a shooter on campus.
While they may differ in cause, they all share one thing in common – each can cause tremendous property damage, personal injury and loss of life. And each can, and often does, impact the operation of a school, college or university
By Laird Hamberlin, Vice President, Global Accounts -
In 2009 and beyond, ADT sees five worldwide trends which will help refocus demand for security solutions.
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