More than likely, you have witnessed an RFP that includes dated product specifications and, in some cases, multiple product specifications that are more “wish-list” than reality.
- By John Merlino
- Apr 01, 2014
Nearly everyone is familiar with the standard manned guard booth in which a person sits and allows drivers in and out of a facility; however, border stations, government buildings, military bases and other locales where there can be a “very unwanted guest” all use much highertech security booths.
One might think that a military base is among the most secure places in the country. Unfortunately, though, the sprawling nature of military bases makes them difficult to secure effectively, which leaves these sites vulnerable to a wide range of threats.
- By Dave Tynan
- Apr 01, 2014
Further integration with new facilities confirms trusted relationships.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) called for the mandatory implementation of a government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification for federal employees and contractors.
- By Ginger Hill
- Mar 05, 2014
“We cannot look back years from now and wonder why we did nothing in the fact of real threats to our security and our economy,” said Obama.
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 12, 2014
Should the Obama administration kill an American citizen who is a member of al-Qaeda and is actively planning attacks against Americans overseas or legally build a case against him?
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 11, 2014
Security at the Statue of Liberty has never been taken for granted; it just hasn’t been a top priority of the government. That is not the case with the U.S. Park Police. They have used, to the best of their ability, security equipment that was appropriated but lacked the highest technology.
- By Jamie Friedlander, Ralph C. Jensen
- Feb 01, 2014
A comprehensive overview of this year's GovSec West 2013 Conference and Expo provided by the staff at Security Products magazine.
- By Security Products Staff
- Dec 26, 2013
Samsung IP cameras ensure a safer and more secure Silver Bells Parade for the people of Michigan.
The vote that would allow Deer Trail, Colo. residents to gun down drones for money is postponed.
- By Ginger Hill
- Dec 10, 2013
People from all over the world gathered in Dallas, Texas to remember a former US President who's life was prematurely ended.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 22, 2013
Dr. Tania Glenn discussed the aftereffects of terrorism and how companies can rebuild resilience and a positive attitude in their workforce.
- By Jamie Friedlander
- Nov 21, 2013
Anxiously awaiting for what tomorrow brings at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.
- By Ginger Hill
- Nov 18, 2013
3D gun debacle gets even more interesting as the Feds were forced to duck and cover when their 3D gun exploded during testing, proving the danger of 3D guns.
- By Ginger Hill
- Nov 15, 2013
Government agency leaves identifying terrorists to chance.
- By Ginger Hill
- Nov 13, 2013
Currently, FAA has issued a ground stop for flights coming into LAX.
- By Ginger Hill
- Nov 01, 2013
The following provides examples in which highly-secure, crashrated, vehicle barricade systems and bollards have saved lives as well as buildings and property from the destruction of attacks.
The government recognizes the need to increase security for cyber and physical assets so counter measures to reduce, mitigate and eliminate external and internal terrorist threats have been, and remain, paramount.
- By Mark Steffler
- Nov 01, 2013
As a part of the GSA-led effort to bring federal buildings in compliance with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive, (HSPD-12) Vector Electric Inc. (VEI) was asked to explore the possibility of adding additional features to the standard FIPS-201 access control systems being upgraded at a number of Customs and Border Protection, Port of Entry (LPOE) facilities.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 01, 2013