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Corporate and Private Security

Web Sites | Online Articles and Publications | Annotations

"An ever-widening array of devices, such as phone tapping, video surveillance, and computer monitoring, allow employers to monitor employees to check on productivity, quality, safety, drug use, theft, use of company time and resources for personal business, and to try to prevent harassment. While many motives are positive and help protect employees, the activities raise questions about invasion of privacy and even health. By following certain guidelines, employers can defuse or avoid the negative aspects of monitoring, but should undertake such activities with much forethought and care."
Source: "Employee Monitoring: Privacy in the Workplace?", S. A. M. Advance Management Journal, Volume 63, Issue 3, Summer 1998, p. 4-14.
Note: MSU faculty and students can access this journal through the MSU Libraries Electronic Resources Electronic Journals Page at http://www.lib.msu.edu/dbases/ej-alpha/s.html.
Proquest subject headings: Surveillance, Right of privacy, personnel policies

"The use of violence to further political or social objectives, which is roughly how terrorism is defined by the US Department of Justice, is on the rise today and cannot be ignored by organizations. Using the model presented, organizations can analyze their vulnerability to terrorism and take appropriate steps to contain that risk. The areas that need to be evaluated are the threat of terrorism (including the form it may take), potential targets, environmental factors, organizational exposure, and organizational preparedness."
Source: "Assessing Organizational Vulnerability to Acts of Terrorism", S. A. M. Advance Management Journal, Volume 63, Issue 4, Autumn 1998, p.27-32.
Note: MSU faculty and students can access this journal through the MSU Libraries Electronic Resources Electronic Journals Page at http://www.lib.msu.edu/dbases/ej-alpha/s.html.
Proquest subject headings: terrorism, risk exposure

Web Sites

Armed Robbery Page
Asset Protection Corporation
Employee's Guide to Security Responsibilities
Flying Hamster Blog
Hospital Security Departments on the WWW
International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)
Jane's IntelWeb
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Security Daily News Service
Security Magazine
Security Management Online
Security Professional's Site
SecurityLinks.Org
Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets (State Dept.)

Online Articles and Publications

2004 Deloitte Global Security Survey
2005 Deloitte Global Security Survey
2006 Deloitte Global Security Survey
2007 Deloitte Global Security Survey
Acquisition, Care, and Feeding of the Security Consultant
Annual Report to Congress on Foreign Economic Collection and Industrial Espionage
Books About Industry Security Measures Available in the MSU Libraries
Business Continuity Considerations
Business Security Test
Cargo Theft: The Number One Victimless Crime
A CCTV System Designed To Cut The Influx Of Drugs And Theft
Chief Security Officer Guideline
Combating Workplace Drug Crime
Common Practices and Key Variations in Corporate Security Operations
Common Sense Guide (CSG) for Senior Managers
Controlling Premises Liability by Real-World Risk Assessments/Securities Practices
Creating A Secure Work Environment (Financial Services)
Developing a Comprehensive Bank Robbery Prevention Program
Domestic and International Travel Trip Tips for Executives (chapter)
E-Policy : How to Develop Computer, E-Mail, and Internet Guidelines to Protect Your Company and Its Assets (Book Review)
Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry
Emergency Preparedness for Business
Emerging Security Trends
Employee Theft: A Question Of Integrity
Evolution of the Chief Security Officer
Fighting Corporate Crime and Government Wrongdoing
From Warning to Recovery: Private/Public Crisis Response
General Security Risk Assessment Guidelines (ASIS)
Guard Services: Alarm Link With Touring Guard Boosts Security
Guidelines for Protecting U.S. Business Information Overseas
History of Private Security
Jack L. Hayes International Retail Theft Surveys
How To Increase Customer Safety At ATMs
The Key to Good Security: Proprietary Keys and Electronic Locks
Loss Prevention Management
Managing Business Risks: Protecting Value Study 2004
Matching Security Equipment With System Requirements
Measuring Your Success
Outsourcing Security (Book Review)
Parking Lot Security
Physical Security Risk Analysis
Powerful Security: A Case Study
Private Policing : A Select Bibliography
Putting a Lid on Premises Liability
Reducing Theft at Construction Sites
Relations Between Policy and Security in Michigan
Secure Your Property to Avoid Liability
Security @ the Millenium
Security and Company Culture
Security By Design and Decree
Security Guard Industry in India
Security Guards in Singapore Surveyed
Security in the Crossfire
Security Managers Surveyed on Education/Training Needs
Security Officer Regulation: A Statutory Analysis
Security's Positive Return
Special Interest Car Loss Prevention Sue Yourself...Before Someone Else Does
Supersize Security (Providing Security for the Superbowl)
Threat Advisory System Response Guideline
To Guard or Not to Guard
Using Outside Expertise to Improve Security
Verdict for the Defense
Virtual Security Library
Watch This Way (Employee Monitoring)
Workplace Crime, 1992-1996
Workplace Security Resource Guide
Workplace Violence Programs In Leading Edge Companies

Annotations in Alphabetical Order

2004 Deloitte Global Security Survey
http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/cda/doc/content/GFSISE.pdf
"The goal of [the survey] is to help participants assess the state of information security within their organization relative to other comparible financial institutions around the world..." Areas covered include: governance, investment, value, risk, responsiveness, use of security technologies, quality of operations, and privacy. Respondents include: "31 of the top global financial institutions ranked by 2002 assets; 23 of the top global banks ranked by 2002 tier-1 capital; 10 to the top 50 global insurers ranked by 2002 assets." 83% of respondents indicated they had experienced security breaches this year, up from 33% in 2003. 36pp.
(Last checked 08/29/08)

2005 Deloitte Global Security Survey
http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/research/0,1015,sid=1013&cid=85452,00.html
Deloitte's third annual Global Security Survey was produced with input from Chief Security Officers and security management teams from financial services industry organizations around the world. It attempts to provide broad insight around the question: How does the information security of my organization compare to that of my counterparts? Congratulations are in order for all of the respondents whose technology has been so strengthened that their organizations are far less attractive to security breaches from hackers who target their systems. But the silver lining has a cloud: since fraudsters will always target what they perceive to be the weakest link, their efforts are now focused on the human factor. In particular, phishing and pharming (luring people to disclose sensitive information by using bogus emails and websites) are two new security threats that financial institutions faced in the past year. This year’s survey suggests ways to thwart the fraudsters’ new focus and to further strengthen the organization.
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2006 Deloitte Global Security Survey
http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/cda/doc/content/us_fsi_150606globalsecuritysurvey(1).pdf
Consultant firm Deloitte's annual 2006 Global Security Survey says 78 per cent of financial services institutions — including banks, insurers and investment professionals — had been attacked by hackers in the past year. In the 2005 survey, only 26 per cent of institutions reported attacks. The hackers' arsenal included the ubiquitous mass e-mail scams soliciting customer information as well as spyware programs that recorded computer users' keystrokes. While some emails included links sending customers to false websites, advanced attacks redirected customers who typed their bank's web address in a web browser. "They are getting quite sophisticated," said Deloitte partner and security specialist George Stathos. "One of our partners had some spyware installed on his system at home. It was logging his keystrokes. They've gone into his bank account and cleaned him out 40 grand."
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2007 Deloitte Global Security Survey
http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/research/0,1002,sid=1013&cid=170582,00.html
This is Deloitte’s fifth annual survey of information security practices in the financial services industry, and was gathered from interviews and on-line surveys with over 100 of the world’s largest financial services institutions. This year the survey reveals the ‘Security Paradox’ – a situation in which Business Executives are becoming more aware of IT Security issues, but where support for a solution still lies with the IT department. This is highlighted by the fact that only 63% of respondents have an information security strategy, and only 10% have information security led by a business line leader. Other findings of this year’s survey include:

91 percent of participants are concerned about employee security weaknesses

79 percent of participants cite the human factor as the root cause of information security failures

66 percent of participants do not feel they should be accountable for protecting computers of customers who transact with them on-line.

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Acquistion, Care, and Feeding of the Security Consultant
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/aggleton2.html
The primary requirement for any consultant is that he or she is knowledgeable in the field and has no vested interest in products or services. An article by David G. Aggleton.
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Annual Report to Congress on Foreign Economic Collection and Industrial Espionage
2005 report | 2004 report | 2003 report | 2002 report | 2001 report | 2000 report | 1999 report | 1998 report | 1997 report | 1996 report | 1995 report
Section 809 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 required that the President report to the Congress on foreign industrial espionage targeted against US industry. The Act defined foreign industrial espionage as "industrial espionage conducted by a foreign government or by a foreign company with direct assistance of a foreign government against a private United States company and aimed at obtaining commercial secrets.'' The Act required that the report address four issues:
a. The respective policy functions and operational roles of the agencies of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government in identifying and countering threats to US industry of foreign industrial espionage, including the manner in which such functions and roles are coordinated.
b. The means by which the Federal Government communicates information on such threats, and on methods to protect against such threats, to US industry in general and to US companies known to be targets of foreign espionage. c. The specific measures that are being or could be undertaken in order to improve the activities referred to in the above paragraphs, including proposals for any modifications of law necessary to facilitate the undertaking of such activities.
d. The threat to US industry of foreign industrial espionage and any trends in that threat, including:
1. The number and identity of the foreign governments conducting foreign industrial espionage.
2. The industrial sectors and types of information and technology targeted by such espionage.
3. The methods used to conduct such espionage.
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Armed Robbery Page
http://www.armedrobbery.com/
Robbery training of employees, in High Risk Business today, can help minimize business and employee risk. Reducing such risk is essential in minimizing potential loss, and liability when a robbery does occur. Sign up for the discussion list.
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Asset Protection Corporation
http://www.assetprotectioncorp.com/trapsandscams.html
If some stranger on the Net urges you to put your money in an offshore bank to avoid U.S. taxes, do yourself a favor and "RUN." Along with other scam-busting advice from the Asset Protection Corporation. Source: USA Today Hot Site, March 30, 1999.
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Books About Industry Security Measures Available in the MSU Libraries
http://magic.lib.msu.edu/search/dIndustries+--+Security+measures. /dindustries+security+measures/-5,-1,0,B/exact &FF=dindustries+security+measures&1,76
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Business Continuity Considerations for Research and Development Organizations
http://web.archive.org/web/20020124190150/
www.globalcontinuity.com/Article.asp?id=6625&Art=6140
The terrorist attacks of September 11 have resulted in an increased sense of risk for many people. Business and facility managers are increasingly concerned about their organisation's level of preparedness. Research and development firms that have not previously developed business continuity plans are now scrambling to do so. This article describes the business continuity planning process and addresses some of the unique considerations for research and development organisations. Steve Davis with help from the Global Continuity discussion forum.
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Business Security Test
http://web.archive.org/web/20060102093556/http://www.protect-mgmt.com/library/biztest.html
No business is totally immune from the threat of crime but a little prior planning and a few common sense precautions are all that is necessary to deter most criminals. Robert A. Gardner. Still available thanks to the Internet Archives.
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Cargo Theft: The Number One Victimless Crime
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/frank2.html
Worldwide industry theft losses for 1995 were approximately $470 billion, with an additional $400 billion lost to a multitude of cunning and deceptive fraud schemes. An article by Harold Frank.
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A CCTV System Designed To Cut The Influx Of Drugs And Theft
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/frank1.html
In its war on drugs, the U.S. Customs Department now fines cargo companies up to $500 for each ounce of marijuana and $1,000 per ounce of cocaine found in their possession. Fines can be levied even if the contraband was moved unknowingly. Multimillion dollar fines per incident are not unusual. According to one international security consultant, the Customs Department wants cargo carriers to assume greater responsibility for stopping drugs entering the country through legitimate business operations. "The federal government is making it disastrous for a company to be caught, even unwittingly, bringing drugs into the U.S.," said consultant Harold Frank. "It is now most imperative that individual companies use whatever power and means are at their disposal to help control the flow of illegal drugs. And by doing so, they can reduce or avoid huge fines." An article by Steve Hall and Harold Frank.
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Chief Security Officer Guideline
http://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelineschief.pdf
An ASIS guideline that addresses the key responsibilities and accountabilities, skills and competencies, and qualifications for an organization's senior security executive.
Also listed under Security Management.
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Combating Workplace Drug Crimes:
Guidelines for Businesses, Law Enforcement & Prosecutors
http://www.theiacp.org/documents/pdfs/Publications/combatingworkplacedrugcrimes.pdf
Employers often feel ill-equipped to respond properly to workplace drug crimes. They have limited experience with the criminal investigative process and may be fearful of legal liability issues. But by reaching out to law enforcement and other available resources, businesses have the opportunity to make a difference in reducing America's problem with drugs in the workplace. These guidelines are designed to help businesses, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors cooperate more effectively in reducing workplace drugs crimes. Provided by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Common Practices and Key Variations in Corporate Security Operations (article)
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/security/key.html
A paper by Dr. Merry Morash, Dr. Mahesh Nalla, Dr. Kenneth Christian, and Pamela Schram of the MSU School of Criminal Justice.
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Common Sense Guide for Senior Managers: Top Ten Recommended Information Security Practices
http://web.archive.org/web/20041020235123/http://www.isalliance.org/news/BestPractices.pdf
The Internet Security Alliance released the CSG for Senior Managers in July, 2002. This guide provides a series of questions and practices that senior managers can use to assist them in their information security assessment.
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Controlling Premises Liability by Real-World Risk Assessments/Securities Practices
http://web.archive.org/web/20031008005141/
http://www.ci-pinkerton.com/news/pdf/pickett-survey.pdf
In today's business world of growing pressures and expansion, every enterprise faces the challenges of growth, profitability and survival. The first step in planning for the prevention or mitigation of these types of losses is to understand what you face in the form of risk. Mark Pickett, CPP, Managing Director for Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations provides the information you need to know about Risk Assessments.
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Creating A Secure Work Environment
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/hawthorne1.html
Security is of particular importance in the financial services marketplace because of the risks associated with doing business. However, credit unions-and other financial institutions-possess hidden resources for protecting their employees and members. These resources are, in fact, each institution's employees and members/customers. And, it is up to management to develop a plan for making efficient use of these resources. An article by William A. Hawthorne.
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Developing a Comprehensive Bank Robbery Prevention Program
http://web.archive.org/web/20031230105511/
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/kennish5.html
Robbery is a threat that must continuously be reviewed because in addition to its potential for high loss, it is one of few threats which also carries with it the possibility for personal injury. However, with understanding and an effective countermeasures effort, many robbery situations can in fact be prevented, and those which do occur properly managed. In addition, through effective planning, the safety of employees, customers and law enforcement officers can also be better assured, as well as the limiting of losses, recovery, and the apprehension and successful conviction of offenders. John W. Kennish.
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Domestic and International Travel Trip Tips for Executives
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/000450.html
The key security concept while in transit is to keep a low profile--the client shouldn't look too much like a prime target for criminals. Chapter 7 of The Art of Executive Protection by Robert L. Oatman.
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E-Policy : How to Develop Computer, E-Mail, and Internet Guidelines to Protect Your Company and Its Assets (Book Review)
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/000838.html
Check MAGIC for location in the Main Library Stacks.
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Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/bizindst.pdf
Provides a step by step approach to emergency planning, response, and recovery for companies of all sizes. Sponsored by a Public-Private partnership with Federal emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Prepared by Thomas Wahle and Gregg Beatty for FEMA, 2003. 67pp.
Also listed under Emergency Management.
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Emergency Preparedness for Business
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/prepared/
A comprehensive plan for dealing with terrorism-related events should include specific instructions to building occupants, actions to be taken by facility management, and first responder notification procedures. The links below should assist in the development of these plans.
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Emerging Security Trends
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/security/emerging.html
An article by Dr. David Carter of the MSU School of Criminal Justice.
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Employee Theft: A Question of Integrity
http://web.archive.org/web/20030629091141/
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/kennish6.html
The process of management is at best, a challenge. While business should be managed with skill and a vision for the future, problems involving people will inevitably arise. One of these can involve the question of employee integrity. Mysterious disappearances, misapplication of funds, embezzlement: the descriptions may be different but stealing from your employer in any form is theft. The topic is a difficult one as it can involve your co-workers and friends. However, so are the consequences as they can be significant and lead to the failure of the victim bank. John W. Kennish.
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Employee's Guide to Security Responsibilities
http://rf-web.tamu.edu/security/secguide/Home.htm
This Guide is Version 1.0 of a program developed for the Defense Security Service Academy (DSSA) by the Defense Personnel Security Research Center (PERSEREC). The content is Unclassified and has been approved for public release by the Department of Defense. The content is intended as general guidance only and is not a substitute for review of the official regulations.
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The Evolution of the Chief Security Officer
http://www.csoonline.com.au/index.php/id;1685711597
CSO magazine's recent study found that the majority (60%) of companies surveyed have an employee dedicated to IT security. Security executives say that electronic attacks pose the biggest concern for their company, and current employees are a greater threat to their company's technology infrastructure than external persons and former employees. Article by by Lorraine Cosgrove Ware, COS Magazine, September 1, 2002.
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Executive Travel Security
http://web.archive.org/web/20030611054107/
http://www.ci-pinkerton.com/news/pdf/TravelSecurity.pdf
Pinkerton security experts have compiled a 15-page report outlining important travel safety tips and information for corporations, corporate executives and their families for when they are travelling internationally.
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Fighting Corporate and Government Wrongdoing:
A Research Guide to International and U.S. Federal Laws on White-Collar Crime and Corruption
http://www.llrx.com/features/whitecollarcrime.htm
Kumar Percy's extensively documented and timely guide focuses on major sources of information about white-collar crimes and anti-corruption efforts, including online and print resources. Source: LLRX, August 15, 2002
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Flying Hamster Blog
http://flyinghamster.com/
Includes numerous postings about security, surveillance, identity theft, phishing, etc. And a funny disclaimer which reads : You are totally responsible for using the information on this site. Flying Hamster nor those associated with the site cannot be held accountable. Flying Hamster does not endorse or is responsible for the content of external sites. If your machine blows up, it is not our responsibility. If you gain weight, it is not our responsibility. If you spill your coffee and sustain a superficial burn, it is not our responsibility. It is your choice to use this site in a responsible, sensible manner. Eat sensibly and look both ways before crossing the street.
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From Warning to Recovery: Private/Public Crisis Response
http://web.archive.org/web/20040726170558/
http://www.contingencyplanning.com/PastIssues/jul2004/2.asp
As a nation, we have grown desensitized to a variety of hazards and threats, burying our heads in the sand when a crisis appears on the horizon. In truth, by the time we see the first evidence of a crisis it has probably already begun. Rather than proactively preparing for the event, government, businesses and individual citizens alike hope for the best and go about their normal routines. Matt Van Kirk, Contingency Planning & Management.
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General Security Risk Assessment Guidelines
http://web.archive.org/web/20040609031321/
http://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelines.pdf
The American Society for Industrial Security sets forth a methodology for security officials to identify, communicate, and address security risks. The report outlines quantitative and qualitative approaches for calculating risk based on specific indicators.
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Guard Services: Alarm Link With Touring Guard Boosts Security
http://web.archive.org/web/20030317063630/
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/libengood1.html
It is typical for a large manufacturing company to be protected during non-business hours by a lone, frequently roving security guard and myriad electronic systems (i.e., access control, CCTV, door alarms fire detection, etc.). This arrangement may have shortcomings. An article by Ronald S. Libengood.
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Guidelines for Protecting U.S. Business Information Overseas
http://overseasdigest.com/bizinfo.htm
Article appearing in Overseas Digest.
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The History of Private Security, Parts 1 and 2
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/christman1.html
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/christman2.html
Contrary to popular belief, private security, particularly as a profession, is not a relatively modern development. A study of history from the beginnings of mankind shows that the protection of life and property is one of the oldest tasks both faced and undertaken by man. Part 1 covers from the beginnings to the end of the 1700s; Part 2 covers from 1800 to present. A two-part article by John H. Christman.
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Hospital Security Departments on the World Wide Web
http://www.webspawner.com/users/hwww/
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How To Increase Customer Safety At ATMs
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/hawthorne2.html
An article by William A. Hawthorne from the IAPSC Library. Look in the Library section under Hawthorne's name.
Careful review is needed so that new or existing ATM installations don't become magnets for criminals.
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International Association of Professional Security Consultants
http://www.iapsc.org/
The International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) is a non-profit professional association of independent, non-product affiliated professional security consultants. The IAPSC was founded in 1984 as a professional society to recognize, as members, individual professional security consultants who meet Association standards, and to serve consumers of security consulting services. The web site contains a membership directory, history of the organization, conference and other announcements, a library, and a newsletter is promised for the future. The Directory of Experts contains numerous articles by members of the organization; many of them are listed separately on this page.
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Jack L. Hayes International Theft Surveys
http://www.hayesinternational.com/thft_srvys.html
A loss prevention consulting company that provides annual retail theft surveys online.
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Jane's IntelWeb
http://intelweb.janes.com/
IntelWeb is home to the Terrorism Watch Report (TWR) and Intelligence Watch Report (IWR) series, which track and monitor international terrorist groups and insurgency movements, intelligence communities, economic espionage and computer security issues. Subscription information is available by clicking on the appropriate button on the frame to the left.
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The Key to Good Security: Proprietary Keys and Electronic Locks
http://web.archive.org/web/20030317064347/
www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/libengood3.html
Loss prevention is a primary concern for all cultural institutions. By evaluating a location to determine the level of security needed, one can choose a locking system that best conforms to the needs of the site. With many different locking devices available to the consumer, convenience is no longer compromised by high security. Choices range from proprietary keys and cores, to electronic locking devices, to card-based access control systems with the ability to audit and create time zones. Whatever the level of security control required, cultural institutions are now able to provide maximum loss protection, along with a high level of user-friendly operation. An article by Ronald S. Libengood.
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Loss Prevention Management
http://web.archive.org/web/20041205105622/http://www.protect-mgmt.com/library/manage.html
One of the most neglected and poorly managed aspects of small business operation is security and loss prevention. Yet, according to U.S. Department of Commerce statistics, employee dishonesty alone causes 30 percent of all business failures. Add to that failures resulting from other crimes committed against company property, employees and customers and it's easy to see why the true rate may actually exceed 60 percent. Robert A. Gardner. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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Managing Business Risks: Protecting Value Study 2004
http://www.protectingvalue.com/2004ProtectingValueStudy.pdf
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Matching Security Equipment With System Requirements
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/aggleton3.html
An article by David G. Aggleton describing the process of implementing a security system from planning to acceptance.
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Measuring Your Success
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/000418.html
StorageTek's security department explains how measuring security functions such as patrol activity and officer response has helped it assess and improve operations. An article by Lowell A. Nelson and Robert L. Sisson appearing in Security Management Online, October 1997.
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Outsourcing Security: A Guide for Contracting Services (Book Review)
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/000838.html
Check MAGIC
for location in Main Library Stacks.
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Parking Lot Security
http://web.archive.org/web/20060102092035/http://www.protect-mgmt.com/library/parking.html
Security for parking lots seems to be getting a lot of press lately. If you look at the statistics, roughly 80% of the criminal acts at shopping centers, strip malls and business offices occur in the parking lot. Gary R. Cook. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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Physical Security Risk Analysis
http://web.archive.org/web/20060221123836/http://security.lifesafety.ca/2004articles/2004sec0047.htm
A security risk analysis is a procedure for estimating the risk to assets (and the implications of their loss) due to manifested threats. The procedure first determines an asset's level of vulnerability by identifying and evaluating the effectiveness of in-place security measures, (also called countermeasures). Next, information about the asset is used to determine the significance of the asset's vulnerabilities. This includes how the asset is used. Finally, the negative impact (expected loss) to the asset (usually measured in dollars, or lost productivity or reputation) is estimated by examining various combinations of threats and vulnerabilities. A security risk analysis defines the current environment and makes recommended corrective actions if the residual risk is considered to be unacceptable. Risk analysis is a vital part of any ongoing security and risk management program. The risk analysis process should be conducted with sufficient regularity to ensure that each property's approach to security risk management is a realistic response to the current risks associated with its assets. Management must then decide on whether to retain the residual risk (i.e. maintain the status quo), or to implement the recommended actions in order to reduce the risk. Still available thanks to the Internet Archives.
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Powerful Security: A Case Study
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/kaufer1.html
Today, security managers and facility management professionals are faced with an increasingly difficult and challenging job: providing a safer workplace. Making this goal more difficult is the typically shrinking security budget, requiring innovative approaches to security and facility control. An article by Steven C. Kaufer.
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Private Policing: A Select Bibliography
http://www.criminology.utoronto.ca/library/privatepolicing.htm
University of Toronto, Centre of Criminology Library. March 10, 2003.
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Putting a Lid on Premises Liability
http://web.archive.org/web/20060102083220/http://www.protect-mgmt.com/library/putlid.html
Property owners face a significant potential liability problem every time someone steps onto their property. Well-trained, motivated security officers can help create a safe environment that reduces the potential for tort liability and improves business and public relations, resulting in increased corporate profits. William F. Blake, Security Management, January 1996.
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Reducing Theft at Construction Sites:
Lessons from a Problem-Oriented Project
http://www.popcenter.org/library/crimeprevention/volume_13/06-Clarke.pdf
This 56 page report describes a problem-oriented policing project by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that addresses theft of appliances at construction sites. A detailed analysis of security practices and risks of theft was made for 25 builders operating in one of the police service districts. This publication reviews the difficulties encountered by police in undertaking problem-oriented projects, focuses on the vital role of crime analysis, and considers ways to strengthen analytic capacity in police departments. (COPS)
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Relations Between Police and Security in Michigan
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/security/relations.html
A recent survey of 127 police officers and 109 security professionals in Michigan revealed interesting findings on the relationship between public law enforcement and private security. Respondents’ views were ascertained on a range of topics which highlight the relationship. The study focused on:

General issues pertaining to working relations

Suggested steps for improving relationships

The future of relations between police and security
A paper by Mahesh Nalla and Donald Hummer.
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Secure Your Property to Avoid Liability
http://web.archive.org/web/20060102092455/http://www.protect-mgmt.com/library/ra_risk.html
Jury awards in seven figures are no rarity these days if people suffer accidents or are victimized by crime on the property of a company. Randall Atlas, Risk Management Advisor, December 1994. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
http://www.pinkertons.com/
For over 150 years, Americans have known and counted on us under a variety of names: Pinkerton, Wells Fargo, Burns, American Protective Services, First Security, and more. Today, we stand united as Securitas--the largest and most respected security company in America. Distribute a Securitas Magazine twice a year. Links are available on the Publications Page.
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Security @ the Millenium
http://web.archive.org/web/20051203231517/
http://www.securitymagazine.com/FILES/HTML/Security_millennium_white_paper/1,5459,,00.html
A White Paper Presentation from Security Magazine and the Security Group, Cahners Business Infgormation, at ASIS, Sept. 27-29, 1999.
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Security and Company Culture
http://web.archive.org/web/20040604110358/
http://www.nacic.gov/news/2002/feb/cind-2002-02-01.html
The tragic events of September 11 and subsequent anthrax attacks forever changed the landscape of security in our country.
Before September 11, we thought of ourselves as invincible. Now, we recognize our vulnerability. Our nation has scrambled to create an Office of Homeland Security, called upon our National Guard to provide support, increased the visibility and budgets of law enforcement agencies across the country and devoted resources to developing medical remedies for diseases thought to be extinct.
Corporations, too, have joined the race to develop disaster plans, increase security technology, add security personnel, develop policies and rethink their allocation of resources. These "quick fix" strategies have cost billions of dollars. Despite the phenomenal increase in the cost of safety and security, industry reports say the general public (and employees in particular) does not feel any safer. Why hasn't the increase translated into a greater sense of security? Article by Michael G. McCourt, Workplace Violence Prevention Reporter, Dec. 2001.
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Security: By Design and Decree
http://www.crimewise.com/library/lr&a.html
Crime is arguably this nation's greatest problem. Incidents of criminal attack on people and property are numerous. In many instances these crime may be the basis for a security negligence claim. Building Security Codes, the "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" concept and the advice of qualified security experts can be extremely useful tools in successfully pursuing those claims. Article by Robert A. Gardner, CPP . A September 1996 revision of an article first published in the December 1991 edition of the Lawyer's Resource & Almanack.
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Security Daily News Service
http://www.securitymagazine.com/
Sponsored by Security and SDM, this site provides access to the top security news stories from hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and wire services. Articles are drawn from Lexis/Nexis and broken out into the following categories:

Home Networking and Security

Fire & Life Safety

Video Surveillance

Anti-Terrorism and Border Security

Intrusion and Crime Issues

Security and Technology Trends

Access and Building Security

The Security Industry

Security for Business

Look for the Daily News button on the left.
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Security Guard Industry in India
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/security/secindia.html
An article by Dr. Mahesh Nalla of the MSU School of Criminal Justice.
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Security Guards in Singapore Surveyed
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/security/singsu.html
An article by Dr. Mahesh Nalla of the MSU School of Criminal Justice.
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Security in the Crossfire
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/000468.html
It was a hard sell, but security at the Central Arizona Project eventually convinced management to arm its in-house security officers. An article by Edward W. Gould, security manager at Central Arizona Project, Phoenix, Arizona and member of the ASIS Standing Committee on Utility Security and the National Association of Chiefs of Police, appearing in Security Management.
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Security Magazine
http://www.secmag.com/
Highlights from the Security web page, including full text articles in some cases.
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Security Management Online
http://www.securitymanagement.com/
Welcome to Security Management Online, the online service of Security Management, the monthly magazine of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS). On our Web site, we will regularly bring you features from the magazine, such as editorial columns and articles, as well as information only available online.
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Security Managers Surveyed on Education/Training Needs
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/security/needs.html
Based on survey background research conducted by: Kenneth E. Christian, Ph.D. CPP; Merry A. Morash, Ph.D.; Mahesh K. Nalla, Ph.D.; and Pamela J. Schram, ABD of the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice.
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Security Officer Regulation: A Statutory Analysis
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/000453.html
An article by Craig Hemmens and Jeffrey R. Maahs appearing in Security Management Online.
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Security Professional's Site
http://www.securityprofessionalssite.com/
Includes breaking news, articles, links, resources of interest to security professionals.
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Security's Positive Return
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/000412.html
A survey conducted by Security Management and Pinkerton Inc. shows that security professionals have come through tough times more adept at succeeding within the corporate culture. An article by Sherry L. Oarowitz from Security Management Online, October 1997.
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SecurityLinks.Org
http://www.securitylinks.org/
Security Links contains well over 22,000 security resources. This new site will be solely focused on providing a quality directory of security information.
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Special Interest Car Loss Prevention
http://www.kennish.com/securecar/
If you are going to invest the time, effort, and money to acquire and maintain a special interest vehicle, then you should take the time to protect your investment. An article by John W. Kennish.
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Sue Yourself ..Before Someone Else Does
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/kaufer2.html
Property owners, managers and security professionals charged with protecting tenants and the public in buildings and facilities have long been aware of the growing threat of security negligence litigation. An article by Steven C. Kaufer.
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Supersize Security (Providing Security for the Superbowl)
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/000469.html
A partnership of public and private security organizations began developing a game plan for securing Super Bowl XXXII before the first kickoff of the 1997 NFL season. An article by Michael Gips from Security Management.
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Threat Advisory System Response Guideline
http://web.archive.org/web/20040612082616/
http://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/guidelinesthreat2003.pdf
An ASIS guideline to provide private business and industry with possible actions that could be implemented based on the Alert Levels of the Department of Homeland Security.
Also listed under Security Management.
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To Guard or Not to Guard
http://web.archive.org/web/20030424124958/
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/kennish7.html
The purpose of this article is to discuss the base rationalization that is associated with the use of guard services, and to address aspects to be addressed if guards are to be a part of a bank's protective program. John W. Kennish.
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Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
Travel warnings and country specific information collected by the U.S. Department of State.
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Using Outside Expertise to Improve Security
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/kaufer3.html
Following a few key steps will ensure that the best results are received from engagement of a professional security consultant.... An article by Steven C. Kaufer.
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Verdict For The Defense
http://www.iapsc.org/directory/publications/cole1.html
Most security-related negligence cases can be successfully defended, if, prior to the event which formed the basis of the suit, the Defendant planned and adequately implemented a security program. When it can be shown that prior to the occurrence, a good faith effort was made to minimize crime in an establishment open to the public, juries will invariably have a Defendant's verdict. An article by Leslie N. Cole, Sr.
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Virtual Security Library
http://web.archive.org/web/20050416161914/http://www.protect-mgmt.com/library/
Original articles on a variety of security, crime prevention and related topics. A compilation by Robert A. Gardner, CPP, Security & Crime Risk Advisor. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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Watch This Way (Employee Monitoring)
http://www.csoonline.com/read/020103/watch.html
What you don't know about how your employees are using company resources can hurt you. But remember this: There are acceptable—and not so acceptable—ways to monitor employee activity. A 2001 survey of workplace monitoring and surveillance practices by the American Management Association (AMA) and The ePolicy Institute showed the degree to which companies are turning to monitoring. Eighty-two percent of the study's 1,627 respondents acknowledged conducting some form of electronic monitoring or physical surveillance. Of those, 63 percent of the companies stated that they monitor Internet connections, and about 47 percent acknowledged storing and reviewing e-mail messages. A follow-up questionnaire to the AMA's survey also probed the companies' rationales for monitoring. The highest-rated concern in this follow-up was legal liability (68 percent), followed by general security concerns (60 percent). Measuring employee productivity and generating fodder for performance reviews—the motives that employees usually ascribe to so-called corporate snooping—were significantly lower on the list. Article by Daintry Duffy, CSO Magazine, Feb. 2003.
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Workplace Crime, 1992-96
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/wv96.htm
The Bureau of Justice Statistics of the US Department of Justice has recently released a report, based on the National Crime Victimization Survey, estimating the scope of workplace crime in the US. Supported by data from 1992 through 1996, the report outlines the types of workplace crimes, the frequency of crimes, the characteristics of offenders and victims, the relationships between offenders and victims, the professional distribution of victims, and the number of crimes reported to law enforcement agencies. Data is also included from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to describe the occurrence of workplace homicide. Source: Scout Report for the Social Sciences, August 11, 1998.
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Workplace Security Resource Guide
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CIS_WSH_security_73971_7.htm
The Michigan Occupational and Helath Administration has released this overview that assists businesses in preparing for emergencies and biological or chemical attacks. The 17-page document contains brief lists and sections on topics such as implementing building security upgrades, adjusting HVAC controls, establishing bomb-threat procedures, and identifying biochemical agents. In adjusting HVAC controls, for example, businesses are advised to check zone pressurization and to install the highest efficienty filtration compatible with the system's deign criteria. The doucment's main funciton, however, is to direct users to additional online resources, such as Environmental Health Watch's section on chemical facility site security and a South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation presentation on all-hazards analysis.
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Workplace Violence Programs In Leading Edge Companies
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/security/violtsum.html
One of the most vexing problems companies face is evaluating the performance and effectiveness of their workplace violence prevention programs. An extremely important tool in the evaluation process is benchmarking--comparing one program against others known for their high quality. One way to use benchmarking is to identify the variety of programs used by leading-edge companies, and to check a company's program against the comprehensive listing. The listing provides a point of reference that can be used as a checkpoint for assessing company programs to deal with violent or threatening behavior in the workplace. A paper by Merry Morash, Barbara Vitoratos, and Tracy O'Connell.
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