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TJX Data Breach Could be Biggest Ever
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GAO Recommends Better OSHA Disaster Planning
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Partnerships Force Rethink on Security, Analysts Say
Partnerships aren’t just for the public sphere, say a group of industry analysts. IT departments also need to rethink network security to account for greater business collaboration. Click HERE>>

One in 40 British Police Officers Available for Emergency Response
A new study in Britain has found only one in 40 police officers on duty is available to respond to emergency calls. Is it the same on this side of the ocean? Click HERE>>

Four Ways to Improve Facility Security
Facility managers face some tough challenges to keep a facility secure. Are there new strategies they can use to improve security? Click HERE>>

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Orsus Partners with Systems Integrator Alutiiq
Orsus, provider of Situation Management partners with systems integrator Alutiiq, a company that specializes in working for the Department of Defense, Homeland Security and other Government agencies. Alutiiq will offer Orsus' Situation Management solution - Situator - to its numerous government customers. Situator enables multiple, disparate systems to operate under a single platform in a central command center. www.orsus.com

APCO Institute Releases New Fire Service Dispatch Guidecards
Daytona Beach, FL — APCO Institute announces their newest offering - Fire Service Dispatch Guidecards. The Fire Service Dispatch Guidecards, based on APCO Institute's Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program, provides agencies with guidecards for the triaging and dispatching of fire service related emergency calls, customized to match the needs and resources of the individual agency. http://www.apcointl.org/news/2007/20070329InstituteFireServiceGuidecards.html

Fargo Launches New High Definition Printer/Encoder
Minneapolis, MN — Fargo Electronics, Inc. announces the introduction of the HDP5000 card printer/encoder. Utilizing Fargo's patented High Definition Printing(tm) (HDP®) technology, the HDP5000 is the first true single-sided reverse image printer available commercially. HDP is the preferred technology for the personalization of RFID proximity, laser and smart cards with computer chips. http://www.fargo.com/printhome.cfm?oid=6808&name=HDP5000_System

Sought after HISP Certification Achieved by BSI
Reston, VA — HISP (Holistic Information Security Practitioner) certification has been achieved by the BSI Management Systems. HISP training teaches the integration of ISO/IEC 27001:2005 with COBIT, COSO, ITIL and multiple regulations pertaining to Information Security & Privacy. BSI provides certification to ISO 27001, which helps organizations manage and secure sensitive company information. Click HERE>>

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