This standard specifies the resistance required for vehicle security barriers, which is also known as Hostile Vehicle Mitigation or HVM. Barriers used in the United Kingdom must meet this standard of protection. In the United States, various standards apply including the Department of State, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and various city and state governments. New York City standards are among the most complex because they involve protecting skyscrapers while allowing…
Army National Guard Civil Support Teams Since 1998, Civil Support Teams have assisted local authorities in dealing with events involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or enhanced improvised explosives (CBRNE). Whether it be a planned attack utilizing chemical or biological agents, toxic industrial materials, or radiological sources or an accidental spill or release. Highly skilled Army and Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) personnel make up every Civil Support Team…
corrected.” Therefore, Zhou set up an internal team to work on an application that would clean up malicious software. In July 2006, 360 Safe Guard was officially released, a freeware dedicated to the cleanup of malicious software. Targeting real use needs, 360 Safe Guard hit the market with immediate success. Later, a number of other features were added to 360 Safe Guard, including system cleanup. By June 2007, the market share of its monthly unique users grew to…
The lights dim in the theater and moviegoers are excited to see the premier of a highly anticipated film, when suddenly a gunman walks into the theater, and opens fire on the crowd. This may seem like a scene from a horror movie, but on the night of July 20th, 2012 this scene became all too real. At the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, James Holmes killed 12 people and injured 70 more. This horrifying incident changed the way people go to the movies. Security was increased at…
in front of the ambassadors’ main entrance. The security guard sitting next to the chauffeur jumped out and opened the back door as Yusuf Alfalaki got out of the car. The security guard entered the narrow revolving door first and Yusuf walked behind him. An old black woman raised her head while sitting at a small desk facing the main entrance as she was reading The Sun newspaper and looked at the two men in total silence. The security guard said, “Good morning! His Excellency, Mr. Yusuf…
White Paper on The False Sense of Security Each industry is face with detractors and the Security Industry is no exception. When you think of the Security Industry you think of extra measures being taken to protect different forms of assets. You also think of certain levels of competence being used to implement these extra measures. While the Security Industry often tries to reduce/eliminate its unique detractors it very often overlooks some of the key causes of security issues. These issues…
My trade choice is homeland security and my reasons why are as follows I can see myself in a Place of protecting people and making sure everybody can feel safe in their own area of living and also knowing the others in my work will also protect them while they are in a different area then their own. I made this choice to come to San Diego Job Corps Because I know this is a great program it gives you a second chance on life and gives you everything you will need to know about the area of work you…
security is related to facility maintenance and how it can be structurally vulnerable. These vulnerabilities can come in many forms but can be protected with a variety of access controls such as perimeter security (i.e. fencing, barriers, security guards, etc.), and monitoring equipment such as surveillance and alarm systems. It is imperative that preventive maintenance procedures are scheduled for these security devices to identify any environmental wear and tear or suspected tampering. As…
Since the tragic incidents that took place in 2001, the level of security for government agencies has grown exponentially. According to the U.S. Security Spending Since 9/11 (2011), “The United States has spent more than $7.6 trillion on defense and homeland security.” This statistic caused a group of veterans to look at their surroundings and contemplate what is happening at home, where their families live and work? After much consideration and evaluation of current statistical and analytical…
I sat in a chair and tapped my fingers on the table as I stared at the clock. Tick tock tick tock. I gave up staring at it and started to pace around the living room. We’re never going to make it, I thought We’re going to be all the way in the back. Today was the day, the day I would finally see my favorite band (well at that time it was) The Wanted. “Ma, what if we the line is too long?”, I asked. “Julie will get here she is almost out of work”, my mother replied in spanish. Earlier this month…