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6 Factors for Purchasing the Right Spy Camera

Wireless spy cameras let you easily see whatever you want to see and finally at an affordable price!You can now get the evidence you want with sophisticated, super small spy cameras. From cheating . . .

Installing an Outdoor Security Camera

One of the most important considerations for outdoor security cameras is the power source. Quite often, building codes don't require many outdoor, electrical connections, which means that if you re. . .

"Personal Protection Issues"

"Personal Protection Issues" ©2004 Gary L. Cunningham, C.P.O. All Rights Reserved Worldwide In today's society one never knows what may happen to your safety. Therefore you should follow some . . .

A Look At Who Has A Hidden Security Camera And Why

Many different types of organizations rely on hidden cameras to bolster their security. Hidden security cameras are appropriate for businesses with many employees and sensitive information or valu. . .

Is the internet insecure because of You?

Copyright 2005 Private Mail ServicesLong gone are the days that we could feel secure and know for certain that we had privacy. With the digital age upon us we can no longer be so sure that our priv. . .

CCTV Security Camera Systems

One camera does not a system make is the rule of thumb to remember when you consider what type of security camera system you need. A recent technological breakthrough that has been applied to home . . .

Internet Security: Your Personal Information is Big Business

When George Eastman invented the camera in 1888, he also brought about new concerns over individual privacy and security. Just two years later, in 1890, Warren and Brandeis published their landmark. . .

How Private Is Your Email?

Many years ago I was a consultant for a company who decided theywanted to perform a security audit of their computer systems. One of the components oftheir system that I was requested to check out . . .

The Importance of Security Cameras

Given the recent terrorist attacks, security cameras have taken on a whole new meaning in the 21-st Century. Previously, the thought of security cameras recording and keeping a record of people's a. . .

Personal Firewalls for Home Users

What is a Firewall?The term "firewall" illustrates a system that protects a network and the machines on them from various types of attack. Firewalls are geared towards keeping the server up all the. . .

The Benefits of Home Security Cameras

Think carefully before you run out to your local electronics supplier and purchase a home security camera system. Just as with terrorist protection and thievery protection systems, home systems req. . .

How to protect your home as well as your family.

How secure is your home? How accessible is your home? How often do you ask yourself these questions. Your home is where you and your family want to be safe from the daily stresses of life and most . . .

Wireless Network Security

Working from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more flexible work schedule and fresh coffee and home-cooked meals whenever you want.But working from home while using a wireless local. . .

Where to Find Wholesale Security Cameras

There are many companies that offer wholesale security cameras and surveillance systems. For the most part, their customers are businesses large and small who have a security need beyond the single. . .

The Shoplifting and Employee Theft Epidemic: New Perspect...

I will state up front that my unique background likely accounts for my perspective. As a relatively new consultant in loss prevention, I've also been an attorney since 1992, an addictions therapist. . .

How To Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious crime that continues to grow. If you become a victim of identity theft, you may spend months, or years, trying to repair the damage. A compromised credit report can rui. . .

Canadian and US Laws on Video Surveillance in the Workplace

Laws, Case Studies, Current Usage and recommendationsNote: All articles are abridged because of lengthy discussions on other surveillance methods such as E-mail, conversations and other f. . .

Organized Retail Crime A Growing Trend

With organized retail theft topping $25 billion annually, retailers are working to protect themselves from crime rings, cargo theft and professional shoplifters. In a continued effort to increase a. . .

Corporate Security for your Home Business

The words Corporate Security may conjure up images of a group of techies working in a wire-filled basement room of Microsoft or HP, combating hackers and terrorists online using words like algorith. . .

Security Camera New Star Witness

There is rain on the lens and the pictures are jerky, but the action unfolds clearly, one methodical frame per second: Roderick D. Jordan, wearing a hooded white sweater, emerges from the check-cas. . .

The New Face of Shoplifting

A study from the University of Florida has determined that men shoplift more than women, a finding that disputes the common rule of thumb that, because there are more female shoppers than male shop. . .

Discover how an SOC helps you fight intruders from the co...

No SOC is complete without a place to analyze suspicious programs and test possible solutions. This is especially true for organizations unlucky enough to be hit by a zero-day or unknown exploit, w. . .

A Look at Wireless Security Cameras

If you need to partially conceal your cameras from view, wireless security cameras are the way to go. Locations such as banks use a combination of wireless and wired, visible and hidden cameras to . . .

Email Scams - Ten Simple Steps To Protecting Your Online ...

According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) email scams also known as phishing attacks claim more than 2,000 victims each day from more than 75 million phishing emails that are sent each da. . .

Security: It's Not All About Hackers

Sometimes, the biggest threat to security isn't a mysterious hacker on the Net-it's the person who just walked by."WHY BOTHER?" a doctor in the front row of the seminar blurted out. The topic under. . .

Just what is surveillance technology?

The technology of surveillance equipment is continuing to advance at a very rapid pace. As a result surveillance equipment has become almost ubiquitous in retail stores, public schools, gas station. . .

The Benefits of Home Security Cameras

Think carefully before you run out to your local electronics supplier and purchase a home security camera system. Just as with terrorist protection and thievery protection systems, home systems req. . .

Camera credited in city arrest, Robbery suspect caught in...

WORCESTERDetectives aided by a high-tech camera at a Honey Farms store last night tracked down a city man less than two hours after he allegedly robbed the convenience store, they said. Dennis Cati. . .

Panel studies rising arrests of juvenile girls

Juvenile crime has dropped in Maricopa County in the past 10 years, even while the juvenile population has grown by 42 percent.But according to Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, the numbers o. . .

AN EYE ON CRIMINALS; POLICE SEEK TO USE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

ALAINE GRIFFIN; Courant Staff WriterMIDDLETOWNPolice are considering the use of video surveillance cameras as a crime-fighting tool in areas of the city where loitering, drug dealing and prostituti. . .

Expert: Crooks Are More Creative

Retailers' losses to theft hit a 14-year low in 2004, but a private army of loss prevention agents isn't breaking out the champagne.Theft by retailers' workers is now a bigger problem than shoplift. . .

STOP SHOPLIFTING PROGRAM

Shoplifting is a crime that may seem victimless, but prosecutors and police say it's not. By taking an item from a store you may not realize what it costs your community.The Better Business Bureau . . .

Corporate email policies lower unnecessary legal and secu...

What comes to your mind when you think about your email? Email makes possible almost instant communication with your co-workers without leaving your desk, a quick note to a family member who lives . . .

Digital SLR Camera versus a Compact Digital Camera

Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras are excellent cameras that produce clearer, sharper and more colourful images than most point and shoot digital cameras available. With prices falling rapid. . .

Basics of DVR technology, and features that should be inc...

The digital video recorder - or DVR - has revolutionized video surveillance. No longer are shelves of videotapes required for storage of the recordings of events, nor do those tapes have to be pain. . .

Primary considerations technicians should have in order t...

Designing and installing digital video recording systems is much more complex than installing traditional VCR-based systems. This is due in large part to the greater flexibility and options that di. . .

SAN FRANCISCO City to fight illegal dumping with hotspot ...

Pilot program initially to focus on southeast sideSan Francisco is moving to expand its surveillance camera program to catch lawbreakers, this time with the goal of going after illegal dumping and . . .

Detect, Protect, Dis-infect

Consumers Online Face Wide Choices in Security Products With new threats to computer security and data integrity a regular feature of the evening news, a panoply of products that promise to detect. . .

Police combat gas'n'go thefts

Police in Laval are taking steps to combat gas thefts. The department says the number of thefts at the pump has risen considerably in recent days. Laval police are distributing posters in gas stati. . .

Police urge businesses to use video surveillance

Police say capturing crooks on camera helps convict them in court and put them behind bars, but many local burgled businesses don't have working video equipment. "It's killing us," said Sgt. Harold. . .

Flickerless Cameras

Some cameras featuires a flickerless control (On/Off dip switch selectable) that captures the wide and intense range of color of some light sources and adjusts the color, gain, electronic shutter c. . .

Employee theft plagues small business

VANCOUVER --The small-business owner is so embarrassing he won't talk without the assurance that both his name and that of his company will be confidential.Joe (not his real name) and his wife, Ann. . .

PROTECT Your Business By Protecting Your DATA

PROTECT Your Business By Protecting Your DATA By Dr. David Johnson I help people in my area who have problems with their computers. So I thought I would give you some tips so you can prevent prob. . .

Maximizing Email Security ROI: Stop Spam and Save!

This is the first of a five-part series on Maximizing Email Security ROIr In the realm of email security threats, the costs of spam are relatively easy to recognize. Although most organizations rar. . .

The Demand for Business Security Cameras

Businesses with employees to monitor were the largest purchaser of security cameras prior to the 9/11 attacks in New York City. Up until that time all kinds of businesses were interested in protect. . .

GLBA: Raising Email Security Awareness

Corporations are under the gun to protect financial information rand consumers are watching!rrJust a few weeks ago, one of the world's largest banks announced that it had lost computer data contain. . .

"Why Hire a Security Consultant"

"Why Hire a Security Consultant" ©2004 By Gary L. Cunningham, C.P.O. C&M Consulting Services ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE I have often been asked, "Why should I hire a security consultant to . . .

"Why Business Owners Need Security"

"Why Business Owners Need Security" ©2004 Gary L. Cunningham C&M Consulting Services All Rights Reserved Worldwide The main reason is to stop any potential lawsuits from happening! But do you know. . .

Workplace theft hits UK employers

British retailers are winning the battle against shoplifters but are still being hit by staff theft, a report has suggested. The Centre for Retail Research said the UK was one of the worst countrie. . .

6 Factors for Purchasing the Right Spy Camera

Wireless spy cameras let you easily see whatever you want to see and finally at an affordable price! You can now get the evidence you want with sophisticated, super small spy cameras. From cheat. . .

Are Fake Security Cameras Effective?

Are fake security cameras effective? The answer is a resounding ""Yes.""Fake security cameras have helped to prevent many crimes. Mounted in high profile, totally visible locations, these cameras. . .

Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search

Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search © Copyright 2003 Sharon Davis http://www.2work-at-home.com ---------------------- While identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new wor. . .

Retail sleuth

Beall's top cop explains stores' antitheft technology, and what the future holds.Retailers' losses to theft hit a 14-year low in 2004, but a private army of loss prevention agents isn't breaking ou. . .

Canon EOS, The Makings Of A Great Camera

Looking for a great camera? Considering the Canon EOS? For those who are looking to purchase a new camera, whether in the professional line or the personal line, the Canon EOS is a great choice. Th. . .

Motion Detector Technology

Motion detectors are in use all around us in both residential and commercial locations. There are many common uses for motion detectors that most people find convenient and helpful in very common, . . .

Social Engineering

Social Engineering is the attempt to gain access to sensitive data (such aspassword, usernames and credit card numbers) by gaining trust. This methodof gaining access to a system is very popular am. . .

Motion Detector Technology

Motion detectors are in use all around us in both residential and commercial locations. There are many common uses for motion detectors that most people find convenient and helpful in very common,. . .

What Is Identity Theft?

One of the prime axioms in life is just when you think it couldn't happen to you, it does. This is a sad fact, and even more so when you consider the crime of identity theft. You take years to esta. . .

A Cultural Change We Desperately Need

In his immensely popular book, "The Purpose Driven Life", one of the major points that Pastor Rick Warren tries to make is that people must change the way they think before they can change the way . . .

Maximizing Email Security ROI: Part III - No More Mr. Nic...

This is the third of a five-part series on Maximizing E-mail Security ROI.rE-mail is an easy, cheap and readily available form of communication. It's a great tool for businesses, but without proper. . .

5 Tips For An Unbreakable Password

Despite the current wave of identity theft and corporate security breaches it's amazing how very few people treat their passwords with any level of seriousness. Most computers users, both at home a. . .

Instant Messaging - Expressway for Identity Theft, Trojan...

Never before with Instant Messaging (IM) has a more vital warning been needed for current and potential IM buddies who chat on line. John Sakoda of IMlogic CTO and Vice President of Products stated. . .

Identity Theft: A crime too personal

It might happen to you too. You get a call one fine day from a credit collection agency, demanding you to pay off all your dues amounting to huge bucks. Wait a minute; I don't have a credit card! W. . .

Are You Under Surveillance?

Are You Under Surveillance? 25 Top Threats Copyright 2005 Intelligence Here. All rights reserved. May be quoted or reprinted I part or full if credit is given to www.intelligencehere.com. This is . . .

"What to Ask Before You Hire Security Services for Your B...

"What to Ask Before You Hire Security Services for Your Business" © 2004 Gary L. Cunningham C&M Consulting Services ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE Most business owners never think about what th. . .

Network Security 101

As more people are logging onto the Internet everyday, Network Security becomes a larger issue. In the United States, identity theft and computer fraud are among the fastest rising crimes. It is im. . .

Personnel Security: What Is Your Security Posture?

1. The Security Consultant's Perspective.With Workplace Violence becoming an emerging concern, the employee dimension becomes a critical factor in conducting Vulnerability Threat Assessments agains. . .

Sarbanes-Oxley: A Cross-Industry Email Compliance Challenge

Is your enterprise following the rules?rrThe bulk of financial information in many companies is created, stored and transmitted electronically, maintained by IT and controlled via information inte. . .

CCTV for the Home

Securing your property is one of the growing domestic issues in the UK today. Some research suggests that at least one home is broken into every minute. Therefore, protecting homes and properties h. . .

Is Your Business Property Safe and Secure?

Security Professionals provide the products and services necessary to create a safe and secure workplace for you and your employees. Products such as lever hardware, panic and exit devices, desk lo. . .

Local retailers get tips for stopping thieves

CHESAPEAKE - A group of local truck drivers stole as much as $1 million in merchandise, by some estimates, from various Hampton Roads retailers before law enforcement officials broke up the ring ea. . .

"8 Key Actions for Protecting Your Privacy Online"

8 Key Actions for Protecting Your Privacy Online© Doug Partridge - All Rights ReservedAre you at risk of losing your privacy? Answer the following three simple questions:Do you shop or bank online?. . .

Security Cameras For Your Peace of Mind

The reasons for installing cctv cameras are the same whether you own a home or business. Protecting your property, family and employees is probably at the top of your list of priorities. You're not. . .

A FEW SECURITY TIPS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

OVERVIEWWith the inherent stresses that come with running a business, there is often little time to digest the complex intricacies of security software. According to recent studies many business ow. . .

Who can read your email?

Internet Security Threats: Who can read your email?===================================================Nov 23, 2003 Before being able to choose a secure Internet communication system, youneed to und. . .

Useful Tips on Reducing Insurance Costs

Most people want lower insurance costs but are often too lazy to do anything about it. All it takes is a little time and effort and you could be looking at a reduced insurance premium. Here are som. . .

CCTV - What Are The Advantages? How Do I Decide, What I N...

Closed circuit TV systems have been available for many years, they have also undergone some almost miraculous transformations in recent years. What used to be very expensive, cumbersome and hard to. . .

Basic Steps To Optimize Your Internet Security

After seeing many people complain about their weak Internet security I decided to write down some things that will help you for your Internet security.First, here are some tips to make windows safe. . .

Digital camera macro mode

The digital camera is a wonderful device that allows a diverse variety of applications with its even diverse spectral collection of utilities. As technology progresses it brings along with it those. . .

How to Reduce Home Insurance Premiums

Here are some useful tips on how to reduce Home Insurance premiums. Home insurance, also known as Household Insurance is a policy designed to cover your home and if applicable its contents against . . .

Alert: New HIPAA Rules Could Affect Your Organization

Failure to adhere to the new guidelines could cost your company rup to $250,000 per infraction!rrOn April 21, 2005 (just over three weeks from today), a new Health Insurance Portability and Accoun. . .

Email Wiretapping- Don't be a victim

On the face of it, does email wiretapping sound scary? Yes? Yesit is scary and you should now how it's done and how to combatit.A little while ago the known (but not known with a load presence)orga. . .

Terror-Go-Rounder

Oxygen and terror. Rarely do sentences contain such oddities. Except they were written with blue pencils. But wait a moment. Few things have stimulated interest in this world as those strange bed . . .

How to Curb Antique Shop Theft Inexpensively

If you have ever had your antique shop or mall ripped off, you understand that it's very hard to detect. There are simply so many items to keep track of, and an item can be missing literally for m. . .

Business Disaster? Won't Happen to Me

As fast as you can say business disaster, your business can go up in smoke. That's what happened a while back to Castle Carpet One. Gone were thousands of dollars worth of equipment and carpet, plu. . .

72 Hours - Can You Survive?

In today's uncertain world, much attention has been given to disasters, terrorism, and other unforeseen events which effect our lives on an almost daily basis. One only has to look to the newspaper. . .

History Does Repeat Itself

One of my biggest philosophies about history is that it does tend to repeat itself. Whether this is good or bad can be debated forever, but it is a phenomenon that also occurs in the field of econ. . .

The Important Function of Remote Security Cameras

Used primarily in the beginning as a traffic-monitoring device, remote security cameras are becoming the weapon of choice in the war against terrorism and crime around the world. A trained technici. . .

Bam! Personal Injury Avoidance and Safety Tips

Personal injuries can happen to anyone. Some personal injuries can be life altering to the point where the only thing left to think about is regret. Most personal injuries can be avoided by taking . . .

10 Tips to Beat Shoplifters

Studies have shown that, in the United States, as many asone in twelve customers is a shoplifter, and thatshoplifters commit an average of 50 thefts before beingcaught. That's if they are caught at. . .

Pleas

www.appellate-brief.com At arraignment, the District Attorney may offer a plea to a lesser charge than what you were arrested for originally. Pleas are offered to unburden an extremely congested c. . .

Build Your Own Security Operations Center

Discover how an SOC helps you fight intruders from the confines of a safe house.You wouldn't go into battle without a trusted group of generals strategizing your best attacks and defenses, so why t. . .

8 Simple Ways to Defend Yourself Against Evil Doers Both ...

There once was a time when the only option people had when shopping was to either call in or snail mail in a catalog order form or to jump in the family car, fight through traffic, and wait in long. . .

How to Buy an Alarm System

How do you know a good alarm system when you see one? This is one question that many homeowners ask when they go in search of an alarm system for their home. How do you compare one company's alarm . . .

How Can You Be Sure?

You're in the store picking up some last minute items. You see someone who looks different, out of place. They are looking around suspiciously with their hands in their pockets. They are surveying . . .

Cornyn, Kyl Introduce Comprehensive Border Security, Imm...

by Al LoyU.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Chairman of the Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship subcommittee, and U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), Chairman of the Terrorism, Technology and Homel. . .

Computer Scientists Create 'Light Field Camera' Banishing...

Stanford - We've all done it. Lost that priceless Kodak moment by snapping a photo that was grainy, dark, overexposed or out of focus. While user ineptitude is often at the root of our blurry snaps. . .

The Benefits of Digital

Analogue is the process of taking an audio or video signal and then turning it into electronic pulses. Digital is the process of turning the signal into a binary format, represented by a string of . . .

HPD may add video cameras to its ranks

Officer shortage leads city to look at surveillance of streets, malls - even some homes.Facing a shortage of police officers, Police Chief Harold Hurtt called Wednesday for a new type of patrol: su. . .

Q&A - Theft is serious business

Q: I am experiencing some reduced income and, based on all my records, that should not be occurring. My only conclusion at this point is I am experiencing some employee theft. Any ideas on how best. . .

How To Protect Your On-line Privacy

Travelling the highways and byways of the Internet canexpose you to harmful exploitation. Nick Pullen, a mastercybernaught, suggests you enhance your personal security andpeace-of-mind by following. . .

War on shoplifting

Police estimate shoplifting costs the Australian community around $810 million a year, or about $110 each time someone shoplifts. Sergeant Darren Spinks, of State Community Policing Services, says . . .

Watch Out For That Scam

The IFCC (Internet Fraud Complaint Center) received over 200,000 complaint submissions for 2004, an increase of 66.6% from 2003. The total dollar loss from all referred cases exceeded 68 million d. . .

A look at the ways employers monitor what employees are u...

Yes, the boss is...watchingAn employee enters an unauthorized area of the company, his smart-chip badge triggering a hidden surveillance camera. That sends an alert to a security officer, who uses . . .

10 Things To Do This Summer (for a happier, healthier, ea...

Looking for a summer project? How about working on who you are, and what kind of life you really want to live? Here's some ideas. 1. Focus on the "who", not the "what".If you find that you've been . . .

Spyware : An Internet Plague

As spyware threats continue to grow the methods by which users are infected becomes less and less difficult. It no longer takes physical access to a computer nor do users have to click on an ad or . . .

10 Things Loss Prevention Managers Should Know

Loss prevention is a result, not an effort. Senior retail executives run competitive businesses and expect positive results from their management teams. In the case of inventory shrinkage, lower th. . .

Say cheese: St. Paul proposes to make city streets safer ...

Feb. 25--Government eyes could soon be watching a neighborhood near you. St. Paul officials are looking to install closed-circuit surveillance cameras throughout the city, giving police a real-time. . .

Shoplifters still have a choice

In the industry, they call it "shrinkage." On the streets, it's known as shoplifting. And according to the National Retail Security Survey, retailers lost $31 billion in 2002 to shoplifting, employ. . .

17th Annual Retail Theft Survey

More than 750,000 shoplifters and dishonest employees were apprehended last year by just 27 U.S. retail companies, according to the 17th Annual Retail Theft Survey from Jack L. Hayes International.. . .