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Access Control & Security Systems
April 2007 Issue
 
Access Control & Security Systems' Editorial Lineup

Cover Story:
Getting the Most Out Of Smart Cards & Biometrics

Microsoft is just one big company that has deployed a smart card employee
identity system to manage both physical access and remote logical access to
company networks. It’s a natural: Employees are already familiar with smart
ID cards, which they use to access buildings. But with technology
capabilities increasing, are companies using smart card and biometric
technologies to their full potential? Our cover story will describe the
state of the art, and the levels and nature of smart card use among
big-company customers.

InfoSec: Fiber Optics Update
Every day, billions of dollars worth of business travels across fiber-optic
communications systems crisscrossing the globe. Fiber optics are a vital
concern to the security industry, both because they empower many of today’s
security applications and because of concerns about their possible
vulnerabilities. We will provide an update on this important technology
lifeline.

What Works: Case Studiess
How companies and institutions are putting the latest security technologies
to work.

Application Focus: Photo ID and Badging.

Management Focus: Managing Guard Services

Government Security



Cover Story
Port Security: Where We Are And What’s Next

Since Sept. 11, 2001, a lot of work has gone into upgrading security at the
nation’s ports – and the work continues. Our cover story will look at the
big picture of where we are today related to protecting our ports, survey
some success stories of technology that is working, and look ahead to what’s
next.
Procurement Update: Buying Incidental Items
Advice from our procurement expert: If placing a GSA Schedule order, when can an agency include items not listed on a contractor's GSA schedule? What regulations govern the purchase of open market items on GSA Schedule orders?
Application Feature: Cards and Readers
Technology Focus: Guard Technologies
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