security planning Articles
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DOT Eases Requirements for Security Plans
On March 9, 2010, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) narrowed its list of hazardous materials, or hazmats, that require security plans when transported in commerce. The new rule is effective on October 1, ...
By Acta Group
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DOT eases requirements for security plans
On March 9, 2010, the Department of Transportation"s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) narrowed its list of hazardous materials, or hazmats, that require security plans when transported in commerce. The new rule is effective on Oct. 1, 2010. Currently, persons offering certain hazmats for transport in commerce must develop and implement security plans. PHMSA revised ...
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21st Century Programming To Give Away 50 1-Year Licenses for ESET Antivirus Software
Leading Software Solutions Provider to the Recycling Industry Insists Recyclers Take Precautions to Protect Their Web Security From Online Criminals LONG BEACH, CA (April 8, 2012) – 21st Century Programming, designers and distributors of ROM, ROM Express, ROM Recycler, ROM Brokerage and ROM Enterprise, today made a public service announcement imploring recyclers to take control of their ...
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Technology-push and need-pull roles in information system security diffusion
Research of information system security (ISS) usually conceives of security models on the basis of positive, strategic benefits, such as planning or developing a security baseline. However, ISS works only when it enables an organization to protect against attacks, so managers seldom adopt positively based new security measures. By theorising ISS as a technology cluster that consists of ...
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Compliance Corner - Develop and implement
On March 25, 2003, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an emergency revision to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) relating to security training and security planning for transporters and offerors (shippers) of hazardous materials (hazmat). DOT recognised a need to address growing concerns over the significant threat that hazmat can pose when it is used for malicious or ...
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Integration of Walk Through Metal Detectors in Event Security Planning
### Integration of Walk Through Metal Detectors in Event Security Planning Events, ranging from large concerts and sporting matches to corporate conferences, require comprehensive security planning to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees. The integration of walk through metal detectors in event security planning plays a crucial role in safeguarding public gatherings and mitigating ...
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An interoperable simulation framework for protecting port as critical infrastructures
The research proposes an interoperable simulation framework intended to analyse and investigate security issues in complex maritime scenarios affected by asymmetric threats (i.e., terrorist attacks). To this end, particular attention is paid on security issues related to people and goods flows within seaports. Moreover, the proposed simulation framework is addressed to decision makers and ...
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ILTA Hosts Successful Fly-in with DHS, Senate Staff on CFATS Issues
Todd Klessman, Deputy Associate Administrator, Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; Mike Mashburn, Director, Liquid Terminals, Colonial Terminals; David Wulf, Director, Office of Chemical Security, DHS Cybersecurity and infrastructure Security Agency; Kelly Murray, Branch Chief, Office of Chemical Security, DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure ...
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Significant Changes in DOT Regulations On The Horizon
Since 9/11, 2001 the Department of Transportation has dramatically increased enforcement and monitoring of hazardous materials shipments and hazmat compliance. Each day, thousands of pounds of hazardous materials are transported on America’s highways, railways, airways and waterways. Everything from Sparklers (the little “toys” our kids waive on Independence Day) to explosive weapons used in ...
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Why Organization Benefits from Virtual Data Rooms Software
The right software is the solution to many enterprise complications. But when choosing software, you should consider the next aspects: secureness, functionality, simplicity, the ability to check the service plan. All these requirements are attained by electronic data rooms. Read on why your company needs them. Straightforwardness and protection Virtual data rooms solutions are both an ...
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Threat Actors: Why your business should be aware of them
A threat actor might sound like the latest action movie hero, but it is actually something far more serious than this. It is something that can pose a very real threat to the security of everyday people and businesses, and it is capable of reaching you through your computer.Threat actors are now part of the cyber threat landscape, and they have the power to cause untold damage to your lives and ...
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Car industry supports reducing CO2 emissions
The European automobile manufacturers support the EU objective of further reducing average car emissions to 120 grammes carbon dioxide (CO2) per kilometre by 2012. Crucial for the future of the industry, however, is how this target is achieved. Controlling climate change is a complex and global challenge and needs concerted efforts embracing all areas of society. Placing the burden mainly on the ...
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Bottom up in Indonesia!
Last week, I visited Indonesia together with Femke Tonneijck from Wetlands International to meet our partners that are involved in the development of a Building with Nature approach to solve the severe erosion along the muddy Northern coast of Central Java (Demak district). Deltares and Wetlands International have developed a small pilot project in the city Timbul Sloko that encompasses a few ...
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New anti-terrorism standard requires action
On April 9, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS). Congress authorized this interim final rule (IFR) under Section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, directing the DHS to identify, assess and ensure effective security at high-risk chemical facilities. The CFATS regulation (6 CFR part ...
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Global Site Decommissioning - Case Study
Challenge: A global oil and gas company required final decommissioning at a former terminal and blending facility that had been idle for almost a decade. The 2.5 acre site, located in South Africa, required the removal of all above and below ground structures, underground utilities, process equipment, buildings, concrete slabs and foundations. The objective of the project was to demolish the ...
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Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Portable Walk-Through Metal Detectors
### Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Portable Walk-Through Metal Detectors The implementation of portable walk-through metal detectors presents a array of challenges and requires adept solutions to ensure effective threat detection, operational efficiency, and seamless integration within diverse security environments. This article addresses the key challenges associated with the ...
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Enterprise-Wide Electronic Plans Solutions
Supporting Compliance Enterprise-Wide Providing Global Access to Critical Response Data About the Client Operating throughout North America, our client is recognized as a leading producer in oil and gas exploration, production technology and a top contributor of natural gas and gasoline. The client currently has 120 U.S. assets (facilities) that are regulated by various government agencies. ...
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The six water technology trends for 2023, according to Idrica
Issues such as climate change and population growth will encourage the implementation of new technologies. Pre-emption and prevention, security, reuse, process automation, optimization and planning are the main technological challenges ahead for water management in 2023, according to Idrica. In 2025, around 3.5 billion people will be living in water-scarce areas, while water demand is set ...
By Idrica
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COP 19 Made Small Steps Forward, but We Need Bolder Leaps
On the other hand, the Warsaw COP did achieve the incremental outcomes needed to move the process forward. Negotiators put in place a work plan for securing an international climate agreement at COP 21 in Paris in 2015. The COP also made progress on scaling up climate finance and addressing the difficult issue of loss and damage, a process for addressing climate impacts that are difficult or ...
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Opening new doors with integrated checkpoints and CT technology
Today’s airport operations are highly complex. As travel and tourism continue to grow, so do the difficulties faced by both domestic and international airports. An increase in passenger numbers, a demand for service excellence, exacting business goals as well as shifting threats and regulations — are all major challenges facing the aviation industry. Often, tackling these obstacles ...
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