<JUN 2007>

SWI EXCLUSIVES Geo-strategic Implications of Climate Change The Threat of Climate Change and National Security: Part I How climate change can foster instability and affect international security?  By The CNA Corporation    COVER STORY Security over IP: Converging All the Pieces Network-based security systems have proven they facilitate far more than just easing wiring and connection headaches.  They provide a leap in capabilities. By Scott Stogel    Reaching the End of Tape Demand for analog-based tape systems will give way to more widespread adoption of digital surveillance systems. By Mark Wojtasiak   SECURITY FOCUS CCTV Architecture: Maintaining Atmosphere The diversity of aesthetic requirements even in a single city means that an out-of-the-box solution is not viable. By Chris Newman    RFID Security in the Workplace: Perk or Privacy? The expected benefits of RFID technology need to be balanced against privacy concerns. By Gordon Bitko, Tora K. Bikson, Edward Balkovich   SECURITY UPDATE Smart Card: On to a Single Card Since more than one access application can be carried on a single smart card, employees can use one card to access physical and logical resources. By Jochi Fuchs   TECH SPOTLIGHT Access Control: Free Up Your Hands! With hands-free access, security becomes more important because the signal transmitted by the users token becomes easy to intercept. By Drew Hoggatt   VIEWPOINT Bad Breakup? Change the Locks! One of the most or least surprising things about stalking matters is that a stalking that results from a former intimate relationship is almost invariably more dangerous. By The World Protection Group   Outlook for Western Europe Security Market European security market disappoints but not for those suppliers that take on the major challenges. By Allan McHale   CASE STUDIES The Transport Industry: Unique Needs and Unique Solutions Cost effective and reliable CCTV surveillance over the huge distances involved in the transport sector can only really be achieved using IP video.   WHO`S IN POWER DVTel, Defining the Future of IP-based Security With more than ten awards for products and innovation, DVTel is one of the dominant market players in the creation, development and delivery of multi-source intelligence systems over IP networks.     SECURITY IN BRIEF Caution on enhanced driver`s license pilots | Long overdue changes to Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act | 2 major European regulations | RFID patent licensing for cargo container e-seal | Securing high risk chemical facilities    NEWS SPECIAL Living Independently | Access Control Standards | Sketch Artist on a Disk    MARKET UPDATE Fight against Terror, Who Needs What? | US$10.2 Billion for US Customs and Border Protection   TECH IN ACTION Securing Supreme Court | Hand Reading at Luxurious Resort | Creating a Secure Workplace   RECENT RELEASES NV-8PS13-PVD and NV-16PS13-PVD | DM880 and DM870 Series   PRODUCT SHOWCASE  Apparel for specialists | Energy savings calculation software | Employee travel monitoring system | Integrated CCTV and access control solution | High resolution vari-focal dome camera | Transmitter of video/audio/data signals   SECURITY BUYER`S GUIDE