ISCON Imaging develops infrared screening technologies to help retailers and distribution centers prevent workplace violence and merchandise theft. Their patented scanners use heated airflow and infrared cameras to detect both metallic and non-metallic items concealed under clothing, without privacy or health concerns. This provides high-resolution images and identification of detected items to enhance safety and loss prevention efforts.
Corporate Espionage is a scandal done by the M.o.g ministry contemporary issue and booming business in India which is misusing the word Capital Cronism.
IWMW 2004: From Swipe Card Machine to the Computer Screen (B4)IWMW
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See
2016 intimação de prefeito sobre inscrição de débito de gestor de 2004 na dív...Francisco Luz
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Corporate Espionage is a scandal done by the M.o.g ministry contemporary issue and booming business in India which is misusing the word Capital Cronism.
IWMW 2004: From Swipe Card Machine to the Computer Screen (B4)IWMW
Slides used in workshop session B4 on "From Swipe Card Machine to the Computer Screen" at the IWMW 2004 event held at the University of Birmingham on 27-29 July 2004.
See
2016 intimação de prefeito sobre inscrição de débito de gestor de 2004 na dív...Francisco Luz
Débito de responsabilidade de gestor público apurado a final em julgamento de tribunal de contas deve ser inscrito na dívida ativa para recebimento do devedor ou sua execução judicial
Smart Buildings, Deep Learning AI, Drones, Robotics, and IoT....What is next?
Martin Sheridan, CTO of Sheridan Solutions Consulting and his co-author, our COO Scott Taylor explore the challenges and opportunities that emerging technologies are driving across security industry.
Brief Resume of Capt. S B Tyagi, FISM, CSC
• Holds Masters’ degrees in Philosophy, Sociology, Defense Studies & Political Science beside B.Sc. and LLB. He is also holding master’s degree in Business Administration and post graduate diplomas in Business Administration, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations and Safety & Security Management.
• Twenty eight years experience (including Army) in the field. Presently working in GAIL (India) Limited as Chief of Security at its Corporate Office.
• Have been regular faculty in Management Institutes. Various articles are published in related magazines and internet sites.
• Writer of best selling book on Industrial Security - “Industrial Security: Management & Strategies”.
• Made presentations in more then 18 international seminars on the subjects of homeland security and industrial security.
• The Honorable Lt. Governor of Delhi bestowed the most coveted ‘Best Security Manger’ award to Capt S B Tyagi on 30th August 2007 instituted by Security Today, a leading niche magazine for the protection industry. The award is testimony of untiring efforts, constant application of noble approaches in security management, innovation and leadership in the profession which have been distinctly displayed by Capt S B Tyagi. He has been recognized in past too for the similar qualities when he was awarded ‘Best Security Manager’ in 2002 and ‘Best Security Operation Manager’ in 2004 by IISSM (International Institute of Security and Safety Management).
• Given ‘Certification of Recognition’ and awarded as ‘Best Security Practitioner’ in GAIL in year 2009.
• Recipient of “Award of Fellowship (FISM)” and is “Certified Security & Safety Consultant (CSC)” by the “International Institute of Security & Safety Management”.
• Co-founder of “International Council of Industrial Security and Safety”.
• Mail id: sbtyagi1958@gmail.com ; sbtyagi@gail.co.in
• Blog: http://captsbtyagi.blogspot.com
• Web-site: http://www.wix.com/sbtyagi/iciss
Merit Event - Closing the Back Door in Your Systemsmeritnorthwest
Loss of critical documents and data, via the back-door, is the the biggest threat to many organisations today, big and small, yet has been almost entirley neglected until now".
Barry James, the UK’s leading expert in the emerging field of mobile applications and endpoint security, will explore the emerging threat and explain the remedies available.
This presentation was given by Eric Vaughan to a meeting of the Security Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Software Developers (SD) Forum, in Palo Alto, CA, in July 2008.
Omlis Data Breaches Report - An Inside Perspective Omlis
The rise in digital and mobile financial services has introduced an onset of increased data breaches over the last few years. The digital revolution has undermined the traditional framework used to regulate financial institutions, which has led to areas of vulnerability within their security systems.
In the report, Data Breaches: An Inside Perspective, Omlis conducted in-depth interviews with experienced cyber security professionals to understand why TFIs (traditional financial institutions) aren't adequately addressing security weaknesses.
In our research, the discussions centered on the types of security systems employed by TFIs, personal and industry-wide attitudes to security, and the types of security measures used to prevent breaches.
The findings indicate that TFIs current preference towards technology creates an increasingly complex system with associated vulnerabilities and ultimately it requires greater manual input for maintenance and updates.
There are also issues related to the attitudes of employees and difficulties implementing comprehensive and in-depth incident strategies.
Taking this into account, the report suggests a new direction for TFI's security systems to provide secure, innovative solutions.
What i learned at issa international summit 2019Ulf Mattsson
This session will discuss what attendees learned at The ISSA International Summit 2019, held on October 1-2 at in Irving/Dallas, TX.
Learn from one of the presenters at this conference and what cybersecurity professionals got to share and learn from the leaders in the industry.
Over the last 30 years ISSA international has grown into the global community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals. With over 100 domestic and international chapters, members have world wide support with daily cyber threats that are becoming increasingly intricate and difficult to prevent, detect, and re-mediate.
TSCM - Technical Surveillance Counter Measures July 2017Riaan Bellingan
Almost all businesses have undoubtedly benefited from the internet, where products, services and marketing communications can reach vast audiences at relatively low costs - but this has also increased the chances of Intellectual Property theft.
Digital Transformation and Data ProtectionSerter Ozturk
This expedited timeline has created vehicles with advanced capabilities but few protections!
Governments are very sensitive about car safety and cyber security issues. For 2017, connectivity is already prioritized on lawmakers’ agendas. It is obvious that the automotive industry’s growth trajectory does not leave much time for reflection.
Data privacy and cybersecurity will become a strong selling point for car buyers. The key will be providing a smooth communication in an easy to understand way despite such protective features.
We are living in a world where cyber security is a top priority for .pdfgalagirishp
We are living in a world where cyber security is a top priority for all governments and
businesses. In fact, last week the United States announced cyber security as its biggest. James
Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence, says that “the world is applying digital
technologies faster than our ability to understand the security implications and mitigate potential
risks.” Hackers are able to get ahead of governments because they are applying technology faster
than many can understand it.
(http://ca.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idCABRE92B0LS20130312)
These attackers are persistent, and it is important to be aware of the methods used by hackers as
it is an important step towards defending sensitive company data.
When a hacker strikes, the cost to a company could potentially be millions of dollars. Not only
will it affect the bottom line, but hard-earned reputations can be compromised or destroyed.
It is important to recognize the differences between the different kinds of cyber threats: external
and internal. An external, or outsider threat is much trickier to pinpoint. It can be “from someone
that does not have authorized access to the data and has no formal relationship to the company.”
They could be from someone who is actively targeting the company, or accidentally from
someone who found a lost mobile device.
Internal threats are likely to come from an authorized individual that has easy access to sensitive
corporate data as part of their day-to-day duties. This could be anyone working within the
company or acting as a third party representative. The Global Knowledge Blog states that
insiders have a much greater advantage because they have means, motive, and opportunity,
whereas outsiders most often only have a motive.
(http://globalknowledgeblog.com/technology/security/hacking-cybercrime/insider-vs-outsider-
threats/)
When focusing on internal threats, we have made a digital security check list:
Implement an Intrusion Detection System (IDS). These systems act like security cameras
watching a network. They react to suspicious activity by logging off suspect users, or in some
cases, they might reprogram firewalls to snag a possible intrusion.
Implement a log management platform that will centralize all the logs and correlate to find
threats and alert on them.
Stay proactive with Identity Management systems that will monitor high risk or suspicious user
activity by detecting and correcting situations that are out of compliance or present a security
risk.
Be aware of who has keys and access codes to vulnerable information. Monitor the activity
when these spaces are accessed, authorized, or not.
Create safety policies for when employees with these security privileges leave the company or
are terminated. This will reduce the risk of theft due to careless behaviour, or break-ins from
disgruntled employees.
Get employees involved with the security procedures of the company. As a team, you can work
to strengthen your digital security pr.
Intelligence-Driven Fraud Prevention
This RSA white paper discusses the need for new, intelligence-based approaches to manage fraud across digital channels.
Smart Buildings, Deep Learning AI, Drones, Robotics, and IoT....What is next?
Martin Sheridan, CTO of Sheridan Solutions Consulting and his co-author, our COO Scott Taylor explore the challenges and opportunities that emerging technologies are driving across security industry.
Brief Resume of Capt. S B Tyagi, FISM, CSC
• Holds Masters’ degrees in Philosophy, Sociology, Defense Studies & Political Science beside B.Sc. and LLB. He is also holding master’s degree in Business Administration and post graduate diplomas in Business Administration, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations and Safety & Security Management.
• Twenty eight years experience (including Army) in the field. Presently working in GAIL (India) Limited as Chief of Security at its Corporate Office.
• Have been regular faculty in Management Institutes. Various articles are published in related magazines and internet sites.
• Writer of best selling book on Industrial Security - “Industrial Security: Management & Strategies”.
• Made presentations in more then 18 international seminars on the subjects of homeland security and industrial security.
• The Honorable Lt. Governor of Delhi bestowed the most coveted ‘Best Security Manger’ award to Capt S B Tyagi on 30th August 2007 instituted by Security Today, a leading niche magazine for the protection industry. The award is testimony of untiring efforts, constant application of noble approaches in security management, innovation and leadership in the profession which have been distinctly displayed by Capt S B Tyagi. He has been recognized in past too for the similar qualities when he was awarded ‘Best Security Manager’ in 2002 and ‘Best Security Operation Manager’ in 2004 by IISSM (International Institute of Security and Safety Management).
• Given ‘Certification of Recognition’ and awarded as ‘Best Security Practitioner’ in GAIL in year 2009.
• Recipient of “Award of Fellowship (FISM)” and is “Certified Security & Safety Consultant (CSC)” by the “International Institute of Security & Safety Management”.
• Co-founder of “International Council of Industrial Security and Safety”.
• Mail id: sbtyagi1958@gmail.com ; sbtyagi@gail.co.in
• Blog: http://captsbtyagi.blogspot.com
• Web-site: http://www.wix.com/sbtyagi/iciss
Merit Event - Closing the Back Door in Your Systemsmeritnorthwest
Loss of critical documents and data, via the back-door, is the the biggest threat to many organisations today, big and small, yet has been almost entirley neglected until now".
Barry James, the UK’s leading expert in the emerging field of mobile applications and endpoint security, will explore the emerging threat and explain the remedies available.
This presentation was given by Eric Vaughan to a meeting of the Security Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Software Developers (SD) Forum, in Palo Alto, CA, in July 2008.
Omlis Data Breaches Report - An Inside Perspective Omlis
The rise in digital and mobile financial services has introduced an onset of increased data breaches over the last few years. The digital revolution has undermined the traditional framework used to regulate financial institutions, which has led to areas of vulnerability within their security systems.
In the report, Data Breaches: An Inside Perspective, Omlis conducted in-depth interviews with experienced cyber security professionals to understand why TFIs (traditional financial institutions) aren't adequately addressing security weaknesses.
In our research, the discussions centered on the types of security systems employed by TFIs, personal and industry-wide attitudes to security, and the types of security measures used to prevent breaches.
The findings indicate that TFIs current preference towards technology creates an increasingly complex system with associated vulnerabilities and ultimately it requires greater manual input for maintenance and updates.
There are also issues related to the attitudes of employees and difficulties implementing comprehensive and in-depth incident strategies.
Taking this into account, the report suggests a new direction for TFI's security systems to provide secure, innovative solutions.
What i learned at issa international summit 2019Ulf Mattsson
This session will discuss what attendees learned at The ISSA International Summit 2019, held on October 1-2 at in Irving/Dallas, TX.
Learn from one of the presenters at this conference and what cybersecurity professionals got to share and learn from the leaders in the industry.
Over the last 30 years ISSA international has grown into the global community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals. With over 100 domestic and international chapters, members have world wide support with daily cyber threats that are becoming increasingly intricate and difficult to prevent, detect, and re-mediate.
TSCM - Technical Surveillance Counter Measures July 2017Riaan Bellingan
Almost all businesses have undoubtedly benefited from the internet, where products, services and marketing communications can reach vast audiences at relatively low costs - but this has also increased the chances of Intellectual Property theft.
Digital Transformation and Data ProtectionSerter Ozturk
This expedited timeline has created vehicles with advanced capabilities but few protections!
Governments are very sensitive about car safety and cyber security issues. For 2017, connectivity is already prioritized on lawmakers’ agendas. It is obvious that the automotive industry’s growth trajectory does not leave much time for reflection.
Data privacy and cybersecurity will become a strong selling point for car buyers. The key will be providing a smooth communication in an easy to understand way despite such protective features.
We are living in a world where cyber security is a top priority for .pdfgalagirishp
We are living in a world where cyber security is a top priority for all governments and
businesses. In fact, last week the United States announced cyber security as its biggest. James
Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence, says that “the world is applying digital
technologies faster than our ability to understand the security implications and mitigate potential
risks.” Hackers are able to get ahead of governments because they are applying technology faster
than many can understand it.
(http://ca.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idCABRE92B0LS20130312)
These attackers are persistent, and it is important to be aware of the methods used by hackers as
it is an important step towards defending sensitive company data.
When a hacker strikes, the cost to a company could potentially be millions of dollars. Not only
will it affect the bottom line, but hard-earned reputations can be compromised or destroyed.
It is important to recognize the differences between the different kinds of cyber threats: external
and internal. An external, or outsider threat is much trickier to pinpoint. It can be “from someone
that does not have authorized access to the data and has no formal relationship to the company.”
They could be from someone who is actively targeting the company, or accidentally from
someone who found a lost mobile device.
Internal threats are likely to come from an authorized individual that has easy access to sensitive
corporate data as part of their day-to-day duties. This could be anyone working within the
company or acting as a third party representative. The Global Knowledge Blog states that
insiders have a much greater advantage because they have means, motive, and opportunity,
whereas outsiders most often only have a motive.
(http://globalknowledgeblog.com/technology/security/hacking-cybercrime/insider-vs-outsider-
threats/)
When focusing on internal threats, we have made a digital security check list:
Implement an Intrusion Detection System (IDS). These systems act like security cameras
watching a network. They react to suspicious activity by logging off suspect users, or in some
cases, they might reprogram firewalls to snag a possible intrusion.
Implement a log management platform that will centralize all the logs and correlate to find
threats and alert on them.
Stay proactive with Identity Management systems that will monitor high risk or suspicious user
activity by detecting and correcting situations that are out of compliance or present a security
risk.
Be aware of who has keys and access codes to vulnerable information. Monitor the activity
when these spaces are accessed, authorized, or not.
Create safety policies for when employees with these security privileges leave the company or
are terminated. This will reduce the risk of theft due to careless behaviour, or break-ins from
disgruntled employees.
Get employees involved with the security procedures of the company. As a team, you can work
to strengthen your digital security pr.
Intelligence-Driven Fraud Prevention
This RSA white paper discusses the need for new, intelligence-based approaches to manage fraud across digital channels.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
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Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
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https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
Speakers:
Akshay Agnihotri, Product Manager
Charlie Greenberg, Host
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a button
Iscon Imaging, Inc. White Paper
1. The Future of Safety Enhancement
and Shrink Mitigation
The Benefits of Advanced
Personnel Screening Technologies in the
Retail Distribution Markets
WHITE PAPER
July 2015
2. 2
ISCON Imaging, Inc. is a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) screening solutions designed to help retailers,
distribution centers and warehouses prevent workplace violence and reduce merchandise theft.
The potential of merchandise loss and workplace violence drives many large retailers and distribution centers to seek
new technology solutions to mitigate these risks. Many organizations currently operate with no screening technology,
choosing instead to leverage video surveillance to assist with monitoring and investigative purposes. Others may
incorporate screening solutions but often deploy antiquated, walk-through metal detectors. Both of these solutions
cannot effectively prevent theft or ensure workplace safety.
In addition to the risks outlined above, there are human resource, liabilityand legal challenges involved with preventing
loss and violence. Many issues stem from privacy concerns, the legal implications of pat downs and inaccurate
information provided to employees.
Executive Summary
3. 3
There has been very little innovation in screening technology since the flurry of development after the 9/11
attacks. Most of what has been introduced was targeted toward aviation security and a majority of this is not
suitable for broader commercial screening due to the issues mentioned above including privacy, health and the
need for “pat downs.”
ISCON screening solutions are developed specifically for commercial screening applications and are purpose-built
for the dynamic security requirements of retailers, warehouses and distribution centers, maximizing workplace
safety and loss prevention strategies. ISCON’s patented technologies strengthen the scanning process, increasing
throughput, eliminating privacy and radiation concerns, and enhancing safety initiatives. Its SecureScan and
FocusScan scanning solutions detect both metallic and nonmetallic objects hidden beneath clothing, giving users
unprecedented insight into information that can protect physical assets and employees.
With hundreds of distribution centers and retail warehouses in the United States alone, an a rise in
employee violence and shrink, the need for asolution to secure these facilities is paramount.
A Rise in Innovation
4. 4
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Today’s global environments is filled with increasingly dangerous and violent threats. Whether it is foreign or
domestic terrorism, crime or workplace violence, incidents are on the rise. Active shooter incidents continue to
be a significant problem for a wide variety of organizations. The FBI reported that between 2000 and 2013,
there were 160 active shooter incidents, resulting in 468 deaths. In the United States alone there are 2 million
victims of workplace violence annually, resulting in an average of two deaths and 87 injuries per day, according
to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Another challenge is controlling theft, both external and internal. Shrink, losses resulting from theft, and loss
prevention, theft mitigation in retail, are common terms when discussing internal and external theft. According to
the recent Global Retail Theft Barometer, worldwide retail shrinkage accounted for $119 billion in 2014. Losses in
the United States alone were $42 billion. Ofthat, almost43 percent of shrink was attributed to employee theft.
While controlling loss, organizations must provide a safeworkplace environmentfor its employees. Thisis especially
the case in distribution centers and warehouses that employhundreds or thousands of employees, often atlow
wage levels, thatcome from a wide varietyof ethnic, racial andreligious backgrounds.
Threat Landscape
5. Many warehouses are more than one million square feet in size and house up
to $100 million in merchandise, which ranges from clothing and electronics to
handbags and pharmaceuticals.
With so much attributed to loss developing a comprehensive security strategy
and identifying technology that can effectively detect merchandise theft has
proved challenging. In addition, there are additional HR-related challenges
including:
• How to avoid the need to “pat down” an individual to identify concealed
items.
• How to screen a large and diverse employee population in a fair and
unbiased way.
• How to establish strong “probable cause” of a theft or threat situation
before initiating additional security measures.
• How to detect the potential loss of materials and merchandise.
• How to establish robust protocols to handle theft incidents and, more
importantly, potential workplace violence incidents.
• How to detect, but not alert, when a weapon or contraband is being
brought into the facility to allow silent initiation of pre-emptive security
procedures to contain the threat.
• How to balance maintaining an employee friendly environment while
providing a safe work place and protecting assets.
In 2012, 41% of
retail shrink was
attributed to
employee theft.
6. 6
It is important to addressfraud and safety issues clearly
and proactively. If not, a company may be at risk
for profiling and discrimination claims, as well as
an unproductive and negative workplace culture.
Many forward-thinking organizations aggressively
seek technologies and expertise to address these
issues head on. In fact, global spending on LP activities
is currently $28.3 billion annually. Spending on
security equipment alone accounts for $8.76 billion.
The retail distribution industry is also growing, primarily
due to the exploding increase in online
commerce. In the United States, employment in
distribution centers grew from 119,493 to 595,325
from 1998 to 2006 — an annual growth rate of
22 percent. During that time the number of
distribution centers grew by almost 10 percent per
year. Almost all large retail companies such as
Walmart, Amazon, Office Depot and AutoZone
have many distributions centers across the country
and globally, handling large volumes of merchandise.
Major retail distribution companies employ visual
inspection to identify potential threats and theft. This
involves stationing security personnel at entrances and
exits, and visually looking for “bumps and lumps” on an
employee’s clothing.
The downsides to this method include:
• An item must be noticeably protruding to be
detected.
• No ability to detect what the item is.
• No solid probable cause for further investigation.
• High risk of profiling or discrimination claims due to
arbitrary nature of inspection.
• If an individual has a weapon, they may opt to act
immediately if confronted, eliminating the opportunity
to initiate pre-emptive security measures.ffffffff
Screening Methods
7. 7
The archway metal detector (shown) is the only
personnel screening detection technology currently
used on a widespread basis. These units are priced
from $5,000 to $8,000, and are simple to deploy.
These portals can screen one employee in less than
five seconds except when the system sounds an alarm.
Then it can take several minutes for personnel to
determine whether the person is approved to enter or
should be detained for further investigation. The
clearing process is often carried out with a hand wand
(illustrated).
The drawbacks of archway metal detectors for the
retail distribution market include:
• They can only detect metal, and only above a certain size
and restricted composition.
• They provide a light bar and/or audible alarm only. Do not
determine what has been detected.
• The audible alarm alerts an officer that something has
been detected. This public notification is a concern with the
detection of weapons or contraband.
• They routinely pick up benign items like buttons and
zippers, for example. These false positives significantly slow
the screening process.
• Require a lengthy and potentially confrontational clearing
protocol if an alarm sounds.
• Clear identification of the alarm cause is impossible
without voluntary removal of item.
Walk-Through
Metal Detectors
8. 8
Millimeter wave scanner (an example, the L3
ProVision is shown) are widely used for aviation
security where “pat downs” are an accepted part of
protocol. These devices are not currently being used
in the retail distribution market.
The millimeter wave technology uses microwaves to
create a high-resolution image of the surface of a
person’s body. Privacy was a major concern when
these screeners were first widely deployed by the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA). After
criticism from the public, the screening platforms
were modified — they now display an avatar of the
person and the item detected.
There are a number of drawbacks to using millimeter
wave technologyin distribution centers:
• A millimeter-wave scanner has a large footprint and
is complex to deploy.
• The average price is between $120,000 and
$180,000.
• The only visual of the item detected is the yellow
square as shown above. The operator cannot tell what
it is.
• Scanning time is fast (approximately 5 seconds) but
similar to the metal detector the time to clear an alarm
can take several minutes.
• A picture of the individual’s body is generated and
stored by the system, even if it is suppressed. Some
models allow this image to be viewed by security
personnel.
• Clearing of the alarm cause is impossible without
voluntary item removal.
Millimeter
Wave Scanner
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ISCON Imaging pioneers a new breed of screening solutions that drive new levels of operational and workplace safety, and
LP in warehouses, distribution centers and large retail sites. Its SecureScan™ and FocusScan™ scanning solutions provide LP
managers, safety leaders and operations managers with cost-effective options to reduce the risk for active shooters while
limiting the potential for theft.
ISCON body screeners deliver whole-body scans that allow retailers or warehouse security personnel to scan an individual,
and detect stolen inventory or weapons by seeing their likeness on a high-quality touch screen. These images are recorded
and available for later auditing with a date and time stamp. The patented thermo-conductive IR technology first heats the
screening subject, then assesses the cooling patterns of any object that may be hidden underneath an article of clothing to be
able to identify it by its light structure. This technology does not use any artificial radiation of any kind, and does not violate
the subject’s privacy since long-wave infrared (LWIR) does not pass through clothing.
ISCON technologies incorporate a low velocity heated airflow, which disrupts the thermal equilibrium achieved when items
are concealed for long periods of time. This innovative approach enhances the visual image of a thermal imprint on the
surface of clothing. Any item underneath — no matter what material it is made from — will starkly contrast with the
surrounding area.
What makes ISCON technologies different and unique? Here is a closer look at the process that takes place:
1. Low-velocity air gently warms a person’s clothing and any object concealed underneath.
2. When the warm air stops, the person’s clothing and any concealed items cool down. Clothing over concealed
objects cools at a different rate, producing strong temperature contrast.
3. A temperature-sensitive IR camera captures images of the entire area and reveals the contrast of any object hidden
under clothing.
Advanced Imaging Technology
ISCON Imaging Infrared Screener
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1. Cooler objects under clothing are clearly
visible with an IR camera due to temperature
differences between the object and clothing.
2. If the object stays under clothing for an
extended time, its temperatures equal and
can no longer be easily detected by the IR
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ISCON: Imaging Sequence
3. When the thermal balance is disrupted,
temperatures of the object and clothing differ
due to heat transfer properties, allowing the
object to become visible to the IR camera.
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Unlike other personnel screening technologies such as those used in the transportation industry. ISCON delivers
three key features to retail, warehouse and distribution companies that no competing technology offers:
• ISCON presents no adverse health effects such as radiation.
• ISCON technology cannot “see” through clothing and therefore, there are no privacy concerns.
• ISCON is the only technology available today that can actually display a high-resolution image of the item detected on
the person.
The ISCON Difference
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Because the ISCON (IR) technology reliably identifies
temperature contrast, it is able to detect a wide
variety of materialsincluding:
• Hard goods
• Soft goods
• Pharmaceuticals
• Weapons (metallic and non-metallic)
• Contraband
• Data storage
• Electronics
• Glass
ISCON’s patented solutions strengthen the scanning
process, increasing throughput, eliminating privacy
and radiation concerns, and enhancing safety
initiatives. The technology is available in two unique
and distinct platforms, SecureScan and FocusScan.
Both form factors identify metallic and nonmetallic
objects hidden beneath clothing, giving users
unprecedented insight into information that can
protect physical assets and employees.
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SecureScan
The SecureScan is a whole-body scanner that captures
a four-sided view of a person at approximately 15
seconds per side. The solution displays a high-
resolution image from an advanced IR camera on an
intuitive touchscreen interface, which controls all
system administrationand management. It simplifies the
user and operator eperience with easy-to-read
electronic indicators. The image is similar to a traditional
photo negative, allowing it to be easily viewed and
evaluated.
SecureScan records images securely, adding time and
date stamps for use in future investigations. In
addition, the image can be tagged with an individual
employee’s identification card. Images can be uploaded
or downloaded for storage on a company’s IT
infrastructure.
If an incident is escalated or an investigation
confirms theft, for eample, the stored image can
be downloaded for use in prosecution. If a
weapon or contraband is detected, the employee
will have no knowledge of the discovery because
there is no audible or visual alarm. This strategy
provides significant benefit because it allows
security personnel to silently implement
escalation procedures such as plant-wide
notification or locdown.
SecureScan is primarily used at entrances and
exits to screen employees, visitors and vendors
coming into and leaving the facility. It can also be
used as a secondary screening technique to clear
alarms generated by faster but much less effective
high-volume technologies.
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FocusScan
The FocusScan handheld imager is designed for
targeted personnel scanning. FocusScan is the first-
ever IR-based handheld imaging technology purpose-
built for use in loss prevention, security enhancement
and asset protection. It allows for targeted screening
of specific areas of an individual.
FocusScan is fully portable and can also be used for
random, remote security screening in high-rise areas.
Like SecureScan, it provides a high-resolution image
that can be recorded, time and date stamped, and
downloaded for forensic needs. FocusScan
incorporates a metal detector at its tip for rapidly
locating and clearing items alarmed by an archway
metal detector, as well as a proimity sensor that
protects privacy by limiting range and target zones.