1 The world has changed Workplace violence industrial espionage and global terrorism threaten the security of personnel and property When facility entrances aren't secure companies are vulnerable -- and liable Consider these examples: An armed Learn more

IEN Describe the major security concerns facing industry How can they be addressed?Polinski With the trend over the past several years of companies outsourcing most (if not all) of their manufacturing to lower cost international locations a rapid Learn more

IEN Describe the major security concerns facing industry How can they be addressed?Olson Of course a huge concern is SAFETY -- safety for our information and personal information online but more important is the safety for our employees Products Learn more

The goal of any access control system is to let authorized people not just their credentials into specific places Only with the use of a biometric device can this goal be achieved A card-based access system will control the access of authorized Learn more

Is automated process control with precise material control at odds with "lean manufacturing"? Only to the extent that the automation and data collection systems adhere to outmoded technologies and procedures The "PC + SCADA Software" is going out; Learn more

IEN How can manufacturers use existing technologies in new ways?Cowens: In most cases industry buildings and plants require users and employees to use some type of ID badge in order to gain access to the facility This badge is sometimes checked by Learn more