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Security Industry Resources

 

ASSOCIATIONS

  

Airline Pilots Security Association (APSA)
Airline Pilot's for a Secure Skies.

 

American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI)
Completely objective and use their ability to serve justice by the accurate determination of the facts involved.

 

American Society for Law Enforcement Training (ASLET)
Association for Those Who Teach and Those Who Want to Learn and Improve Law Enforcement Training." Dedicated to Enhancing and Promoting Excellence in Law Enforcement Training While Increasing the Effectiveness of Members to Better Serve Their Communities and Society.



 

Armed Forces Communication & Electronics Association (AFCEA)
AFCEA, a non-profit international association, is dedicated to supporting global security by providing an ethical environment that encourages a close cooperative relationship among civil government agencies, the military and industry.





ASIS International (ASIS)
ASIS International, with more than 33,000 members, is the preeminent international organization for professionals responsible for security, including managers and directors of security.




High Technology Crime Consortium
Using High Tech Tools to Fight High tech Crimes





High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
HTCIA is dedicated to improving methods for investigating and prosecuting crimes involving advanced technologies.




Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
ISSA is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners.




International Information Systems Forensics Association (IISFA)
Nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the discipline of information forensics
in the form of evangelism, education, and certification.




International Security Industry Organization (ISIO)
UK Based International Security Industry Organization




National Alarm Association of America (NAAA)
Provide a forum for the alarm dealer and serve as a filter and provider
of the very best in training programs and manuals for the education of not
only the installer and service personnel but also the people that design systems.




National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)
Electronic, Life Safety, Security and Systems Professionals




National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
NDIA was founded March 1, 1997, as a result of a merger between the former
American Defense Preparedness Association
(ADPA) which was founded in 1919,
and the National Security Industrial Association (NSIA), which was founded in 1944.
 


 

National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
The Authority on Fire, Electrical and Building Safety.



Network Professionals Association (NPA)
Association for Network Professionals



Wireless Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA)
International Association for the Wireless Telecommunications industry, dedicated to expanding the wireless frontier.

 

 

 

 

CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS

 

 

ASIS International Conference
ASIS, 52nd Annual Seminar & Exhibits; San Diego, California; September 25-28, 2006


 


Secure World Expo 
Security Exposition


Techno-Forensics 2005 Conference
November 28-30-07, 2005; Gaithersburg, Maryland




Techno-Security 2006 Conference
June 04-07, 2006; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

 

 

HOMELAND SECURITY 
 

Counter-Terrorism Archive
Summary of Worldwide Terrorism Events, Groups and Terrorist Strategies and Tactics.




Homeland Defense Journal
"Your #1 Source for Homeland News and Information"




Homeland Security Institute
Assists the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate
and the DHS Operating Elements, in addressing important homeland security issues,
particularly those requiring scientific, technical, and analytical expertise.




Homeland Security Policy Institute Group
In response toNational Security Directives the non-profit Homeland Security Policy Institute Group will work to facilitate information sharing between the Private and Public Sectors in Homeland security Issues.




Journal of Homeland Security
Provided by ANSER, a not-for-profit, public sector research institute.
It is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to the discussion and analysis
of issues related to the subject of Homeland Security.





Terrorism - Background & Threat Assessment
FAS Intelligence Resource Program.




Terrorism Research Center
Independent Institute Dedicated to the Research of Terrorism, Information Warfare and Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Security, and Other Issues of Low-intensity Political Violence and Gray-area Phenomena.




Two Tigers Online.Com
Leading Source for the Tools and Sensors used during Radiation Emergencies




INDUSTRY REPORTS/BUYERS GUIDES

 

 

J. P. Freeman Company
Security Industry Reports




Security Industry Buyers Guide
Security Professionals Source for Products and Services 

 

 

MAGAZINES/NEWSLETTERS



Access Control & Security Systems Magazine (ACSSI)
"Integrating the Future" and "Security Hotspots"




Computing News
Computing News from the United Kingdom. Computing is More Than a Newspaper.




Dispatch Magazine
Premiere Source of Public Safety Dispatching News.




Electronics Weekly
"The Technology Voice of the Electronics Industry"




Federal Computer Week
Integrates Government, Business and Technology News and Information to Produce
resources that help Government IT Decision-Makers Achieve Results and Meet Agency Missions.





Fire Chief News
Magazine for "Every Department, Every Leader." Articles by Fire Officers from Across the
country and Overseas Cover a Wide Variety of Areas that are Important to Today's Fire Chief.  




Fire Engineering's Fire EMS
For over 122 years, Fire Engineering magazine has Provided Training, Education,
and Management Information for Fire and Emergency Services Personnel Worldwide.

 

 

 

Government Executive
Our Readers Run the Programs That Run America.




Government Security
Technology Solutions in Defense of the Homeland.




Government Security News
"Where Government IT and Physical Security Decision Makers
search to solve their day-to-day security challenges on-line."




Government Technology
Solutions for State and Local Government in the Information Age.




IT Security Magazine
The Professional Journal of IT Security & Infrastructure Protection.




Locksmith Ledger International
"The Technical News Magazine or the Security Professional"




Magazines.Com
Online source for Security and other Related Magazines.




Microwave Journal
"The Technology Voice of the RF & Microwave Industry"





SC Magazine
Online Source for IT Security Professionals




Security Magazine
Technology Applications for the End-user and the Integrator Buyer




Security Director News
News for the Security Director




Security Distributing & Marketing Magazine (SDM)
"New Directions for Security Systems and Integration"





Security Management Magazine
"The Security Professional's Central Web Connection"




Security Products News
Integrated Product News Magazine for Security, Fire and Safety Products.




Security Pro News
Source for Investigative Security Related Reporting and Breaking News




Tech News Magazine
Technology News Magazine




Ted Magazine 
Electrical Distributors Online Magazine.
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International




Washington Technology
Business Intelligence for Government Systems Integrators.

 

 

 

PUBLICATIONS


ASIS International Bookstore


Butterworth Heinemann Security



Calibre Press
Law Enforcement Books and Events



Paladin Press

 

PUBLIC SAFETY


American Van
Complete Selection of Van & Truck Equipment


Blackhawk Industries
Source for Law Enforcement Equipment


Calibre Press
Best in Law Enforcement Books, DVD’s, Videos, CDs, and Training Products

Cop Seek.Com
1000's of Law Enforcement Sites



Darley
Trusted Source for First Responder Equipment Since 1908



Draeger



Express Police Supply
Source for Law Enforcement Equipment



Galls
Source for Law Enforcement



Hook Fast
Manufacturers of Recognition and Identification Products Since 1926

 

 

Law Enforcement Jobs
Law Enforcement Jobs on the Internet



Law Enforcement News
Police News, Legal News

Officer.Com
"The Source for Law Enforcement"



Police One.Com
The One Complete Resource for Law Enforcement"



QuarterMaster
Uniform Manufacturing Company-Direct Supplier of Law Enforcement, Security & Public Safety Uniforms & Equipment



Ranger Joes



Ray Allen
Source for Professional K-9 Equipment



Shomer-Tec
Source for Law Enforcement Equipment
"Regulating speech is a dangerous notion and not compatible with
the principles of a free society." Ron Paul-U.S. Representative; R-Texas, 2004


Streichers
Source for Law Enforcement Equipment



REPAIR/SERVICE



LRC, LLC - CCTV Repair
Largest Independent Service Center for Closed Circuit Television Equipment
Warranty and Non-warranty Repairs in North America



RESOURCES

 

 

Center for High Assurance Computer Systems
Information Technology Division of the Naval Research Laboratory.



Cyber Snitch - Securing the Internet
World's Most Advanced High Tech Crime Reporting System.



Electronic Evidence Information Center
Source for Electronic Evidence Information



Federation of American Scientists (FAS)
Focuses the resources of the scientific and technical community
on some of our nation's most critical challenges.

 

 

First Amendment Center



Global Policy Forum



INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND JUSTICE



Internet Law Web
A Desktop Resource For Internet Law



John Jay College
Lloyd Sealy Library of Criminal Justice



National Technology Transfer Center
A full-service technology-management center, providing access to federal technology information, knowledge management and digital learning services, technology assessment, technology marketing, assistance in finding strategic partners, and electronic-business development services.



National Security Institute (NSI) Security Resource Net
Premier Internet resource for the security professional.
The site features industry and product news, computer alerts, travel advisories, a calendar of events, a directory of products and services, and access to an extensive virtual security library.



Online Security
Security Resources Online



Security Driver.Com
"The Site for the security professional"



Security Information Watch.Com
The Latest Security News, Forums, Announcements, Newsletters, Product & Market Watch.



Security Source
Bridges the gap between traditional offerings and the products and solutions
retail loss prevention professionals need to achieve their business objectives.



Security Yellow Pages
Yellow Pages for Security and safety



The Ultimate Collection of Forensic Software (TUCOFS)
A Complete Resource for Cyber Law Technologies



World Security Index
Designed to meet the needs of professionals within the 'Homeland Defense', 'Security',
'Law Enforcement', 'Counter Terrorism', 'Asymmetric Warfare' and 'Fire and Rescue' Industries.

 

 

SEARCH/SEARCH ENGINES

 

Acronym Finder
Find out what those Acronyms and Abbreviations stand for.

 

 

Amazon



Barnes & Noble
Largest in-stock selection of any online bookseller, period.



British Broadcasting Network



Dictionary



Discovery Channel



EBay



Google



History Channel
The History Channel Bookstore.



Phone Finder
Search for USA and Canadian Telephone Numbers.
Match and Unknown Area Code and Prefix to a Specific City
 



Reference



Simon & Schuster
Global leader in the field of general interest publishing, with a diverse range
of quality books and multimedia products across a wide variety of genres and formats.



Tech Web
The Business Technology Network Encyclopedia of IT Terms.



Thesaurus
Find Synonyms and Antonyms



Translator

 

 

STANDARDS

 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Private, non-profit organization (501(c)3) that administers and coordinates
the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.


CEBus Industry Council (CEBus)
Bringing Interoperability to Home Networks.



FCC Office of Engineering and Technology
In order to promote efficient use of the Radio Spectrum, the FCC has developed
Technical Standards for Devices capable of Emitting Radio Frequency Energy when in use.



Institute for Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE and its predecessors, the AIEE (American Institute of Electrical Engineers) and the IRE
(Institute of Radio Engineers), date to 1884. From its earliest origins, the IEEE has advanced the theory and application of electro technology and allied sciences, served as a catalyst for technological innovation and supported the needs of its members through a wide variety of programs and services.
 

 

 

TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES (TSCM)


Advantest
High Quality Test Equipment.


Agilent Technologies (HP)
High Quality Test Equipment " Solutions and technologies
revolutionize the way people live and work ...dreams made real"



Alpha Labs
Unusual Scientific Instruments.



Anritsu
High Quality Test & Measurement Equipment for Radio Frequency & Microwave,
Wireless, Optical and Data Communications.



AOR Communications
"Authority On Radio Communications"



Audiotel International-UK



AvCom of Virginia
Microwave Test Equipment



Battery Zone
Battery Specialist



Black Bag Software
Police/Public Service Scanner Software



Black Box
The One Source for Worldwide Infrastructure Services.



Contact East
Products for Testing, Assembling and Repairing Electronic Equipment.



Edmund Scientific
Electronic Products and Kits



Fluke
Leader in the Manufacture, Distribution and Service of Electronic Test Tools and Software.




GrayBar
Provider of Electrical and Telecommunications Service Solutions and Products.



Heathkit Industries
Electronic Products and Kits



ICOM America
Back in the 50's, Icom was a leader in early amateur radio transistor technology.
Now watch how Icom leads the way in ham technology with the latest in DSP.



Ideal Industries
Products for Electrical and Data-communication Professionals.



Jensen Tools
Tool Kits, Test Equipment.



LeCroy
Oscilloscopes, Protocol Analyzers and other High Quality Test Equipment.



Marconi
High End Test Equipment.



Marty Kaiser
Manufacturer of Radio Frequency and Audio Counter-surveillance/Surveillance and
Bomb Detection Equipment since 1965.



Microtest
Fluke Networks has acquired Microtest to offer the best copper and fiber test solutions available. 



Mini-Circuits
Electronic Components



Optoelectronics
Unique and Innovative Radio Frequency Test Equipment.



Oscilloscope Directory
Oscilloscopes, Protocol Analyzers and other High Quality Test Equipment.



Progressive Electronics
Telecommunication Test Equipment Site



Radio Shack.Com
"You've got Questions. We've got Answers"



Ramsey Kits
Electronic Products and Kits



Research Electronics
Specializes in the design and manufacture of electronic countermeasure equipment.



Riser Bond
Time Domain Reflectometers  (TDR), Cable Fault Locators.



Rohde &  Schwarz
High End Equipment


SpyBusters




Techni-Tools
Tool Kits, Test Equipment.



Tektronix
Oscilloscopes, Real-Time Spectrum Analysis and other High Quality Test Equipment.



Test Equipment Solutions
High Quality Test Equipment Headquarters in UK.




The Red Balloon
The Most Informative Video on Industrial Espionage and Electronic Eavesdropping Ever Produced. 
 




TSCM Handbook
The Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Handbook and Other Valuable TSCM Resources. 
 



Watkins Johnson
Leading RF semiconductor company focusing on the design and manufacture of high-quality devices.




WiNRADiO
WiNRADiO Communications manufacture radio communications equipment for a very wide range of applications. Customers include professional communications radio users in government, military, security, surveillance, spectrum monitoring organizations, telecommunications, industry, as well as radio and computer enthusiasts.



ZapChecker
Unique Test Equipment.

 

 

TELEPHONY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS

 

 

Antique Telephone Collectors Association (ATCA)
ATCA, is the largest telephone collectors organization in the world.
Chartered in 1971,  as a non-profit corporation, its over 1500 active members
are located throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.



Sandman.Com
Specialize in hard to find problem solving tools, test equipment, telephone repair parts
and the training needed to use these products. Training Videos are used by telephone men
and computer network installers throughout the country.



TeleComWeb.Com
The Network For Communications Professionals



Telephone Collectors International (TCI)
Historical Society for Collectors of Antique and Classic Telephone Equipment and Instruments.




The Phone Man's Homepage
Advice for home phone wiring and jacks with information about
adding second or third line and reference for wire color codes.

 

 

TRAINING

 

 

ACTCOM Security Solutions
ACTCOM Incorporated.




CCTV Training
UK based Closed Circuit Television Training.




Light Brigade
Your Fiber Optic Resource for Training.



LeapFrog Training Center
Closed Circuit Television Training Tapes/DVDs and Manuals.




Limited Energy Resource Center



NICET Training Classes
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.



Public Agency Training Council



The Backup Training
-Leader in computer-based training in the law enforcement industry.
-The Backup Training Corporation provides top-notch CD-ROM training courses on current topics.
-Our training products are used in over 9,600 departments in 43 countries.



TRAVEL 



All About Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia Travel and Visitors Guide



Colonial Williamsburg
Official Website for Colonial Williamsburg.



Don Shula
Don Shula's Hotel & Golf Resort in Miami Lakes.



Fort Lauderdale
Venice of America.



Hampton Roads Online
Online News of Hampton Roads.



Independence Air
Economical Way to Fly to Norfolk/Virginia Beach and Southern Florida.



Intellicastt
Weather for Active Lives.



Map Quest
Maps to your destination online.



Miami
City of Miami's Online Travel Destination.



Miami Herald Newspaper
Miami Herald Online.



Miami Lakes
City of Miami Lakes.



Moyock Area Guides
City of Moyock, North Carolina Area Guides.



Moyock Local News Events
City of Moyock, North Carolina Local News Events.



Moyock Map
City of Moyock, North Carolina Destination Map.



Moyock Yellow Pages



Norfolk Airport
Norfolk, Virginia Beach International Airport.



Norfolk.Gov
Official Website for the City of Norfolk.


 

South Beach
Miami's Favorite Hot Spot.



South Beach
More...Miami's Favorite Hot Spot.



Sun Sentinel Newspaper
Fort Lauderdale Newspaper.



Virginia Pilot Newspaper
Norfolk/Virginia Beach Newspaper.



Welcome to the City of Virginia Beach
Official Website for the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.



World Institute (Miami)
Most Miami Training Classes held in Miami Lakes at the Don Shula's Hotel & Golf Resort.

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT

 

Agency for International Development (AID)
United States Agency for International Development



Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms



Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention



Congressional Biographical Directory
Directory of U.S. Congress from 1774 to the Present.



Congress.Org
A service of Capitol Advantage, a private, non-partisan company that specializes in facilitating civic participation.



Congressional Record
Official Record of U.S. Congress



Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Information for the Defense Community



Department of Education
Promoting educational excellence for all Americans 



Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The Department's Strategic Plan governs the development of strategies, programs and projects
to mobilize and organize our nation to secure the homeland from terrorist attacks.



Department of State (DOS)
American diplomacy in the 21st century is based on fundamental beliefs: our freedom is

best protected by ensuring that others are free; our prosperity depends on the prosperity

of others; and our security relies on a global effort to secure the rights of all.



Embassies of the World
A Resource of and for the Washington, D. C. Foreign Embassy Community.



Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Bringing Safety to America's Skies



Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
U.S. Government's Law Enforcement Agency



Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate
and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.



Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency - a former independent agency that became part of the new
Department of Homeland Security in March 2003 - is tasked with responding to, planning for,
recovering from and mitigating against disasters.



Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Prepares law enforcement professionals to fulfill their responsibilities safely and proficiently,
ensuring that training is accomplished in the most cost-effective manner.
Government’s foremost law enforcement training organization.



Federal World.Gov
A Program of the U.S. Department of Commerce



First Gov
U.S. Government's Official Web Portal


Gov Spot Network
U.S. Government, State Government, Congress, Government Jobs and more...



Government Printing Office (GPO)
Disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal Government.



Library of Congress
The Nation's Library



Library of Congress Catalog
Online Catalog for the Library of Congress



Library of Congress - Thomas
Legislative Information on the Internet.
In the Spirit of Thomas Jefferson, a Service of the Library of Congress.



National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
Largest central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering,
and business related information available today. Here you will find information on more than
600,000 information products covering over 350 subject areas from over 200 federal agencies.



Patent & Trademark Office
U.S. Government's Patent & Trademark Office



Ready Gov
"Don't be afraid...Be Ready"



Science Gov
Gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies,
including research and development results.



The White House
Government's Executive Branch



Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
TSA has partnered with the local airports and airlines at the nation’s 450 commercial airports.



United States Copyright Office
U.S. Government's Copyright Office



United States House of Representatives
Part of the Government's Legislative Branch



United States Senate
Part of the Government's Legislative Branch


 

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