Years ago while living in East Africa, I learned an important lesson about the art of observation from an old African game scout. We were hunting big game – Cape Buffalo – in the legendary plains of southern Tanzania called the Selous. As my old land rover lurched through mile … Read more
“Physical Security in A Cyber World” proved to be one of the most interesting panel discussions during last month’s ASIS International Annual Seminar & Exhibits in Anaheim, California. It featured a mixture of end user, manufacturer, cyber security consultant, and physical security consultant insights that together provided a multifaceted view into … Read more
Pearl Harbor, the French ‘Maginot Line’ of early World War II, or fighting the war on terror exclusively with Predator Drones are all examples of how using tactics from the “last war” are bound to fail in the present. The feared American dreadnoughts of World War I were quickly sent … Read more
Staying abreast of technology developments in the security industry (both successes and disappointments) is of great interest at Butchko, Inc. and one of the reasons we are sought out by clients. We are always looking for new venues and efficient ways to enhance our knowledge and insights. That desire led … Read more
When I sat down in 2007 to write the first edition of Integrated Security Systems Design, part of the driving force was that I was finding integrated security system IP networks were, for the most part, unsecured. Tragically, eight years later, that situation has not changed very much. Think about that … Read more
Timing is everything. Yes, it is so cliché to say such a thing. However, the ability to control every detail of timing – particularly in the world of international supply chain logistics – truly defines the difference between success and failure. As Woody Allen famously said, “Ninety percent of life … Read more
Charles “CHUCK” Andrews, CPP recently attended the ASIS 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany. The event brought security professionals from around the globe to learn industry best practices, see the latest technologies, and network with their peers. According to Butchko, Inc.’s Chief Security Officer and ASIS International … Read more
Today’s sea lanes are more crowded than they have ever been, chock-a-block with bigger [fatter] tankers, heavier loads, and more containers jammed to the hilt with manufactured goods from China, Indonesia, the U.S., Latin America, and elsewhere. In the meantime, the world is becoming an increasingly dangerous place. The lifeblood … Read more
The recent Forbes article ‘4 riesgos para las empresas en la reforma energética’ (4 Risks for Companies in the Energy Reform), highlights underlying business challenges for international companies considering participation in the Mexico oil market. Regulatory and legal framework Opposition to public reform Lack of infrastructure and local talent Security … Read more
When it comes to the next terrorist attack, you can bet on one thing: It probably will not happen at the Mall of the Americas, London’s Oxford Street or Canada’s West Edmonton shopping complex. These venues are on high security alert after this weekend’s threat issued by the Al-Qaida affiliated … Read more