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Reports the effect of consumer discrimination in the United States. Increase of retail racism suits; Details the damages caused by retail racism; Details the racism of black employees. INSET: Discrimination Solution.

Focuses on the adaptive network security solutions provided by Internet Security Solutions, founded by Christopher Klaus in Atlanta, Georgia. Ethical hacking against data pirates; Major clients; Active intrusion detection; Internet Scanner software features and capabilities. INSET: Spotlighting and Quantifying Information Security..

Focuses on the development of the Recordable Locking Device (RDL) to inhibit unauthorized access to information within a software-based system in the United States. Effectiveness of RDL in protecting nuclear weaponry hardware; Vulnerability of computer networks to hackers; Incorporation of the micro-electro-mechanical systems technology into the hardware device.

Examines security lapses in the Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C., which may have led to the fatal shootings of two police officers. Elements of security design and execution; Problems in the installation of security systems; Upgrades in building security; Details of the Capitol's physical security implementation program. INSETS: What can be learned.;What went wrong?.

Features the components of the digital video systems. Bandwidth and video compression; Digital video recorder and multiple video inputs; Image resolution; Wide area networks and local area networks.

Reports on the efforts of PricewaterhouseCoopers and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) to fight computer network hackers. PricewaterhouseCoopers' establishment of information security and electronic commerce laboratories that research hacker attacks; Release by IBM of an encryption program that would allegedly close up existing Internet security loopholes. INSETS: Tech news.;PwC's top ten signs you have been hacked..

Probes the reasons behind some company's non-mandating of the wearing of identification badge. Ensuring of employee well-being through display of badges; Influence of computer culture; Cost considerations; Linking of badging policies to degree of accessibility of a facility. INSET: New bumps in minefield, by James M. Dallas..

Reports on the altercation between security designers, installers and end users at an international airport. Flaws in security systems; Exposure to terrorism; Detection of defect on physical access control system by California-based MSF Associates, a computer security consulting firm.

Presents advice on purchasing an identification (ID) card printer. Categories of ID card printing; ID card stock standard; Deviation from single layer stocks; Features of a standard ribbon; Advantages of using holograms; Issues that need to be addressed before buying an ID printer.

Examines measures implemented by banks to prevent check fraud in the United States. Factors accounting for the growth of check fraud; Computer technology developed by banks in response to advanced check fraud technology; Features of computer systems used to prevent fraud; Importance of sharing technology and information in thwarting check fraud syndicates.

Looks at online security services in the United States. Includes Columbus, Ohio-based Online Professional Electronic Network (OPEN), a subscriber-based information service offering businesses and professionals online access to public and proprietary databases; Criminal arrest and conviction records database; Employment history verification; Education degree verification and pre-employment credit reports.

Looks at devices that can secure, monitor and track keys. Includes electronic cabinets; Biometric interface from Morse Watchmans; Security key dispenser from Key Systems; TRACkey from Supra Products; Made-to-order key and custom-designed cabinets from Lund Equipment.