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Featuring 7 papers as of Sep 8, 2008

A Practical Application of Background Investigations for Small Company Security Perimeters: Tim Cook; August 30, 2007; - download paper

Fiber Optics and its Security Vulnerabilities: Kimberlie Witcher; October 5, 2005; - download paper

Implementing Robust Physical Security: Bob Pagoria; August 15, 2004; - download paper

Using Passive Environmental Cues to Enhance Physical Security: David Pollack; July 25, 2004; - download paper

Physical Security: A Biometric Approach: Ryan Hay; March 2, 2004; - download paper

Building the Ideal Web Hosting Facility: A Physical Security Perspective: Seth Friedman; October 31, 2003; - download paper

Protect Yourself: Justin Bois; October 31, 2003; - download paper

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