Vol. 54, Special Issue        February 2002

Security

We were asked by the National Institute of Justice to provide assistance at the World Trade Center by outfitting search and rescue dogs with miniature video and audio equipment. This capability allowed search efforts to be carried out in spaces inaccessible to humans. Interacting with the dedicated police, fire, and rescue personnel was inspirational and gave new meaning to the term ³exceptional service.² (5800) (NPMC)

We have jointly developed with Precision Remotes Inc., a remote response platform system that can improve the protection of high-value assets while reducing the operational costs. The platform provides armed response to terrorist attack under the remote control of a security officer. The key issues involve command/control and providing high assurance that accidental discharge cannot occur. Approval from line organizations and safety officials to conduct performance testing has recently been obtained. (5800, 6400, 7100) D. S. Miyoshi, dsmiyos@sandia.gov

To help fill the void that currently exists for information security specialists, Center 6500 launched the College Cyber Defender student internship program in Albuquerque, modeled after a similar successful program at the California site. Thirteen students from across the US were trained in protecting electronic information and defending computer systems from attacks. Mentored by Sandia staff members, students worked on computer security-related research projects, aimed at protecting Sandia¹s information systems. (6500, 9300, 8900, 3000) Karen L. Shanklin, klshank@sandia.gov

Last modified: February 28 , 2002

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