Applying high-tech security to high-tech crimes

Almost daily, media headlines report more high-tech crimes against American companies. Electronics manufacturers, assemblers and distributors, among others, are increasingly becoming the targets of criminals intent on stealing components, finished products and intellectual assets. Here, the author describes how it is critical to include up-to-date threats against company assets when planning corporate security programs. He believes one should start with a pro-active policy that responds to existing and foreseeable threats and include support procedures, training programs, enforcement plans and performance audits