The security week that was: 02/13/09

Security situational management solution provider Orsus picked up the intellectual property of Cinario – a company which also provides enterprise risk management software. Cinario’s CEO and CTO will join Orsus.

American Fibertek (AFI) turned 25 years old. We extend our congratulations to company on its longevity. … Hirsch’s Velocity system can now integrate with MATE video analytics alerts. … Alarm systems do reduce crime -- it’s official, as this study from Rutgers University reports. ... VideoNEXT announced changes to its management team.

Finally, we close with a look at the most read stories of the week:

• What mall security can learn from 'Paul Blart Mall Cop' movie
• Student withdrawn from UK school over CCTV in toilets
• At the Frontline: 2009 ASIS President Michael Cummings
• Fighting the copper theft epidemic
• The economic impact of counterfeiting