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June 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:
 • In the Spotlight, by David A. Linsky
 • Know Your Vendor, by Amit Gavish

QUICK LINKS:
 • www.sscintel.com
 • www.securessc.com

How We Think About
Business Security
Responding to a Changing World
and New Security Challenges

In a world with threats across the globe and a business climate of increasing regulatory mandates, managerial complexity and shifting risk factors, the way an organization thinks about security and manages its security spending directly impacts it's business performance. Recent studies have indicated that because of security concerns, more than 80% of businesses have shied away from innovation. How we think about security drives both budgets and expectations; especially where securing critical assets are concerned. At SSC we believe the task of security management is not to reinforce traditional concepts and methodologies, but to question those very concepts and methods.

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Upcoming Events
SSC Speaking Engagements

Amit Gavish, Managing Director, SSC Corporate Intelligence and Investigation, will be speaking for the following organizations:

Organization: Sussex- Warren HRMA 
When: 9/8/08, 8-10:30 AM
Where: Wyndham Garden Hotel - 1000 Int'l Drive N. Mount Olive, NJ 07828
About: Hiring Practices and Workplace Safety in the Post 911 Era - The New Role of HR

If you would like to have an SSC security expert speak at one of your meetings, seminars or events, please contact Beth Gabriel at (203) 925-6148.

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Welcome to SSC Security Matters - June '08
The E-zine that delves deeper into Corporate Intelligence, Security, and Investigation issues.

SSC is committed to providing the utmost quality and highest level of security and investigations to our clients. In this issue of Security Matters we are providing you with information that will help you or your HR department make educated decisions when selecting pre-employment vendors. We stick by our mission: to assist you in generating the security ideas and best practices that will help to protect today's complex and sensitive business environments.
 
Best regards,
Beth Gabriel
Marketing Communications Manager

What You Need to Know When Selecting a
Pre-Employment Vendor

the top five things to consider when selecting a Pre-Employment Vendor for your business enterprise. 
 
1. Why is it important to know more about who is conducting your background checks?
There are two key elements to Pre-Employment Screening. The Pre-Employment Background Check is a smart business decision that may increase the potential employee's productivity, confidence in the company and competitive advantage. Proper screening may also reduce your turnover rate and potential liability from negligent hires. A background check contributes to a safe and secure workplace environment; it protects company assets including people, property and information. Several industry studies revealed a direct link between knowledgeable hiring decisions and employee productivity. In addition to the benefits mentioned earlier, pre-employment screenings often results in higher sales, substantial decreases in internal theft and an overall reduction in employee turnover. A thoroughly executed screening of applicants is instrumental to preventing liability and legal issues for today's businesses and enterprises. 

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SSC News!
VP of Operations earns cpp certification

SSC congratulates its Vice President of Operations, Jeffrey A. Mann, for earning Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification. This is the preeminent designation awarded by the largest organization for security professionals, ASIS International, to individuals who have demonstrated advanced knowledge in security solutions and best business practices.
 
Every profession requires specialized skills; security is no different. Clients are now taking steps to ensure they are hiring or working with the most skilled and knowledgeable individuals in the industry. Professional certifications from ASIS International offer them another screening tool -- one that has the backing and credibility of the top security association in the world for those who are responsible for security.

New management team additions

SSC would like to welcome two new addition to its Management Team. Greg Allman joins our new District Office in Parsippany, New Jersey. Greg brings 25 years of law enforcement experience from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office with him to his position of Operations Manager for New Jersey. 

 

Our second welcome goes to Ted Brown, who joins SSC as Business Development Manager in charge of the greater New Haven, Hartford and Rhode Island areas. Ted brings almost 15 years of high-level sales experience to his position with SSC.

We'd like to hear from you!

SSC is dedicated to improving the security and reliability of our Nation's enterprise and institutional infrastructure. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours truly,
Beth Gabriel
Marketing Communications Manager
(203) 925-6148
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