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Physical security information management is security centerpiece for second-busiest U.S. port

When was the last time a blue whale or school of dolphins triggered a security situation in your command-and-control center?

A migrating whale wandering into port is just one of the many situations the security division at the 3,200-acre Port of Long Beach, Calif., (shown in aerial photo-click to enlarge)  has to be ready for in a day's work. The Port, which generates about 30,000 jobs in the Long Beach area, is the second busiest port in the U.S., handling cargo valued at more than $140 billion in 2008.  Ensuring smooth port operations and satisfied and secure customers means exchanging security data with tenants, monitoring millions of metric tons of freight each month, managing a railyard, controlling port access by hundreds of truck drivers.

In addition, the Port sits in the middle of Long Beach and is committed to maintaining good relations with the city. Events such as its upcoming Green Port Fest also reflect the Port's dedication to being environmentally sensitive--a requirement that directly affects its security tools.