Scenes from the construction of the new World Trade Center Standing Strong World Trade Center Security Director Louis Barani stands before the site of the future WTC.Remembering those lost Scheduled to be dedicated on September 11, 2011, a 9/11 Memorial will honor those who died in the attacks of February 26, 1993, and September 11, 2001.Keeping watch A security operations center at the WTC looks out on activity and events happening as work continues daily at the site. The Freedom Tower One World Trade Center (left) will be America’s tallest building when completed. New security standards The skyscrapers are built with structural redundancy and dense and highly-adhesive fireproofing materials. A protected core All of the building’s life-safety systems, such as egress stairs, ventilation shafts, electrical risers, and elevators, will be encased in a core wall that will be three-feet thick in most places. Situational awareness Barani’s own “situational awareness platform” will include visitor management and will fuse and correlate information that can be used by law enforcement and safety crews as needed.No unauthorized entry The SAP security system will also include identity management capabilities that can alert officials if employees or site workers are probing unauthorized areas. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe