Does anyone have interest in or knowledge of bioweapons and bioterrorism?
I have found that few members of the security community are aware of the potential danger of substances that are so readily available to those that wish to do us harm. While I realize that a high school kid can make Thermite ( I did when I was 15 or 16), the weponization of biologic compunds can be far more horrific than the damage created by explosives.
As an example of availability, I was reading an article this week regarding the weaponization of Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as BOTOX. If you Google Botox, you will find that you can buy a 5ml vial of Botox online for $550. This can be aerosolized and used as a weapon. This is a very real threat yet no one seems to be moving toward methods of preventing or mitigating the damage from such threats. For those in Mall Security, this has been brought up by several sources as a potentially devastating method of attacking the American economy. If you have visited my web site, you know that this is my niche in the industry and I am working to educate anyone interested in learning about this subject. I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on this matter.
I have found that few members of the security community are aware of the potential danger of substances that are so readily available to those that wish to do us harm. While I realize that a high school kid can make Thermite ( I did when I was 15 or 16), the weponization of biologic compunds can be far more horrific than the damage created by explosives.
As an example of availability, I was reading an article this week regarding the weaponization of Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as BOTOX. If you Google Botox, you will find that you can buy a 5ml vial of Botox online for $550. This can be aerosolized and used as a weapon. This is a very real threat yet no one seems to be moving toward methods of preventing or mitigating the damage from such threats. For those in Mall Security, this has been brought up by several sources as a potentially devastating method of attacking the American economy. If you have visited my web site, you know that this is my niche in the industry and I am working to educate anyone interested in learning about this subject. I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on this matter.
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