A security system (12) and method for monitoring a security status of fized(10) and mobile assets. The security system (12) comprises an agent (22)connected with the asset. The agent (22) monitors a security of the asset andtransmits the data to a master control unit. The master control unitretransmits the security status (10) to a global operations center forprocessing the security status (10) to detect a security threat. In responseto a security threat, the global operations center generates an output.Periodic reports are generated and transmitted to the customer, and thecustomer is billed at intervals. For mobile assets, the security system (12)also tracks a location of the asset as the asset is transported between ashipper's loading dock and a designated distribution center, including anorigination port and a destination port.
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