David Johnston has been named Vice President for Asset Protection and Retail Operations at the National Retail Federation (NRF). 

Retail loss prevention leader Joseph Biffar has been named Vice President, Asset Protection at apparel firm Chico's FAS.

Experienced security executive Sumit Punn has been named Director of Loss Prevention at the Ritz-Carlton Bangalore.

Rhett Asher, a loss prevention executive, has been named Vice President of Community Relations and Partnerships at ALTO USA.

A new study from Telos Corporation and conducted by Vanson Bourne, "Critical IT Assets Need Protection Beyond Standard Network Security," revealed that 99% of security professionals believe an attack on their critical IT assets would have both organizational and societal repercussions.

Government agencies can look to these private sector lessons while adopting zero trust methods in their organizations.

By transferring credentials to mobile devices, organizations can save time and resources while maintaining secure access control at their facilities.

Mike Lamb, a seasoned loss prevention professional, will advise and advocate for LiveView Technologies in his new role as a Loss Prevention Consultant. His years of experience in loss prevention and safety at Kroger, Walmart and other national retailers will inform his new role.

Alex Jadrich, the Security Operations Manager at the Denver Zoo, outlines how physical security professionals can proactively mitigate risk by instituting an enterprise risk management program in their organization. In a presentation at the IFCPP's 22nd Annual Conference, Jadrich highlights the benefits of enterprise risk management for physical security.

Incorporating new cloud-based access control technology into old frameworks can save energy and funds without compromising security. Wireless and cloud-based access control can create a secure environment in older buildings.