The hiring process overseas can be a much taller hurdle than anticipated – How can enterprise security executives vet candidates effectively?
August 1, 2013
Background checks are a normal course of the hiring process for many companies in the United States. In some industries – like financial services and education – this due diligence is actually mandated by government regulations.
Through a malicious code infecting audio-visual conferencing equipment, a group of sophisticated hackers based out of Beijing might be listening in on high-level boardroom meetings, Dell's SecureWorks researchers report.
High taxation, loss of customers and cyber security are the top three concerns for global enterprises in 2013, according to the third Lloyd's Risk Index. But how does this compare to previous years, and how do these shorter-term concerns affect future preparedness?
As a security manager, you have a challenge to manage risks your travelers and expatriates face when they head to that overseas conference, meeting or assignment.
As a security manager, you have a challenge to manage risks your travelers and expatriates face when they head to that overseas conference, meeting or assignment.
The attempted bombing of two cargo aircraft in October 2010 via hidden explosives inside printer cartridges illuminated one thing to the air cargo industry – it is not immune to terrorism.
The possibility of an evacuation of personnel and their families from a manmade or natural disaster keeps many security directors up at night. Evacuations are logistical ballets, where all moving parts must be practiced and happen in just the right order to be successful. And the plans must also include contingencies for the unexpected black swan events.
Phil Hopkins, Vice President Global Security for Western Union, has a successful background in the public and private sectors. To what does he attribute his success, and what are the qualities that make him successful, including his relationship with his CEO?
Regardless of your products, your company most likely sources raw materials, parts, finished goods or packaging from foreign business partners. Leveraging business partners, as opposed to building their own foreign production capabilities, allows companies to shift suppliers to low-cost regions without worrying about their foreign investments. Every year the global supply chain and the flow of international goods continues to increase.