Articles Tagged with ''security risk management''

Active Shooter: What’s Your Plan of Action?

August 1, 2018

On June 28, Wendi Winters lost her life when a man shot her and some of her colleagues in the Capital Gazette newspaper office.

Yet, Winters is being hailed as a hero, according to some who witnessed and survived the shooting, because Winters reportedly fought the gunman, and “charged forward holding a trash can and recycling bin,” reported the Capital Gazette.

The Importance of Communication for Security

Edward Monan

July 31, 2018

Dedicating some portion of communications personnel time to the security team can drive global awareness of programs and initiatives critical to the safety of the organization, thereby increasing programmatic success.

How to Get in the Digital Evidence Fast Lane

How new digital evidence management systems are helping organizations speed up investigations and cut costs

Erick Ceresato

July 31, 2018

Many incidents today are captured on video. That’s because there is an increasing number of surveillance devices, cellphones and body cameras collecting information. There’s no denying that this video technology is extremely beneficial to organizations that need to solve a crime, identify a suspect or disprove a liability claim. However, with so much evidence available, the process of collecting, managing and sharing video during an investigation has become very expensive and time-consuming.

How Security Professionals Can Help Create Positive School Memories

How Safety Measures Can Define a Generation

James Marcella

July 17, 2018

If we want today’s children to look back on their school days as more than just a time of “Run, Hide, Fight” training, lockdowns and lectures on the potential dangers of online behavior, school systems need to institute security measure that will create safer learning environments without making schools feel like prisons.

How to Formulate a Holistic Approach for Effective Entrance Planning

Tracie Thomas

July 17, 2018

Traditionally, security personnel begin with their building’s main entrances when planning to secure their facility. While that is an effective start, it is important to consider the entire facility or campus to ensure that all areas are protected.

Panda Restaurants Adds Business Intelligence Technology to 1,960 Stores

Panda Restaurant Group Improves Company-Wide Store Operations with 3xLOGIC VIGIL Trends Business Intelligence Software

July 12, 2018

3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ winner, today announced that Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (parent of Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San) has completed deployment of 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL Trends Business Intelligence software to all of its North American locations.

Gartner: Top Six Security and Risk Management Trends

July 9, 2018

As business leaders become increasingly conscious of the impact cybersecurity can have on business outcomes, they should harness increased support and take advantage of six emerging trends to improve their enterprise’s resilience and elevate their own standing.

How Intelligence Analysis Can Drive Corporate ROI

Daniil Davydoff

July 1, 2018

Go to any security conference and you’ll be quick to discover that getting “buy-in” and maintaining a “seat at the table” are still the predominant concerns among security leaders. After all, unlike other business units that bring in revenue directly, corporate security must show that it is not merely a cost center but a cost- (and sometimes a life-) saver.

Managing Supply Chain Risk

Steven Chabinsky

July 1, 2018

When NIST recently updated its Cybersecurity Framework, it added only one new core category: Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). Placed within the Framework’s “Identify” function, SCRM encompasses, but typically extends beyond, traditional vendor management approaches. That’s because the supply chain typically extends beyond suppliers to include other external parties, such as integrators and even third-party communications providers.

3 Steps for Managing Scope Creep in Security Operations

Dillon Twombly

June 27, 2018

While the specific day-to-day tasks for a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) may vary from organization to organization, there are typical, core functions that are universally familiar, be it crisis management, travel security or executive protection. Responsibility for the safety, security and well-being of an organization, its assets, people and reputation has widespread institutional impact.

Workplace violence remains one of the most complex challenges facing healthcare organizations today. For executive security professionals, the stakes have never been higher: protecting staff, patients, and visitors while preserving a culture of compassion, dignity, and service.