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The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Rutgers University a grant to conduct research into threat detection and mitigation at "soft targets" like schools, stadiums and other public venues.

Organizations looking to reduce their risk of being impacted by a severe weather incident may consider conducting a tabletop drill, an emergency management tool designed to increase business resilience.

Luxembourg Airport will increase security at their border control system by adding a pre-registration option, mobile screening and biometric identity management. Read more about the entry-exit system from Veridos in this case study.

Cloud migration, occupancy tracking and video analytics are all top-of-mind technologies for security leaders looking forward to 2022, according to year-end predictions from Genetec.

Security magazine spotlights cybersecurity solutions released in 2021, covering everything from insider risk mitigation to improved threat monitoring.

The Museum of the Bible adapted their access control system to suit the new restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, adopting a system from Qylur. Check out the physical security case study here.

Pamela Perini, certified PSP and president of Pamela Perini Consulting, talks to Security about her journey through security and the process of risk assessment. She also touches on the importance of certification in the security industry and factors to consider when designing a security program.

Andhra Pradesh, an Indian state with over 55 million residents, is home to a centralized governance and security center. A video management system from Videonetics helps secure the area.

The Security Industry Association has released its 2022 Security Megatrends, which highlight security topics for business leaders in all industries to watch.

Workplace violence is an unfortunately frequent part of the healthcare industry, with over 75% of physicians reporting having experienced intimidation, harassment or violence while on the job. The Ontario Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association have released guidance on how to mitigate the threat.