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"Fair Chance" Legislation Changes Background Check Rules in San Francisco

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Fair Chance Ordinance, which limits when and to what extent employers can inquire into an applicant or employee’s criminal history

May 1, 2014

Employers cannot inquire into or run background checks involving criminal history until after the first live interview (including telephone or videoconference) or a conditional offer of employment. Employers cannot seek criminal conviction information on job applicants.

Foils Underage Drinking through Smartphone App

Many bars and restaurants’ bartenders currently eyeball IDs to ensure prospective drinkers are at least 21 years old, but a smartphone app might change that process

November 5, 2013

Many bars and restaurants’ bartenders currently eyeball IDs to ensure prospective drinkers are at least 21 years old, but a smartphone app might change that process.

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Empowers Security Officers to Easily Capture Security Data

This mobile tour and incident management system on a virtual Security Operations Center minimizes training time, reduces hardware costs and creates actionable intelligence that supports enterprise security strategies.

November 5, 2013

This mobile tour and incident management system on a virtual Security Operations Center minimizes training time, reduces hardware costs and creates actionable intelligence that supports enterprise security strategies.

Enhances Ability to Identify Online Fraud

Reducing fraud is an ongoing process

September 1, 2013

Reducing fraud is an ongoing process, especially in today’s environment of online crime, and it can be difficult to keep up with the quick pace of fraud trends and criminal activity.

Aids in Screening Prospective Employees

September 1, 2013

Looking good on paper takes a whole new meaning when handwriting analysis is added to the mix of pre-employment screening.

How Security Can Add Value and Mitigate Risk in 2013

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2012

Here’s a sure-bet, good news 2013 prediction: No more political ads on TV, at least for a while. Still, next year will hold plenty of ups and downs for enterprise security leaders, which include innovations that will help you to reduce enterprise risk. The Tonight Show’s Jay Leno and CEO Gary Shapiro know. Researcher Michela Menting and economist Bart van Ark have their perspectives on the near future as does Gartner Fellow David Cearley.

Security in 2012: When Better Isn't Good Enough

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2011

As a general rule, forecasting is a bit of guessing. Even economists, whose job it is to make sense of hardcore data and then give solid analysis, often are reduced to intelligent guessing. But security leaders know better. They know what they’ll likely face in 2012, namely terrorism, workplace violence, fraud, cybercrime, regulatory compliance, natural disasters, theft, intellectual property, brand protection, budget concerns and more – the same trends identified in Security magazine’s 2011 Security 500 report.