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Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly Discusses Terrorism, Leadership at ISC East

December 12, 2017

In November 2017, Raymond Kelly addressed security industry professionals and enterprise security leaders at the ISC East tradeshow in New York City. He discussed public-private partnerships, community involvement, the changing nature of terrorism, and the need for business continuity and preparedness training with the audience and, later, in an interview with Security magazine.

International Travel Training: How Employees Should Respond to a Mugging

“Oh C.R.A.P. I’m about to get mugged.”

Mark Deane

December 12, 2017

When you travel abroad for business, there is a good chance you will be identified as a foreigner. Your highest risk is often not terrorism or espionage, but mugging or theft. What can you teach your employees to keep them alert and prepared?

The 10 Worst Data Breaches of 2017

The drumbeat continues: The 10 worst data breaches of the year show widening depth, breadth of attacks.

Adam Stone

December 7, 2017

The Equifax breach in particular may prove a game-changer. As a credit reporting agency, the company sits on some of the most sensitive personal data. The breach sent a powerful message: Even the gatekeepers themselves are vulnerable.

Security Leaders Must Adjust Cybersecurity Budgets to Effectively Address 2018 Cyber Threats

Neil Weitzel

December 7, 2017

The natural trend in the cybersecurity industry is that spending money means you’re more secure; however, this isn’t always the case. While cybersecurity budgets will continue to increase in 2018, they will be increasingly focused on areas that will be most effective.

The Deadly Relationship Between Mass Shootings and Domestic Violence

Jim Sawyer

December 4, 2017

The sentinel challenge today for both Security Professionals and Crime Prevention Professionals is to develop strategies and procedures to prevent the next mass shooting.

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Top Security Guarding Companies Report 2017

Contract Security Industry Continues Growth, But Will Humans Necessarily Keep Driving It?

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2017

The contract security industry continues to boom in the U.S. and worldwide, although security officers are finding an increasing number of technological devices patrolling alongside them.

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How to Utilize Game Theory for Security Awareness

Building classic gaming principles like positive reinforcement and escalating goals into security education can drive new levels of engagement.

Claire Meyer

December 1, 2017

Building up trust and increasing positive reinforcement can start to help employees to see security in a different light, and possibly even start to change some minds about the personal benefits of paying close attention to security rules.

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Product Spotlight: Megapixel Video Surveillance

December 1, 2017

Ultra-HD video surveillance cameras are built to cover more ground and provide more detail, but they can also replace more cameras.

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Nailing Down the Right Lockdown Procedure for School Security

Schools contemplate the options amidst their overall security mix to keep students and staff safe.

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2017

As schools and districts contemplate the right mix of equipment, technology, training and policies and procedures to keep students and staff safe, the debate churns over how they should institute lockdown procedures for their buildings during an active shooter event.

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How Connected Are You to the Business?

Lynn Mattice

December 1, 2017

If you and your program are not viewed as adding value and assisting the business in executing its strategy, then you are relegated to a draw on overhead or worse yet a necessary evil. If you are viewed as the latter, it might be time to brush up your resume, as your days may be numbered.