Laura Élan has joined MxD Cyber: The National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing as its new Director. The cybersecurity leader will lead the organization's Cybersecurity Steering Committee.

Now more than ever, discussions must be had on digital and cyber protections for employees, not just executives and the C-suite.

The first step in creating a complete data security plan is to know what types of data the company collects, where it is stored, and with whom and how it is shared. Next, the business should determine the potential risks to that data and whether the information resides in electronic or physical form (or both). 

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.

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.

What should security leaders focus on as they look to 2022? Organizational resilience, reputational risk and cybersecurity all will play major roles in enterprise security.

Listen to the latest The Security Podcasts: Women in Security edition as we sit down with security veteran Pamela Perini to discuss risk assessments and the importance of certifications.

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)'s new report, "The Competence of Frontline Workers and What They Say About Their Work," explores the typical responsibilities, skills and perceptions of the dynamic security officer role.

Check out five tips on how to execute a successful ransomware tabletop exercise, including how to identify key participants and ensure representatives from core business and operations teams are involved.