planning and preparation

Holistic security design

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Holistic security design

Safety and security of people and assets are among the highest priorities for many organizations today. With the prevalence of violent events throughout the United States — active shooter events, assaults, civil unrest, etc. — building owners must plan for the safety of their building and its occupants. To create a safe environment, the security design of a new facility or campus must go beyond basic camera and access control devices to a holistic approach…

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Insider risk: Don't ignore the community context

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Insider risk: Don't ignore the community context

Just a few months ago, many security professionals confessed concern about a potential economic downturn and how that would impact the security environment around them. Some were troubled about possible layoffs at their company, and others mentioned rising crime rates. All of them discussed how either could affect insider risk within their organization. Yet, as this is being written, things are a bit sunnier — inflation and crime are down significantly. Understanding the local context…

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3 steps to a comprehensive security threat assessment

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3 steps to a comprehensive security threat assessment

When there’s an internal or external event on the horizon, physical security is crucial. The best strategy is to conduct a comprehensive physical security threat assessment well before the event to evaluate the threats that face the enterprise and develop contingency plans to secure the organization before, during and after events. “It’s better to have a plan in place that has been created in a non-stressful situation,” says Jack Leskovar, Director of Security and Risk…

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Emergency preparedness grants assist Louisiana cultural institutions

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Emergency preparedness grants assist Louisiana cultural institutions

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