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Christina Alexandropoulou | Women in Security 2024

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Christina Alexandropoulou | Women in Security 2024

Falling down isn’t failure Throughout her decades-long career, security professional Christina has seen it all and has learned that failure isn’t an option. Over the years she has held various roles in security, safety, facilities management and profit protection. She has also worked on the technology vendor side — at companies such as Lucent Technologies and Avaya — and security systems integrators, starting at the internship entry level and gradually progressing to senior management roles….

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An intelligent application future hinges on using responsible AI

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An intelligent application future hinges on using responsible AI

As enthusiasm for AI builds and regulation gains momentum, investing in “doing generative AI” responsibly and ethically is not just the right thing to do — it will give companies a competitive advantage. Responsible AI helps mitigate operational, financial and competitive risks. Plus, data shows that companies leveraging responsible AI practices may be better positioned to attract and retain talent.  Unfortunately, there’s no industry standard for what responsible AI should look like. Stanford researchers found…

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Guarding the guardians: Importance of mental health for security personnel

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Guarding the guardians: Importance of mental health for security personnel

No matter the industry — education, manufacturing, government, just to name a few — security professionals are tasked with safeguarding people, organizations and even nations from threats ranging from physical breaches to cyberattacks. Quite often this demanding field requires 27/7 vigilance, fast decision-making and resilience in the face of high-stakes situations. With the focus often being on protecting others, the mental well-being of security professionals can be overlooked, and that can not only compromise the…

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5 commitments CISOs can make to boost cyber resilience

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5 commitments CISOs can make to boost cyber resilience

CISOs have always had a very tough job, but with spikes in virtually every kind of attack, new AI-related risks and a shifting regulatory environment, keeping businesses safe and compliant is only getting more difficult. While there is no way to anticipate every new threat, there are some data-backed ways to limit risk and build lasting resilience against attacks. Here are five key commitments that CISOs should consider making this year to improve their cybersecurity…

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Holding Steady in Unstable Times: 4 Ways to Build Resilience in a Rocky Geopolitical Climate

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Holding Steady in Unstable Times: 4 Ways to Build Resilience in a Rocky Geopolitical Climate

Geopolitical instability is everywhere—from the war in Ukraine to the Israel-Hamas war to mounting pre-election tensions in the U.S. And it’s affecting everything. From unpredictable international supply chains to spikes in local gas prices, organizational leaders are battling the consequences of global conflict daily. If it feels like you’re holding your breath for the next unprecedented upset, you’re not alone. In 2023, the escalation of geopolitical risk was identified as one of the top three…

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Investing in Your Company’s Physical Risk Resilience

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Investing in Your Company’s Physical Risk Resilience

While cyber incidents are already a top concern for most business leaders, organizations are simultaneously facing a dramatic uptick in physical incidents that have the potential to impact their people and operations. Leaders in risk, security, and business continuity know all too well that these threats, such as extreme weather events and infrastructure failures, continue to become more frequent and interconnected. Recent research shows that C-level leaders are also beginning to understand these risks, but…

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4 Questions to Answer for Tornado Season Preparedness

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4 Questions to Answer for Tornado Season Preparedness

When a tornado strikes, it happens fast. There’s little time to plan your response. It’s imperative that organizations and governments take proactive steps to prepare for the risks posed by a critical event like a tornado. OnSolve data shows that extreme weather events are up 42 percent in the U.S. and Tornado Alley is moving eastward, with 57 percent of all U.S. tornado reports in the first half of 2023 being reported in the Southeast….

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