workplace culture

Is political polarization affecting your security program?

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Is political polarization affecting your security program?

With the U.S. presidential election looming, the political divisiveness facing the nation is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to prevent political discussions from spilling over into the workplace, and physical security teams are no exception. “When your employees have differing political views, these conversations can quickly escalate into debates or even arguments,” says Eric Sean Clay, healthcare security executive for a large healthcare system in Houston, TX, and President of the International Association…

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Bridging the widening cybersecurity skills gap

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Bridging the widening cybersecurity skills gap

In today’s cyber landscape, the challenges loom large. Evolving threats and technologies have reshaped the battleground, making traditional on-premises infrastructure defenses obsolete. Despite advancements in security tools, a pressing issue remains: a significant shortage of skilled professionals. In addition to the compromise of mission-critical systems and networks, enterprises grapple with reputational damage, financial losses, compliance hurdles and legal ramifications from a cyberattack. Organizations must not only address current risks but also anticipate future threats, safeguard…

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The evolution of the corporate security mission

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The evolution of the corporate security mission

When we started in corporate security, the emphasis in mission statements was on the protection of tangible assets, specifically people and property. As such, physical security strategies tended to focus on perimeter security measures and infrastructure, a guarding operation, CCTV coverage, access control systems, intruder alarms and the accompanying SOPs and standards that govern how all of these measures and programs are implemented and maintained. Often accompanying the mission is an “in order to” statement…

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Proactive security: Identify the precursors of violence

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Proactive security: Identify the precursors of violence

Workplace violence hurts a lot of people. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about 2 million Americans are victims of non-fatal violence in the workplace; it is also the cause of around 1,000 homicides per year in the U.S. It is a major problem that has serious, lasting consequences for employees, their families and the organizations they work for. This issue, that impacts so many workers in industries like security as well as healthcare,…

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Improve safety and reduce liability using school security cameras

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Improve safety and reduce liability using school security cameras

Modern security camera systems can provide convenience, improve investigations of incidents, and — with the vast improvement of cameras and analytic software — can often help prevent incidents. Safe Havens International’s school safety assessment of more than 9,000 K-12 schools and serving as expert witnesses for the largest school security lawsuits the U.S. to date have helped find ways to get even more benefits from school security cameras. While focused on K-12 schools, the concepts…

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From gates, guns & guards to encryption, endpoints & erasure

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From gates, guns & guards to encryption, endpoints & erasure

Protecting intellectual property remains a concern for all organizations, even as new threats continue to emerge. Whether it’s a military unit establishing a base of operations in denied territory or a business undergoing a considerable liquidity event, the first order of protection is typically establishing “gates.” These walls and physical barriers help protect individuals and their teammates/employees in locations where they lay their heads at night. Most businesses open to the public have Wi-Fi available…

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85% of IT anticipate leaving their role due to burnout

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85% of IT anticipate leaving their role due to burnout

85% of IT anticipate leaving their role due to burnout | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Alert fatigue pushes security analysts to the limit

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Alert fatigue pushes security analysts to the limit

Alert fatigue pushes security analysts to the limit | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website…

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Preparing employees to win the battle against social engineering

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Preparing employees to win the battle against social engineering

Preparing employees to win the battle against social engineering | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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Alert and investigation fatigue is playing a role in employee burnout

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Alert and investigation fatigue is playing a role in employee burnout

Alert and investigation fatigue is playing a role in employee burnout | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more….

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