Learning from leaders across sectors

Learning from leaders across sectors

From implementing effective emergency preparedness to navigating today’s cyber landscape, the role of the enterprise security leader requires a continual education to be apprised of best practices and ensure program success from the top down. In addition to networking, leaders in the security industry can benefit from lessons learned by their peers in a variety of sectors and the security field as whole. In Security magazine’s monthly Solutions by Sector live webinar series, an editorial…

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Creating a safer workplace: California Senate Bill 553 becomes law

Creating a safer workplace: California Senate Bill 553 becomes law

California’s Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) mandates that nearly all employers in the state establish written workplace violence prevention plans by July 1, 2024. This law amends California’s labor and civil procedure codes, requiring most organizations to create prevention plans and employee training programs. Exceptions are made for employers already covered by healthcare standards and small, non-public businesses with fewer than ten employees. The law will be enforced by Cal/OSHA, though the specifics of enforcement…

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Workplace compliance considerations for California Senate Bill 553

Workplace compliance considerations for California Senate Bill 553

The California Senate Bill 553 (CA SB 553), which went into effect on July 1, 2024, is a milestone in labor law legislation. The bill introduces new safety obligations for most businesses in California, aimed at addressing growing concerns around workplace violence. Specifically, CA SB 553 mandates the implementation of comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans (WVPPs). These plans must include procedures for identifying and addressing potential security risks, maintaining extensive and auditable records of each…

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Workplace violence prevention: How to formulate a plan

Workplace violence prevention: How to formulate a plan

Workplace safety remains a critical issue, impacting more than 1 million Americans each year. In response to the challenge that employees face, California enacted S.B. 553 last fall, mandating that employers with more than 10 employees in the state of California develop workplace violence prevention plans, along with other requirements, by July 1, 2024.  Laws like S.B. 553 are essential tools for safeguarding employees that ensure employers meet legal standards, implement preventive measures and foster a…

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A workplace security framework: Mitigating employee-related threats

A workplace security framework: Mitigating employee-related threats

In the modern discussion on workplace security, the focus often centers around preventing active shootings and violence stemming from terminated or disgruntled employees. The article “Publicly Humiliating Events: A Precursor to Workplace Violence” by Karie Gibson, Lauren Brubaker and Andre Simons rightly highlights the crucial role that public humiliation plays in triggering such violent acts. However, beyond the immediate threat of homicide, there exists a broader spectrum of potential risks posed by former employees, including…

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Improve safety and reduce liability using school security cameras

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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Leadership is key in preventing workplace violence

Leadership is key in preventing workplace violence

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Prevent workplace violence with a mental health-based approach

Prevent workplace violence with a mental health-based approach

Prevent workplace violence with a mental health-based approach | 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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Effective SMB security on a budget

Effective SMB security on a budget

Effective SMB security on a budget | 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 Uses CookiesBy…

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Defining workplace violence for security executives

Defining workplace violence for security executives

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