How can you evolve from being a leader in security to a leader of your enterprise? The June edition of Security magazine shares leading CSOs’ approach to keeping their place in the C-suite. Other features include: How to earn more funding, constructing security around distinct lobbies and retail environments, and how to gather evidence through cloud computing and remote storage. NEW this month – Extra coverage of cyber security keeps you current with the threats of the day.

How to Become a Better Security and Business Leader

Corporate Security is a resource to solve business problems, not just security problems.

June 3, 2013

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Corporate Security is a resource to solve business problems, not just security problems.

Developing Multi-Tasking Security for Unique Lobbies

Movie star Drew Barrymore’s grandfather, old-time actor John Barrymore was dead wrong when he once said that “happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.”

June 1, 2013

By Bill Zalud

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Movie star Drew Barrymore’s grandfather, old-time actor John Barrymore was dead wrong when he once said that “happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.”

Retail Video Balances Security and Sales

James Connolly wanted to significantly cut losses while having better images for liability and prosecution use.

June 1, 2013

By Bill Zalud

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It’s a balancing act. James Connolly wanted to significantly cut losses while having better images for liability and prosecution use. Tatiana Fokina, on the other hand, wanted to create a secure shopping experience that matches her inventory and customer profile.

How Cloud Computing and Storage Improves Forensics and Investigations

Cloud computing has been the buzzword of the security industry for half a decade, but how much do we understand about it, and how much is just hype?

June 1, 2013

By Claire Meyer

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Cloud computing has been the buzzword of the security industry for half a decade, but how much do we understand about it, and how much is just hype?

Become a Profit Center, Not A Cost Center

Turn Your Security Department’s Cost Center into a Profit Center

June 1, 2013

By Shawn Clark

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Cost vs. Revenue. It’s really that simple. Security departments, like any other department, must consistently demonstrate value to the bottom line to thrive.

Pursuing Higher Education to Compete in the Security Industry

The challenges facing security professionals have evolved exponentially over the last few years

June 1, 2013

By Jason Hudson

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The challenges facing security professionals have evolved exponentially over the last few years

Who, What, When, Where: How to Keep Travelers Safe

As a security manager, you have a challenge to manage risks your travelers and expatriates face when they head to that overseas conference, meeting or assignment.

June 1, 2013

By Timothy Daniel

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As a security manager, you have a challenge to manage risks your travelers and expatriates face when they head to that overseas conference, meeting or assignment.

Futuristic Security Innovations Solving Present-day Dilemmas

Cue the way-back machine, Sherman.

June 1, 2013

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Back in time, I was getting a personal tour of historic computers in the Smithsonian by none other than the famous computer scientist Captain Grace Murray Hopper, who is said to have coined the term “computer bug.”

Keep Security Current with Audits, Analysis and Updates

Previously in this series we have addressed leading by understanding and embracing ERM.

June 1, 2013

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Previously in this series we have addressed leading by understanding and embracing ERM. We also covered establishing polices, procedures and processes as the foundation of implementing the core values, operating philosophy and compliance requirements necessary to survive as a viable entity.

Debating Between Convenience and Security in Authentication

Physical and logical identity and access control is the most frequent convergence point in enterprises

June 1, 2013

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Physical and logical identity and access control is the most frequent convergence point in enterprises.

Strengthening Passwords with the FIDO Alliance

The average consumer has 35 passwords, but how secure are they?

June 1, 2013

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How many passwords do you have? The average consumer has 35. The problem when you get that number is remembering them, duplicating them or losing them. That’s where the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance comes in.

The Top Three Cyber Security Leadership Qualities

There likely are hundreds of traits associated with great leaders.

June 1, 2013

By Steven Chabinsky

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There likely are hundreds of traits associated with great leaders. For starters, great leaders demonstrate honesty, integrity, loyalty and humility.

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Changing the Perception of Security in Healthcare

In this Security exclusive, Gail Lenehan, President of the Emergency Nurses Association, and Bryan Warren, President of the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety, discuss the reputation security has in the healthcare industry and its effect on workplace violence.

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