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ARTICLES

What Does Risk Cost Your Business?

February 14, 2012

One of the most crucial issues for businesses right now is managing risk. After all, risk, if left unchecked, can be a serious drain on budgets and assets. While risk comes in all shapes and sizes, identifying which incidents cause the biggest danger to your company is critical to protecting your business. Let's consider the possible economic ramifications of risk on business operation
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Risk at High Velocity

February 01, 2012

Marleah Blades

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In last month’s column, we argued that the next generation of security leaders will be challenged more than previous leaders to run their function as a business; they will be expected to align with the organization and build value through security. As they work toward these goals, they will also be faced with new risks, some of which have the potential to escalate at a stunning pace.
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Background Checks on College Students: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

January 24, 2012

David C. Sawyer

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Sometimes tragedy creates change for the better –a sad reality that is being illustrated on campuses across the country as an increasing number of colleges mandate background screenings for students, particularly those enrolled in health science programs.
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How to Hire a Leader: Six Common Screening Mistakes

January 24, 2012

Rob Pickell

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While employment screening is standard operating procedure for many companies today, some organizations haven’t revisited their policies in some time. Meanwhile, regulatory requirements and best practices have changed. As a result, many organizations unknowingly make common mistakes in employment background screening that can result in undue risks and security gaps.
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Tracking Your Company’s Employees in 2012

Three Top Challenges to Tracking Travelers Globally

January 10, 2012

John G. Rendeiro

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The Arab spring along with the Japan crisis, and most recently, the floods in Thailand, have brought the topic of tracking travelers to the forefront for many security professionals but, even more importantly, so have the challenges in doing so. Here are three main challenges that continue to exist with tracking travelers globally today.
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Beyond the Box: Security That Works

January 03, 2012

Diane Ritchey

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What do a global news and information company, a large utility, a Fortune 500 electronic commerce and payment processing provider, a diverse hospital and a local government have in common?
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Running Security Like a Business

January 03, 2012

Marleah Blades

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The next generation of security leaders will be challenged in ways previous generations have not. They will be asked to manage and monitor more risks and to identify and address new risks, including those created by drastic shifts in business operation and philosophy. They will have to do this more quickly, with fewer resources in many cases, and they will be expected to think and strategize at a board of director’s level.
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The Nine Practices of the Successful Security Leader

December 02, 2011

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What are the nine practices of a successful security leader?

Business Evolution Requires Active Security Alignment

December 01, 2011

Marleah Blades

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Business continues to change, and if the next generation of security leaders hopes to succeed, they must be prepared to change with it, says Dick Lefler, former VP & CSO of American Express and current Chairman and Dean of Emeritus Faculty for the Security Executive Council. This will require, among other things, a much more active pursuit of alignment with the organization’s structure, goals and strategies.
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Proud to be Security

December 01, 2011

Diane Ritchey

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Jeff Karpovich, CPP, CHPA, is proud to be Chief/Director, Security and Transportation for High Point University (HPU) in High Point, NC. Not only is he affiliated with an outstanding university: it was named number three among Regional Colleges in the South in “America’s Best Colleges” 2011 edition, published by U.S. News & World Report, and has been ranked as one of the top 610 colleges and universities across the country in the list, “America’s Best Colleges,” created by Forbes.com.
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PRODUCTS

Security Convergence

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Security Convergence describes the movement in business to combine the roles of physical security and security management with network computer security measures within an organization. This is the first book to discuss the subject of security convergence, providing real-world illustrations of implementation and the cost-saving benefits that result. View

Effective Security Management

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This latest edition of Effective Security Management retains the qualities that made the previous editions a standard of the profession: a readable, comprehensive guide to the planning, staffing, and operation of the security function within an organization. View

Risk Analysis and the Security Survey

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Security and risk management are principally concerned with the protection and conservation of corporate assets and resources. View

The Web Application Hacker's Handbook: Discovering and Exploiting Security Flaws

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This book is a practical guide to discovering and exploiting security flaws in web applications. The authors explain each category of vulnerability using real-world examples, screen shots and code extracts. View

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EVENTS

NOW ARCHIVED: Managing a Re-badging Project: A Recipe for Success

12/02/10

Whether you are going through a major re-badging project due to an acquisition, refreshed corporate branding or migration to new technology, you will certainly face challenges and important decisions.

CPP, PCI & PSP Certification Classroom Reviews

09/16/11

Orlando, FL

ASIS certification classroom reviews present a focused review of the body of knowledge for ASIS board certification. Classes are offered annually across the country for CPP, PCI, and PSP applicants. Read More

CPP & PSP Certification Classroom Reviews

04/08/11

New Orleans, LA

Business Concepts for the Effective Security Manager

03/08/11

Boston, MA

ASIS International is pleased to announce the introduction of a new executive education program for security managers. Offered in partnership with Northeastern University's College of Business, a private research university, the new four-day executive education program is designed to address the scope of business fundamentals and challenges commonly faced by mid-to-upper level corporate security managers. Read More

CPP & PSP Certification Classroom Reviews

02/04/11

New York, NY

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Stanley Customer Appreciations Event at ASIS 2011

Customers enjoyed the annual Stanley customer appreciation event during ASIS 2011 in Orlando.

In this podcast, Bill Lawrence, director of Service Solutions and Platforms for ADT Security Services, explains the growing interest in video surveillance by both government agencies as well as businesses of every stripe. He discusses what any organization should consider before investing heavily in the technology. Lawrence is a 25-year veteran of both the information technology and physical security industries, with extensive experience in network video surveillance and physical security convergence.

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