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Managing the Mess Security Magazine November 2017

Managing the Mess: Finding Opportunity Amidst Complexity

November 1, 2017

Complexity is not our friend. It is the enemy of execution. However, where there is complexity there is also opportunity for technology and service providers who understand the complexity, embrace it and reduce its impact on their client’s organization.

Yale University Security Magazine October 2017

University Campuses Take Center Stage

Criminals see campuses and universities as soft targets, while political activists see them as big opportunities.

Ed Finkel

October 1, 2017

Bike thefts, drug abuse, assaults and other violent crimes, protest-counterprotest melees, and cyber hackers are crowding onto the ever-expanding plates of college and university police and security forces. But those in the field say they’re up to those myriad challenges thanks to the combination of equipment, technology and training they can bring to bear.

The Cyber 101 Discussion

Whether you are a security executive, integrator or manufacturer, a cyber discussion is much needed in your organization.

August 1, 2017

This Cyber 101 Discussion is more of an informal conversation than a deep technical discussion.

You Are Already Obsolete; It's Time to Evolve

Phil Aronson

July 1, 2017

I send a team of people every year to conferences in our industry such as The Great Conversation in Security, ISC West, ASIS and PSA Tec.

RSA 2017: The "Culture" of Cybersecurity Collaboration

Platform integration, centralized management and a holistic view of risk were recurring themes at RSA this year.

April 1, 2017

The 2017 RSA Cybersecurity Conference in San Francisco was more crowded than last year, if that’s even possible.

How Can Security Update to Fit Modern Workplace Needs?

Diane Ritchey

April 1, 2017

While some companies are employing open-air workplaces, writable walls and treadmill desks, most aren’t there yet. And they won’t be for a while.

How Uniting Security and Operations Makes for a Happy, Mission-Benefiting IT “Family”

Travis Rosiek

December 13, 2016

It’s the time of year, after all, when extended families gather to celebrate the season with warm embraces and holiday cheer – up until the moment when we realize that, while we love each other, we don’t really enjoy being in the same room together for very long.

Jack Faer: Securing Data Worldwide

Sarah Ludwig

November 1, 2016

With a global presence of more than 1,400 locations in 45 countries and around 25,000 employees, the security team at Iron Mountain Incorporated, the global leader in storage and information management services, is instrumental to the company’s success.

Is Your Access Control System a Gateway for Hackers?

With access control systems being prime entry points to hacking IT and OT systems, security professionals need to stress protecting security systems.

Scott Lindley

October 11, 2016

Contactless card-based access control systems were developed to better protect facilities from unauthorized visitors, but it didn't take long for hackers to learn how to fool the system.

Building an Integrated Security System for the SMB

They’re Not Just Components; They’re a Security System

John Nemerofsky

October 22, 2015

The security system in a typical small to medium business (SMB) will likely include surveillance cameras, a recorder, access control software with cards and card readers, and intrusion sensors with an alarm panel.