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DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Soft Target and Crowded Places Resource Guide

April 25, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released its new Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places–Resource Guide. It provides information on a wide range of free capabilities available via CISA that can be incorporated into the security practices of organizations of all sizes, not just soft targets and crowded places.

We Need to Focus More on Right of Boom

Charles B. McKenna

March 26, 2019

In government parlance, Boom is the detonation of an explosive device, initially used in speaking of a nuclear bomb. Those steeped in disaster preparedness and response now speak in terms of “left of boom” and “right of boom.” Left of boom is the planning and preparation that goes into ensuring that a device never detonates and right of boom deals with responding to a disaster, generally the man-made type. Much of what organizations do is to address left of boom.

How to Keep Travel Security Education Relevant & Engaging for Employees

Matthew Bradley

November 12, 2018

We are all just a step away from being affected by a potential medical or security incident, whether in the workplace, while traveling on business or simply going about everyday life. The importance of new employee education, new traveler education or a refresher course on travel risk preparedness cannot be understated.

6 Steps Toward Effective Security Training

Is your venue prepared? The importance of training to dramatically reduce risk.

David Waldman

August 28, 2018

Large venues pose unique challenges to security and emergency preparedness. The combination of dense crowds, media visibility and high economic value at such events creates great risk to people, property and reputation. But how do you ensure strong security while also ensuring your patrons and fans still have fun?

How to Promote Continuous Improvement in Threat Assessment Programs

How to Utilize the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Framework

Cody Mulla

Glen Reed

August 15, 2018

Although not all events can be stopped, there are strategies to mitigate occurrences by identifying threats at organizations. Threat assessment should be used at the organizational level to identity behavior that could lead to violence.

3 Simple Steps to Address Patient Violence in Healthcare Facilities and Hospitals

Ann Pickren

August 14, 2018

The International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) recently released new guidance on how to help healthcare officials address visitor and patient violence in hospitals. Patient violence – whether it is physical or verbal – not only threatens human life and the well-being of hospital staff but also threatens patient safety and creates an unhealthy work environment.

Hiring, Training and Retention at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

July 13, 2018

When the Mercedez-Benz Stadium was being built, leadership at AMB Sports & Entertainment decided to aim high when it comes to the quality of experience for fans attending events and games there. One key factor to becoming an “elite” venue, says Joe Coomer, CSSP, Vice President, Security, AMB Sports & Entertainment, was the game day associates – including parking attendants, ushers, beer vendors, the popcorn guy and, of course, the security staff.

Why We're Milling, and Why It's Wrong

Diane Ritchey

June 1, 2018

In an emergency situation, such as an active shooter, people will take several actions. They will seek information, they will prepare for evacuation and evacuate, and they will inform and help others. And then there’s milling.

Hiring and Training Challenges for CISOs in 2018

Eliminate the Skills Gap by Addressing 3 Major Challenges

Jack Miller

April 4, 2018

The cybersecurity skills shortage is not only real – it is one of the biggest challenges IT leaders face today. As the threat landscape becomes more complex, it’s difficult to find and hire trained personnel who are both cyber professionals and affordable. To make matters worse, long-term retention of those employees is almost impossible as they are always being poached by other companies.

Towson University Partners with Maryland National Guard on Cybersecurity

February 1, 2018

Towson University and the Maryland National Guard have signed a formal agreement to collaborate on a range of activities, from military appreciation programs at campus sporting events to training in cyber security for guardsmen and students.