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Security Officers: How Changing Titles Changes Perceptions

October 23, 2012

Despite the gravity of what security personnel potentially face each and every day, popular culture delights in depicting them in a comical light. Reality shows and films provide light-hearted fun and entertainment, but in no way personify the real world of security officers on the job.

Educating Security Officers with Sector-Specific Training

Brent O'Bryan

September 4, 2012

Security officers are our first line of defense and work tirelessly for our protection. Behind the public face of the security officer lives an expertly prepared and ever vigilant professional who is well-trained and highly knowledgeable about their location and market.

Survey Says Key Risks Not Being Continually Monitored

June 28, 2012

A new Deloitte and Forbes Insights survey reveals that fewer than 25 percent of executives report that their organizations continuously monitor risk.

New Technology, New Training: The Next Generation of Security Officers Has an Important Role to Play

Drew Levine

June 1, 2012

From monitoring new video feeds with analytics to the ability to access complex systems from anywhere within a computer network, improvements in technology are a driving force to help customers protect their people, facilities and assets.

NYU Introduces Executive Cyber Security Program

May 24, 2012

A new master's degree track at NYU-Poly, also offered online, will teach students both management and cyber skills to better defend institutional data.

The Role of Training in Insurance and Risk Management Planning

Tory Brownyard

March 5, 2012

Well-trained officers can be one of the most effective risk management tools for security firms. Proper training can prevent accidents, improve performance and minimize the number of incidents that can lead to costly lawsuits.

Contract Security Training and Development: Examining methods of contract training

Christopher A. Hertig Sandi Davies

April 1, 2011

Once upon a time security contracts were entered into for cost containment. That was the driving force behind them.

Training Wheels: From New Tech to Old-Fashion Service

Bill Zalud

January 1, 2011

With the increasing introduction of more powerful security systems, is ease of use easy to believe?

Report Says Training for Transportation Screeners Needs Improvement

December 7, 2010

Training for transportation security officers, the screeners who inspect airline passengers and baggage, needs improving, according to a report by the Homeland Security Department's inspector general. The inspector general's office said its recommendations, "if implemented, would improve the agency's management of its screening workforce training program."

Workplace Violence Prevention a Training Management Commitment

Felix P Nater

October 1, 2010

Like the requirement to review technological needs against current and future applications, so must companies review and assess current training methodologies and objectives in addressing Workplace Violence Prevention and Security Awareness.