Articles Tagged with ''Emergency Preparedness''

Shortages of Masks, Test Kits, Ventilators as Cities Face Coronavirus Threat

March 27, 2020

As of today, Friday, March 27, the United States leads the world in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases. According to a running count by Johns Hopkins University, the number of people infected in the U.S. topped 92,932. That is ahead of 81,997 cases in China and 80,589 cases in Italy. A survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors revealed U.S. cities are facing a shortage of essential items such as face masks, test kits, personal protective equipment, ventilators and other items needed by health and safety personnel has reached crisis proportions in cities across the country.

White House Announces New Partnership to Provide Access to Supercomputing Resources to Fight COVID-19

March 24, 2020

The White House announced the launch of the COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium to provide COVID-19 researchers worldwide with access to the world’s most powerful high performance computing resources that can significantly advance the pace of scientific discovery in the fight to stop the virus.

Security Industry Association and ASIS International Form New Partnership

March 24, 2020

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have entered into a partnership to aid in the COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding efforts of its member professionals and member companies.

What Security Companies Should be Aware of When Navigating a Pandemic

Christina Ortega

March 20, 2020

What actions have fellow security industry partners taken when navigating the Coronavirus pandemic?

Using Mass Notification to Stay in Touch with Remote Workers during Coronavirus

Pat Scheckel

March 19, 2020

While the overall impact of the coronavirus is still in question, organizations can mitigate the damage it may cause by using mass notification stay in contact with their employees to keep them informed about any changes or developments.

A Public Private Partnership: the DSS and Enterprise Security

How does the the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service interface with public safety responders, and what can enterprise security learn from their successes?

Maria Henriquez

March 18, 2020

Meet the United States Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) – a federal agency that can serve as an exemplar model on how to interface with public safety responders, domestically or abroad.

Enterprise Security Must Prepare to Respond

An Effective Emergency Response Program is the Heart of Exceptional Service.

Dan Ashdown

Blake Peterson

March 18, 2020

As the COVID-19 virus has once again brought to the forefront, anticipating potential dangers is essential to meeting this challenge in an environment full of new and evolving risks.

Maintaining Privacy and Cybersecurity Vigilance during the Coronavirus Outbreak

Mindi Giftos

March 17, 2020

Part of any good cybersecurity program rests on spreading good habits and inculcating employees with best practices around handling data and using network resources. In this cybersecurity is as much a behavioral challenge as it as a technological one. That’s precisely why the recent coronavirus outbreak, or COVID-19, is so potentially harmful to a company’s cybersecurity efforts.

ISC West 2020 to be Held July 20-22

March 13, 2020

Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of ISC West, announced that the event will now be held from July 20-22, 2020.

Safety and Security - Top Priority at Fort Worth, Texas ISD

At the Fort Worth, Texas Independent School District, safety is a top priority.

Maria Henriquez

March 10, 2020

What security and safety initiatives has Daniel Garcia, Safety and Security Director, taken to improve safety and security operations at Forth Worth, Texas ISD?

Organizations continuously monitor their networks and systems for risk, yet the people with legitimate access are often the least monitored part of the model. Discover a Workforce Risk Intelligence Framework that adds a dedicated layer focused on workforce risk.

In today’s higher education environment, where institutions face evolving and multifaceted incidents, safety must be embedded into the fabric of campus culture. Learn strategies for generating collective buy-in from faculty, staff, students and senior leadership.