Articles Tagged with ''security education''

80 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Never Considered a Career in Cybersecurity

September 1, 2018

Don’t know what a penetration tester is? You’re not alone; more than 50 percent of U.S. adults surveyed by the University of Phoenix have never heard of pen testers or “White Hat” ethical hackers, among other cybersecurity job titles, and only about one in 10 survey respondents is “very familiar” with the 11 jobs in the industry queried in the survey.

Curing Security Fatigue

Diane Ritchey

September 1, 2018

As users' accounts grow and passwords pile up, an overwhelming feeling of security fatigue is threatening cybersecurity best practices.

Security and Access Control Technology Expectations from a Younger Generation

Ronald Virden

August 28, 2018

One of the most fascinating elements of the security industry is that it's always evolving. Trends, technologies and techniques emerge daily, with one goal in mind: creating a safer world for people and assets. Change is inevitable in all facets of the security market, and fresh ideas that lead to cutting-edge, innovative processes are always contributing to the advancement of the industry.

Sports Security Leaders Share Resilience Strategies at NCS4 Conference

July 17, 2018

Hundreds of sports security professionals met last week in Louisville, Kentucky, for the 9th Annual NCS4 Conference, where they tested new technology, networked, discussed situational awareness techniques and honored industry professionals who go above and beyond to ensure their venues and events stay safe.

Webinar: How to Cope with Reduction in Force and Corporate Downsizing

July 13, 2018

Is your program facing a shrinking security force or a downturn in the market? In our next Solutions by Sector webinar on July 26, Andrew Baer, head of global security for Weatherford International, will outline how to cope.

A Practical Strategy to Engage the Workforce Against Cyber Criminals

Mark Tellier

June 7, 2018

Our businesses are inundated with incidents of ransomware, malware, adware and many other intrusion variants, it’s no wonder that 90 percent of healthcare institutions have been affected, at a total cost of $6 billion a year, according to a recent study from the Ponemon Institute. As we make our way through these threats, one needs to ask; if so many companies offer solutions, and institutions hire top shelf network security engineers, why are there so many breaches?

GSX Education Program Unveiled

June 1, 2018

The blockbuster education lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX), formerly known as the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits, presents attendees the opportunity to dive deep into the most pressing issues facing security professionals today.

Registration Open for Security 500 West Conference

January 19, 2018

Looking for a day of high-level security education, networking and discussion? Join us May 10, 2018, for the 2018 Security 500 West Conference. Matthew Rosenquist of Intel Corp. will deliver the keynote address on the risks and opportunities within converged security.

How CSOs Can Adapt to the Changing World of Digital Risk

Quin Rodriguez

December 12, 2017

Picture this, a large organization has been hacked, compromising the financial information of millions of people. News headlines detailing similar stories are now frequent, causing the job description of CSO to rapidly expand. In the past, the main responsibility of this role has been managing the physical security of an enterprise. But in today’s dominantly digital world, CSOs must expand their reach to not only monitor tangible risks, but also address the uninsured risks that live in the digital world.

Game Theory for Security Awareness - Security Magazine

How to Utilize Game Theory for Security Awareness

Building classic gaming principles like positive reinforcement and escalating goals into security education can drive new levels of engagement.

Claire Meyer

December 1, 2017

Building up trust and increasing positive reinforcement can start to help employees to see security in a different light, and possibly even start to change some minds about the personal benefits of paying close attention to security rules.

Retail security professionals are facing an increasingly complex array of security challenges — everything from organized retail crime to evolving cyber-physical threats and public safety concerns.