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Security leadership: Women on the frontline

What does success look like in the enterprise security industry? Meet 13 female security executives who are at the forefront of the field.

Maria Henriquez

July 1, 2020

Meet 13 female executives who are succeeding in security leadership roles.

Supporting Loss Prevention in Retail

Rob Borsch

April 14, 2020

In retail, brick-and-mortar stores experience loss or shrink due to shoplifting, fraud, employee theft and human error. To mitigate against this, many have dedicated loss prevention (LP) personnel who use a variety of tools, including in-store video surveillance systems and point of sale (POS) systems, to deter and investigate theft. But, despite the continued best efforts of LP teams, shrink is on the rise.

Security Conferences in 2020: What’s Canceled, Postponed, Going Virtual or Proceeding as Planned?

Maria Henriquez

April 9, 2020

Which security conferences have been canceled, postponed or going virtual in 2020 due to the coronavirus? Here is a list of security conferences for cybersecurity and physical security professionals, that are still proceeding as planned, going virtual or that have been postponed or canceled.

Applications Open for 2020 Loss Prevention Foundation Scholarships

February 3, 2020

Loss prevention professionals as well as those who aspire to work in loss prevention in the United States and Canada can apply for Vector Security’s annual Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarship program now through March 31, 2020.

The Loss Prevention Research Council to Relocate Mock Store, Formerly Named Research Lab

January 31, 2020

The Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) has announced its plans to relocate its formerly named Research Lab by mid-March 2020.

SEC Publishes Cybersecurity and Resiliency Best Practices

January 31, 2020

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published guidance to help firms in the securities market enhance their cybersecurity preparedness and operational resiliency.

The Loss Prevention Foundation, University of South Carolina Partner on LPQualified Course

January 30, 2020

The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) announced a new partnership with the University of South Carolina that will benefit UofSC students and the Loss Prevention/Asset Protection industry.

Where to Draw the Line for Standing in Line

Do Employers Need to Pay Employees for Time Spent Going Through Security Checks?

Tao Y. Leung

Michelle Roberts Gonzales

January 27, 2020

Customer-facing businesses often have a host of reasons for wanting employees to undergo security screenings or bag checks at the start or end of their shifts.

Two-Thirds of Retailers See Increase in Organized Thefts

December 11, 2019

Organized retail crime affects almost all merchants and more than two-thirds of those surveyed have seen an increase in the past year, according to the 15^th annual ORC study by the National Retail Federation.

Security’s Choice: Our Favorite Articles From 2019

Maria Henriquez

Diane Ritchey

December 10, 2019

As we have done in previous years, the Security magazine team compiled our favorite articles from this year. As we head into 2020, we hope you take a moment to review some of 2019’s top articles about lessons learned, thought leadership, security challenges and good practices.