Articles Tagged with ''event security''

Coachella Adds Drones, Armed Security

April 15, 2018

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is bolstering its risk mitigation stance with drones and armed security, hoping to prevent a mass attack like the Las Vegas shooting last October.

Arteco Facial Recognition Algorithm - Security Magazine

Arteco Face Recognition

Adds Facial Recognition to Video Event Management

March 1, 2018

Address common challenges in analytics, such as lighting, pose, occlusions, motion, crowds and expressions.

Gary Margolis

February 9, 2018

As tragedies like Vegas, Orlando and Sandy Hook stay top of mind for Americans, venues of every size across the country should assess how they tackle the difficult questions raised when evaluating security concerns for their events.

Michael Maloof Security Magazine November 2017

Michael Maloof: Global Scale Security with a Personal Touch

A Security 500 Thought Leader Profile

Sarah Ludwig

November 1, 2017

Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Maloof has always had a fascination with technology, so landing a job at Oracle Corporation and quickly working his way up to Vice President of Global Security there has been a great fit. “Information technology is where it’s at, and I want to be where it’s at. IT is truly a global sector, and our customers and employees are everywhere,” he says.

Mark Thiesen Security Magazine November 2017

Mark Theisen: A Home for Values

A Security 500 Thought Leader Profile

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2017

Sixteen years ago Mark Theisen was hired at Thrivent Financial as manager of safety and security. Today, it’s home, one that he says matches his personal values.

Lessons on Entertainment Security and Executive Protection After Manchester

Iconic entertainers will remain attractive targets for terrorist attacks because they attract substantial crowds and promote social norms and values that conflict with terrorists’ worldviews.

Robin Mackay

September 1, 2017

If the Islamic State terrorist organization deliberately targeted Ariana Grande or her May 22, 2017, concert, new challenges will be presented for security professionals who provide close quarters protection to entertainment stars.

Growing Terrorism Threats Lead Sports Security Leaders to Change Tactics

Security directors in sports venues need to address challenges without undermining the fan fun and entertainment.

Ed Finkel

July 1, 2017

The terrorist incident at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, United Kingdom, in May raised new questions of how arenas that house sporting events and other types of attractions such as concerts can ensure fan safety.

NFL CSO Jeff Miller Joins MSA Security as Senior VP

May 5, 2016

NFL Senior Vice President and CSO Jeffrey Miller will join the MSA Security executive management team this summer as Senior Vice President.

Careful Planning in a Dynamic Environment: Securing San Francisco’s Moscone Center

May 1, 2016

Keeping up with risks, attendee profiles and VIP schedules makes convention and event security a 24/7 job for Ryan Briones.

Establishing a Winning Game Plan for Super (Bowl) Security

Melissa Odegaard

January 29, 2016

On February 7, the biggest football game of the year will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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