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Global Cybersecurity Workforce Gap Expands to 2.9 Million

Fifty-nine percent of cybersecurity professionals say that the widening workforce gap puts their organizations at risk.

December 1, 2018

The global cybersecurity workforce gap has increased to more than 2.9 million, according to (ISC)2. Fifty-nine percent of cybersecurity professionals say that the widening workforce gap puts their organizations at risk.

Conversations and Perspectives from the Security 500 Conference

No matter how long you've been in the security industry, there is always something new to learn.

Brian Allen

December 1, 2018

Last month I had the honor to speak at the Security 500 conference in front of a large room of senior security leaders. My own personal take-away from the event is that no matter how long you’ve been in this industry there is always something new to learn.

Changing Cultures, Changing Security at FM Global

National crises like 9/11 and the Virginia Tech shootings compelled Whit Chaiyabhat into a career of public service and risk management advocacy.

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2018

One of the most rewarding parts of my job, as Editor of Security magazine, is the opportunity to speak with our readers. I recently had the pleasure to speak with Whit Chaiyabhat, staff vice president, crisis manager, for FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurers.

Career Survival: Mergers & Acquisitions

When the rug gets pulled out from under you, do you have a plan to keep your security leadership career on track?

Jerry J. Brennan

November 30, 2018

The year 2018 is coming to a close, and that means many of you may soon consider a move from one employer to another. The question is whether it will be a voluntary change or a shift due to circumstances beyond your control.

Non-Billable Overtime: Mitigating Risk and Maximizing Security Officer Efficiency

Tim Lozier

November 21, 2018

Over 85% of client agreements do not allow for the payment of overtime, and any overtime incurred by guards is considered non-billable overtime (NBOT). Given today’s labor shortage and labor laws, the NBOT rate has increased by over 35%. And with a remote workforce, it is a constant challenge to get real-time data on your staff.

Bridging the CISO-CSO Communications Gap

Threats have converged, even though the defenses against them still operate separately.

Ed Bacco

November 12, 2018

There was a time when the corporate security team was responsible for setting the policies for overall security within an organization including digital. Today, those responsibilities are likely to be separated between a Chief Security Officer (CSO) and a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This brings into play the views, opinions, needs and requirements of both the CSO and the CISO and the potential conflict that may ensue.

Gordon MacDonald: Overseeing a Medium-Sized City

Diane Ritchey

November 8, 2018

“The most difficult part of the job is prioritizing given the number of incidents that could occur,” says Gordon MacDonald, Senior Director, Corporate Security for Wells Fargo.

Ryan King: All Roads Lead to the Hospital

Diane Ritchey

November 7, 2018

“I take a lot of lessons from the community policing model, which is policing through customer service,” says Ryan King, Manager of Safety, Security and Emergency Management for Central Florida Health (CFH).

George Finney: Training Future Digital Security Leaders

Diane Ritchey

November 6, 2018

When George Finney was studying law at Southern Methodist University, a private university in metropolitan Dallas with 11,649 students (undergrad and graduate), his supervisor made him a “deal of a lifetime,” he says.

Redefining the Role of a Cybersecurity Professional

Manju Mude

November 1, 2018

The cybersecurity industry has been around for more than 30 years and undergone exponential growth, but in many ways it is still defining itself in the face of evolving threats. Technology and process are predictably playing a role. But diversity of talent has also become increasingly important to the success of security organizations and is redefining the role of a cybersecurity professional.