Articles Tagged with ''COVID-19''

UNMC to pilot a federal disaster preparedness response program

University of Nebraska Medical Center will be federal disaster response center

May 10, 2021

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) will be a pilot site designated to develop a federal program that will improve the nation’s ability to respond to future catastrophic events.

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Ensuring the security of arts, museums and cultural heritage facilities during lockdown and beyond

A coordinated response effort from museums and cultural heritage institutions enable security directors to continue to ensure the security of their collections and facilities.

Maria Henriquez

May 5, 2021

To maintain a unified security and safety operation during closure, many museums and cultural heritage institutions have relied on tried-and-true security and risk management practices, and repurposed their time and energy to reassess, monitor and explore additional risk-mitigation measures to safely reopen and welcome the public back through their doors.

TSA extends face mask requirement at airports and throughout the transportation network

May 5, 2021

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and rail systems through September 13.

Post-pandemic organizational resilience lies within supply chain, information security

Tim Wren

May 4, 2021

In order to remain resilient and meet the emerging priorities around effective supplier management, improved business continuity planning, and increased community engagement, business leaders need to assess and benchmark their performance around three core areas of organizational resilience: operational resilience, supply chain resilience, and information resilience.

Risk in Today's Uncertain World: Join the conversation

April 30, 2021

The Innovation Institute for Fan Experience will host a one-day, interactive, virtual event to offer real-world guidance for events and venues.

NCS4 announces 2021 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

April 29, 2021

The National Center for Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) team has announced that the 12th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition will be held on Nov. 9-10 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. The 2021 conference theme is Reconnect. Reflect. Inspire.

How OpenText minimized data risk during the pandemic

When a company’s global workforce transitioned to remote work almost overnight, it looked to a recent acquisition to help safeguard critical data.

Muhi Majzoub

April 29, 2021

OpenText acquired Carbonite and Webroot in December 2019, helping expand the company’s cyber resilience portfolio and strengthening its comprehensive information management offering. As it happens, the acquisition could not have come at better time. By the end of March 2020, 98% of OpenText’s global workforce of more than 14,000 had pivoted to remote work due to COVID-19. OpenText, like so many others, had to adapt to the new normal and find a way to protect the data and devices that were now well beyond the company network and firewall.

Access control systems (ACS) data can help organizations get back to the office

Ty Miller

April 27, 2021

Once it is safe to do so, will employees return to the office full-time or will companies opt for hybrid scenarios in which some time is still spent working from home? And how will organizations be able to make informed decisions that are safe for their employees and respect their bottom line?

The critical role security technology plays in the fight against COVID-19

Tim Mullahy

April 27, 2021

Technological innovations representing new, advanced solutions to a previously unforeseen problem. Advancements that, even once the pandemic is finally dealt with, will continue to change not only their respective industries but also the world. The fields in which such innovation is most prevalent are, not surprisingly, healthcare and the public sector. Here are just a few ways in which this has manifested.

C2MI implements thermal screening for COVID response and business continuity

C2MI research center in Canada deploys AI-driven thermal screening tech

April 23, 2021

C2MI, the largest electronic systems research center in Canada, is implementing an AI-driven thermal screening technology to increase occupant safety at its facilities and allow security staff to focus on other critical tasks.

The 2026 threat environment will be louder, faster, and more interconnected. The most pressing risks, from global political volatility to emerging tech disruptions, will challenge organizations to act amid ambiguity and protect credibility in an era of accelerating uncertainty.