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Security Industry Association Opens 2020 Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship Opportunity

December 17, 2019

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship.

Sixty-Nine Vermont Schools Get Security Grants

December 17, 2019

Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced that 69 public, private and independent schools across Vermont have been awarded funds to make safety improvements to school infrastructure.

7 Essential Security Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Enterprise’s Messaging Platform

Messaging platforms are changing the way information is shared in the workplace. But that shouldn’t come at the risk of data breaches.

Praveen Kanyadi

December 17, 2019

What are some of the main security factors to consider when using enterprise messaging platforms?

Removing the Human From the Machine Can Doom Cyber Resilience

Devin Sirmenis

December 16, 2019

If your cyber risk management efforts remove key human elements from the “machine,” you might accomplish compliance but not resilience.

Product Spotlight on Video Management Systems

Maria Henriquez

December 13, 2019

Houses of worship, security enterprises, retail, healthcare and many more enterprises can benefit from video management systems (VMS). Learn about many VMS solutions available in the market today.

Security Industry Mourns Passing of Mark Hargraves

December 11, 2019

Mark Hargarves, Head of Corporate Security at The Hong Kong Jockey Club and chairman of the Asia Crisis & Security Group, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2019.

NIST Develops New Standards to Improve Metal-Detector Testing

December 11, 2019

To help meet demands of metal detectors in the entrances of schools, airports, houses of worship and correctional facilities, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has researched and developed four new metal detection testing standards.

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.

The 2019 Security Letter: Key Insights and Takeaways

What this year’s letter tells us about the top firms and the security guard industry as a whole.

Tim Lozier

December 10, 2019

For the last two decades, the Security Letter has been a benchmark document that puts the security guard industry into perspective. Each year Robert McCrie compiles data from the top security guard firms and produces what is called “the list” detailing the top 20-25 firms in the country. This year, Robert McCrie, Keith Oringer of Security ProAdvisors and Jeff DiDomenico of Trackforce Valiant made the list come to life – a great way for all of us in the business to see what’s new and different from last year to this year.

Never Underestimate the Value of Video

Alan Stoddard

December 10, 2019

Physical security is continually evolving. New technologies emerge every year, and devices that have been around for decades — from smoke detectors to IP cameras — become more advanced in order to meet the demands of the new security landscape. But as we take part in this progression and strive to leverage the latest and greatest devices, it’s important to never forget one of the core technologies of the security industry: video.