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5 minutes with Michael Borromeo – Cybersecurity best practices with a hybrid workforce

March 10, 2021

Hybrid work is emerging as a norm, especially for companies who have a mix of workers whose job requires coming into the office, and those who are able to accomplish their work at home. This hybrid workforce is expected to become more prevalent as 75% of workers want to retain flexibility over their schedule beyond the pandemic. To get some insight into how security executives executives can implement consistent security practices for the new hybrid workforce environment, we spoke to Michael Borromeo, Vice President, Data Protection at Stericycle, the provider of Shred-it information security services.

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Cedarville University uses occupancy detection as part of its COVID-response efforts

The Ohio-based university needed a solution to help reduce crowding in its dining facilities and encourage social distancing.

Maggie Shein

March 10, 2021

A small, private college in Ohio, Cedarville University implemented its Caring Well, Staying Well plan to help students return to campus safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to mandating masks, coordinating outdoor and virtual worship services and other initiatives, Cedarville University deployed Wi-Fi based occupancy sensors to help students and staff reduce crowds and maintain social distancing at its on-campus dining facilities.

Starting 2021 with a clean cyber slate

Jack Mannino

March 10, 2021

The new year is upon us, and as such, it is a time to reflect on what worked over the past 12 months, and more importantly, what didn’t work. Organizations all over the world are utilizing applications, operating systems, and IoT devices while their data, and their customer’s data, increasingly lives in the cloud. Organizations should take the beginning of the year as a housekeeping opportunity to assess their systems to set themselves up for success in the new year.

Uncovering the legality and security of radio frequency based drone detection systems – 5 questions to ask technology providers

Linda Ziemba

March 9, 2021

American Security Drone Act of 2021 The American Security Drone Act of 2021, formerly introduced as the American Security Drone Act of 2019, was given new life in January 2021 with bipartisan support and now incorporates drone detection and mitigation systems, not just drones. Here are five questions you can ask RF-based technology vendors to determine if they are in compliance with the federal advisory or could be banned by the American Security Drone Act of 2021 for security and cybersecurity reasons.

7 ways to ensure proper security entrance selection

Making the right decision on your organization’s secured entrance is good for security and your bottom line.

JC Powell

March 9, 2021

Being responsible for making the right decision on your entrance solution can be a challenge. Not only is it a considerable initial financial investment, but also you are responsible for the safety and customer experience of the building occupants themselves. So, all that being said, what do most security professionals consider the essentials for selection and installation of a security entrance? In this article we will discuss the top seven factors to consider when investing in a security entrance solution.

Armorblox hires Brian Johnson as company's first Chief Security Officer

March 9, 2021

Armorblox announced several new key executive appointments, including the company’s first Chief Security Officer, Brian Johnson.

Julie Myerholtz joins Grainger as VP and CISO

March 9, 2021

Julie Myerholtz has joined Grainger as Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

How to optimize critical communications in the age of COVID-19 (and beyond)

Matthew Bradley

March 9, 2021

Though many of us in the security industry are well-versed in the value of emergency mass notification technology, we have entered what is arguably this sector’s most significant era, as it plays a central role in the largest public health initiative in modern times. Now more than ever, organizations need to take a closer look at their critical communications practices to ensure they foster operational resilience and efficiency.

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The evolution of workplace data privacy best practices

Maggie Shein

March 9, 2021

There has been no shortage of ransomware reports and data breaches affecting companies from all sectors all over the world, accelerated, in part, during 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic caused a mass move to remote work and many organizations raced to accommodate the new normal.

Saving time and effort during lockdowns with mass notification

Pat Scheckel

March 9, 2021

The risks that come with having an ineffective lockdown plan became painfully evident following the events at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6. While the people inside the building were ushered to safety, the building itself was breached and overrun resulting in theft, building damage, injury and even death. It was clear that while the notification side of an emergency plan can be useful, its effectiveness only goes so far if it is not working in tandem with other physical security measures.