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AI and biometrics in 2021: Predictions, trends, and insights for what might lie ahead

February 9, 2021

Biometric security solutions and AI-powered fraud prevention technologies have, for several years now, been transforming the ways in which organizations protect their business, their customers, and their employees. In fact, some industry estimates reveal that AI and biometrics have combined to prevent billions of dollars in losses from fraud—already.

Neal Semikin joins The 324 Consultancy as CISO

February 9, 2021

Neal Semikin, who previously held the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of IT Security at the Bank of England, has joined cybersecurity firm, The 324 Consultancy.

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Hospitality security adjusts to COVID-19 constraints

While COVID-19 has slowed the hospitality industry, security plays a more pivotal role than ever and the ongoing pandemic is challenging security professionals to adjust and adapt to new rules and procedures.

Adam Stone

February 8, 2021

While COVID-19 has slowed the hospitality industry, security plays a more pivotal role than ever and the ongoing pandemic is challenging security professionals to adjust and adapt to new rules and procedures. And yet, as the pandemic and challenging economy continues, security departments within the hospitality industry are increasingly tasked to do more with less.

New York's Livingston County names Brad Austin as Director of Emergency Management

February 5, 2021

Brad Austin has been appointed Livingston County’s new Director of Emergency Management.

The need for chief risk officers

As an organization becomes larger, the complexity of having a view of risk becomes more difficult for any one department to see. Enter the CRO.

Patrick Gray

February 5, 2021

While many organizations understand the need for a security executive, organizations that have taken a holistic approach, have added the chief risk officer (CRO) position to evaluate all organizational risk. So, what is a chief risk officer, who makes a good candidate, where does the CRO stand organizationally within an enterprise, and what value does one add? Here are all your CRO questions answered.

Developing a risk-based cybersecurity approach

Asim Rahal

February 5, 2021

McKinsey & Company reports that most risk managers at large organizations are flying blind when it comes to evaluating their cyber resilience due to bloated reporting processes and overly complicated reporting tools. Here's how organizations can implement a risk-based approach to their cybersecurity controls.

3 Steps for Timely Cyber Intrusion Detection

Cybercrime on the rise: Plotting a way forward

How cybersecurity professionals can push back against bad actors taking advantage of increased remote work and pandemic-related changes.

Dan L. Dodson

February 5, 2021

The modern workplace will likely remain partially remote long term, so a robust remote cybersecurity program is now a critical element of your cybersecurity program, which may require a larger IT staff or assistance from a managed IT provider.

The Big 8: How to heighten cybersecurity governance

Tom Kellermann

February 4, 2021

The daunting threats and attack techniques from 2020 are expected to continue into this year. And while 2021 offers a fresh start, cybercriminals will continue to become increasingly savvy, deploying a wide range of techniques to extort, disrupt, and infiltrate organizations. Now more than ever, government and corporate leaders and consumers must become engaged in ensuring effective cybersecurity strategies are in place. Here are eight steps organizations can implement to heighten cybersecurity governance:

5 reasons why Active Directory is the CISO’s Achilles heel

Chris Roberts

February 4, 2021

Despite the heavy reliance on the 20-year-old technology, Active Directory, cybersecurity efforts seem to continuously overlook this obvious and frequent target, which only puts organizations at further risk. Despite cybersecurity advances, Active Directory is still one part of an organization’s environment that gets the least cybersecurity attention. While most security programs have a SIEM solution monitoring logs for anything out of the norm, this is simply not enough.

Marlon Lynch assumes role as chief of police at Michigan State University

Marlon Lynch named next Chief of Police at Michigan State University

February 4, 2021

Michigan State University has chosen Marlon Lynch to serve as the university’s next chief of police. Lynch, an MSU alum who has worked in law enforcement for nearly 25 years, will also hold the title of vice president for public safety.