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Security of TikTok: How does a Microsoft acquisition change things?

August 6, 2020

Security fears linger around the wildly popular, Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and discussions are in the works for the platform to potentially be acquired by Microsoft. Should users be concerned in the interim? Will a change of ownership to a U.S.-based company allay security and privacy fears?

Celebrating Women’s Growing Roles and Presence in Security

Donna Kobazaruk

August 6, 2020

Do an image search using the terms “security manager,” “security director,” “CSO” or “security professional,” and the results will be fairly predictable. With its roots in law enforcement, the security industry has long been dominated by men, whether in management, sales, or technical positions.

Eric Holmquist named Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer at Customers Bank

August 5, 2020

Eric Holmquist joined Customers Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. Holmquist has more than thirty-five years of financial industry expertise, spanning enterprise risk management, executive reporting, information management programs, and is skilled in creating operational efficiency and risk alignment.

MBTA names Ronald Ester Chief Safety Officer

August 5, 2020

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) announced the appointment of Ronald L. Ester Jr. as Chief Safety Officer.

Ensuring the safety and security of Atlanta United

Meet Scott Ashworth, Director of Security, for Atlanta United.

Maria Henriquez

August 5, 2020

How does Scott Ashworth, Director of Security, ensure the safety of Atlanta United’s fans, players and assets, while helping create a positive and unique game day experience?

Georgia Tech announces new VP for Information Technology

August 5, 2020

The Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Daren Hubbard as its new chief information officer and vice president for Information Technology.

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Good Security News from Guerrilla Mask Movement

Diane Ritchey

August 4, 2020

We have some more Good Security News! Learn how the Guerrilla Mask Movement (GMM) provides critical masks directly to healthcare workers in dire need of protection as they deal with COVID-19 patients.

John "JT" Mendoza joins CGI as Director of Global Security

August 3, 2020

Congratulations to John "JT" Mendoza, one of our 2019 Most Influential People in Security awardees, who is retiring from federal government service after 22 years. He will be joining CGI as Director of Global Security, primarily responsible for establishing a global insider risk management program.

Managing Risk, Business Continuity and Resiliency during a Pandemic

Physical security leaders are being propelled into new roles during the pandemic.

Diane Ritchey

August 3, 2020

How are physical security leaders being tasked with revenue preservation through business continuity and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic?

NSF grant funds cybersecurity training and mentorship program at Georgia State University

August 3, 2020

The National Science Foundation has awarded Georgia State’s Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group (EBCS) nearly $300,000 for a pilot program to teach students advanced cybersecurity research skills and match them with CISOs, with whom they will test tools to improve organizations’ security.