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Which security conferences have been canceled, postponed or going virtual in 2020 due to the coronavirus? Here is a list of security conferences for cybersecurity and physical security professionals, that are still proceeding as planned, going virtual or that have been postponed or canceled. 

Securitas Security Services USA is adding nearly 1,000 new jobs across the state in key areas such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Central Valley and the Inland Empire. Its current California workforce includes 15,000 security professionals.

Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot is appointing David O. Brown, former Police Chief of the Dallas Police Department, to serve as the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department pending City Council approval.

Learn how artificial intelligence, drones, detection systems and more shown at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show are now working their way into many security applications.

The coronavirus epidemic will affect security guarding operations and finances for months to come.

Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga introduced the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations (HEROES) Act of 2020 that will provide a four month federal income tax holiday for medical professionals and first responders, in counties with at least one positive COVID-19 patient.

How has Kristin Lenardson, Vice President of Managed Risk Services at WorldAware, successfully transitioned from the government to the private sector, managed and built travel security programs and advanced in the security world?

Here is a list of free resources, guides, frameworks, services and products to help enterprise security to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. If your organization is offering resources and products at no cost, please email henriquezm@bnpmedia.com to be included.

After being exposed to countless traumatic events, first responders often struggle with PTSD and mental health disorders. Beyond extending workers compensation benefits, what more can we do to help first responders?