Logical Security - Articles - Page 286

What is Two-Factor Authentication? The Tip of the Security Spear

March 23, 2020

How can the modern office environment improve their operational strategy to help bolster the security of data and help employees brush up on better cybersecurity strategies? One primary method that is simple and often overlooked is two-factor authentication.

Security Trial: Are Biometric Authentication Systems Fulfilling Encryption Standards?

Sarah Amundsson

March 20, 2020

Recent data breach incidents that expose personally identifiable information and biometrics highlight the lack of proper authentication and storage protocols. Organizations need to implement effective storage-based strategies to protect the biometric data collected as a result of authentication. Why is data encryption the solution?

What Security Companies Should be Aware of When Navigating a Pandemic

Christina Ortega

March 20, 2020

What actions have fellow security industry partners taken when navigating the Coronavirus pandemic?

What Law Enforcement and Security Personnel Need to Know about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gregory Richter

March 20, 2020

During this COVID-19 crisis, law enforcement and security personnel are not only expected to continue their usual levels of service to the public, but are also expected to assist in community and government efforts combatting the virus. It is important that law enforcement and security officers are aware of the following information: Recognition, Protection, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and how to Respond if Exposed.

Resilient Surveillance in Rugged Environments

When it comes to using video in rugged terrain and remote locations, enterprise security professionals face a range of challenges.

Adam Stone

March 20, 2020

But is the tech ready for mainstream security use?

Using Mass Notification to Stay in Touch with Remote Workers during Coronavirus

Pat Scheckel

March 19, 2020

While the overall impact of the coronavirus is still in question, organizations can mitigate the damage it may cause by using mass notification stay in contact with their employees to keep them informed about any changes or developments.

Continuous Evaluation Supports and Fosters Second Chances for Those Formerly Incarcerated

Tom Miller

March 19, 2020

Continuous evaluation can pick up and make note of concerning behaviors among employees, giving an employer the ability to intervene in negative behaviors that take place after the initial background check and before something serious happens to the individual or their organization. Once alerted to concerning employee behavior, employers can unlock multiple organizational support mechanisms, including having HR speak to the individual about the potential cause.

A Public Private Partnership: the DSS and Enterprise Security

How does the the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service interface with public safety responders, and what can enterprise security learn from their successes?

Maria Henriquez

March 18, 2020

Meet the United States Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) – a federal agency that can serve as an exemplar model on how to interface with public safety responders, domestically or abroad.

Incident Management Protocols during COVID-19

Juan Kirsten

March 18, 2020

Limiting the spread and collateral damage that COVID-19 poses to the world will heavily depend on the level of situational awareness of the people on the ground and their reaction speed. What are some incident management protocols security leaders should keep in mind during COVID-19?

Ransomware: Avoid Becoming the Next Victim

Stu Sjouwerman

March 18, 2020

Ransomware has quickly emerged as a massive cybersecurity threat and is evolving continuously. Certainly, recent ransomware incidents should serve as a wake-up call for all businesses to remain vigilant against ransomware. To minimize the chances of being victimized by ransomware means going back in time to understand how ransomware developed and how it evolved.