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Security Trial: Are Biometric Authentication Systems Fulfilling Encryption Standards?

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?

5 Minutes with John Stewart

March 19, 2020

John Stewart, SVP, Chief Security and Trust Officer for Cisco, recently announced that he is leaving his role. What's next for him and his career?

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.

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.

Enterprise Security Must Prepare to Respond

An Effective Emergency Response Program is the Heart of Exceptional Service.

Dan Ashdown

Blake Peterson

March 18, 2020

As the COVID-19 virus has once again brought to the forefront, anticipating potential dangers is essential to meeting this challenge in an environment full of new and evolving risks.

Cybercriminals are Exploiting Coronavirus Fears

Luke Wilson

March 17, 2020

Amid the hysteria over coronavirus (COVID-19), many people know to seek out trusted third-parties for guidance in situations like these, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But lesser known is the fact that phishing scammers have started capitalizing on the wide-spread fear and uncertainty for their benefit by posing as these authoritative agencies.