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When Critical Infrastructure Encounters Civil Unrest

Protests, demonstrations, riots and civil unrest can overwhelm an organization and its external partners. How can an enterprise be prepared?

Brian Harrell, CPP Jeremy Prout

September 1, 2017

The controversy surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project and recent environmental protests at worksites has led to international attention and a growing concern for critical infrastructure owners and operators.

Dear Mom & Dad: Here's What I Mean by "Business Continuity"

Bryan Weisbard

August 31, 2017

In the simplest sense, the goal of business continuity is to enable an organization to continue fulfilling its mission, vision and objectives, even during the worst of circumstances. Regardless of what Murphy’s Law, mother nature, or those with bad intentions throw our way, we have prepared our organization to succeed.

Failing to Communicate is a Recipe for Failure

Eden Gillott Bowe

August 29, 2017

Not that long ago, “major” events seemed relatively rare and seared themselves into the public’s consciousness. People remembered exactly where they were when JFK was assassinated, when the first plane struck the Twin Towers on 9/11, and when a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

U.S. Geological Survey to Expand Earthquake Early Alert System

August 18, 2017

The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded $4.9 million to six universities and nonprofits governed by universities to support the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system.

20% of Americans Report Their Workplace is Hostile or Threatening

August 15, 2017

The American workplace is physically and emotionally taxing, with workers frequently facing unstable work schedules, unpleasant and potentially hazardous working conditions, and an often hostile social environment, according to a new study.

Most Americans Support Tech. that Alerts Police to Location During an Emergency

August 13, 2017

U.S. consumers largely support sharing personal data with police or healthcare providers via smart devices, but enthusiasm varies depending on why and by whom the data is collected and how it is to be used, according to the 2017 Unisys Security Index.

Top 4 Reasons to Fill Out the Security 500 Survey

August 9, 2017

The Security 500 Survey is now available online, and we want your input!

How Long Would It Take to Locate Your Employees in a Crisis?

August 1, 2017

Twenty-nine percent of travel managers report they do not know how long it would take to locate affected employees in a crisis.

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Dashboard for Corporate Security by Dataminr

August 1, 2017

In an emergency, it’s vital for an enterprise to collect information about potentially hazardous events as quickly as possible.

Using Location Data to Protect Your Employees

July 25, 2017

All threats have a location. Office closures, an active shooter, system outages, inclement weather, medical emergencies – each one of these critical events can be tied to a location, or multiple locations, thus placing employees in that area in danger.