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Cybersecurity Hygiene Requirement Meets Its Toothbrush

April 16, 2020

CEOs cite cybersecurity as the biggest threat to the world economy and as a result, the global spend in cybersecurity is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2021. An enterprise cyber attack can turn into a catastrophe in a matter of hours, potentially damaging any business at any point in time. As we see from the past few years, the greatest have already fallen.

The Value of Whistleblowing and Hotline Reporting

New research is changing how enterprises think about whistleblowing.

Kyle Welch

April 16, 2020

New research is changing – or at least, should be changing – how enterprises think about whistleblowing. What are some lessons enterprises need to take to heart regarding the value of hotline reporting?

Want to Avoid Being Scapegoated For the Next Breach? You Need Total Trust Alongside Zero Trust

Christopher Kolenda

April 15, 2020

You are a new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the financial services industry. You are excited about the job but anxious due to the scale of the cyber threat from a range of actors: lone-wolf hackers, organized crime syndicates, governments and their proxies, and insiders. As you think through your game plan for addressing these threats, what’s your most important first step?

Straight Talk about Face Masks and Face Recognition

Eric Hess

April 14, 2020

Facial recognition systems are an excellent way to improve security and enable touchless access control in buildings and facilities in this new world of social distancing. As experts increasingly recommend face masks to limit the spread of COVID-19, it’s natural to question how this might effect the performance of facial recognition algorithms.

Supporting Loss Prevention in Retail

Rob Borsch

April 14, 2020

In retail, brick-and-mortar stores experience loss or shrink due to shoplifting, fraud, employee theft and human error. To mitigate against this, many have dedicated loss prevention (LP) personnel who use a variety of tools, including in-store video surveillance systems and point of sale (POS) systems, to deter and investigate theft. But, despite the continued best efforts of LP teams, shrink is on the rise.

Decoding Security Entrances: Getting Familiar with Local Codes

Understanding safety issues helps end-users choose security solutions wisely

Al Vandine

April 14, 2020

Both turnstiles and doors are being integrated with advanced electronic access control, video surveillance and other intrusion sensors to provide enhanced security and cost-effective operational management options that help save on manned guard resources and offer real-time analytics. However, revolving doors and turnstiles are subject to special code requirements that are different than codes for swinging or sliding doors to ensure the safety of building occupants if emergency evacuation is necessary.

How to Minimize Cybersecurity Failure? Plan for it

'If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail'

Eric Welling

April 14, 2020

While there’s some debate whether Benjamin Franklin or someone else said it first, the advice remains solid for the modern cyber landscape. Yet, in today’s competitive environment, not only is planning critical — but so, too, is planning for plans to fail.

The California Consumer Privacy Act Has Data Security at its Core

Courtney Zucker

Marc Voses

April 13, 2020

The CCPA has forced enterprises to rethink the types of personal information they collect and share, and the policies and procedures they implement to safeguard that data. Are enterprises prepared for the CCPA?

Utah Governor Orders Visitors to the State to Reveal Travel Plans

April 10, 2020

Utah Gov. Herbert has issued an Executive Order establishing a requirement for individuals entering Utah to complete a travel declaration form.

Security Conferences in 2020: What’s Canceled, Postponed, Going Virtual or Proceeding as Planned?

Maria Henriquez

April 9, 2020

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.