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Study Says 48% of Employers Do Not Rescreen Employees

April 26, 2017

Although current employees present significant ongoing organizational risk due to their access to company assets, customers and other employees, a survey found that 48% of employers do not rescreen their personnel post-hire.

Call Center Fraud Increased 113% in 2016

April 26, 2017

Call center fraud is rising at an astronomical rate, increasing 113% in 2016.

3 Factors for Explosive-Detection Canine Use in Stadium Security

Jeffrey B. Miller

April 25, 2017

Modern day sports venue security is uncompromising and ever-evolving. Sports venues require a robust security posture to protect fans, players, staff and venue. Explosive threats, specifically Vehicle Borne IED (VBIED) and Person Borne IED (PBIED), have become prevalent, requiring an effective security solution.

Evaluating Remote Guarding Options for Liability Reduction and Risk Mitigation

Jordan Lippel

April 25, 2017

For many security directors across the country, going to sleep with complete peace of mind is becoming harder to achieve.

US Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies Improving

April 20, 2017

The US has made progress in preparing for disasters and other large-scale emergencies that pose risks to health and well-being, although gaps remain in some key areas.

2017 Hurricane Season Forecast to be Less Active

April 11, 2017

An early forecast from scientists at Colorado State University's (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project says that a weak or moderate El Niño is likely by the height of the Atlantic hurricane season, which means that the 2017 Atlantic basin hurricane season will have slightly below average activity.

How to Shop for a Cyber Insurance Policy

Anita Sathe

April 6, 2017

To select the most comprehensive yet affordable cyber insurance plan for your business, it’s critical to first identify who is accessing your confidential data and how they’re accessing it, as this information will largely dictate how your cyber insurance policy is outlined. Ensure your effective policy includes these six key components.

How to Evaluate Your Security System's Cyber Risk

Between security systems manufacturers, integrators and end users, is anyone fully prepared to mitigate cybersecurity risk?

April 1, 2017

Whether it’s an HVAC system, a point-of-sale terminal or a video surveillance camera, malicious attackers are looking for any way into your network and closer to your valuable data, systems and intellectual property.

"Security:" What’s in a Word?

Physical security is at a crossroads and the future of it will depend largely on what happens now.

Tom M. Conley

April 1, 2017

Words are a funny thing, and words matter. We use them to define objects, communicate ideas, and describe thoughts and feelings.

Mitigating Risk with Scenario-Based Security Officer Training

Learning how to respond to complex situations can help make a robust security officer training program even stronger.

Sarah Ludwig

April 1, 2017

It’s difficult to pin down the number of organizations that utilize scenario-based training for security officers, but experts agree that this type of training appears to be increasing in use.