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The Least and Most Stressful Jobs for 2018

January 12, 2018

The truth is, no job is ever going to be free from stress, says a new CareerCast report on the most and least stressful jobs of 2018.

How Security Leaders Can Prepare for Protests

Security at the Birmingham Water Works successfully managed recent political protests.

Diane Ritchey

January 1, 2018

Across the country, communities are experiencing an increase of both planned and spontaneous protests and public gatherings.

US Government Gets Lower Ratings for Handling Disaster Response

December 15, 2017

Since 2015, opinions about the federal government’s handling of several major issues have become less positive.

Joshua Dean Security Magazine November 2017

Joshua Dean: Securing the People, Securing San Antonio's Water Future

A Security 500 Thought Leader Profile

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2017

Joshua Dean, Director of Security for San Antonio Water System (SAWS), is in charge of keeping assets safe and secure, so that the 1.8 million people in the region don’t have an interruption to their water and sewer services.

Scott Starkey Security Magazine November 2017

Scott Starkey: Keep the Water Flowing

A Security 500 Thought Leader Profile

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2017

“Water is the most precious resource in the world. You can live without food for a while, you can live without electricity, you can live without transportation, you can live without internet (despite what my kids say), but you cannot live without clean water. And that’s what makes my position so challenging,” says Scott Starkey, Security Manager for Birmingham Water Works.

Exelon Corp. Names New CSO

October 26, 2017

Kevin L. Perkins has been named the new CSO for Exelon Corp.

Tokyo Tops List of the World's Safest Cities

October 16, 2017

The Economist report has analyzed 60 cities across 49 indicators spanning digital, climate, infrastructural, health and personal security concerns, and found Tokyo to be the safest.

Earthquake Program Bill Introduced in Senate

October 12, 2017

Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act, a bill to reauthorize a national program to improve the nation’s earthquake preparedness.

Americans Fear Natural Disasters More than Terrorism, Global Pandemic or Cyberattack Combined

September 4, 2017

A poll by Healthcare Ready showed that Americans fear natural disasters more than terrorism, global pandemic or a cyberattack, combined.

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.