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Proscreen 900™ - Portable, High-Throughput Screening for Mass Casualty Weapons by Metrasens

October 2, 2018

Proscreen 900 is the latest innovation in magnetic detection, aimed at improving screening for mass casualty weapons.

How to Manage Lone Worker Safety in a Dynamic World

Employees who are out of sight cannot be out of mind

Tracy Reinhold

September 25, 2018

In today’s world, global organizations face immense pressure to ensure their business is constantly evolving to meet the changing nature of the world. Business growth is driven by dynamic interactions – employees are increasingly mobile, on the road and working remotely to support their objectives.

Three Best Practices to Secure Critical Infrastructure

Edgard Capdevielle

September 6, 2018

In the last few years, executives overseeing energy, utility and other industrial organizations have begun to worry about the threat of cyberattacks on our nation’s most critical infrastructures. Ten years ago, their main concerns were focused on safety or environmental risks. Back then, operators believed the virtual barricades, or air gaps, between networks and technologies were sufficient enough to defend against malware and cyberattacks.

PG&E Appoints Jon Franke to Role as Vice President of Safety and Health

August 13, 2018

PG&E has appointed Jon Franke to the role of Vice President of Safety and Health for the company, effective Sept. 1. Franke is currently PG&E’s Vice President of Power Generation.

How to Formulate a Holistic Approach for Effective Entrance Planning

Tracie Thomas

July 17, 2018

Traditionally, security personnel begin with their building’s main entrances when planning to secure their facility. While that is an effective start, it is important to consider the entire facility or campus to ensure that all areas are protected.

Case Study: Metrasens and Screening for Large Weapons at Event Venues

June 1, 2018

Metrasens’ customer, a Fortune 100 U.S. technology company, was hosting a large event in a major U.S. city and wanted to enhance security screening effectiveness while maintaining a positive audience experience.

Utilities Combat Cyber Threats by Pooling Resources & Best Practices

The critical infrastructure sector is a tempting target, but it has plenty of resilience against attacks.

Ed Finkel

April 13, 2018

The size, scope and importance of America’s utility sector make it a tempting target for terrorists looking to wreak havoc or for financial criminals looking to infiltrate and pilfer.

Duke Energy appoints Brian Harrell to lead Enterprise Security

April 4, 2018

The Duke Energy Corporation, one of the largest utilities in the word, has appointed Brian Harrell as Managing Director, Enterprise Security.

Saudi Arabia Investigating Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack

March 15, 2018

In August 2017, a petrochemical company with a plant in Saudi Arabia was hit with a cyberattack aiming not to simply destroy data but to sabotage the firm’s operations and trigger an explosion.