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The Good Old Days of Cyber Security

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are proving traditional cyber attacks (viruses, malware, etc) outdated, according to Larry Clinton, President & CEO of the Internet Security Alliance.

Diane Ritchey

September 1, 2013

Each minute in 2010 there were 45 new viruses created, 200 new malicious websites established, 180 personal identities stolen, 5,000 new versions of malware created and most importantly, 2 million dollars lost.

Leading Security at 1,700 Feet

How does Keith Kambic manage security for the Willis Tower, the tallest building in Chicago?

August 1, 2013

Next month, Chicago will host the ASIS Seminar and Exhibits, September 24-26, at McCormick Place. When attendees have free time, they might want to visit the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), which stands tall above the Chicago skyline and is one of the most famous landmarks for the city.

Strengthening Passwords with the FIDO Alliance

The average consumer has 35 passwords, but how secure are they?

June 1, 2013

How many passwords do you have? The average consumer has 35. The problem when you get that number is remembering them, duplicating them or losing them. That’s where the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance comes in.

Understanding the DIY Security Trend

When know-how information, or knowledge, is scarce, customers overcome it by doing it themselves.

May 9, 2013

When know-how information, or knowledge, is scarce, customers overcome it by doing it themselves.

How Cyber Security Changes Leadership Skills

Kieran Norton believes that cyber security is undergoing an important change.

May 9, 2013

Kieran Norton believes that cyber security is undergoing an important change.

Port Authority’s New CSO Aims to Build Interagency Cooperation

Diane Ritchey

April 1, 2013

Last year, Joe Dunne, a 32-year NYPD veteran, was appointed to the newly created position of chief security officer of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Specifically, he’s in charge of all the Port Authority’s security and public safety issues, including its 1,700-man police department. Now six months into his new role, what challenges has he faced in securing one of the most visible ports in the world?

Building Trust and Confidence through Partnerships

Diane Ritchey

March 1, 2013

Phil Hopkins, Vice President Global Security for Western Union, has a successful background in the public and private sectors. To what does he attribute his success, and what are the qualities that make him successful, including his relationship with his CEO?

How Ryder Secures the Supply Chain

December 1, 2012

From point A to point B and in between: securing the supply chain is becoming an increasingly high-profile issue among enterprises, and it is growing in complexity. How do we protect our nation’s borders against terrorism and drug threats while still facilitating trade and the free flow of goods?

Evaluating the Need for Private Security Accreditation

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2012

How would you like to develop a security operation that can be benchmarked and based on reliable standards reduces liability, improves professionalism and makes a positive impression on the C suite. Wouldn’t it be nice if a blueprint for such an organization existed?

Effecting Change in Security

Diane Ritchey

October 1, 2012

Get to know Shelley Stewart, Executive Director, Global Security for Cummins, Inc. The company is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel engines, power generation systems and related products and technologies.