Security Talk Column - Articles - Page 15

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.

Securing the City

Diane Ritchey

August 1, 2012

Meet Miki Calero, CSO for the city of Columbus, Ohio. As the city’s top security executive, he establishes and leads the enterprise security risk management program for the 15th largest city in the nation. Calero is also one of Securitymagazine’s 2012 Most Influential Security Executives, featured in this issue.

Educating Sports Fans for Positive Security

Diane Ritchey

July 1, 2012

MetLife Stadium, home of the NY Jets and NY Giants and a venue for other sporting and concert events, is cracking down on unruly fan behavior in a big way. Anyone who is ejected from the stadium not only has to pass a code-of-conduct class before being allowed to attend another game, but also write a letter of apology to Danny DeLorenzi.

Outside the Comfort Zone

Get to know Dennis Treece, Director of Corporate Security for the Massachusetts Port Authority. Whom in his organization does he take the time to interact with, and why?

Diane Ritchey

June 1, 2012

How did your career in security begin? Why did you decide upon this profession? It’s a question that I ask people who I mentor. In my case, the Army decided it for me. When I entered the Army at the end of Vietnam War, I moved from infantry to intelligence, and much of my duties involved security. During my 30 year career in the Army, I had many opportunities to get involved in security.