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With any number of warnings and false alarms happening continuously, security professionals need to know how to avoid breach fatigue and focus on what’s most important to protect their organization.

Instead of disrupting development with gates, organizations can implement a security champions program to build security guardrails into development. Here are five considerations for implementing an effective security champions program.

Terri Patterson is a recognized expert in behavioral assessment and risk mitigation and a Principal in Control Risks’ Crisis and Security Consulting practice. Here, Patterson delves into the impact of mental health issues in the corporate environment.

Cultural and societal movements that originate and gain momentum online can spill over into the real world. What are the consequences to enterprises?

While COVID-19 upended many security leaders’ plans for technology initiatives, now is the time to move forward and implement measures to protect network security.

President Biden’s executive order on improving the nation’s cybersecurity will impact device manufacturers—even those that don’t sell to the Federal government.

Current cybersecurity professionals and educators can change the narrative, but only if we take individual responsibility to engage with others and be visible members of our communities. Otherwise, the issue of a lack of diversity in the field won’t address itself.

Innovations in thermal detection technology make it much easier for waste management companies to prevent fires before they happen — not only making the job safer but also avoiding environmental pollution and saving precious resources during summer droughts.  

Jeff Spoerndle, Vice President of BEST Crowd Management, who has led efforts to ensure training is provided to employees on emergency response in a high-threat situation, discusses the potential threat of domestic violent extremism at large events and critical safety considerations for venues. 

Risk assessments aren’t being done the right way – and that can lead to multiple problems for businesses. It’s time for a risk assessment redo.