Security Top Stories

The Impact of Social Media in Career Planning

August 1, 2016

This installment of Career Intelligence evaluates how you can best utilize the rapidly expanding social media communities to aid you in your online presence and branding.

Who's the Boss? Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer

Lynn Mattice

August 1, 2016

Last month’s column addressed the security organization reporting to the General Counsel, which studies show is one of the more common reporting relationships for security executives.

Critical Infrastructure Sector Battles Growing Variety of Security Threats

Enterprise security executives at utilities are geared up for everything from terrorism to copper theft.

Ed Finkel

August 1, 2016

Enterprise security executives at utilities are geared up for everything from terrorism to copper theft.

Retrofit Fits the Bill for Outdated Security Technology

Even under extremely difficult lighting conditions, day/night cameras achieve optimal image results, making them a popular choice for surveillance.

Bill Zalud

August 1, 2016

Enterprise security executives are retrofitting and upgrading legacy systems for myriad reasons.

Tech firms are developing Bluetooth Low Energy

Video Surveillance Analytics is a Deal for Retailers

Loss prevention and merchandizing are coming together, as retailers see value in data mining images collected by security video.

Bill Zalud

August 1, 2016

They were, at one time, two separate retail tracks – merchandizing (Make money) and loss prevention (Save money).

How Universities Should Prepare Students and Faculty for Travel Abroad Programs

Oren Alter Brandon Biederman

July 26, 2016

A student missing after a catastrophic earthquake, a bus carrying students is involved in a fatal accident in an area with no cellphone connectivity, or a terrorist attack closes a major international airport – each of these realistic scenarios can quickly turn an exciting study abroad program into a personal and organizational crisis.

Certifiably Obstinate: The Hidden Value of the Less Experienced

Adam Godfrey

July 12, 2016

Industry decision-makers need to re-think their hiring strategies. Sure, those credentials sound great. Problem is, likelihood of hardened mindsets is enhanced tenfold because of them. While a candidate may have the juice under the hood, this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re willing to hit the gas when it counts. When interviewing seasoned candidates, focus on change.

Leading by Example: How Schools and Universities Are Staying Secure

Sarah Ludwig

July 1, 2016

K-12 and University security executives must not only for active shooter threats, but also for access, surveillance, notification and cyber safety.

The Push and Pull of Wireless and Wired Video Surveillance

Bill Zalud

July 1, 2016

When it comes to security video, your choices include wired, wireless, or a hybrid of both.

Building a Permanent Emergency Operations Center at UCF

Claire Meyer

July 1, 2016

Existing infrastructure and new technology is helping the UCF emergency operations center to support the school through wins, losses and trying times.