Security Top Stories

Can Civilians Stop the Bleed?

The work to empower civilians to act as immediate first responders continues.

Maria Henriquez

February 7, 2020

Can civilians be trained to Stop the Bleed and effectively assist victims prior to the arrival of first responders?

Tim McCreight: Calgary's Trusted Advisor

Find out how Tim McCreight, acting CSO for the city of Calgary, Alberta in Canada, works to ensure organizational resilience.

Maria Henriquez

February 5, 2020

As the Acting CSO for the city of Calgary, Alberta, what security controls and models does Tim McCreight rely on to protect assets, employees and information?

The Changing Role of the CISO

How is the role of the CISO evolving, and what do physical enterprise security executives need to know about it?

Diane Ritchey

February 3, 2020

How is the role of the CISO evolving in enterprise security, and what is the importance of having a converged enterprise, where the CISO and CSO roles work together?

Guilt by Association – Public References and Their Impact on Your Security Career

Jerry J. Brennan

February 2, 2020

Critical steps in security recruitment for both employers and candidates are background or reference checks.

A Framework for Measuring InfoSec as a Business Function

John McClurg

February 2, 2020

In my December column, I ended with the observation that many CISOs struggle when it comes to first determining and then actually communicating the business value of the security options out there.

Why We Need to Overcome ‘Everyday Blindness’

Diane Ritchey

February 1, 2020

What is inattentional blindness, how can you overcome it and how can visual similarity/computer vision be a solution to the problem?

Predictions: Safety and Security Trends for 2020 and Beyond

Todd Piett

January 31, 2020

Driven by the increase in work place and school violence, the omni-present threat of terrorism and the large number of natural disasters, the last decade saw vast improvements in emergency communication and safety technology.

How Human-Layered Security Can Reduce Email-Driven Data Breaches

Tony Pepper

January 29, 2020

The majority of real-life breaches are actually caused by insiders—everyday employees within the organization.

Where to Draw the Line for Standing in Line

Do Employers Need to Pay Employees for Time Spent Going Through Security Checks?

Tao Y. Leung

Michelle Roberts Gonzales

January 27, 2020

Customer-facing businesses often have a host of reasons for wanting employees to undergo security screenings or bag checks at the start or end of their shifts.