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How to Work with Hackers to Make Your Company More Secure

October 4, 2018

By embracing the diverse community of hackers and tapping into their passion, you can significantly reduce your company’s risk profile. Keep reading for some tips, insights and best practices for engaging with the hacker community.

Our Executive is Missing: Kidnap and Ransom Basics for Security Professionals, Part 2

The second of a three-part series to help protective professionals understand how K&R can be successfully resolved.

Steve Romano

Frank Figliuzzi

October 3, 2018

It may happen when you are least able to prevent it – when your executive or his family are alone and most vulnerable. Learning what to expect in the hours and days after an abduction will help you avoid becoming a bystander at a time when your leadership is most needed.

Public-Private Partnerships and The Fight Against Terrorism

How strong relationships with the private sector are a pillar of the FBI’s strategy to combat global terrorism.

Diane Ritchey

October 1, 2018

The threats that face the United States today are the same threats that we faced on 9/11,” says Michael McGarrity, Assistant Director for the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI.

Mitigating Active Shooters in Schools

Rob Wright

October 1, 2018

The goal of schools and education, in general, is to foster an environment that promotes learning and development for students.

Clear, Purge & Destroy: When Data Must be Eliminated

Part 1 of a 2-part series on information disposal requirements

Steven Chabinsky

October 1, 2018

Even at their most basic, information security programs are complex and include a seemingly endless combination of controls to detect, prevent and respond to data loss.

Building a Relationship with a Search Firm – The Candidate Viewpoint

Jerry J. Brennan

October 1, 2018

One persistent myth surrounding recruitment is that a recruiter represents you, the candidate. Unfortunately, that is not the role of a search firm.

A Call for the Thin Purple Line

October 1, 2018

One of the most common and recognizable symbols for law enforcement support is the “Thin Blue Line.”

How to Manage Lone Worker Safety in a Dynamic World

Employees who are out of sight cannot be out of mind

Tracy Reinhold

September 25, 2018

In today’s world, global organizations face immense pressure to ensure their business is constantly evolving to meet the changing nature of the world. Business growth is driven by dynamic interactions – employees are increasingly mobile, on the road and working remotely to support their objectives.

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Modern Video Surveillance Environments

Brandon Reich

September 25, 2018

It is more important than ever to harden access to your video surveillance infrastructure to provide increased visibility and control over the environment.

The GDPR and Privacy: What Security Leaders Need to Know

If You Think the GDPR Doesn’t Affect You, Think Again

Laurent Villeneuve

September 24, 2018

The European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in May of this year. While many in North America believe that since they are not located within the European Union the regulation does not apply to their operations, the territorial scope of the GDPR is well and truly global. Many of these companies are unaware that the GDPR is applicable to any organization conducting business within the EU, including those simply collecting data there.