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How Healthcare is a Major Target for Cybercriminals

December 21, 2017

The internet of things has transformed the healthcare sector, allowing security practitioners to easily share information and deliver personalized treatments.

How Cyber Criminals Took Uber for a Ride

Seth Berman

December 18, 2017

The nearly daily reports of massive hacking incidents continue to demonstrate a shocking level of corporate incompetence.

Top 3 Considerations for Selecting the Right Perimeter Security Solution

Scott Espensen

December 12, 2017

In the United States, as well as internationally, vehicle ramming attacks continue to rise. As of early October 2017, there had been a minimum of seven major attacks worldwide resulting in 24 people dead and another 153 injured. As a result of this recent trend, there is an increased interest in perimeter security for different applications beyond traditional government and military operations.

Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly Discusses Terrorism, Leadership at ISC East

December 12, 2017

In November 2017, Raymond Kelly addressed security industry professionals and enterprise security leaders at the ISC East tradeshow in New York City. He discussed public-private partnerships, community involvement, the changing nature of terrorism, and the need for business continuity and preparedness training with the audience and, later, in an interview with Security magazine.

International Travel Training: How Employees Should Respond to a Mugging

“Oh C.R.A.P. I’m about to get mugged.”

Mark Deane

December 12, 2017

When you travel abroad for business, there is a good chance you will be identified as a foreigner. Your highest risk is often not terrorism or espionage, but mugging or theft. What can you teach your employees to keep them alert and prepared?

The 10 Worst Data Breaches of 2017

The drumbeat continues: The 10 worst data breaches of the year show widening depth, breadth of attacks.

Adam Stone

December 7, 2017

The Equifax breach in particular may prove a game-changer. As a credit reporting agency, the company sits on some of the most sensitive personal data. The breach sent a powerful message: Even the gatekeepers themselves are vulnerable.

Security Leaders Must Adjust Cybersecurity Budgets to Effectively Address 2018 Cyber Threats

Neil Weitzel

December 7, 2017

The natural trend in the cybersecurity industry is that spending money means you’re more secure; however, this isn’t always the case. While cybersecurity budgets will continue to increase in 2018, they will be increasingly focused on areas that will be most effective.

The Deadly Relationship Between Mass Shootings and Domestic Violence

Jim Sawyer

December 4, 2017

The sentinel challenge today for both Security Professionals and Crime Prevention Professionals is to develop strategies and procedures to prevent the next mass shooting.

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Contract Security Industry Continues Growth, But Will Humans Necessarily Keep Driving It?

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2017

The contract security industry continues to boom in the U.S. and worldwide, although security officers are finding an increasing number of technological devices patrolling alongside them.

Game Theory for Security Awareness - Security Magazine

How to Utilize Game Theory for Security Awareness

Building classic gaming principles like positive reinforcement and escalating goals into security education can drive new levels of engagement.

Claire Meyer

December 1, 2017

Building up trust and increasing positive reinforcement can start to help employees to see security in a different light, and possibly even start to change some minds about the personal benefits of paying close attention to security rules.