Video analytics can help with risk mitigation and management, and can be an effective way to reduce risk, enable efficiencies, ensure compliance, and keep employees and assets safe.
With 11,000 IT and cybersecurity jobs currently unfilled in the state of Florida and state government agencies facing a very competitive talent market, the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity and the Florida Agency for State Technology (AST) have tackled the issue aggressively on their own and teamed up to build a pipeline of talented, trained cyber professionals who can support the state’s cyber resiliency and data security.
Every organization’s network infrastructure has allowed us to take advantage of smart solutions and other IoT devices to maximize the value of security solutions – not only from a physical security aspect but also from the perspective of operational optimization, which provides an organization with even more value and greater return on its investment. However, simply adding more devices to a network to generate more data and greater awareness isn’t helpful. Because the majority of these devices are network-based at their core, any organization must take caution to protect its network and the sensitive data it contains.
The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is growing rapidly as more consumers and businesses recognize the benefits offered by smart devices. The range of IoT hardware available is huge, including everything from smart doorbells and connected kettles to children’s toys. What’s more, this is not only limited to smart home tech for consumers. IoT sensors are being increasingly used by businesses of all sizes across numerous industries including healthcare and manufacturing. However, despite its life-enhancing and cost-saving benefits, the IoT is a security minefield. So, is it even possible to secure the IoT?
We spoke to nine female security leaders across the industry about mentorships, career paths, the security talent gap and how to foster diverse talent within an organization.
In an emergency situation, such as an active shooter, people will take several actions. They will seek information, they will prepare for evacuation and evacuate, and they will inform and help others. And then there’s milling.
We are no longer in a “safe” world. There are many who believe they are simply managing what inevitably is going to happen. We are all strangers in a strange land.