Only 7% of security leaders report to the CEO. Security leaders have assumed more accountability and risk, but struggle to achieve the desired security posture, because they are not seen as influential or valued members of their peer group, according to new research.
The pandemic has magnified an already fragile psyche among some Americans, whose tendency for violence occurs, incredibly, at the smallest slight. It is likely our nation’s enduring illness of resorting to violence remains with its appending deadly toll even once the health risks from COVID-19 decline.
Organizations should start perceiving penetration testing not as a formalistic or superfluous security task but as a legal duty and, most importantly, as a valuable contribution to their competitiveness on the global market where customers strongly value that you care about security of their data.
Implementing situational awareness and response technology is a great solution for many businesses as it integrates all of their security and safety systems onto one platform to improve communication, workflow and operations especially in an emergency situation.
Planning and implementing a new or enhanced surveillance and security system can add tremendous value across the enterprise. If you follow the proper steps when planning and selecting your system software, cameras and associated edge devices, your organization will be rewarded with better security, safety and business intelligence.
Leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology, along with a comprehensive security strategy and proper security technologies, can provide a solution, giving businesses across all industries more visibility than ever before. So how can business leaders utilize these technologies to safeguard their assets and optimize operations, and what do they need to consider?
Cybercriminals have targeted the Bay Area water supply. Similar to the Oldsmar water treatment attack in Florida, the threat actor used legitimate credentials to break into remote access tool TeamViewer. After logging in, they deleted programs that the plant used to treat drinking water.
Technology advancements for data, artificial intelligence (AI), and computing provide an opportunity for security teams to make screening both more effective and efficient, and to improve the detection of concealed weapons.
The security and safety hazards for hospitality workers are so diverse, and physical security leaders within the organization need to protect frontline staff with a proactive, comprehensive approach to their well-being.