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Setting the Gold Standard in School Security

Mike Matranga at Texas City ISD is on a mission to become the safest school system in the nation, by arming guards, using facial recognition, bullet-resistant glass, tracking students with chip technology and employing mental health experts.

Diane Ritchey

March 1, 2020

What security tools and risk mitigation strategies does Mike Matranga use to secure Texas City ISD schools?

NIST: Can Mobile Networks Connect First Responders in Remote Areas?

February 28, 2020

Researchers with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is mounting miniature mobile communications networks on pickup trucks and unmanned aerial systems to measure signal strength and coverage in mountain areas lacking wireless infrastructure.

Texas Increases Security Features, Unveils New Design for Driver License/ID and License to Carry Cards

February 28, 2020

Starting this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began issuing the newly designed Texas driver licenses (DL), identification (ID) cards and license to carry (LTC) cards to all Texans.

How Mass Notification Tools Can Help Improve Workplace Safety

Pat Scheckel

February 28, 2020

While many workplaces have certain safety measures in place, many lack a cohesive system for alerting and managing situations.

How CSOs Can Strategically Keep Security on the Map

Part 1

Bob Pocica

February 25, 2020

Chief Security Officers (CSOs) are charged with protecting an organization’s assets and people. Like all corporate functions, the design of this department will vary greatly depending upon the organization. However, the process by which a program is designed, measured and evaluated has some consistent principles across different industries. This series explores how to make your physical security program more strategic, and how to secure funding for this objective.

How Retailers Can Leverage Their Security Infrastructure to Improve Operational Efficiency

Jordan Rivchun

February 25, 2020

Retailers today face a number of security challenges, including shoplifting, shrink and theft at the point of sale, protecting the premises after hours, slip and fall lawsuits and much more. Adding complexity to the security challenge is that retailers face these threats in a variety of locations within stores, each of which comes with its own unique requirements. Today’s flexible, intelligent surveillance cameras offer a variety of form factors and capabilities that allow them to address the range of security and operational challenges.

New Book Available on CISO Strategy, Tactics and Leadership

February 25, 2020

Michael S. Oberlaender, a CISO and CSO, author and subject matter expert who has worked in global executive level security roles and in IT both in the U.S. and EU for more than 25 years, has released a new book on CISO leadership.

School Police Officers in Kentucky Must Now Carry Guns

February 24, 2020

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signed into law a bill that requires school resource officers to carry a firearm.

US Motor Vehicle Deaths Dropped 2% in 2019

February 21, 2020

For the second consecutive year, the U.S. experienced a small decline in roadway deaths, according to preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council.

BASF’s Kirsten Meskill Receives ISMA's 2019 Founders Award

February 21, 2020

The International Security Management Association (ISMA) recently named its 2019 Founders’ Award recipient -- Kirsten Meskill, Director of Corporate Security for BASF.

In today’s volatile environment, a robust risk management strategy isn’t just a requirement—it’s a foundation for organizational resilience. From cyber threats to climate disruptions, the ability to anticipate, withstand, and adapt to disruption is becoming a hallmark of industry leaders.

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Setting the Gold Standard in School Security

NIST: Can Mobile Networks Connect First Responders in Remote Areas?

Texas Increases Security Features, Unveils New Design for Driver License/ID and License to Carry Cards

How Mass Notification Tools Can Help Improve Workplace Safety

How CSOs Can Strategically Keep Security on the Map

How Retailers Can Leverage Their Security Infrastructure to Improve Operational Efficiency

New Book Available on CISO Strategy, Tactics and Leadership

School Police Officers in Kentucky Must Now Carry Guns

US Motor Vehicle Deaths Dropped 2% in 2019

BASF’s Kirsten Meskill Receives ISMA's 2019 Founders Award

Middle East Escalation, Humanitarian Law and Disinformation – Episode 25

Security’s Top 5 – 2024 Year in Review

The Money Laundering Machine: Inside the global crime epidemic - Episode 24

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Middle East Escalation, Humanitarian Law and Disinformation – Episode 25

Security’s Top 5 – 2024 Year in Review

The Money Laundering Machine: Inside the global crime epidemic - Episode 24

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