Diane Ritchey

Curing Security Fatigue

September 1, 2018

As users' accounts grow and passwords pile up, an overwhelming feeling of security fatigue is threatening cybersecurity best practices.

In a Day’s Work: The Fight to End Workplace Violence

How are Cox Enterprises and others effectively reducing the risk of workplace violence in their organizations?

Diane Ritchey

August 2, 2018

"Acts of violence such as active shooters aren’t random,” says A. Benjamin Mannes. “From events such as Adam Lanza and Newtown, Nikolas Cruz and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Jin Yu Park at Virginia Tech, and even Jared Loughner, who shot Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, all were planned.”

Active Shooter: What’s Your Plan of Action?

Diane Ritchey

August 1, 2018

On June 28, Wendi Winters lost her life when a man shot her and some of her colleagues in the Capital Gazette newspaper office.

Yet, Winters is being hailed as a hero, according to some who witnessed and survived the shooting, because Winters reportedly fought the gunman, and “charged forward holding a trash can and recycling bin,” reported the Capital Gazette.

ROI and Generation Z

Diane Ritchey

July 1, 2018

Mass notification systems (MNS), since becoming part of the Clery Act in 2010, are an integral part of how colleges and universities communicate with students and faculty. Security and police departments put in the time and effort to implement these notifications systems for important security situations.

The Rising Role of Women in Security - Security Magazine

2018 Security Leadership Issue: The Rising Role of Women in Security

In the historically male-oriented security field, many women are successfully advancing to leadership roles.

Diane Ritchey

June 1, 2018

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.

Why We're Milling, and Why It's Wrong

Diane Ritchey

June 1, 2018

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.

Insider Threat: Why Physical Security Still Reigns

Cybersecurity gets much attention, yet physical security and investigations are still a key element in enterprise security, particularly with insider threats

Diane Ritchey

May 1, 2018

With all of the attention placed on cybersecurity, where has physical security gone?

Executive Protection Success Hinges on Investigative Talents

Diane Ritchey

May 1, 2018

In an enterprise with a robust Executive Protection (EP) program, it is the job of that team to ensure the physical safety of the principal and also the principal’s and his or her organization’s reputations.

The Unstoppable Convergence Between Physical and Cybersecurity

A combination of cyber and physical defense is not only inevitable, but can make enterprise security stronger.

Diane Ritchey

April 1, 2018

It has only been in the last few years that the networked enablement of everyday business functions has forced enterprises to embrace the fact that physical security and cybersecurity must be treated in a unified manner.