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Diane Ritchey

Diane Ritchey

Diane Ritchey was former Editor, Communications and Content for Security magazine beginning in 2009. She has an experienced background in publishing, public relations, content creation and management, internal and external communications. Within her role at Security, Ritchey organized and executed the annual Security 500 conference, researched and wrote exclusive cover stories, managed social media, and authored the monthly Security Talk column.

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Security Talk

Fighting Natural Disasters With AI

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Diane Ritchey
December 1, 2019

Recent California wildfires have challenged enterprise security professionals who are responsible for protecting and managing emergency evacuations. How can enterprise security professionals leverage their existing security hardware and software investments to better prepare for emergencies?


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Jerry D. Loghry: The Road to Security

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Diane Ritchey
November 6, 2019

“For many people who work in enterprise security, there’s no straight line to get there. That was my situation, too,” says Jerry Loghry, AVP Corporate Security & Safety for EMC Insurance Companies.


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Vaping and Students: Enterprise Security Needs to Lead the Charge

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Diane Ritchey
November 1, 2019

For years, manufacturers have been finding ways to make products more appealing to kids, either by design or through the senses (i.e. smell, taste).


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Managing Risk and Threats at the Exelon Corporation

Meet Mary Ludford, Vice President and Deputy Chief Security Officer for the Corporate and Information Security Services business unit at the Exelon Corporation.
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Diane Ritchey
October 3, 2019

How is Mary Ludford, Vice President and Deputy Chief Security Officer for the Corporate and Information Security Services business unit at Exelon Corporation, mitigating and managing risk on a daily basis?


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Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience - Today and Tomorrow

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's mission is extensive: to help secure the nation's critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats, and to create a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future.
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Diane Ritchey
October 1, 2019

Meet the Department of Homeland Security's newest agency - the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - that will serve as the pinnacle for national risk management for cyber and physical infrastructure.


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Have You Chosen the Right Person to Lead Your SOC?

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Diane Ritchey
October 1, 2019

Enterprises are struggling to find the right talent to safeguard their networks; therefore, they must change their mindsets and begin recruiting talent from non-traditional backgrounds to ensure they have the "right" person on their SOC team.


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Tailgating: A Common Courtesy and a Common Risk

A recent survey of enterprise security executives offers remarkable perceptions about the risk of tailgating.
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Diane Ritchey
September 13, 2019

Learn how tailgating can open your facility to undocumented and unauthorized entry and increase security risks.


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The Most Influential People in Security 2019

Security Magazine announces our 2019 Most Influential People in Security
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Diane Ritchey
September 2, 2019

Who is leading the way in enterprise security? These 26 thought-leaders are making a difference, positively impacting the security field, their organization, colleagues and peers and the national and global security landscape.


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How Different Personality Types Affect Cybercrime

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Diane Ritchey
September 2, 2019
How are different kinds of cybersecurity errors more common among people with certain personality preferences?
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Ensuring Security and Safety at The State Street Corporation

How does Steve Baker, CSO at State Street Corporation, reduce risk, satisfy customers and regulators and provide a safe workplace for employees and visitors?
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Diane Ritchey
August 1, 2019

As CSO, Steve Baker is reponsible for the strategic plans and operations of the Global Security and Investigatives function. How does he guide direction and ensure alignment with the business functions of a successful enterprise?


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