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Home » Authors » Diane Ritchey
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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How a GuideWell Security Team Member Saved a Life

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Diane Ritchey
August 1, 2019

One of the most satisfying parts of my role as Editor in Chief of Security magazine is the opportunity to share stories with you.


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Securing the Houston Dynamo Soccer Stadium

BBVA Stadium, home to the Houston Dynamo soccer team, is an epicenter of security technology and MLS soccer pride.
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Diane Ritchey
July 1, 2019

Marlon Gonzales, Houston Dynamo Director of Security, controls all aspects of fan, player and visitors, from their homes to the route to the stadium. How does he employ technology to aid in security and safety?


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First Responders and PTSD

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Diane Ritchey
July 1, 2019

For many workers, employees and colleagues, the worst thing that can happen during a workday is that they lose a client, sit in traffic on the way home, or miss a flight to a business meeting.


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Security Leadership: Women in the Spotlight

Meet nine female executives who are succeeding in security leadership roles.
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Diane Ritchey
June 3, 2019

What do all nine female leaders have in common? Read about their successses within the security industry.


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Cybersecurity Education for Congress Members

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Diane Ritchey
June 1, 2019

A bipartisan bill proposed last month by New York representatives Kathleen Rice (D) and John Katko (R) would require members of Congress to receive annual cybersecurity and IT training.


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How SOCS Help in Training Security Professionals

How are McAfee's new SOCs mitigating cyber and physical risks and training future security leaders?
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Diane Ritchey
May 1, 2019

McAfee's new SOCs are designed to protect employees and customers, identify cybersecurity product needs and ensure collaboration.


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How to Keep Your Top Performers from Leaving

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Diane Ritchey
May 1, 2019

First, the good news: the U.S. economy added a solid 196,000 jobs in March and unemployment is at 3.8 percent. The bad news: it is harder than ever to find and retain talented professionals.


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What Salary Does a Security Executive Make?

How does compensation at your security enterprise compare with salaries in the Asia Pacific region?
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Diane Ritchey
April 1, 2019

According to the 2018 Asia-Pacific compensation survey, conducted jointly by the Asia Crisis & Security Group and Security Management Resources, CSO salaries in APAC range from $230,000 per year to $317,000 per year, with energy and utilities and banking and financial institutions as the two industries with the highest salaries.


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The Power of Effective Training

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Diane Ritchey
April 1, 2019

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”


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Robots and Drones -- the Future of Enterprise Security?

Enterprise security is increasingly embracing the use of drones, robots and other automated technology to mitigate risks, manage costs and boost productivity
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Diane Ritchey
March 1, 2019

How is enterprise security increasingly embracing the use of drones, robots and other automated technology to mitigate risks, manage costs and boost productivity?


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