Articles by Ed Finkel

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Contract Security Industry Continues Growth, But Will Humans Necessarily Keep Driving It?

December 1, 2017

The contract security industry continues to boom in the U.S. and worldwide, although security officers are finding an increasing number of technological devices patrolling alongside them.

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Nailing Down the Right Lockdown Procedure for School Security

Schools contemplate the options amidst their overall security mix to keep students and staff safe.

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2017

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As schools and districts contemplate the right mix of equipment, technology, training and policies and procedures to keep students and staff safe, the debate churns over how they should institute lockdown procedures for their buildings during an active shooter event.

Yale University Security Magazine October 2017

University Campuses Take Center Stage

Criminals see campuses and universities as soft targets, while political activists see them as big opportunities.

Ed Finkel

October 1, 2017

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Bike thefts, drug abuse, assaults and other violent crimes, protest-counterprotest melees, and cyber hackers are crowding onto the ever-expanding plates of college and university police and security forces. But those in the field say they’re up to those myriad challenges thanks to the combination of equipment, technology and training they can bring to bear.

Gerson Moreno- Riano Security Magazine October 2017

Regent Trains Cyberwarriors of the Future with 'Cyber Range'

Ed Finkel

October 1, 2017

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All colleges and universities have been ramping up their cybersecurity efforts during the past decade, but where do the trained professionals to meet their needs – and those of other industries – earn their credentials? Regent University has started providing an answer to that question during the past couple of years by building a state of the art “cyber range” on its Virginia Beach campus.

The Keys to the Treasury Kingdom

Hackers are still after the money – or, in some cases, inside information or political rebellion.

Ed Finkel

August 1, 2017

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Infamous bank robber Slick Willie Sutton is said to have said that he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is.”

Guarding Against 'Dirty Bombs' and Other Radiation Weaponry

Ed Finkel

July 1, 2017

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Sports venues for many years have been on the lookout for weapons like guns and knives at their entrance ways, and it would probably be very difficult for a bad actor to enter a stadium with a nuclear warhead.

Those charged with maintaining security at stadiums

When Touchdowns Lead to Earthquakes

Ed Finkel

July 1, 2017

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The subject of security at sports venues usually revolves around traditional violence-related concerns like terrorism, active shooter or possibly drunken and rowdy fans getting into brawls.

Growing Terrorism Threats Lead Sports Security Leaders to Change Tactics

Security directors in sports venues need to address challenges without undermining the fan fun and entertainment.

Ed Finkel

July 1, 2017

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The terrorist incident at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, United Kingdom, in May raised new questions of how arenas that house sporting events and other types of attractions such as concerts can ensure fan safety.

From the ER to the Executive Suite, Hospitals Tighten Up

From the ER to the C-Suite, Hospitals Tighten Up Security

Behavioral health, the pharmacy, the ER and the labor-and-delivery areas remain large areas of security focus for hospitals.

Ed Finkel

June 1, 2017

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Hospitals are places for healing the sick and wounded, but unfortunately given their necessarily open nature they can be challenging environments to physically secure – potentially leading to additional medical emergencies.

Smart Card Uses Continue to Expand Across Sectors

Healthcare, higher ed, critical infrastructure and the corporate world embrace ID cards for security and more.

Ed Finkel

May 1, 2017

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The same secure chip technology that’s been rolled out in the banking world for ATM and credit card transactions is sweeping across sectors throughout the American economy.

How to Benchmark your Growth in the Security Industry

In this webinar, we will outline the Security Growth Curve, which provides you with the context of the different levels of maturity to effectively assess where you are relative to the industry in terms of value and maturity. If you are trying to improve your financing with your current provider, looking to expand into new markets or new products, keep key employees, or looking to take some money off the table, you should invest 50 minutes of your valuable time.

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