Security Blog

Reducing False Alarms with Audio as a Secondary Verification Source

February 5, 2019

We must progressively act towards capturing sound, viewing audio as an equally essential component as video.

Are You at Risk for Unauthorized Access?

September 17, 2018

Not every incident of unauthorized access is a criminal break-in – some of the most common types spring from common courtesy, like holding the door for a colleague.

What Will the Latest Mega-Merger Mean for the Present and Future of Guarding Companies?

From Allied Barton + Universal, to Allied Universal + U.S. Security Associates

Keith Oringer

July 25, 2018

When Allied Barton merged with Universal Services of America a couple years ago, I stated that the combined company would be expected to generate revenue of $4.5 billion, making it the largest in North America and third largest in the world.

10 Hotel Safety Tips from a Former Intelligence Officer

Jonathan Bancroft

June 11, 2018

When traveling for business or pleasure, it’s important to always be conscious of the fact that hotels are a target for criminals, terrorists, and the mentally unstable. Here is a personal safety checklist to share with your C-Suite, frequent business travelers and your security team from an expert who has spent more than 30 years in intelligence and international security.

Is Your School Vulnerable to an Attack?

Joe Gehr

March 7, 2018

With the unfortunate shooting attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, it was South Florida’s turn to witness the horrors of such an attack.

Using A.L.I.V.E. to Stay Alive During an Active Shooter Event

It is crucial to know what to do in an active shooter situation.

Michael Julian

February 18, 2018

One news headline I recently saw read, “Florida school shooting: Security, training failed to stop shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School”.

The Deadly Relationship Between Mass Shootings and Domestic Violence

Jim Sawyer

December 4, 2017

The sentinel challenge today for both Security Professionals and Crime Prevention Professionals is to develop strategies and procedures to prevent the next mass shooting.

All Churches and Places of Worship Need Security

Patrick V. Fiel

November 6, 2017

Churches and Places of Worship welcome people in with open doors, but that could be the window of opportunity that leaves them vulnerable to someone with bad intentions.

The Las Vegas Massacre: The Anatomy of a Catastrophic Security Failure

Tom M. Conley

October 13, 2017

The problem with a major security failure is people die and/or are injured as a result.

The Equifax Breach Was Likely Preventable

Tae Jin (TJ) Kang

September 15, 2017

Software is becoming ever more sophisticated and powerful. Its advance and innovation can be tied directly to the proliferation of open source. As more open source components find their way into published software, it is critical that known security vulnerabilities within the software are uncovered and patched. Failure to do so will either significantly increase the number and cost of attacks or impair the adoption of new technologies powered by the software.