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The World of Espionage Just Became Much More Dangerous

Kevin Coleman

May 17, 2016

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When the subject of espionage and spying come up most people immediately think of James Bond 007, Jason Bourne and Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible.

Cybersecurity Issues Now at the CEO and Board Level

Kevin Coleman

May 5, 2016

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The risks associated with cyberattacks have now become the topic of discussion at the senior most levels within organizations for many reasons.

End User Demands Driving Innovation, Cybersecurity at ISC West

April 12, 2016

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Crowded show floor aisles and busy booths marked all three days of the ISC West 2016 tradeshow this year, and we’re here to compile some of the top news and trends of the week for you. Here’s what our editors saw:

Connecting for Cybersecurity: Why CISOs Need to Get Out of Server Rooms and into Board Rooms

March 8, 2016

Years of recommendations, warnings and buzzwords are coming true, according to experts at the 2016 RSA Conference, held last week at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Learning Security Management from the Samurai

Six Concepts Adapted from the Samurai Bushido Code that will Help Your Team Build a Sound Reputation for Overall Excellence

Frank Kerns

January 12, 2016

In today’s volatile world, providing a secure environment is, of course, a top priority. The ability to employ and understand performance metrics, imaging technology and advanced security systems, is imperative if we are to provide a safe and secure world.

9 Ideas to Create a Professional Incident Report Stylebook

Frank Kerns

November 24, 2015

Tracking metrics often relies on tracking reports. Use these tips to build a first-class incident report writing handbook to better manage security resources.

When Pop Culture Drives Mobile App Development, What Happens to the Security of User Data?

Carl Herberger

October 22, 2015

Today, mobile apps are as ubiquitous as beer, music and fashion.

Public Safety Officer Standards: The Key to (re) Establishing Organizational Leadership

Could physical fitness standards improve security officers’ preparedness?

Andy Tufano

October 13, 2015

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Over the years the non-sworn, corporate public safety industry has failed to achieve any long-lasting measures of professionalism. There are many possible reasons for this failure, but chief among them is the failure to adopt reliable public safety officer core competency standards.

How EMV Technology Could Address Fraud and Shift Liability

Tom Misson

August 11, 2015

A technology most Americans have never heard of is helping to reduce fraud in the Payment Card Industry (PCI).

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Working with Public Agencies for Stronger Security in Orange County

July 23, 2015

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Emergency services and law enforcement personnel are getting a workout this year in California, between droughts, wildfires and heavy flooding. However, through cross-departmental training, preparedness exercises and more, the Orange County area is up for the task.

How You Can Turn Security Training and Awareness into Action

In this webinar, security expert Pieter Danhieux explores how enterprise security, hand in hand with CISOs and CIOs, can inspire real change, fostering a positive security culture that enables enterprise development teams to become more security-aware, more aligned with internal AppSec specialists and, ultimately, ensuring a cyber-secure enterprise.

Workplace Violence Prevention in Ambulatory Care Centers & Physician Offices

Healthcare organizations often overlook the security needs of freestanding clinics and offices. In this webinar, Alan Lynch, Network Director of Safety & Security for St. Luke’s University Health Network, headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., offers best practices to help you address the security risks in ambulatory care centers and physician offices.

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Our special feature this month highlights the Department of Homeland Security's newest agency: the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Also, this month we highlight the Leander Independent School District's data practices that protect student privacy. Security experts discuss video monitoring, cybersecurity for public-private partnerships, privacy and more.

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The World of Espionage Just Became Much More Dangerous

Cybersecurity Issues Now at the CEO and Board Level

End User Demands Driving Innovation, Cybersecurity at ISC West

Connecting for Cybersecurity: Why CISOs Need to Get Out of Server Rooms and into Board Rooms

Learning Security Management from the Samurai

9 Ideas to Create a Professional Incident Report Stylebook

When Pop Culture Drives Mobile App Development, What Happens to the Security of User Data?

Public Safety Officer Standards: The Key to (re) Establishing Organizational Leadership

How EMV Technology Could Address Fraud and Shift Liability

Working with Public Agencies for Stronger Security in Orange County

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