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TSA Opens Yelp Account

August 19, 2015

In a new partnership with Yelp Inc., the U.S. government is inviting taxpayers to rate its services and leave comments about their services.

Lessons Learned from Security at the 2014 World Cup

Brazil just hosted the world’s most highly anticipated and watched tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Peter Martin

September 1, 2014

Because AFIMAC has a tremendous footprint in Brazil, recruiters could easily find former special forces or former police personnel to fill slots.

Bill Would Force TSA to Donate Loose Change Left at Security Checkpoints

November 18, 2013

Rep. Jeff Miller, a Florida Republican, wants to force TSA to turn over the money left at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit agencies that provide travel assistance to military troops and their families.

3 Key Factors for Effective Event Security Checkpoints

Andrew Goldsmith

September 1, 2013

The 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 2008 Sri Lanka Marathon, and most recently, the 2013 Boston Marathon. What once might have been isolated incidents has now become a trend, as major sporting events become go-to targets for terrorist organizations.

Statue of Liberty to Reopen July 4, with Security Changes

May 9, 2013

Additional checkpoints at Ellis and Liberty Islands will replace the security screening prior to boarding a ferry to the New York landmarks.

Three Lessons to Learn from Aviation Checkpoints

Andrew Goldsmith

September 9, 2012

While most commonly associated with the aviation world, the checkpoint is now a major component of almost every security strategy. Whether it’s a major sporting event like the Olympics or the Super Bowl or a high-security facility like a government building or nuclear power facility, checkpoints have spread far-and-wide beyond the confines of the airport.

Ransomware and the propulsion of the extortion economy has rapidly eclipsed into a national priority. Recently, we observed the catastrophic impact of a widescale ransomware attack impacting gas pipelines and raising national gas prices overnight.

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are a crucial component of safety and security culture. They support many strategic business objectives, from lowering costs and minimizing risk to improving employee trust and morale.