crisis management

Pepperdine University Forms Academic Enterprise with Los Angeles Homeland Security Advisory Council

May 21, 2019

The Pepperdine School of Public Policy will form an academic enterprise with the Los Angeles Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) focused on disaster preparedness, crisis management, and resiliency through engaging the public, private, and civic sectors.

3 Simple Steps to Address Patient Violence in Healthcare Facilities and Hospitals

Ann Pickren

August 14, 2018

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The International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) recently released new guidance on how to help healthcare officials address visitor and patient violence in hospitals. Patient violence – whether it is physical or verbal – not only threatens human life and the well-being of hospital staff but also threatens patient safety and creates an unhealthy work environment.

Flooded With Data: Hurricane Harvey Shows the Rising Value of Social Media Content

June 1, 2018

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Torrential rains. Massive flooding. Millions in trouble. And billions in damage. When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, chaos followed. The hurricane was the first natural disaster of this scale to strike the U.S. in the social media era, making this source a valuable data stream for real-time updates throughout the storm.

Many Travel Managers Unsure How Long It Would Take to Locate Employees in Crisis Situations

July 17, 2017

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Three in ten (29 percent) travel managers report they do not know how long it would take to locate affected employees in a crisis, according to a study by the GBTA Foundation.

Roland Cloutier of ADP Receives RSA Conference Award

March 9, 2016

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Roland Cloutier, CSO of ADP, received the RSA Conference Award for Excellence in the Field of Information Security.

Supporting Hostages' Families During Crisis

Diane Ritchey

March 1, 2016

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Rachel Briggs was a university student when her uncle was taken and held by the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Colombia and held for 7 ½ months before being released.

Robert Messemer: Managing Crisis, Safety and Protection on a Global Scale

Sarah Ludwig

October 30, 2015

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On March 5, 2013, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez died, triggering political unrest and protests across the country.

University of Phoenix to Offer Two New Security Degree Programs

April 30, 2015

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The University of Phoenix® College of Security and Criminal Justice introduced two new degree programs in security management.

Miami Dolphins Name New Head of Security

April 21, 2014

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The Miami Dolphins appointed Joe Cicini to oversee the organization’s security efforts.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/21/4072369/miami-dolphins-add-security-chief.html#storylink=cpy

Many Companies Still Not Leveraging Social Media as a Crisis Management Resource

August 19, 2013

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As part of their business continuity management (BCM) efforts, companies today are still behind in leveraging social media as a crucial resource.

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In today's tumultuous global climate, where corporations span countries and employee travel is essential to doing business, crises are inevitable. This is why corporate security teams must always be ready for the unexpected and have procedures and plans in place to respond quickly and efficiently. A lag in crisis response or an ineffective response can cost money, resources, and even lives.

With so many recent high-profile breaches accomplished through compromising passwords on privileged accounts, Privileged Access Management is now everyone’s priority (Gartner puts it at the top of their “Top Security Projects” list for 2 years in a row). But where do you start? And how do you know which PAM solution will work best to protect your organization without sacrificing productivity?