Protecting History: A Culture of Security at the Art Institute of Chicago

As museums adapt to a changing audience, one security department is adopting a customer service-centric culture to create outstanding experiences for guests.

Claire Meyer

October 1, 2017

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The Art Institute of Chicago hosts 1.5 million visitors annually, holds 300,000 works of art, serves as the venue for hundreds of private events every year and is a cornerstone of downtown Chicago tourism. All of these factors make security absolutely essential and absolutely challenging.

Security News -- Security Breach

Masked Robbers Nab $2 Million in Gold and Jewels from Museum

October 2, 2012

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Armed with pickaxes, masked robbers held up the California State Mining and Mineral Museum on Friday, stealing an estimated $2 million in jewels and gold.

Security News -- Crime

Human Rights Museum Reviewing Security After Break-In

June 27, 2012

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is reviewing security procedures after three teens and a 21-year-old man broke in.

Security News -- Surveillance

Vandalism of Picasso Painting Caught on Film

June 19, 2012

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Security video and a witness's cell phone video are being used to track down a man who spray painted over a Picasso painting in Houston.

Looters Destroy Mummies in Egyptian Museum

January 29, 2011

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Looters broke into the Egyptian Museum during anti-government protests late Friday and destroyed two Pharaonic mummies, Egypt's top archaeologist told state television.

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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