How Small Businesses Can Improve Cybersecurity Without Breaking the Bank

While organizations of all sizes have benefited from the efficiencies and conveniences of taking their business digital, it’s not without risks. Cybersecurity in today’s hyperconnected world is a necessity for large, medium and small businesses alike. Smaller businesses may be more prone to cyberattacks as they typically have fewer resources dedicated to cybersecurity. Read More

CCPA Update: Analyzing Articles 5 and 6 of the AG’s Proposed Regulations

In a prior article, we analyzed Articles 1 through 4 of the California Attorney General’s proposed California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) regulations. This article discusses Article 5 (Special Rules Regarding Minors) and Article 6 (Non-Discrimination). The CCPA went into effect on January 1, 2020, which means that businesses should, at a minimum, be updating their online privacy policies and accepting and responding to consumer requests.

NY School District Begins Facial Recognition Use

A school district office in Lockport, N.Y. is proceeding with facial recognition use throughout school buildings. Read More

Cybercriminals Target Star Wars Fans in Social Engineering Campaign

Cybercriminals targeted Star Wars fans in a recent phishing campaign designed to steal credit card data by enticing fans with an early movie screening. Read More

Metrics and ROI That Matters in 2020 and Beyond

What is the point of spending time, resources and money on your security program if you can't tell whether it's working or not? It's just as important to establish the right metrics for a security program as it is to have such a program in the first place.

Eric Clay: Addressing Healthcare Security Challenges

Providing a safe and secure environment where clinical staff can focus on administering excellent patient care requires the CoxHealth Public Safety team to address all challenges head-on. How does Eric Clay, System Director of Public Safety, provide a safe and secure environment?

How K-9 Programs are Force Multipliers

What are the challenges that the team at the North Greenville University Office of Campus Security faced when implementing its K-9 program?

Considerations for Your Security Career in 2020

As we enter the new year, conversations within the security community often inevitably deal with issues and programs that will be of greatest concern to leadership in the coming months.

New Year Prognostications: A Perennial Guide for the Perplexed

2020 heralds a few major shifts that will transform cybersecurity: ransomware attacks, artificial intelligence, facial recognition and mobile cybersecurity.

Locations that were once considered safe havens such as schools, places of worship and healthcare institutions are no longer immune to acts of violence, and that includes healthcare, such as hospitals, emergency rooms, and facilities that provide healthcare outside of a hospital environment.

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2020 January

This month, Security magazine highlights the importance of establishing the right metrics for your security program. Also, we highlight Eric Clay, Director of Public Safety for CoxHealth, and discuss how to build a successful K-9 Program and rethink "red flags" to prevent insider threat attacks. Industry leaders discuss this year's Presidential Election security and 2020 predictions for the security industry.

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