Security Magazine

Technology, customer service and new offerings are shaking up the traditional concept of a security officer’s role. Learn about how the guarding industry is shifting to fit enterprise security leaders’ changing expectations in our Annual Guarding Report. Don’t miss our 2018 Top Guarding and Security Officer Firms list in the cover story, as well as articles on outstanding duty of care programs, cloud security responsibilities, and how to cope with mergers and acquisitions.

2018 Guarding Report: Changing Times for the Guarding Industry

How enterprises are working to boost pay and training for security officers, in addition to considering options like K-9s and robots.

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2018

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Traditional guarding is getting shaken up by new skills, services and technology. How are guarding firms and security officers shifting their priorities and offerings to keep pace and continue to add value to enterprises and security departments? It’s time to go beyond basic patrol, observe and report functions.

Report: Robotic Technology to Continue Rapid Growth

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2018

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The global market for security robotics will grow at a compound annual rate of 20 percent over the next five years to reach a total market value of $2.8 billion by 2023, according to an IDC Market Spotlight report titled, “Extending the Capabilities of Human Security Officers With Modern Robotics,” written by John Santagate, research director, service robots for IDC.

BeyondZero: How Jacobs is Fostering a Culture of Caring

Jacobs is taking duty of care further by integrating their BeyondZero philosophy into every facet of the business.

Claire Meyer

December 7, 2018

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After a tragic industry accident took the lives of 11 employees, Jacobs Engineering Group decided to completely reinvent their duty of care culture, which now protects 77,000 employees at home and abroad by providing tailored education, preparedness and awareness programs.

Selling Your Security Guard Company?

Enlisting a broker on your side ensures you know the market and make rational decisions

Keith Oringer

December 1, 2018

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Deciding whether, when and for how much to sell a security guarding business that you’ve been building up over a period of decades has both financial and emotional ramifications.

Study: Target Hardening Leads to Mixed Perceptions of Safety

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2018

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Middle and high school students feel safer with security officers and a moderate level of security camera use outside of their schools, but a greater deployment of cameras inside school buildings makes them feel less safe, according to a school climate survey of more than 54,000 students from nearly 100 schools in Maryland, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Conversations and Perspectives from the Security 500 Conference

No matter how long you've been in the security industry, there is always something new to learn.

Brian Allen

December 1, 2018

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Last month I had the honor to speak at the Security 500 conference in front of a large room of senior security leaders. My own personal take-away from the event is that no matter how long you’ve been in this industry there is always something new to learn.

Who's Responsible for Cloud Security?

Cloud security is a shared responsibility. Consider these three key questions before outsourcing.

Steven Chabinsky

December 1, 2018

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If your company relies upon third-party cloud providers to support or deliver core services, or to protect sensitive data, it’s crucial to understand that cloud security is a shared responsibility.

Career Survival: Mergers & Acquisitions

When the rug gets pulled out from under you, do you have a plan to keep your security leadership career on track?

Jerry J Brennan

November 30, 2018

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The year 2018 is coming to a close, and that means many of you may soon consider a move from one employer to another. The question is whether it will be a voluntary change or a shift due to circumstances beyond your control.

Changing Cultures, Changing Security at FM Global

National crises like 9/11 and the Virginia Tech shootings compelled Whit Chaiyabhat into a career of public service and risk management advocacy.

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2018

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One of the most rewarding parts of my job, as Editor of Security magazine, is the opportunity to speak with our readers. I recently had the pleasure to speak with Whit Chaiyabhat, staff vice president, crisis manager, for FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurers.

Fraud Attempts Expected to Jump 14% During Holiday Season

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, merchants should expect a 14% increase in fraud attempts.

December 1, 2018

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According to ACI Worldwide, merchants should expect a 14-percent increase in fraud attempts between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve 2018. The value of fraud attempts is expected to increase by 17 percent.

Healthcare Organizations Falling Behind on Cyber Risk Management

Only 29% of healthcare organizations report having a comprehensive security program in place.

December 1, 2018

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Only 29 percent of healthcare organizations reporting having a comprehensive security program in place, and among those that do not have such a program, 31 percent are either not meeting with their executive committee or are meeting less than once a year to give security updates.

GDPR Implementation Costs Enterprises More than Expected

Only 29% of healthcare organizations report having a comprehensive security program in place.

December 1, 2018

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Six months after the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, enterprises are finding that privacy regulation is costing more than anticipated.

Global Cybersecurity Workforce Gap Expands to 2.9 Million

Fifty-nine percent of cybersecurity professionals say that the widening workforce gap puts their organizations at risk.

December 1, 2018

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The global cybersecurity workforce gap has increased to more than 2.9 million, according to (ISC)2. Fifty-nine percent of cybersecurity professionals say that the widening workforce gap puts their organizations at risk.

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