Security Magazine

2020 August

This month in Security magazine, we examine how physical security leaders are being propelled into a unique position of revenue preservers and risk managers for their businesses. In addition, we profile Scott Ashworth, Director of Security for Atlanta United. Also, security leaders discuss how to develop cybersecurity careers, election security, data protection strategies, measuring and reporting security operations maturity and more!

Managing Risk, Business Continuity and Resiliency during a Pandemic

Physical security leaders are being propelled into new roles during the pandemic.

Diane Ritchey

August 3, 2020

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How are physical security leaders being tasked with revenue preservation through business continuity and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Thermal Cameras to Fight Coronavirus in the Workplace?

What are some practical tips for using thermal cameras to detect COVID-19?

Ashley N. Lopeztello

Todd R. Wulffson

August 12, 2020

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As the world reopens, businesses have a host of logistical and legal issues to resolve in order to bring their employees back safely in the age of COVID-19. What are some practical tips for using thermal cameras to detect COVID-19?

Pre-Entry Video Observation (PEVO): A Fresh Approach to an Old Idea

Employing video surveillance that the public can see is not a new concept, but utilizing it for PEVO applications may be the next big breakthrough in security.

Tim Howard

August 14, 2020

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Employing video surveillance that the public can see is not a new concept, but utilizing it for PEVO applications may be the next big breakthrough in security.

Celebrating Women’s Growing Roles and Presence in Security

Donna Kobazaruk

August 6, 2020

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Do an image search using the terms “security manager,” “security director,” “CSO” or “security professional,” and the results will be fairly predictable. With its roots in law enforcement, the security industry has long been dominated by men, whether in management, sales, or technical positions.

How CISOs Can Effectively Measure and Report Security Operations Maturity

It's not the number of moving pieces in your security program that matter; it's how those pieces are making your organization more resilient that truly counts. How do you achieve that goal?

James Carder

August 10, 2020

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When reporting to the board of directors, the majority of CISOs measure the effectiveness of their program against a proven model. But what exactly should a CISO be measuring and reporting? Here are some top recommendations.

Ensuring the safety and security of Atlanta United

Meet Scott Ashworth, Director of Security, for Atlanta United.

Maria Henriquez

August 5, 2020

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How does Scott Ashworth, Director of Security, ensure the safety of Atlanta United’s fans, players and assets, while helping create a positive and unique game day experience?

Security Talk

Good Security News from Guerrilla Mask Movement

Diane Ritchey

August 4, 2020

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We have some more Good Security News! Learn how the Guerrilla Mask Movement (GMM) provides critical masks directly to healthcare workers in dire need of protection as they deal with COVID-19 patients.

Cyber skills in traditional security management careers

Jerry J Brennan

August 1, 2020

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When I speak with candidates who are either leaving government roles or actively looking for a new role, I am often asked what programs or courses related to cybersecurity they could take to improve their marketability.

Securing our Democracy: The case for robust campaign cybersecurity

John McClurg

August 1, 2020

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Sun Tzu famously said, “all warfare is based on deception.” He could hardly have anticipated how his words would ultimately be substantiated—particularly in the tactics of today’s cybercriminals.

Driving the leadership Zamboni

Michael Gips

August 1, 2020

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After 14 years of finding last-minute goalies, securing locker room doors, and trying to parcel out equal ice time to the skaters, I recently shed the captain’s “C” from the jersey of my recreational hockey team

ON DEMAND: DevSecOps creates an environment of shared responsibility for security, where AppSec and development teams become more collaborative. With the right training and tools, developers can become more hands-on with security and, with that upskilling, stand out among their peers... however, they need the security specialists on-side, factoring them into securing code from the start and championing this mindset across the company.

Right now, in the pandemic environment, business leaders are balancing internal priorities – managing cost and impacts to productivity – with market and external priorities like government requirements, customer needs, and perceived standards of safety and health.