Security Magazine

This month, Security magazine brings you the Security 500 Report, Rankings and Thought Leader Profiles. How does your enterprise compare to others? Which security programs are leading the way? Also this month, we highlight artificial intelligence, ransomware attacks, vaping and cybersecurity regulations.

The 2019 Security 500 Report

November 1, 2019

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Welcome to the 2019 Security 500 report, which includes the 2019 Security 500 rankings and sector reports.

The 2019 Security 500 Sector Reports

November 1, 2019

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What are the critical issues and trends in your sector this year, and how does your enterprise compare to your peers? These 17 Security 500 Sector Reports provide benchmarking data about budget changes, security leadership responsibilities, reporting structure and more.

The 2019 Security 500 Rankings

November 1, 2019

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Which security programs are leading the way? These 500 enterprises have been ranked through metrics to determine the forerunners in 20 sectors.

The 2019 Security 500 Methodology

November 1, 2019

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The Security 500 tracks 20 vertical markets and collects unique data where appropriate (such as number of unique facilities in healthcare) and applies this data to key metrics.

Josh Ball: Prioritizing Partnerships

Sarah Ludwig Rausch

November 4, 2019

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When it comes to a top-notch security program, good relationships with external entities are paramount to success. It’s a concept Josh Ball, Director of Public Safety at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, Kentucky, has prioritized.

Eileen Behr: Serving University Students

Sarah Ludwig Rausch

November 4, 2019

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Beginning her career as a municipal police department dispatcher, Eileen Behr worked her way through various divisions and assignments over the course of 32 years – including accident and traffic, tactical negotiator, juvenile, investigations and emergency management coordinator – to eventually become the first female police chief in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. After the sudden death of the Montgomery County sheriff in 2011, Behr was appointed sheriff.

William Chedester: Third-Generation Protection

Sarah Ludwig Rausch

November 5, 2019

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Not only does a law enforcement pedigree run in W.P. Chedester’s family, he’s the third generation of his family to work in the police department at West Virginia University (WVU) located in Morgantown, a small city in north-central West Virginia.

Ken Harr: Protecting the Citizens

Sarah Ludwig Rausch

November 5, 2019

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“No two days are ever the same,” says Ken Harr, Corporate Director Safety, Security & Emergency Management for Ballad Health, when asked what he enjoys about his role.

Matt Hollandsworth: From Pentagon Help Desk to IT Security

Sarah Ludwig Rausch

November 6, 2019

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As the Director of Corporate Security, Facilities and Safety at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, Matthew Hollandsworth has been in the trenches from the beginning.

Jerry D. Loghry: The Road to Security

Diane Ritchey

November 6, 2019

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“For many people who work in enterprise security, there’s no straight line to get there. That was my situation, too,” says Jerry Loghry, AVP Corporate Security & Safety for EMC Insurance Companies.

Defending Against Ransomware: The Growth of Targeted Attacks

Ransomware attacks are getting bolder and affect enterprises of all sizes.

Anthony Giandomenico

November 7, 2019

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Cybercriminals are moving away from mass-volume, opportunistic ransomware attacks. Instead, they are focusing on enterprises they believe will pay their ransoms. What are some security best practices to protect against ransomware?

Reducing the Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence

To thrive in the new era, enterprise security needs to reduce the risks posed by AI and make the most of the opportunities it offers.

Steve Durbin

November 11, 2019

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating a new frontier in information security. Systems that independently learn, reason and act will increasingly replicate human behavior.

"Trust" Revisited: The Birth of Continuous Authentication

John McClurg

November 1, 2019

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The Philosopher Hericlitus once opined – “You can’t step in the same river twice,” implying that no concept remains static but is always churning and evolving.

Education & Training

The FTC-Facebook Settlement: A Major Shift in U.S. Privacy Regulation

Mindi Giftos Ephraim Hintz

November 8, 2019

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In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg famously stated that privacy was no longer a “social norm.” Today, the Facebook founder is no doubt viewing social norms around privacy a bit differently, as are U.S. regulators and consumers.

The First 90 Days of Your New Security Job

Jerry J Brennan

November 1, 2019

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You have just started your role as a senior security leader in a new organization. After having gone through an extensive interview and evaluation process, both you and your new employer likely start this relationship feeling very positive about the future.

Vaping and Students: Enterprise Security Needs to Lead the Charge

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2019

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For years, manufacturers have been finding ways to make products more appealing to kids, either by design or through the senses (i.e. smell, taste).

Critical events can vary widely in type and size – from natural disasters to workplace violence – and a drawn-out response can lead to significant operational losses, brand damage, and concerns for health and safety. Organizational Resilience is the ability to identify, prepare for, and resolve these critical events, which is a vital trait for any mature institution.

The 2019 Security 500 Report will unveil the top 10 trends CSOs and enterprise security executives are facing today and how each of them could impact the enterprise’s global reputation with the public, governments and business partners.