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Security Magazine

december issue

2021 December

This month, Security magazine brings you the 2021 Guarding Report — a look at the continued pandemic, labor shortages, a shift in the hybrid and remote workforce and other factors that have led to an increased threat landscape, hiring challenges and changing roles for security officers. 

Throughout this month, check out stories on Boston Scientific, Dell Technologies and Cognizant security teams that have enabled business continuity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, security leaders discuss body-worn cameras, investigations and privacy, video analytics, the evolution of enterprise security since 9/11, a review of cybersecurity, leadership, career advice and more!

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Special Report

Challenges for the guarding industry

The continued pandemic, labor shortages, a shift in the hybrid and remote workforce, and other factors have led to an increased threat landscape, hiring challenges and changing roles of security officers.
Ed Finkel
December 1, 2021

The continued pandemic, labor shortages, a shift in the hybrid and remote workforce, and other factors have led to an increased threat landscape, hiring challenges and changing roles for security officers. Security leaders across many sectors share industry knowledge on how to adapt to these shifts, including interdepartmental communication, continued training efforts and more.



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cyber security roundup

Cybersecurity solutions roundup 2021

Madeline Lauver
December 17, 2021

Security magazine spotlights cybersecurity solutions released in 2021, covering everything from insider risk mitigation to improved threat monitoring.


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IFPO releases frontline security professional report

Madeline Lauver
December 15, 2021

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)'s new report, "The Competence of Frontline Workers and What They Say About Their Work," explores the typical responsibilities, skills and perceptions of the dynamic security officer role.


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best of 2021 products
Product Spotlight

Security solutions roundup 2021

Maria Henriquez Madeline Lauver
December 10, 2021
As the year ends, Security magazine spotlights the security industry’s latest solutions below. Innovative products, services and technologies not only help security leaders thrive in their roles, but also keep people and assets safe to create more secure, efficient and intelligent organizations.
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body camera security

Body-worn video camera use extends beyond policing

As wearable video surveillance continues to be deployed, enterprise security teams in healthcare, retail and more are finding value in improved accountability, transparency and oversight.
John Bartolac
December 10, 2021

As wearable video surveillance continues to be deployed, enterprise security teams in healthcare, retail and more are finding value in improved accountability, transparency and oversight.


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investigation
Enterprise Services

Investigations and privacy issues during the pandemic

A look at challenges, best practices and the impact of COVID-19 on investigations.
Sarah Ludwig Rausch
December 3, 2021

Security is faced with increased assaults, more virtual data and remote investigations. With those challenges come privacy issues.


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boston scientific
COVID-19 Heroes

Boston Scientific’s Global Security and Resiliency Department takes the lead in COVID-19 response

The global medical device manufacturer has maintained operational continuity throughout the pandemic, using clear processes and procedures mixed with a healthy dose of care.
Maggie Shein
Maggie Shein
December 6, 2021

The global medical device manufacturer has maintained operational continuity throughout the pandemic, using clear processes and procedures mixed with a healthy dose of care.


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cognizant
COVID-19 Heroes

Cognizant’s Global Business Resilience team leads crisis management

Global Business Resilience at Cognizant enabled decision-making and business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Henriquez
December 6, 2021

Global Business Resilience at Cognizant enabled decision-making and business continuity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on intelligence gathering and sharing initiatives. 


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dell technologies
COVID-19 Heroes

Dell Technologies takes a holistic, risk-based approach to build resilience

At Dell Technologies, collaboration across the security function has been a pillar to crisis response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Henriquez
December 6, 2021

At Dell Technologies, collaboration across the security function has been a pillar to crisis response during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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best of 2021 products
Product Spotlight

Security solutions roundup 2021

Maria Henriquez Madeline Lauver
December 10, 2021
As the year ends, Security magazine spotlights the security industry’s latest solutions below. Innovative products, services and technologies not only help security leaders thrive in their roles, but also keep people and assets safe to create more secure, efficient and intelligent organizations.
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education and training
Education & Training

The value in event-driven video analytics

Brian Baker
December 13, 2021

Detecting the differences in what causes motion is where recently developed AI-based, event-driven software shines.


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cyber tactics year in review
Cyber Tactics

A cybersecurity year in review

John McClurg
John McClurg
December 8, 2021

This year’s cybersecurity challenges are reflected in the SolarWinds & Colonial Pipeline compromises. 


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being kind in your career
Leadership & Management

Is being kind bad for your career? Bah, humbug!

Michael Gips
Michael Gips
December 8, 2021

Newer leadership principles that prize attributes such as empathy have eroded the old hard-line approach to management somewhat. But plenty of managers and leaders still warily eye colleagues who seem too friendly or upbeat.



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enterprise security
Security Talk

The evolution of enterprise security since 9/11

Maggie Shein
Maggie Shein
December 8, 2021

As the United States commemorates the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, injured 10,000 more and changed the course of life for many on September 11, 2001, those in the industry reflect on the changes that have happened in the security profession since.


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Career Intelligence

Is that security job listing real?

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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
December 8, 2021

We often hear security professionals wondering if a particular job posting is real. The answer may be complicated.


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