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Catch up on the latest Coronavirus coverage from around the world for the security executive.

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Coronavirus News

Daily news stories about Coronavirus from around the world for the security executive.

Coronavirus Blogs

A key role in corporate security leadership is in understanding global vulnerabilities. Here, we cover essential security information for security executives about Coronavirus.

Coronavirus and Business Continuity

Is your organization prepared to ensure operations and core business functions during Coronavirus? Here, we cover threats that Coronavirus poses to business continuity and solutions to minimize disruption.

Coronavirus and Cybersecurity

Scams, fraud, misinformation, ransomware and more: how are cybercriminals exploiting Coronavirus for their benefit?

Economic Impact of Coronavirus

The Coronavirus has had far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of disease and efforts to quarantine it. Here, we cover the impact of Coronavirus on the economy.

Coronavirus and Telecommuting Employees

The impact of the Coronavirus continues to change the way many organizations handle their day to day operations. One of the most jarring changes is a shift to remote work. What are some of the challenges, solutions and precautions enterprises should be aware of with remote or telecommuting employees?

ARTICLES

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Mental health warning in cybersecurity: CISOs across the industry reporting high levels of stress

Juta Gurinaviciute
October 26, 2020
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The British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) recently revealed that tech workers are five times more likely to suffer from a mental health problem than the wider population.  Nominet’s latest CISO Stress Report has also revealed that almost nine in ten (88%) chief information security officers (CISOs) consider themselves under moderate to high stress levels. The same report revealed that CISOs lose on average $35 000 a year in unpaid overtime, while increased stress levels have resulted in a 26-month tenure on average. 
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Infected IoT device numbers grow 100% in a year

October 26, 2020
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Internet of Things (IoT) devices are now responsible for 32.72% of all infections observed in mobile networks, up from 16.17% in 2019, according to a new Nokia Threat Intelligence Report 2020. This trend lines up with the growing number of IoT devices that are now connected to mobile networks, says Nokia's Threat Intelligence Lab. 
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5 minutes with Carolyn Crandall – Detecting and preventing insider threat attacks

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Maria Henriquez
October 23, 2020
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Defending against insider threats is one of the biggest challenges an organization can face, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made detection more challenging as remote employees continue to use virtual private networks (VPNs) to access sensitive company files and information. Here, we talk to Carolyn Crandall, Chief Deception Officer at Attivo Networks, to discuss how security teams can use deception technology to detect and prevent insider threat attacks. 


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Domestic Violence Awareness month and how your company can support employees dealing with domestic abuse

Breaking the isolation barriers: How your company can support its employees experiencing domestic violence

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Amanda Vutsinas, MPA, CPP
October 22, 2020
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While traditionally seen solely as a private problem, domestic violence has the potential to significantly impact workplace safety and productivity, and as the line of work-home-life balance continues to blur for many during COVID-19, companies should be on top of their domestic violence response plans to aid and support employees. 


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Boon Edam publishes whitepaper on effect of pandemics on entrance security

October 21, 2020
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Boon Edam Inc. has published a new whitepaper for architects and security professionals entitled, "The New Lobby: How Will Securing Buildings Change in a Post-Pandemic World?". The publication begins by explaining the importance of creating a physical security plan that addresses and controls unauthorized entry due to tailgating, and continues with discussions around how COVID-19 has impacted building design, forcing facility owners and designers to provide touchless entry and social distancing while upholding building security.
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How Video Management Systems Can Open the Door to Bigger Budgets - Security Magazine

Driving sales and reducing theft with video

Stephen Farkas
October 21, 2020
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Bottom line – the correct video management solution can drive sales and reduce thefts. Let’s imagine you have a theft in your retail store and report it to your insurer. The first question you will most likely be asked is, “what preventive measure did you employ?” and if you have none, or very minimal in place, then for the sake of your premiums and preventing thefts from your premises, it really is time to start considering a video surveillance solution. 
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EVENTS

Webinar

7/22/20 to 7/22/21
Contact: Vania

Returning to Work: Contact Tracing and Beyond

ON DEMAND: The purpose of contact tracing is well understood, but there are many misconceptions about how it works, who it should apply to, and how to implement it. This webinar will clarify these issues and will recommend specific capabilities that businesses and government organizations should consider when selecting contact tracing solutions.

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Webinar

7/28/20 to 7/28/21
Contact: Vania

Covid-19 and Healthcare Security: Responding to the Unpredictable

ON DEMAND: Listen to healthcare security experts as they discuss their journey through the Covid-19 pandemic – from response to recovery, what they saw, and what they learned. This webinar will discuss how these experts reacted to the pandemic, the planning, the changes in their operations and staffing, and dealing with this new unforeseen risk.

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Webinar

8/19/20 to 8/19/21
Contact: Vania

Looking Beyond Access Control: Safeguarding People and Assets During COVID-19

ON DEMAND: 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.

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Webinar

9/1/20 to 9/1/21
Contact: Vania

10 Lessons Learned From Operating Essential Services During COVID-19

ON DEMAND: In this webinar, we intend to share some real stories. What were your challenges? What solutions did you deploy to address these challenges? What were your results? As part of this webinar, we will also discuss business continuity and resilience and how we can continue to plan for residual risk in a changed world.

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