FBI Releases 2016 NIBRS Crime Statistics

The FBI has released details on more than 6.1 million criminal offenses reported via the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) in 2016.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88578-fbi-releases-2016-nibrs-crime-statistics

Drones More Damaging than Bird Strikes to Planes

As part of a multi-institution Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) study focused on unmanned aerial systems, researchers at The Ohio State University are helping quantify the dangers associated with drones sharing airspace with planes.

 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88577-drones-more-damaging-than-bird-strikes-to-planes

Computer Scientists Develop Tool to Tell if Website is Breached

University of California - San Diego computer scientists have built and successfully tested a tool designed to detect when websites are hacked by monitoring the activity of email accounts associated with them.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88576-computer-scientists-develop-tool-to-tell-if-website-is-breached

Surge in Gun Sales Leads Spike in Accidental Gun Deaths

A study estimates that the 3 million guns sold in the several months after Sandy Hook caused about 60 more accidental gun deaths than would have occurred otherwise.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88571-surge-in-gun-sales-leads-spike-in-accidental-gun-deaths

Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly Discusses Terrorism, Leadership at ISC East

In November 2017, Raymond Kelly addressed security industry professionals and enterprise security leaders at the ISC East tradeshow in New York City. He discussed public-private partnerships, community involvement, the changing nature of terrorism, and the need for business continuity and preparedness training with the audience and, later, in an interview with Security magazine.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88575-former-nypd-commissioner-ray-kelly-discusses-terrorism-leadership-at-isc-east

Top 3 Considerations for Selecting the Right Perimeter Security Solution

In the United States, as well as internationally, vehicle ramming attacks continue to rise. As of early October 2017, there had been a minimum of seven major attacks worldwide resulting in 24 people dead and another 153 injured. As a result of this recent trend, there is an increased interest in perimeter security for different applications beyond traditional government and military operations.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88574-top-3-considerations-for-selecting-the-right-perimeter-security-solution

How CSOs Can Adapt to the Changing World of Digital Risk

Picture this, a large organization has been hacked, compromising the financial information of millions of people. News headlines detailing similar stories are now frequent, causing the job description of CSO to rapidly expand. In the past, the main responsibility of this role has been managing the physical security of an enterprise. But in today’s dominantly digital world, CSOs must expand their reach to not only monitor tangible risks, but also address the uninsured risks that live in the digital world.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88573-how-csos-can-adapt-to-the-changing-world-of-digital-risk

International Travel Training: How Employees Should Respond to a Mugging

When you travel abroad for business, there is a good chance you will be identified as a foreigner. Your highest risk is often not terrorism or espionage, but mugging or theft. What can you teach your employees to keep them alert and prepared?

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88572-international-travel-training-how-employees-should-respond-to-a-mugging

Connecticut Schools Violating Safety Rules

Nearly half the school districts in Connecticut are allegedly violating at least some aspect of a law requiring them to submit school security information.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88570-connecticut-schools-violating-safety-rules

Harassment, Workplace Violence Most Challenging HR Issues of 2018

Harassment, workplace violence, cybersecurity, workforce planning, immigration, medical marijuana and the Affordable Care Act are among the most difficult HR challenges facing employers in 2018, according to a new XpertHR survey.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88564-harassment-workplace-violence-most-challenging-hr-issues-of-2018

DHS Establishes Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen announced the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office.  

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88569-dhs-establishes-countering-weapons-of-mass-destruction-office

House Approves Concealed Carry Law

The US House of Representatives passed a bill that makes it easier for gun owners to carry concealed weapons across state lines.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88563-house-approves-concealed-carry-law

The 10 Worst Data Breaches of 2017

The Equifax breach in particular may prove a game-changer. As a credit reporting agency, the company sits on some of the most sensitive personal data. The breach sent a powerful message: Even the gatekeepers themselves are vulnerable.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88568-the-10-worst-data-breaches-of-2017

Security Leaders Must Adjust Cybersecurity Budgets to Effectively Address 2018 Cyber Threats

The natural trend in the cybersecurity industry is that spending money means you’re more secure; however, this isn’t always the case. While cybersecurity budgets will continue to increase in 2018, they will be increasingly focused on areas that will be most effective.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88567-security-leaders-must-adjust-cybersecurity-budgets-to-effectively-address-2018-cyber-threats

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Legacy systems – hardware and software – can double the risk of a data breach. More than 8,500 organizations have over 50 percent of their computers running an out-of-date version of an internet browser, doubling their risk of attack.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88566-article-headline

69 Percent of Financial Services Organizations Do Not Rotate SSH Keys After Employees Leave

According to new research by Venafi, even though SSH keys provide the highest levels of administrative access, they are routinely untracked, unmanaged and poorly secured.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88565-percent-of-financial-services-organizations-do-not-rotate-ssh-keys-after-employees-leave

Report Says Companies Plan to Change Third-Party Vendors that Pose Highest Risks

Global consulting firm Protiviti and the Shared Assessments Program’s annual Vendor Risk Management Benchmark Study finds that a majority (53 percent) of organizations surveyed are likely to exit or change (de-risk) relationships with some vendors due to heightened risk levels. The reason cited most often was fourth-party risk issues and an inability to resolve them.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88562-report-says-companies-plan-to-change-third-party-vendors-that-pose-highest-risks

Online Fraud Dropped 33 Percent During Black Friday to Cyber Monday Period

New data from Jumio revealed that online fraud, which had been steadily increasing globally between 2014 and 2016, dropped 17 percent in 2017. During the holiday shopping period of Black Friday through Cyber Monday, fraud dropped 33 percent.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88561-online-fraud-dropped-33-percent-during-black-friday-to-cyber-monday-period

Study Says Crime Rates Down in California

A study by the nonprofit Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice has found crime rates throughout California are down, yet are up slightly in L.A. County.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88560-study-says-crime-rates-down-in-california

Florida Senate Committee Shoots Down Church Carry

A Florida Senate Committee has rejected legislation that would have allowed concealed carry permit holders to bring their firearms to church for protection.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88559-florida-senate-committee-shoots-down-church-carry

FBI to Seize 4,000 Guns from People who Failed Background Checks

A USA TODAY review found that the FBI issued more than 4,000 requests last year to retrieve guns from prohibited buyers.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88555-fbi-to-seize-4000-guns-from-people-who-failed-background-checks

60 Percent of US Businesses Plan to Hire in 2018

More than 60 percent of employers reported they want to hire in the New Year, according to a survey by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88558-percent-of-us-businesses-plan-to-hire-in-2018

New Technology Fueling Transformation Across the Security Industry

A Capital One survey found that new technologies are transforming the way that executives view the security industry—from their market outlook, to competition, to future capital needs.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88557-new-technology-fueling-transformation-across-the-security-industry

Kirstjen Nielsen Confirmed to Head DHS

Deputy White House chief of staff Kirstjen Nielsen has been confirmed by the Senate to oversee the Department of Homeland Security.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88556-kirstjen-nielsen-confirmed-to-head-dhs

Michigan Senate Votes to Allow Concealed Guns in Schools

Michigan Senate Bills 584-586 would allow people with concealed weapons permits to get permission to carry concealed weapons in traditionally pistol-free zones like schools, day care centers, stadiums, churches and college dorms.  

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88548-michigan-senate-votes-to-allow-concealed-guns-in-schools

The ‘i’ camera – changing things for the better

The Internet of Things has changed video security. Today’s cameras have evolved into intelligent sensors, capable of extracting invaluable data to improve video security and ‘smart cities’.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88553-the-i-camera-changing-things-for-the-better

The Deadly Relationship Between Mass Shootings and Domestic Violence

The sentinel challenge today for both Security Professionals and Crime Prevention Professionals is to develop strategies and procedures to prevent the next mass shooting.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/88554-the-deadly-relationship-between-mass-shootings-and-domestic-violence

More Than One Quarter of Ransomware Attacks Target Businesses

In 2017, 26.2 percent of ransomware targets were business users, compared to 22.6 percent in 2016.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88552-more-than-one-quarter-of-ransomware-attacks-target-businesses

NASCIO Appoints New Directors to Executive Committee Leadership

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has announced their Executive Committee leadership for 2017-2018.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88551-nascio-appoints-new-directors-to-executive-committee-leadership

Prescription Drug Abuse Increasingly Seen as a Major U.S. Public Health Problem

Americans’ concerns about prescription drug abuse have risen over the past four years, with some of largest increases coming among well-educated adults.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88550-prescription-drug-abuse-increasingly-seen-as-a-major-us-public-health-problem

36% of Government Websites Fail 'Important' Security Tests

At least 91 percent of U.S. government websites are failing to perform in at least one key security metric, according to a report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88549-of-government-websites-fail-important-security-tests

White Male Gun Owners with Economic Stress More Likely Emotionally Attached to Guns

White male gun owners who have lost, or fear losing, their economic footing tend to feel morally and emotionally attached to their guns, according to a Baylor University study.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88547-white-male-gun-owners-with-economic-stress-more-likely-emotionally-attached-to-guns

Q&A: Hikvision’s Jeffrey He Discusses Cybersecurity, Partnerships and Trends

Since its establishment in 2001, video surveillance manufacturer Hikvision has grown rapidly to have the largest global market share for its segment. However, the company’s space in the industry spotlight has not come without challenges, including being vulnerable to the Mirai malware attack in March 2017 and skepticism from end users and other vendors about the Chinese video surveillance company.

Security magazine recently set some of these questions to Hikvision USA’s President, Jeffrey He, who responded to some recent allegations and end users’ concerns. 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88546-qa-hikvisions-jeffrey-he-discusses-cybersecurity-partnerships-and-trends

Top Security Guarding Companies Report 2017

The contract security industry continues to boom in the U.S. and worldwide, although security officers are finding an increasing number of technological devices patrolling alongside them.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88535-top-security-guarding-companies-report-2017

How to Utilize Game Theory for Security Awareness

Building up trust and increasing positive reinforcement can start to help employees to see security in a different light, and possibly even start to change some minds about the personal benefits of paying close attention to security rules.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88534-how-to-utilize-game-theory-for-security-awareness

Product Spotlight: Megapixel Video Surveillance

Ultra-HD video surveillance cameras are built to cover more ground and provide more detail, but they can also replace more cameras.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88519-product-spotlight-megapixel-video-surveillance

Nailing Down the Right Lockdown Procedure for School Security

As schools and districts contemplate the right mix of equipment, technology, training and policies and procedures to keep students and staff safe, the debate churns over how they should institute lockdown procedures for their buildings during an active shooter event.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88533-nailing-down-the-right-lockdown-procedure-for-school-security

Beware of the U.S.?

Is it safe to travel to the U.S.? Some countries don’t think so. While the U.S. government has issued warnings to U.S. citizens about travel to other countries (which continue to this day), some countries are now warning their citizens about traveling here.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88531-beware-of-the-us

How Connected Are You to the Business?

If you and your program are not viewed as adding value and assisting the business in executing its strategy, then you are relegated to a draw on overhead or worse yet a necessary evil. If you are viewed as the latter, it might be time to brush up your resume, as your days may be numbered.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88530-how-connected-are-you-to-the-business

Evolving Challenges Mean New Security Career Opportunities

Contrary to what you read in the press, cyber and IT security are not the only growing areas for careers in security.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88529-evolving-challenges-mean-new-security-career-opportunities

Intelligent Security Demands Intelligent Design

As more IoT devices (sensors) are introduced, new services emerge that integrate them. Clients will see new approaches to optimizing their people, processes and technology architecture.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88528-intelligent-security-demands-intelligent-design

Dear Encryption, We're Worried About Your Future

Encryption, my friend, there’s a lot riding on your shoulders. It’s true you always bounce back, but for how long?

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88527-dear-encryption-were-worried-about-your-future

Cybersecurity for Travelers

Cybersecurity experts generally agree that about 20 percent of travelers are subject to cyber targeting when abroad. All agree that travel puts you at additional information security risk.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88526-cybersecurity-for-travelers

Security Leaders Discuss Leadership Challenges, Solutions at 2017 Security 500 Conference

Security magazine’s 11th annual Security 500 conference, held on November 13 in Arlington, VA, featured high-level speakers, including Dr. Park Dietz, whose keynote address discussed Pathways to Extremist Violence.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88525-security-leaders-discuss-leadership-challenges-solutions-at-2017-security-500-conference

Indoor/Outdoor 4MP Varifocal PoE IR Dome Network Camera from TRENDnet

TRENDnet’s Indoor/Outdoor 4 MP Varifocal PoE IR Dome Network Camera provides powerful 4 MP HD night vision at 30 fps in complete darkness for up to 20 m (66 ft.)

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88518-indooroutdoor-4mp-varifocal-poe-ir-dome-network-camera-from-trendnet

Optera Panoramic Multi-Sensor Cameras with SureVision 3.0 from Pelco by Schneider Electric

Optera cameras are able to capture superior images across the entire panoramic view in even the most difficult lighting conditions.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88517-optera-panoramic-multi-sensor-cameras-with-surevision-30-from-pelco-by-schneider-electric

Avigilon H4 IR PTZ

The Avigilon H4 IR PTZ combines Avigilon patented self-learning video analytics with zoomable infrared (IR) technology to provide broad coverage and exceptional image quality in a range of lighting conditions and environments.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88516-avigilon-h4-ir-ptz

MegaDome G3 and G3 RS from Arecont Vision

Both of the new MegaDome G3 and G3 RS (remote setup) dome camera series from Arecont Vision offer H.264 compression in an all-in-one camera, lens and housing solution.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88515-megadome-g3-and-g3-rs-from-arecont-vision

Full HD Indoor and Outdoor PTZs from Panasonic

Panasonic line of Full HD indoor and outdoor PTZ’s are built on the company’s high performance i-PRO Extreme platform featuring H.265 extreme compression with Smart Coding, 60FPS performance, 144dB Extreme Super Dynamic Range and Secure Communications capability.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88514-full-hd-indoor-and-outdoor-ptzs-from-panasonic

Wisenet P Series Multi-Sensor Cameras from Hanwha Techwin

These high performance multi-sensor/multi-directional cameras in the Wisenet P series from Hanwha Techwin feature four imaging sensors that can be independently positioned to provide a wide surveillance area on spaces.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88513-wisenet-p-series-multi-sensor-cameras-from-hanwha-techwin

4K Fisheye Camera from Dahua Technology USA

Dahua Technology USA has added five new fisheye cameras to its product portfolio, including the world’s first 4K fisheye for coaxial infrastructure.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88512-k-fisheye-camera-from-dahua-technology-usa

More Americans Favor New Gun Laws Over Stricter Enforcement

In the month between the Oct. 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas and the Nov. 5 mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Gallup found that 51% of Americans prefer the government pass new gun laws rather than focus only on enforcing the current laws more strictly.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88521-more-americans-favor-new-gun-laws-over-stricter-enforcement

Cloud-Based Access Control for Multiple Locations

Managing the security of your multiple locations can be time consuming as you are constantly juggling a million tasks at once. Whether it’s re-issuing forgotten access credentials or deploying IT resources to maintain your security systems, there’s never enough time in the day. Brivo has collected a list of tips, from their own customers, to make the transition to cloud access control more manageable for you.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88510-cloud-access-control-for-multiple-locations

Cybersecurity is Biggest Worry for Entrepreneurs in 2018

The majority of entrepreneurs (47%) are most worried about cybersecurity breaches leading into 2018.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88545-cybersecurity-is-biggest-worry-for-entrepreneurs-in-2018

Online Retail Credit Card Fraud Drops 29 Percent

For the first time in recent years, credit card fraud -- which remains the highest fraud type for online retailers -- has dropped from 59 percent of total fraud found in the 2016 holiday week to 42 percent of total fraud found in 2017 the holiday week.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88544-online-retail-credit-card-fraud-drops-29-percent

Legislation Introduced to Protect Mass Transit Systems from Attacks

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Vice Ranking Member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, announced the Surface Transportation and Public Area Security Act of 2017. 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88543-legislation-introduced-to-protect-mass-transit-systems-from-attacks

New Report Reveals How Accidental Insider Threats Put Organizations at Real Risk

A new report from NTT Security reveals that approximately 25% of insider threats are hostile with the remaining 75% due to accidental or negligent activity.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88542-new-report-reveals-how-accidental-insider-threats-put-organizations-at-real-risk

AG Sessions Orders Review of Background Check System for Guns

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has ordered a far-ranging review of the FBI database used to check the backgrounds of prospective gun buyers.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88523-ag-sessions-orders-review-of-background-check-system-for-guns

AAUP Challenges Texas Campus Carry

The American Association of University Professors filed a joint amicus brief in support of a legal challenge to a Texas law permitting handguns on public college and university campuses, including classrooms.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88520-aaup-challenges-texas-campus-carry

CaaS, IoT, Unmanaged Supply Chain Top ISF 2018 Global Security Threat Outlook

The Information Security Forum (ISF) has announced the organization's outlook for the top five global security threats that businesses will face in 2018.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88541-caas-iot-unmanaged-supply-chain-top-isf-2018-global-security-threat-outlook

3 Ways PSIM Can Help in Active Shooter Situations

No matter how many drills, practices and training exercises an enterprise runs through, nothing can truly prepare security staff for the chaos that results during a security incident such as an active shooter event, which, on average, can last for 12.5 minutes.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88540-ways-psim-can-help-in-active-shooter-situations

Enlisting Thermal, Radar and More for Port Protection

Beyond the substantial economic impact of the port industry, millions of ships, cargo and people pass through these gateways each year, so it is imperative that port security is of top priority.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88539-enlisting-thermal-radar-and-more-for-port-protection

How to Tailor Security Awareness Training to Employees’ Needs

Security awareness isn’t just education, communications and training. It is cultural change and a movement that requires buy in from the top down and the bottom up.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88538-how-to-tailor-security-awareness-training-to-employees-needs

Workplace Violence Plaques Staff in Ontario hospitals

Sexual assaults, a life-altering concussion, shattered faces, fractured bones, and brain injury are some of the workplace violence injuries sustained by Ontario health care staff.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88537-workplace-violence-plaques-staff-in-ontario-hospitals

In Las Vegas, Body Cameras Reduced LVMPD’s Use of Force

Analysts from the nonprofit research organization CNA, working with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and researchers from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, have released new research on the impact of body-worn cameras (BWCs).

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88536-in-las-vegas-body-cameras-reduced-lvmpds-use-of-force

Cyberattacks and New Regulations Top Supply Chain Resilience Report

IT and telecommunications outages; cyber attacks; and loss of skilled employees are the top three causes of supply chain disruption, according to the Business Continuity Institute (BCI)’s ninth annual Supply Chain Resilience Report.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88532-cyberattacks-and-new-regulations-top-supply-chain-resilience-report

Support For Background Checks of Gun Buyers Hits All-Time High

American voters overwhelmingly support background checks for those looking to buy guns, according to a new national Quinnipiac University Poll.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88505-support-for-background-checks-of-gun-buyers-hits-all-time-high

Las Vegas Has Most Registered Drone Owners

The 89117  zip code in Las Vegas  holds the most registered hobbyist drone users in the country.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88524-las-vegas-has-most-registered-drone-owners

Risk Index: Small Island States Suffer Most From Extreme Weather Events

Small island states are among the countries most impacted by extreme weather events worldwide, according to a Global Climate Risk Index. 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88522-risk-index-small-island-states-suffer-most-from-extreme-weather-events

TN House Speaker Orders Active Shooter Training

Staff in the Tennessee House of Representatives are being required to take a class on how to survive an active shooter incident.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88509-tn-house-speaker-orders-active-shooter-training

Uber Faces Investigations Following Data Breach, Cover-Up

Fifty-seven million customers’ and drivers’ personal data was stolen from Uber Technologies Inc in an October 2016 attack. Uber reports that no Social Security numbers, credit card information, trip location details or other data were taken.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88511-uber-faces-investigations-following-data-breach-cover-up

Senators Introduce Legislation to Enhance Compliance, Accuracy of Existing Background Checks

A group of senators unveiled legislation to improve background-checks for gun sales to address mass shootings. 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88504-senators-reach-deal-to-to-bolster-gun-background-checks

ADT Acquires DATASHIELD to Launch ADT Cybersecurity

ADT announces the acquisition of the cybersecurity company DATASHIELD.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88508-adt-acquires-datashield-to-launch-adt-cybersecurity

Study Examines Relationship Between Legal Access to Concealed Firearms and Homicide Rates

States with weaker concealed carry laws are associated with significantly higher rates of handgun homicide, according to a new study.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88503-study-examines-relationship-between-legal-access-to-concealed-firearms-and-homicide-rates

Are Mass Shootings Contagious?

At this year’s Security 500 conference, keynote speaker Dr. Park Dietz, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., Founder and President of the Threat Assessment Group, Inc., discussed how individuals get to the point where they commit extreme crimes and violence.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/22-active-shooter-blog/post/88507-are-mass-shootings-contagious

14 Additional Las Vegas Shooting Lawsuits Filed

Lawsuits filed on behalf of 14 Las Vegas shooting victims, including some who were shot or injured trying to escape.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88506-las-vegas-shooting-lawsuits-filed

How Mass Shootings Lead to PTSD

Early results of a UNLV study reveal that almost 18 percent of Las Vegas residents who weren’t at the Route 91 Harvest Festival when the mass shooting occurred are at risk of developing symptoms of PTSD. 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88502-how-mass-shootings-lead-to-ptsd

Organized Retail Crime On the Rise

Organized retail crime is continuing to grow, with 67 percent of retailers surveyed reporting an increase in the past year, according to the 13^th annual ORC study by the National Retail Federation.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88501-organized-retail-crime-on-the-rise

TCU to Place Armed and Unarmed Security Officers on Shuttle Buses

Armed and unarmed guards will be placed on shuttle buses at Texas Christian University (TCU) after one shuttle bus driver opened fire on another on campus.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88500-tcu-to-place-armed-and-unarmed-security-officers-on-shuttle-buses

Consumers Want “Internet of Things” to Become the “Internet of Intelligence”

A new study looks at how the proliferation of connectivity is changing the way consumers engage with content, information and the world around them.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88498-consumers-want-internet-of-things-to-become-the-internet-of-intelligence

Connecticut Supreme Court Hears Sandy Hook Shooting Case

Some families from the Sandy Hook, CT school shooting are in court to hold the gun maker accountable.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88496-connecticut-supreme-court-hears-sandy-hook-shooting-case

Breaking Glass: How Women Thrive in Leadership Roles in the Background Screening Industry

Women have made inroads into the top leadership positions in corporate America. Today, 26 women are serving as CEOs of Fortune 500 companies (5.2%), and 5.4% are serving as CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88499-women-thrive-in-leadership-roles-in-the-background-screening-industry

Two-Thirds of Businesses Experienced Increased Fraud Attempts in 2017

A new report reveals that businesses across industries are experiencing more sophisticated fraud attempts across multiple customer-not-present channels.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88497-two-thirds-of-businesses-experienced-increased-fraud-attempts-in-2017

Online Customers Value Improved Fraud Detection

A new study reveals there is a lot retailers can do to boost future revenue by more effectively managing online purchase returns and fraud detection processes.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88495-online-customers-value-improved-fraud-detection

Research Says Impersonators Can Fool Voice Recognition Systems

A team of researchers at the University of Eastern Finland say voice biometrics are vulnerable to spoofing attacks.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88494-research-says-impersonators-can-fool-voice-recognition-systems

Global Deaths From Terrorism Drop in 2016

The number of terrorism-related deaths fell for a second year in 2016, even though more countries in the West were affected as tactics shifted to lone-wolf attacks.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88493-global-deaths-from-terrorism-drop-in-2016

Florida School is Selling Bulletproof Panels for Kids' Backpacks

Florida Christian School (FCS), a small private school in Miami, Florida, is selling bulletproof panels for kids' backpacks.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88486-florida-school-is-selling-bulletproof-panels-for-kids-backpacks

The Difference Between Duty of Care and Travel Risk Management

With approximately 40 percent of air travel being for business purposes, companies have hundreds of thousands of employees travelling to thousands of cities around the world on a daily basis. Keeping them safe is of utmost importance, and having a reliable travel risk management program and duty of care policy in place is essential for any business.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88492-the-difference-between-duty-of-care-and-travel-risk-management

Standards: A Vital Tool for Retrofit Projects

Blending legacy physical security devices and software with newer products and services often is at the heart of any retrofit project – whether you are a retail business in search of higher resolution camera technology for more accurate images, or you’re the head of a multi-location organization that wants to take advantage of current access control card reader technology without installing completely new door controllers, card readers and wiring.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88491-standards-a-vital-tool-for-retrofit-projects

10 Things to Require from Your Access Control Provider

Access control providers continue to develop innovative new technologies that deliver greater value and control for end users, but technology is only one part of the access control story. Equally important is what happens before, during and after the sale, so that you get the most out of your access control system. What are the 10 things that you should demand and receive from your access control provider?

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88490-things-to-require-from-your-access-control-provider

Penetration Testing by Letter of the Law

Legal issues may throw sand in the wheels of penetration testing machine. Luckily, all of them are solvable.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88489-penetration-testing-by-letter-of-the-law

Major Business Resilience Aspects Are Being Missed, Study Says

The Ipsos MORI Global Business Resilience Trends Watch 2018 survey reveals that the perception of risk remains elevated and while organizations are increasingly implementing prevention and mitigation measures there are still opportunities for improvement as major strategic aspects are being missed.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88488-major-business-resilience-aspects-are-being-missed-study-says

Phishing Is The Biggest Online Threat For Google Accounts

A new Google study reveals how accounts get hacked, taken over, or hijacked.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88487-phishing-is-the-biggest-online-threat-for-google-accounts

Workplace Bullying, Violence Tied to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Being exposed to workplace violence may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, for both men and women.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88485-workplace-bullying-violence-tied-to-type-2-diabetes-risk

Most Women Decide Against a Cybersecurity Career Before Age 16

 A new study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that before the age of 16, most young women in the U.S., Europe and Israel have already decided against a career in cybersecurity.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88483-most-women-decide-against-a-cybersecurity-career-before-age-16

Washington, D.C., New York, and Chicago Have Most Cybersecurity Job Openings

The demand for cybersecurity professionals remains strong across the United States, according to new data from CyberSeek™.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88482-washington-dc-new-york-and-chicago-have-most-cybersecurity-job-openings

Lawmaker Introduces Bill Requiring DOJ Study on Link Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), introduced legislation requiring the Attorney General to conduct a study and provide a report to Congress on possible links between mass shooters and a history of domestic violence.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88479-lawmaker-introduces-bill-requiring-doj-study-on-link-between-domestic-violence-and-mass-shootings

Axis Event Focuses on Becoming Better Partners for End Users

While there was plenty of security solutions and products discussed at this year's Axis Connect and Converge Conference, the keynotes, panels and breakout sessions frequently featured one major theme: Do you know what your end customer needs?

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/88484-axis-event-focuses-on-becoming-better-partners-for-end-users

NY Attorney General Proposes Stricter Data Security Laws

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is proposing legislation to tighten data security laws and expand protections.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88481-ny-attorney-general-proposes-stricter-data-security-laws

Cybersecurity Skills Crisis Causing Rapidly Widening Business Problem

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and independent industry analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) revealed trending data finding that the cybersecurity skills shortage is worsening and becoming a rapidly widening business problem.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88480-cybersecurity-skills-crisis-causing-rapidly-widening-business-problem

92% of Independent Restaurants Polled Not Using Any Active Shooter Training

A Foodservice Training Portal study of 200 independent indicated only 16 of 200 locations polled were using any form of active shooter training with their full staff roster.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88477-of-independent-restaurants-polled-not-using-any-active-shooter-training

Americans Say Data Privacy is Important, But Don't Take Steps to Protect Themselves

With concern for online data privacy at an all time high, a survey found that though many say online data privacy is “very important” to them, not everyone is taking necessary steps to protect themselves.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88478-americans-say-data-privacy-is-important-but-dont-take-steps-to-protect-themselves

DHS Offers Free Virtual Training for Active Shooter Incidents

DHS is offering the Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment, a multiplayer, scalable, online platform that trains responders -- single agencies or across agencies, jurisdictions or disciplines -- for a coordinated response to active shooter incidents.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88474-dhs-offers-free-virtual-training-for-active-shooter-incidents

Police Chief Creates Active Shooter Tips Posters

A West Michigan police chief is looking to arm his citizens with knowledge about what to do in an active shooter situation.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88473-police-chief-creates-active-shooter-tips-posters

DHS Can Improve Cyber Threat Information Sharing

In a newly released report, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that while DHS has established a process for sharing cyber threat information between the Federal government and the private sector, improvements are still needed.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88476-dhs-can-improve-cyber-threat-information-sharing

Average Business User Has 191 Passwords

The average business employee must keep track of 191 passwords, according to a report from LastPass.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88475-average-business-user-has-191-passwords

All Churches and Places of Worship Need Security

Churches and Places of Worship welcome people in with open doors, but that could be the window of opportunity that leaves them vulnerable to someone with bad intentions.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/88472-all-churches-and-places-of-worship-need-security

Pennsylvania Law Encourages Active Shooter Training

A new law allows Pennsylvania schools to conduct security drills to prepare for violent threats.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88471-pennsylvania-law-encourages-active-shooter-training

Report Criticizes Canada's Response to Workplace Violence Incidents

A new from the Canadian government suggests harassment in the workplace is not only a widespread problem in Canada, but it too often goes unreported or isn’t handled properly.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88469-report-criticizes-canadas-response-to-workplace-violence-incidents

New Ordinance Reduces Violent Crime Near Late-Night Bars

An Iowa State University study has found when bar and nightclub owners increase  security, they can help reduce crime for a neighborhood.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88470-new-ordinance-reduces-violent-crime-near-late-night-bars

The 2017 Security 500 Thought Leader Profiles

Read about the 2017 Security 500 thought leaders.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88464-the-2017-security-500-thought-leader-profiles

What Every Organization Should Know About Cultivating Cybersecurity Talent

For years we’ve talked about the dearth of skilled cybersecurity professionals which ISACA reports is now estimated to reach two million by 2019. Encouraging more individuals to pursue technical and engineering degrees can help address the shortage. But we can also expand the talent pool by thinking more broadly about cybersecurity and what it takes to be an expert.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88467-what-every-organization-should-know-about-cultivating-cybersecurity-talent

Why You Should Hire Those Who Have Served as Your Next CISO

The military has produced many incredible leaders and accomplished business people who have made many noteworthy and life-changing contributions to corporate America. These individuals took what they learned in the military with them into civilian life and their corporate careers.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/88468-why-you-should-hire-those-who-have-served-as-your-next-ciso

The Human Element: Insider Behavior Facilitates Cyber Attacks, Erodes Business Trust

The mysterious foreign villains striking the largest companies and political organizations from the dark corners of the Internet tend to get the splashy headlines. However, the network openings that allow outside cyber-attackers to burrow in, infect databases, and potentially take down an organization’s file servers overwhelmingly originate with trusted insiders.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88466-the-human-element-insider-behavior-facilitates-cyber-attacks-erodes-business-trust

How Your Cybersecurity Staffing Can Survive the Baby Boomer Exodus

When it comes to the cybersecurity talent shortage, an already troublesome situation is getting worse: The shortage is expected to grow to 1.8 million employees by 2022, which is 20 percent greater than a forecast from 2015, according to the 2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88465-how-your-cybersecurity-staffing-can-survive-the-baby-boomer-exodus

Fewer Americans Report Their Household Has Been Victimized by Crime

Twenty-two percent of Americans say a conventional crime was committed against their household in the previous 12 months, the lowest proportion since 2001.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88463-fewer-americans-report-their-household-has-been-victimized-by-crime

2017 Security 500: Backing the Business’s Reputation

This year’s Security 500 report offers 10 security risks to your enterprise’s reputation, as ranked by you in your Security 500 survey responses, in addition to how one CSO is mitigating them in his enterprise.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88427-2017-security-500-backing-the-business-reputation

The 2017 Security 500 Sector Reports

What are the critical issues and trends in your sector in 2017? How does your enterprise compare to your peers?

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88403-the-2017-security-500-sector-reports

The 2017 Security 500 Methodology

The purpose of the Security 500 is to create a reliable database to measure your organization versus others and create a benchmarking program among security organizations. The results will enable you to answer the question, “Where Do I Stand?” as a basis of an ongoing peer review process.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88422-the-2017-security-500-methodology

The 2017 Security 500 Rankings

Which security programs are taking the lead? These 500 enterprises have been ranked through metrics to determine the forerunners in 17 sectors.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88426-the-2017-security-500-rankings

David Aflalo: Professional and Prepared

Dave Aflalo has protected Presidents of the United States, nuclear power plants and CEOs. Over a 35-year career, his work has spanned the industry spectrum and has included senior leadership roles ensuring security and safety in both the public and private sectors.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88421-david-aflalo-professional-and-prepared

Michael Case: The Balancing Act in Retail Security

“Retail is never boring, and that’s a good thing,” says Michael Case, Director of Loss Prevention for Art Van Furniture Inc., an American furniture retail store chain.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88420-michael-case-the-balancing-act-in-retail-security

Joshua Dean: Securing the People, Securing San Antonio's Water Future

Joshua Dean, Director of Security for San Antonio Water System (SAWS), is in charge of keeping assets safe and secure, so that the 1.8 million people in the region don’t have an interruption to their water and sewer services.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88419-joshua-dean-securing-the-people-securing-san-antonios-water-future

Sheriff James M. Gannon: Helping People in Morris County

Gannon, who is the 77th Sheriff of Morris County, New Jersey, has always had roles where he could offer his services and guidance to people. He was elected in 2016, after a decorated, 33-year career in law enforcement and private sector security.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88418-sheriff-james-m-gannon-helping-people-in-morris-county

Rosalind Harris: An Attitude of Altruism

Rosalind Harris, Manager of Facilities and Security at County of Ventura, faces the challenge of keeping employees and property safe while maintaining an open and inviting atmosphere.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88417-rosalind-harris-an-attitude-of-altruism

Mark Johnson: A PR Eye on Security

Johnson, who joined the university located in Minnesota in 2014 after a career in healthcare security, is focused on his mission to ensure every student knows and is comfortable with the Public Safety department, so if there’s ever an issue, they know what to do.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88416-mark-johnson-a-pr-eye-on-security

Michael Maloof: Global Scale Security with a Personal Touch

Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Maloof has always had a fascination with technology, so landing a job at Oracle Corporation and quickly working his way up to Vice President of Global Security there has been a great fit. “Information technology is where it’s at, and I want to be where it’s at. IT is truly a global sector, and our customers and employees are everywhere,” he says.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88415-michael-maloof-global-scale-security-with-a-personal-touch

Brad Minnis: Proactively Tackling Counterfeiting, Cyber and the Supply Chain

Counterfeit products make up five to seven percent of world trade, and have cost an estimated 2.5 million jobs worldwide, with 750,000 jobs lost in the U.S. alone. It’s an issue that Brad Minnis, Senior Director, Corporate Safety and Security for Juniper Networks, spends much time and effort to mitigate.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88414-brad-minnis-proactively-tackling-counterfeiting-cyber-and-the-supply-chain

Eric Smith: The Emotional Value of Security

Denver Health is an integrated healthcare organization in Colorado, serving approximately 150,000 individuals in the Denver area. Eric Smith, Director of Security Services, has been working to reframe the enterprise’s security department as a business-enabling function instead of a quick fix.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88413-eric-smith-the-emotional-value-of-security

Scott Starkey: Keep the Water Flowing

“Water is the most precious resource in the world. You can live without food for a while, you can live without electricity, you can live without transportation, you can live without internet (despite what my kids say), but you cannot live without clean water. And that’s what makes my position so challenging,” says Scott Starkey, Security Manager for Birmingham Water Works.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88412-scott-starkey-keep-the-water-flowing

Mark Theisen: A Home for Values

Sixteen years ago Mark Theisen was hired at Thrivent Financial as manager of safety and security. Today, it’s home, one that he says matches his personal values.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88410-mark-theisen-a-home-for-values

Cultivating Your Next Cybersecurity Team

Cybersecurity talent investment has gone through the roof in recent years: Universities are announcing cybersecurity degrees programs, Facebook is open sourcing its Capture the Flag competition platform that teaches developers about cybersecurity, Cisco has launched a $10 million scholarship to tackle the cybersecurity talent shortage and more. Yet, it’s still not enough.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88438-cultivating-your-next-cybersecurity-team

Here We Go Again! ERM vs. ESRM

Security organizations both in the private and public sectors have made considerable progress in gaining stature. More and more senior security executives truly have a seat at the table today as a respected member of the C-suite. Many security executives regularly interface with the Board of Directors and maintain excellent relationships with board members. Security organizations still have a lot of room for improvement.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88437-here-we-go-again-erm-vs-esrm

Personal Introspection and Career Planning

Without question a realistic and self-aware approach is of tremendous value in everything from resume and personal brand development to interviews and successful onboarding in a new role.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88436-personal-introspection-and-career-planning

Managing the Mess: Finding Opportunity Amidst Complexity

Complexity is not our friend. It is the enemy of execution. However, where there is complexity there is also opportunity for technology and service providers who understand the complexity, embrace it and reduce its impact on their client’s organization.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88435-managing-the-mess-finding-opportunity-amidst-complexity

Traveling with Technology: An Information Security Guide

Traveling abroad with technology brings with it certain risks and may subject you to government surveillance in ways that are different from domestic travel. According to the FBI, you shouldn’t expect privacy in most countries outside the United States. Your data is less secure when you travel.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88434-traveling-with-technology-an-information-security-guide

Kaplan University and IFPO Partner for Private Security Professional Education

The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program and Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) certifications through IFPO will translate into direct course credit that can be applied toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Kaplan University.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88433-kaplan-university-and-ifpo-partner-for-private-security-professional-education

Employee Theft Costs U.S. Businesses $50 Billion per Year

U.S. businesses affected by employee theft lost an average of $1.13 million in 2016. Small and midsize businesses accounted for 68 percent of cases, and their median loss last year was $289,864.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88432-employee-theft-costs-us-businesses-50-billion-per-year

Study Finds 3M Americans Carry a Loaded Handgun Daily

Approximately 9 million handgun owners in the United States carry loaded handguns on a monthly basis—about 7 million of whom have concealed carry permits—while 3 million report carrying on a daily basis.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88455-study-finds-3m-americans-carry-a-loaded-handgun-daily

Intelligent cameras for extreme conditions

Bosch MIC IP cameras are supremely rugged, constructed from anti-corrosive metal, and can function at -40C to +65C. Even the built-in Intelligent Video Analytics technology is tough enough to provide maximum situational awareness, even in the most demanding environments.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88454-intelligent-cameras-for-extreme-conditions

Raising the Bar for Small Business Security

Following a recent move to a larger retail storefront and taproom, The Beer Cellar realized a need for a stronger video security system compared to the previous analog solution in place at its initial location.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88443-raising-the-bar-for-small-business-security

Drone Security Risks and How to Protect Against Them

Commercial use of drones for tasks like surveillance and aerial photography/videography creates business efficiencies and new opportunities, but it’s important to understand drones’ inherent security risks and their potential impact on a company.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88462-drone-security-risks-and-how-to-protect-against-them

Video Surveillance by Design

Years ago, installing a new surveillance system often meant finding a comfortable trade-off between improved security and the amount of hardware you were willing to look at on a daily basis.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88459-video-surveillance-by-design

Phishing: The Scary Clown of Cybersecurity

Much like the It (the clown), phishing goes by many names, has become much more adept at preying on the hopes and fears of individuals, and is growing rapidly as criminals learn which techniques are most effective.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88458-phishing-the-scary-clown-of-cybersecurity

How to Evaluate Your Access Control Provider’s Customer Service

The critical nature of access control and other security products and systems makes it extremely important to select a vendor who delivers strong customer service and satisfaction, helping you create a secure enterprise and better mitigate security risks. Here are a few tips on how to best evaluate your future access control provider.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88457-how-to-evaluate-your-access-control-providers-customer-service

What’s Changed in Open-Air Venue Security?

Following the Las Vegas shooting – the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history – new concerns emerge regarding the security programs required to protect fans, performers, and staff at open-air sports and entertainment venues.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88461-whats-changed-in-open-air-venue-security

Almost Half of Businesses Have Plans to Outsource IT Security

A new survey has found that four out of every five businesses across the US and UK will change how they deal with security in the coming 12 months.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88460-almost-half-of-businesses-have-plans-to-outsource-it-security

NYC Passes Bill to Guarantee Paid Leave for Domestic Violence Victims

New York City lawmakers passed legislation that will require employers to allow people to use their paid time off for issues relating to sexual abuse, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88456-nyc-passes-bill-to-guarantee-paid-leave-for-domestic-violence-victims

How Social Media Can Increase Stress During a Mass Emergency

Exposure to high rates of conflicting information during an emergency is linked to increased levels of stress, says new research.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88450-how-social-media-can-increase-stress-during-a-mass-emergency

CompTIA Updates its Security+ Certification Exam

CompTIA has updated its CompTIA Security+ certification exam to reflect the changing and expanding responsibilities of cybersecurity professionals.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88453-comptia-updates-its-security-certification-exam

New Report Says Smart Cities Mean Safer, More Accessible Communities

With the Internet of Things (IoT) as a foundation, technologies such as automated street lighting, smart energy meters, parking assistance apps and sensors have ability to make cities safer and more accessible, says a new report from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88452-new-report-says-smart-cities-mean-safer-more-accessible-communities

E-Commerce Fraud Loss Reaches $57.8 Billion

Account Takeover has replaced Stolen Financials as the fastest growing fraud threat for eCommerce websites in 2017.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88451-e-commerce-fraud-loss-reaches-578-billion

Recovery Plans are Vital Following Active Shooter Incidents

A new study offers a four-phase approach for businesses to use following a violent incident.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88449-recovery-plans-are-vital-following-active-shooter-incidents

A Guide to Effective Network Penetration Testing

Do you want to discover vulnerabilities before a hacker exploits them? Are you already aware of network vulnerabilities, but need an authority to testify that your network security needs additional investments?

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88447-a-guide-to-effective-network-penetration-testing

Climate Central Ranks US Cities Most Vulnerable to Coastal Floods

Climate Central, a nonprofit news organization that analyzes and reports on climate science, has ranked the U.S. cities most vulnerable to major coastal floods.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88446-climate-central-ranks-us-cities-most-vulnerable-to-coastal-floods

Study Uses Perpetrators to Investigate Effects of Workplace Violence

Researchers at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto and Western University took an unconventional approach to understanding the significant effects of domestic violence in the workplace.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88441-study-uses-perpetrators-to-investigates-effects-of-workplace-violence

US Companies are Holding Vendors Accountable for Cyber Issues

NAVEX Global has released data that shows that US companies are now moving quickly to go after vendors on cyber issues.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88445-us-companies-are-holding-vendors-accountable-for-cyber-issues

Exelon Corp. Names New CSO

Kevin L. Perkins has been named the new CSO for Exelon Corp.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88444-exelon-corp-names-new-cso

OSAC Annual Briefing Changes Location

The annual information-sharing event will take place in Arlington, VA, instead of at the State Department. The dates for the event, November 14-16, have not changed. 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88442-osac-annual-briefing-changes-location

House Passes Legislation to Increase Cuban Airport Security

The House of Representatives voted to pass Rep. John Katko's legislation to find security gaps at Cuban airports that have commercial flights to the US.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88431-house-passes-legislation-to-increase-cuban-airport-security

Virtual Reality and Immersive Technology are Game Changers for Cybersecurity Job Growth

New research shows that millennials/post-millennials are more likely to embrace a cybersecurity career with rich interfaces and VA/AR technologies.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88430-virtual-reality-and-immersive-technology-are-game-changers-for-cybersecurity-job-growth

Fifth Annual Study Finds Young Adults' Interest in Cybersecurity Careers Stagnant

An annual survey commissioned by Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services, Forcepoint and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) revealed that despite increased awareness of what a career in cybersecurity might look like, millennials remain unprepared for and uninterested in pursuing a career in the field.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88429-fifth-annual-study-finds-young-adults-interest-in-cybersecurity-careers-stagnant

US Justice Department Funds Active Shooter Training Program

The U.S. Department of Justice announced nearly $9 million in funding for community policing and for training to help improve law enforcement officers’ response to active shooting situations.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88428-us-justice-department-funds-active-shooter-training-program

Support for Stricter Gun Laws Increases in U.S.

A new Gallup poll reveals six in 10 U.S. adults now support stricter laws covering the sale of firearms, up from 55% last year and the highest percentage since 2004.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88424-support-for-stricter-gun-laws-increases-in-us

Study Says Mass Killings are Hard to Predict

A new study has found that mass killings are not becoming more common – instead, they've occurred steadily over last decade, and tend to happen randomly.

 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88423-study-says-mass-killings-are-hard-to-predict

Kaspersky Lab and Partners Launch Cyber Talent Discovery Program

To address the IT security talent shortage, Kaspersky Lab has teamed up with partners such as Dassault Systems, PWC and Schlumberger to create a talent discovery program, the Cybersecurity for the Next Generation.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88425-kaspersky-lab-and-partners-launch-cyber-talent-discovery-program

Study Questions Effectiveness of Body Cameras

A new study says body cameras have almost no effect on officer behavior.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88411-study-questions-effectiveness-of-body-cameras

Gov. McAuliffe Announces $6.1 Million in Homeland Security Grant Awards

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the allocation of more than $6.1 million of federal grant programs to enhance emergency preparedness and security throughout the Commonwealth.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88409-gov-mcauliffe-announces-61-million-in-homeland-security-grant-awards

Roland Cloutier Receives FAIR Business Innovation Award

Roland Cloutier, Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer at ADP, has received the FAIR Business Innovation Award.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88408-roland-cloutier-receives-fair-business-innovation-award

$15B Worth of Natural Disasters in US Have Occurred Through September

There were 12 billion dollar weather disasters that have occurred during the first half of 2017, and hurricane season brought three storms that resulted in massive damage, including Harvey, Irma and Maria.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88407-15b-worth-of-natural-disasters-in-us-have-occurred-through-september

Spokane Schools SROs Want Guns

Some campus resource officers in Spokane, WA, are asking the school district to train and arm them with guns.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88405-spokane-schools-sros-want-guns

House Approves the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act

The US House of Representatives passed a bill that would provide cybersecurity guidance to the nation’s small businesses.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88404-house-approves-the-nist-small-business-cybersecurity-act

Shedding Light on Infrared Camera Technology

Security is an around-the-clock job that doesn’t end just because the sun goes down. Many organizations, especially those in commercial industrial sectors such as airports, warehouses or critical infrastructure facilities, require advanced tools to provide perimeter security or monitor buildings and other assets after dark.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88400-shedding-light-on-infrared-camera-technology

How the Right PSIM Can Take Security Careers from the Basement to the Boardroom

Not too long ago, security operations centers (SOCs) and the enterprise security executives and the staff who ran them were relegated to airless basement offices with little security equipment that did no more than monitor video and manage guards.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88402-how-the-right-psim-can-take-security-careers-from-the-basement-to-the-boardroom

Crafting a “Yes, But” Travel Security Program

Instead of saying "no" to enterprise travel requests, deploy a little thought and creativity to find "yes, but" solutions to almost any travel situation.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88401-crafting-a-yes-but-travel-security-program

California Governor Signs Legislation Preventing Teachers from Shooting if Attacked

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that says that teachers cannot shoot back if they come under attack at school.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88399-california-governor-signs-legislation-ensuring-teachers-cant-shoot-back-if-attacked

18 Senators Introduce ‘Keep Americans Safe Act’ in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) was joined by 18 Senate colleagues in introducing the Keep Americans Safe Act, legislation banning the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition and are designed for shooting en masse. 

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88398-senators-introduce-keep-americans-safe-act-in-wake-of-las-vegas-shooting

Pennsylvania Teachers Could Soon Have Guns at School

Pennsylvania's State Senate passed a bill that would allow school districts the option of permitting employees trained in handling and using firearms to possess them on school premises for additional security.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88397-pennsylvania-teachers-could-soon-have-guns-at-school

One-fifth of Americans Report a Workplace That is Hostile or Threatening

A study by Rand Corporation has found that one in five workers say they face a hostile or threatening environment at work, which can include sexual harassment and bullying.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88396-one-fifth-of-americans-report-a-workplace-that-is-hostile-or-threatening

Tokyo Tops List of the World's Safest Cities

The Economist report has analyzed 60 cities across 49 indicators spanning digital, climate, infrastructural, health and personal security concerns, and found Tokyo to be the safest.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88395-tokyo-tops-list-of-the-worlds-safest-cities

Gunshot Wounds Cost $2.8 Billion Per Year in Hospital Care to Treat

Gunshot wounds cost Americans $2.8 billion in hospital bills alone per year, according to a new analysis that was published in the journal Health Affairs.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88394-gunshot-wounds-cost-28-billion-per-year-in-hospital-care-to-treat

Miami Beach Buys Insurance for Terrorism, Active Shooter Incidents

Miami Beach leaders recently signed an insurance policy protecting the city for up to $100 million of catastrophic property damage in cases of terrorism or an active shooter.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88393-miami-beach-buys-insurance-for-terrorism-active-shooter-incidents

Ontario's Proposed Domestic Violence Workplace Leave

Ontario's plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs proposes to create a new unpaid job-protected leave of absence under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) where an employee or an employee's child has experienced or been threatened with domestic or sexual violence.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88392-ontarios-proposed-domestic-violence-workplace-leave

Integrated Technology for Active Shooter Preparedness

When an Active shooter event occurs, it takes all available tools to mount a response. Solid technology is one thing, but smart integration can mean the difference between life and death. Get a glance at how multiple security technologies can be integrated to improve outcomes.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88362-integrated-technology-for-active-shooter-preparedness

Whitepaper: How to Complete Your Workplace Violence Plan

Workplace violence is a subject no employer can afford to ignore.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88361-whitepaper-how-to-complete-your-workplace-violence-plan

Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection Systems

In an analysis of 160 active shooter incidents from 2000 through 2013, the FBI found that more than two-thirds happened at businesses or schools. 2014 to 2015 had the most active shooter incidents ever recorded in a two-year period. These sobering statistics make it clear that protecting employees from this threat needs to be a security priority.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88356-guardian-indoor-active-shooter-detection-systems

Whitepaper: Five Rules for Mass Notification

In the event of a workplace violence incident — or any emergency — timely communication is essential when it comes to minimizing the incident’s impact, protecting people’s health and safety, bringing order to a chaotic situation, and enabling first responders to perform their duties safely and efficiently.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88353-whitepaper-five-rules-for-mass-notification

Which Active Shooter Policy is Best?

Active shooter incidents in the United States continue to rise in frequency, with FBI statistics showing the highest average of incidents ever in a two-year period.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/22-active-shooter-blog/post/88364-which-active-shooter-policy-is-best

When the Active Shooter Strikes: Emergency Action Planning for Security Professionals

For organizations, response to both real and perceived active shooter events can have long-term effects including damage to brand and exposure of security weaknesses to the public. The key is to create multi-layered policies and procedures to respond during and after a crisis event.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88354-when-the-active-shooter-strikes-emergency-action-planning-for-security-professionals

The Las Vegas Massacre: The Anatomy of a Catastrophic Security Failure

Less than two weeks ago, we watched and heard the horror come to life as the news broke that killer Stephen Paddock (the killer) had opened fire from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on a crowd of concertgoers attending the Route 91 Country Music Festival in Las Vegas.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/88391-the-las-vegas-massacre-the-anatomy-of-a-catastrophic-security-failure

Study Says Baby Boomers More Concerned About Cybersecurity Than Millennials

A new study examined how different generations view cybersecurity threats, and found that baby boomers generally have better cybersecurity habits and are more concerned about protecting their personal information than younger generations.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88390-study-says-baby-boomers-more-concerned-about-cybersecurity-than-millennials

Texas Report Card Gives Infrastructure a “C-“

A report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) finds there is work to be done and an opportunity to modernize the Texas state infrastructure.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88389-texas-report-card-gives-infrastructure-a-c-

Earthquake Program Bill Introduced in Senate

Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act, a bill to reauthorize a national program to improve the nation’s earthquake preparedness.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88388-earthquake-program-bill-introduced-in-senate

President Trump Nominates Kirstjen Nielsen for DHS Secretary

President Trump nominated White House Deputy Chief of Staff Kirstjen Nielsen to be the new Secretary of Homeland Security.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88387-president-trump-nominates-kirstjen-nielsen-for-dhs-secretary

Nearly Half of Business Owners Have Been Victims of Cyberattacks

Nationwide’s annual survey of business owners found that 13 percent said they experienced a cyberattack.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88386-nearly-half-of-business-owners-have-been-victims-of-cyberattacks

Four Days in June: Eligible Receiver and the Start of the Cybersecurity Industry

Over a four-day period in June twenty years ago, hackers simulated an attack on the power grids and 911 emergency systems in eight U.S. cities and then infiltrated and took control of U.S. Pacific Command computers.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88383-four-days-in-june-eligible-receiver-and-the-start-of-the-cybersecurity-industry

Sydney, Copenhagen Named Most Reputable Cities

Sydney, Australia, and Copenhagen, Denmark claimed the top two spots as the world’s most reputable cities in the Reputation Institute’s 2017 City RepTrak®.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88385-sydney-copenhagen-named-most-reputable-cities

Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center Announces New Board Members and Leadership

The Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center (R-CISC) announced new leadership for its Board of Directors and the addition of two new Board member companies.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88384-retail-cyber-intelligence-sharing-center-announces-new-board-members-and-leadership

IFPO Announces New Board of Director

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Hesterman to its Board of Directors.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88382-ifpo-announces-new-board-of-director

Security After the Las Vegas Incident

After Stephen Paddock killed 58 people and wounded 489 in Las Vegas, the question will be asked: What can be done to mitigate the possibility of another tragic Las Vegas event?

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88381-security-after-the-las-vegas-incident

Government Officials Optimistic about Smart Cities

As cities, counties and states across America experiment with smart technologies the challenges associated with becoming a true smart community are coming into sharper focus, says new research.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88380-government-officials-optimistic-about-smart-cities

7 in 10 Employees Lack Awareness Needed to Prevent CyberIncidents

Seven in 10 employees lack the awareness to stop preventable cybersecurity incidents, according to the second-annual State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88379-in-10-employees-lack-awareness-needed-to-prevent-cyberincidents

6 Best Practices that Reduce Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk

Cybersecurity threats are increasingly sophisticated and targeted. Hackers who want your information or want to disrupt your operations are looking for any way into your network.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88378-best-practices-that-reduce-third-party-cybersecurity-risk

It’s Time for Security Education to Get Real

The reality is that America’s data is under siege by a very determined and motivated group of cybercriminals.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/88377-its-time-for-security-education-to-get-real

5 Basic Rules to Build an Effective Security Awareness Program

Your main users are not Spartan warriors. They are not professional security geeks. They don’t think like hackers. Elevated security measures do not come naturally to most people. They all have real jobs to do which are NOT focused on information and cybersecurity.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88376-basic-rules-to-build-an-effective-security-awareness-program

Preventative, Corrective & Detective Ways to Protect Your Data After the Equifax Breach

U.S. credit reporting agency Equifax has confirmed that an Apache Struts vulnerability exploited in the wild since March was used to breach its systems and cause possibly one of the worst leaks of highly sensitive personal and financial information.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88375-preventative-corrective-detective-ways-to-protect-your-data-after-the-equifax-breach

Document Security Requires a New Approach

In today’s connected, always-on digital world, information security is one of our most vexing and constantly evolving problems.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/88374-document-security-requires-a-new-approach

The Small and Medium Business’ False Sense of Cybersecurity

The first objection to a proper cybersecurity program is typically the cost – most small and medium organizations have not budgeted for or considered cyber as part of their business continuity plan.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/88373-the-small-and-medium-business-false-sense-of-cybersecurity

Virtualization: A Battlefield for Security Leaders

The increasing adoption of hybrid cloud – a mix of public cloud services and privately owned data centers, already in place for 70 percent of companies on a global level – is giving rise to new security challenges and prompting CISOs to adopt different technologies to fight zero-day exploits, advanced persistent threats, and other devastating types of cybercrime.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88372-virtualization-a-battlefield-for-security-leaders

DHS Acting Chief Calls For Urgency To Attack Cyber Job Shortage

Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke told a U.S. Chamber of Commerce cybersecurity summit today there is a need to create a sense of urgency to ease the shortage of cyber professionals.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88371-dhs-acting-chief-calls-for-urgency-to-attack-cyber-job-shortage

Consumers Suspicious of Facial Recognition

A new poll by Morning Consult shows many Americans are wary of using products that employ facial recognition technologies.

source https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88369-consumers-suspicious-of-facial-recognition

Kaplan University and IFPO Partner to Expand Access to Higher Ed. and Training for Private Security Professionals

Kaplan University and the International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO) announced a partnership to expand access to professional training and higher education for professional private security officers.

source http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88368-kaplan-university-and-ifpo-partner-to-expand-access-to-higher-ed-and-training-for-private-security-professionals

Legislation Introduced to Reform TSA

The leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee have introduced a bipartisan bill to modernize the TSA. 

source http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88367-legislation-introduced-to-reform-tsa

Every Third Computer Attacked was from the Manufacturing Sector

A new report from Kaspersky Lab found that in the first half of the year, the manufacturing industry was the most susceptible to cyberthreats.

source http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88366-every-third-computer-attacked-was-from-the-manufacturing-sector

Over the Horizon: Emerging Security Threats and Risks to the Enterprise

We are entering a period of time when we are going to see an uptick in the number of security threats, both physical and in cyberspace. There is an increasing global unrest. Over the past few months what we’ve seen electorally, in the U.S., but also in Europe and in other parts of the world, has been a manifestation of that.

source http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88352-over-the-horizon-emerging-security-threats-and-risks-to-the-enterprise

Protecting History: A Culture of Security at the Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago hosts 1.5 million visitors annually, holds 300,000 works of art, serves as the venue for hundreds of private events every year and is a cornerstone of downtown Chicago tourism. All of these factors make security absolutely essential and absolutely challenging.

source http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/88351-protecting-history-a-culture-of-security-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago