A recent report from Genetec reveals that as cybersecurity evolves so, too, does physical security. Successful modern businesses can’t stay safe and secure without both. In its latest “State of Physical Security” report, the company revealed that 69 percent of respondents said physical security — and the related data derived from it — is “missionContinue reading “New Survey Shows Data from Physical Security as “Mission Critical” for Businesses”
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Conducting Threat Assessments Are Crucial for Physical Security
Ensuring that proper physical security protocols are enforced should be a top priority for any business, firm, commercial building, medical facility, or school. To make sure your building’s security is up to par, you’ll have to have a threat assessment performed. It’s an official evaluation and audit performed by a security professional. Recently, Campus SafetyContinue reading “Conducting Threat Assessments Are Crucial for Physical Security”
From Workplace Violence to Hybrid Office Models — 5 Security Concerns
As the world continues to reopen and return to normal after two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are starting to adjust to a reality where physical security concerns are evolving somewhat from where they were back in 2019. With physical and cyber security so integrated, we are in an era where business leadersContinue reading “From Workplace Violence to Hybrid Office Models — 5 Security Concerns”
A Booming Industry: Global Physical Security Industry to Make $153B by 2023
Something that those in the physical security world know is that it is a thriving industry. In recent years, as unprecedented security threats have emerged worldwide — from growing mass cybersecurity hacks to complications brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic — keeping firms’ data and assets safe has been a pressing priority. A new reportContinue reading “A Booming Industry: Global Physical Security Industry to Make $153B by 2023”
How COVID-19 Affected the Physical Security Workforce
It’s no surprise that the global COVID-19 pandemic upended the normal churn of daily life for almost everyone. On a macro level, this affected every industry, as normal practices for running “business as usual” were turned on their head. This was the case for the physical security sector. Recently, Corey Sipe for Total Security AdvisorContinue reading “How COVID-19 Affected the Physical Security Workforce”
Businesses Experienced More Physical Security in Past Year, Need to Stay Vigilant
On Feb. 22 the Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence released a sobering report — companies have experienced a wave of physical security threats during a time when they embraced hybrid work models during COVID-19. The report suggests that, in general, companies are poorly equipped to pivot to the complications raised by new threats. The dataContinue reading “Businesses Experienced More Physical Security in Past Year, Need to Stay Vigilant”
New Renewable Energy Options Might Pose Cybersecurity Risks
Given that we are in an age where renewable energy alternatives to fossil fuels are being embraced, experts are saying new technologies designed to lead us to a more sustainable future might bring with them surprising cybersecurity risks. A report just out of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a UK-based defense and security thinkContinue reading “New Renewable Energy Options Might Pose Cybersecurity Risks”
Android Warns That More Than 500,000 People Hit by Malware
As we look ahead to the start of a new year, we are reminded that cybersecurity threats are decidedly not receding into the background. At the end of 2021, it was revealed that more than 500,000 Android device users installed an app that transmitted “Joker malware.” The app was downloaded from the Google Play store,Continue reading “Android Warns That More Than 500,000 People Hit by Malware”
CISA: This Cybersecurity Vulnerability Will Impact ‘Hundreds of Millions of Devices’
Just this past week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) issued a serious warning — the Log4j vulnerability, which is a common utility that just runs in the background on many software tools written in Java — might impact hundreds of millions of devices. ABC News recently covered the announcement, citing a conference call whereContinue reading “CISA: This Cybersecurity Vulnerability Will Impact ‘Hundreds of Millions of Devices’”
Tips for Staying Safe at Work from the Santa Rosa Police
Be alert for pickpockets on crowded elevators. Be aware of escape routes for emergencies and post the police and fire department numbers near telephones. Don’t leave cash or valuables at the office. If you are in an elevator with another person, stand near the control panel. if attacked, press the alarm and as many ofContinue reading “Tips for Staying Safe at Work from the Santa Rosa Police”
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