Security Industry Association

JUNE 16, 2023

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation , 2022 was the second-highest year (after 2021) for active shooter events of the last five years, and the year with the most casualties. Still, many workers and visitors experience daily anxiety that comes with feeling exposed, vulnerable or targeted. Workplace: 30.8% Outdoors: 8.1%

Security 98

Security Vulnerability Activation Authorization 98

Emergency Planning

MARCH 23, 2022

The increasing vulnerability and dwindling redundancy of life-support systems will aggravate the effect of proliferating failure among critical infrastructure networks. Disaster’ refers to an event that causes damage, destruction, interruption of services and important activities, and possibly casualties. Preamble 1.1

Resilience 244

Resilience All-Hazards Emergency Planning Hazard 244

Security Industry Association

JUNE 5, 2023

Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. 32 – which governs criminal acts involving aircraft, including the act of downing a drone – is a necessary step to the delegation of authorities in this operating environment.

Authorization 98

Authorization Mitigation All-Hazards Government 98

Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Because agencies are not able to spend or obligate any funding without an appropriation or other direct authorization from Congress, a government shutdown will commence if Congress fails to enact the 12 annual appropriation bills by the start of the new fiscal year.

Government 111

Government Security Vulnerability Authorization 111

Fusion Risk Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Crisis and Incident Response Geopolitical events often necessitate the activation of emergency response and crisis response plans. Activation of Business Continuity Plans Organizations should activate the business continuity plans that they have in place to minimize disruption to their operations.

Resilience 59

Resilience Authorization Communications Continuity Planning 59

Security Industry Association

MAY 25, 2023

Shot Alert CEO Neil Clark New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Shot Alert specializes in fully automated gunshot detection and active shooter response. Facility managers want to know they have done everything possible to protect every life to which they’ve been entrusted, and we believe no one should have to remain vulnerable.

Alert 75

Alert Activation Vulnerability Architecture 75

Pure Storage

MARCH 29, 2024

It has been republished with permission from the author. World Backup Day: Four Data Protection Best Practices to Know by Pure Storage Blog This article originally appeared on SolutionsReview.com. That’s why it’s absolutely critical that organizations invest in a solid backup approach that is embedded in both their infrastructure and culture.

Backup 96

Backup Cybersecurity Architecture Resilience 96

Security Industry Association

MARCH 28, 2024

He is also the author and provider of a series of online training courses. The drone vulnerability and risk assessment (DVRA) is the foundational approach to truly understand your environment as it pertains to the air threat. Bill Edwards is the president of federal and public safety at Building Intelligence Inc. He is a retired U.S.

Security 59

Security Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan 59

MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There’s no better way to achieve an ambitious, difficult goal such as moving an organization from a state of vulnerability to one of resilience than by breaking that journey down into steps, putting those steps into a sensible order, and tackling the steps one-by-one on a phased timetable. We think they’re essential. BIAs, TRAs, RTOs, etc.)

BCM 100

BCM Resilience Vulnerability Business Continuity 100

MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Successful risk mitigation requires that a central authority supervise controls following a coherent strategy. The culprit in these cases is almost always the same: the lack of a central coordinating authority applying a coherent strategy. A haphazard approach to bolstering tech security can leave a host of vulnerabilities.

Mitigation 83

Mitigation Authorization Risk Management Vulnerability 83

Online Computers

DECEMBER 1, 2023

According to him, trust is a security vulnerability and verification is a security necessity. You never assume that any user or device is trustworthy, and all access requests are subjected to verification and authorization. Device authorization – Assesses the trustworthiness of devices before granting them access.

Architecture 52

Architecture Authentication Authorization Cybersecurity 52

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Deepfakes can be used to impersonate authorized personnel and gain access to secure areas or to spread misinformation and create chaos. Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Security Malware Vulnerability 64

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reporting of incidents: Telcos are required to report certain security incidents to the relevant authorities promptly. This ensures that potential threats or vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, and lessons are learned to improve security measures. Identifying vulnerabilities is the first step towards mitigating them effectively.

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Authorization Cybersecurity Government 52

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 19, 2023

He is also the author and provider of a series of online training courses. Determine the sUAS activities over your business or venue by conducting a 14- to 30-day pilot of a detection capability that can begin to show you the pattern of life. Bill Edwards is the president of federal and public safety at Building Intelligence Inc.

Security 105

Security Mitigation Vulnerability Emergency Response 105

Online Computers

OCTOBER 29, 2023

For cybercriminals, the Garden State is fertile ground for their nefarious activities. It protects your data from being altered or destroyed and makes it accessible only to authorized users when they need it. Unpatched software: Outdated software often contains security vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit.

Malware 52

Malware Security Cybersecurity Vulnerability 52

Recovery Diva

JUNE 30, 2022

Authors: Kai Erikson, William R. Author of Hyperlocal Organizing: Collaborating for Recovery over Time, forthcoming in November 2022 from Lexington Press. already set by the degree of vulnerability and marginalization existing in disaster-impacted communities. Review of: The Continuing Storm: Learning from Katrina.

Media 100

Media Natural Hazard Authorization Vulnerability 100

Risk Management Monitor

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, in 2018, a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) procurement official was indicted for receiving over $300,000 in illegal bribes and gratuities from a construction company that performed work for MBTA. Here are three ways to help your business become less vulnerable to fraudulent activity: 1.

Authorization 97

Authorization Transportation Vulnerability Government 97

NexusTek

APRIL 19, 2023

Recent research focusing on threat activity in 2022 revealed that distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have become the biggest threat to financial services businesses. The plan needs to lay out the steps to take and in what order, such as powering down equipment, preserving evidence, and calling the authorities. link] Tett, G.

Financial Services 95

Financial Services Security Banking Cybersecurity 95

Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2022

Their skills should include vulnerability diagnostics, digital forensics, the ability to analyze memory dumps and malware, and the ability to use analysis tools to perform a correlation analysis of security events. Collecting and analyzing evidence of malicious network activity. Retrieving lost data from physical and virtual devices.

Emergency Response 105

Emergency Response Emergency Response Backup Outsourcing 105

CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 10, 2024

For example: Risk assessments and emergency and business continuity plans now need to consider Indigenous knowledge, climate change, cultural safety, and impacts on vulnerable persons, animals, places or things. Contribution Agreements need to include a brief description of the activities you will use the funding for.

Management 64

Management Capacity Strategic Risk Reduction 64

Pure Storage

MAY 22, 2023

In a recent position paper, the Urban Fire Forum-Metro Chiefs emphasized that fire departments and other emergency services should “prepare for increasing data integration into everyday activities. can use technology and science “to support the needs of today’s wildland firefighters and vulnerable communities nationwide.”

All-Hazards 98

All-Hazards Hazard Government Technology 98

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 1, 2023

Construction is a vulnerable point in any building’s life cycle,” Jon Hart, a technical lead at NFPA, said in a recent NFPA Journal article. There can be a lot going on, such as welding and other hot work activities or the use of cooking equipment by workers. pic.twitter.com/XP3zHcjsOP — Charlotte Fire Dept.

Authorization 91

Authorization Vulnerability Activation Consulting 91

Solutions Review

JUNE 9, 2023

Organizations should adopt strong user authentication methods, such as two-factor authentication (2FA) or biometric authentication, to ensure that only authorized individuals can access sensitive data. These systems analyze network packets, log files, and other indicators to identify suspicious activities or anomalies.

Disaster Recovery 59

Disaster Recovery Authentication Backup Vulnerability 59

Security Industry Association

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Jay Obernolte for his leadership as vice chair on the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus and its activities and appreciates his willingness to advocate for an approach to related policy that fosters, rather than stifles, development and innovation of these technologies. SIA commends Rep.

Security 59

Security Technology Manufacturing Government 59

Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Security systems are vulnerable to destructive conditions such as lightning and transients; Transtector Systems surge protection products feature proprietary silicon avalanche suppressor diode technology as well as MOV suppression for effective safeguarding and maximized performance. And what makes your offerings/company unique?

Telecommunications 94

Telecommunications Manufacturing Transportation Marketing 94

Fusion Risk Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

and the EU operate with dedicated teams who work with the organization and local regulators to address the requirements that have been established by the Bank of England (BoE), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and other EU-based authorities.

Resilience 52

Resilience Financial Services All-Hazards Disaster Recovery 52

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Everyday suspect and dangerous items make it into facilities hidden in deliveries, packages and mail items, presenting a significant vulnerability to most organizations. This presentation will give attendees a better understanding of these vulnerabilities based on current events, real-world data and incident reports. Thursday, Nov.

Security 98

Security Education Mitigation Vulnerability 98

Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a joint effort between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide new cybersecurity grants authorized and funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Telecommunications Government Authentication 52

Security Industry Association

JUNE 29, 2023

Nonetheless, our preeminent distinguishing factor is the active priority of intelligence requirements (PIR) methodology that sets us apart from our competitors. Our active PIR approach governs that every newly acquired intelligence for a project or a client must contribute to the primary intelligence collection plan.

Logistics 98

Logistics Security Mitigation Travel 98

MHA Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Healthcare organizations are uniquely vulnerable to hackers and are subject to more than their share of cyberattacks. The organization was forced to shut down most of its networks, interrupting prescription payments and authorizations. health care system in American history.” A financial impact was reported by 94 percent of hospitals.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Hospitality Resilience Insurance 52

Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and offerings, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Speaking of ISC East, we hope you'll join us for SIA's events and activities at the show. Hey SIA members! Welcome, New SIA Members! 17 from 8 a.m. SIA will be offering its OSDP Boot Camp course.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Telecommunications Manufacturing Technology 98

Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

He is also the author and provider of a series of online training courses. Look no further than Astroworld or the July 4, 2022, shooting in Highland Park, Illinois , to exemplify the clear need for active planning beyond the mere logistics of taking an event from idea to reality. and chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group.

Security 98

Security Logistics Technology Mitigation 98

LogisManager

JANUARY 4, 2022

With traditional GRC functions like vendor management, information security, compliance, audit and more, risk management activities can easily become unnecessarily duplicative. Failing to adopt an integrated risk management strategy leaves you vulnerable to blind spots. Step 2: Connect risk activities to strategic goals.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Activation Government 52

Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Knowing they are being monitored can discourage unauthorized access, theft, vandalism or other criminal activities on campuses. It helps detect unauthorized access, suspicious activities or safety hazards, allowing for swift intervention. It helps reconstruct events, identify perpetrators and gather evidence for legal proceedings.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Education Technology Government 52

Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

We envision a world where individuals are recognized not by cumbersome passwords or vulnerable keys, nor physical credentials, but privately, securely and voluntarily for who they truly are. Our vision at Veridas extends beyond the present challenges, towards a future that is both passwordless and keyless.

Authentication 52

Authentication Banking Telecommunications Cybersecurity 52

Emergency Planning

JUNE 20, 2020

Distribution of vulnerability. Plenty of evidence exists to show that disasters have a disproportionate impact upon poor and vulnerable people. In some countries we may add the military authorities as well. Covid-19 is no different in this respect.

Emergency Planning 130

Emergency Planning Pandemic Logistics Vulnerability 130

Pure Storage

AUGUST 2, 2021

Do we have a vulnerability and patch management program? Installing software patches and updating systems to eliminate vulnerabilities are the low-hanging fruit of security tasks. The planning should also include critical infrastructure such as Active Directory and DNS. How do we measure its effectiveness? .

Benchmark 97

Benchmark Cybersecurity Application Vulnerability 97