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    Retail and COVID-19
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    When it comes to facial recognition, it’s no surprise that the first application many people think of is loss prevention.
    Hedgie Bartol
    Sept. 11, 2020
    Thanks to advanced analytics, this technology is not just about catching the bad guys
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    Video is the original sensor on the Internet of Things (IoT) and brings added value to an organization’s security strategy by allowing extensive connectivity along with the intelligence it provides.
    Stuart Rawling
    Sept. 11, 2020
    Central to a data-rich surveillance strategy is understanding the needs of the customer
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    Steve Lasky
    Sept. 11, 2020
    The recent attack on Tesla open a dangerous threat vector
    John McCumber is a security and risk professional, and author of “Assessing and Managing Security Risk in IT Systems: A Structured Methodology,” from Auerbach Publications. If you have a comment or question for him, e-mail Cool_as_McCumber@cygnusb2b.com.
    John McCumber
    Sept. 11, 2020
    While some claim a shortage of cybersecurity applicants, others wonder where all the jobs are
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    Typically, regarding physical security systems and programs, there are significant gaps in the management of what is today considered personally identifiable data (PII). This ...

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    King Rogers
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    The continuing pandemic and economic rollercoaster are formidable issues for loss prevention professionals
    Pierre Bourgeix, MS, MA, MBA, CPP is currently the CTO and Founder of ESI Convergent, LLC. Pierre has spent 30 years as a global security consultant and innovator through his experience with The Rand Corporation, The U.S. State Department, ADT/Tyco Security, HySecurity, Wallace International, SecureState and Boon Edam.
    Pierre Bourgeix
    Sept. 11, 2020
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    2020 was already poised to be a year of elevated social unrest in the United States due to the fact that it is an election year and the environment of partisanship has led to numerous protest actions - often resulting in violence.
    Ben West
    Sept. 11, 2020
    The pandemic is already showing signs of amplifying ongoing turmoil around the world
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    As the process of reopening unfolds, property and facility managers will have to update policies and procedures continually and proactively in their buildings.
    Ty Miller
    Sept. 11, 2020
    BOMA Canada works with security solutions providers to expedite business reopening
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    Access management remains a work in progress for corporate and industrial facilities everywhere.
    Brad Smith
    Sept. 11, 2020
    Every facility is unique in its challenges for mitigating risk and securing staff and assets
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    Today’s cutting-edge visitor management systems incorporate COVID-critical features such as facial recognition (for contact tracing), mask detection, health questionnaires, and temperature checks.
    Knowing who is entering your facility is more than just a security issue in today’s pandemic
    Brian Coulombe is Principal and Director of Operations at DVS, a division of Ross & Baruzzini. Contact him at bcoulombe@rossbar.com, through Linked in at www.linkedin.com/in/brian-coulombe, or on Twitter @DVS_RB.
    Brian Coulombe
    Sept. 11, 2020
    Standards platform enables access control interoperability for cards, readers and key control
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    Threats to retail markets include skyrocketing theft and a growing organized retail crime factor.
    Steve Lasky
    Aug. 14, 2020
    As economic and social woes increase, the retail sector is faced with unprecedented criminal risk