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    Big Book Winter 2024

    Dec. 16, 2024
    The security industry's buyer's guide, featuring new products AND the winning products in the annual SecurityInfoWatch Readers' Choice Awards
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    Significant blemishes in U.S. history, such as the 2014 cyber infiltration of Sony Pictures and the 2016 cyberattack on the Democratic National Convention information systems, serve as stark reminders about nation-state actors’ advanced capabilities to reach out and touch even U.S. companies and infrastructure beyond the IT closets and keyboards.
    Cybersecurity

    Strategies Emerging to Fill in the Physical Security Gaps with Zero Trust

    Patrick Miller
    Dec. 9, 2024
    The U.S. cyber and security industry has made great strides after a long-standing lag by the federal government toward centralized Zero Trust efforts.
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    Designing and implementing a robust physical security program is a significant undertaking, even for a single-site organization. However, when scaling these efforts globally, security professionals in multinational corporations face a unique set of obstacles that demand meticulous planning.
    Security Executives

    Challenges in Starting up a Physical Security Program for a Multi-National Corporation

    Frank Pisciotta
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Global security programs face challenges as rapidly growing companies expand internationally, requiring security strategies to align with business needs and operational growth...
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    Access & Identity

    AI and Access Control, Perfect Together?

    Paul Ragusa
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Rob Rowe, the head of the HID AI Lab, shares his valuable insights and cautious perspectives as the security industry continues to harness AI's potential
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    Your security network isn't your average IT setup. It needs to be purpose-built for resilience and responsiveness.
    Networking Equipment and Cabling

    How to Choose a Network Provider That Mirrors Your Needs

    Luis Coton
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Designing and implementing a physical security network takes strategic thinking and planning.

    More content from November-December 2024

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    The CRA is the first European regulation to uphold legislation horizontally across the entire market of products with digital elements (PDEs) – securing products, components, and subcomponents in the whole supply chain instead of simply the final usage stage.
    Information Security

    What Does CRA Compliance Look Like in the Smart Physical Security Industry?

    Eystein Stenberg
    Dec. 9, 2024
    With the implementation period commenced, OEMs in the smart physical security industry must take immediate, proactive action to ensure compliance.
    Everon
    Security robots are here, and their presence will continue to grow as end users face guard staffing shortfalls and the requirement to expand the activities and performance of security operations to help protect the organization from known and emerging threats.
    Robotics

    The Impact of Robots on Security

    William Plante
    Dec. 9, 2024
    The integration of robot technology into security functions is here to stay.
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    Today’s credential screening technology in 25 major U.S. airports and hundreds more by the end of 2025 will move travelers faster and safer through verification employing mobile phones.
    Access & Identity

    TSA Speeds Millions Through Airports Using Identity Verification Technology

    David J. Haas
    Dec. 9, 2024
    As the TSA-designed ID, the Real ID Driver’s License will provide many additional benefits to Americans.
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    AI is a broad topic and requires a longer than usual column to cover the important aspects of effectively utilizing emerging AI-enabled physical security devices and system capabilities.
    Artificial Intelligence

    Strategies in Preparing for Advanced AI

    Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III
    Dec. 9, 2024
    AI is advancing rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges. How can Physical Security leverage AI effectively?Q: Our senior executives are highly interested in AI...
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    An IT security audit is a comprehensive undertaking that demands planning, appropriate tools, and commitment.
    Cybersecurity

    The Critical Role of Security Audits in Building and Sustaining a Robust Security Strategy

    Dirk Schrader
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Security is about alleviating risks. Proper security audits help organizations spot weak points in their systems, processes and controls that hackers could potentially exploit...
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    The FBI and NYPD say all active shooter incidents are over in eight minutes, and 85% are over in less than four minutes.
    Security Executives

    Guns at Work: Great Idea? Or Lethal Liability Exposure?

    Bo Mitchell
    Dec. 9, 2024
    This guy works for you: “Management is thick-witted about the dangers of an active shooter in my workplace. So, I brought a gun to work. It’s in my desk drawer. I ...
    Former Microsoft CSO Mike Howard is a seasoned writer of industry leadership topics and spy novels. He is a regular contributor to STE.
    Security Executives

    It’s the Policy, Stupid

    Mike Howard
    Dec. 9, 2024
    We have just completed an intense and partisan election cycle. What else is new? Well, plenty. We are in unprecedented times when a former President, Donald Trump, ran again after...
    John McCumber is a former cybersecurity executive and now is a retired consultant writing for STE.
    Security Executives

    When Are We Done?

    John McCumber
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Many years ago, I was deeply involved in consulting with a client who had just experienced a major security breach. This high-profile organization with very sensitive data and...
    FMX
    Interactive mapping is a digital solution that’s a lot of what it sounds like — an interactive map.
    School Security

    How Interactive Mapping Enhances School Safety

    Zach Jones
    Dec. 9, 2024
    In discussing the district-wide layer of security, the PASS School Safety & Security Guidelines address the importance of facility and vicinity mapping, and...
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    Security Executives

    A Legacy That Lives On – Joe Costa and Jim Henry

    Steve Lasky
    Dec. 6, 2024
    The loss of institutional knowledge is significant but need not be final.
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    YES Prep’s Keith Weaver, Managing Director of Operations, and Cheris Kotalik, Director of Construction Projects, worked closely with the Pref-Tech team of Kade Kaaz, Kaleb Muck, and Jaime Lovett on the Vanguard Award Project of the Year.
    School Security

    2024 Security Vanguard Award Top Project: Critical Collaboration for School Security Success

    Paul Rothman
    Nov. 19, 2024
    The long relationship between integrator Preferred Technologies and YES Prep is a testament to what can be achieved through the role of a trusted advisor
    Telmo Machado
    Moving video surveillance storage to the cloud enables the city of Fishers to maintain its hardware investments
    Video Surveillance

    Vanguard Award Honorable Mention: Cloud-First Philosophy Shapes the Future of Indiana City

    Samantha Schober
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Moving video surveillance storage to the cloud enables the city of Fishers to maintain its hardware investments
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    Video Surveillance

    Vanguard Award Honorable Mention: Surveillance in Paradise

    Steve Lasky
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Caribbean luxury resort turns video technologies to ensure guest satisfaction and operational efficiency