FEB/MARCH 2025

Healthcare Security
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Industry leaders stress that an integrated approach—encompassing cybersecurity, physical security, staff training, and strategic collaborations—is essential for ensuring patient and staff safety.
Healthcare

How Experts Are Addressing the Healthcare Industry’s Growing Risks

March 13, 2025
Insights on integrating cybersecurity, physical security and training to safeguard healthcare facilities.
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To reduce the potential for violence, all healthcare staff should go through training that focuses on how to talk to difficult people. Like what customer service representatives go through, training should focus on verbal de-escalation and empathy.
Healthcare

Strategies for Mitigating Workplace Violence in Healthcare

Healthcare institutions must take responsibility for proper risk assessments followed by diligent policy implementation.
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The healthcare sector faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to the sensitive nature of the data it handles and the critical services it provides. By understanding the various vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures, healthcare organizations can better protect themselves against cyber threats.
Information Security

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Healthcare: A Growing Concern

Understanding vulnerabilities and implementing strong security measures help healthcare organizations defend against cyber threats.
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Ransomware groups now specifically target healthcare providers, knowing that the immediate need to restore patient care services increases the likelihood of ransom payments.
Healthcare

HIPAA’s New Data Security Chapter: Transforming Healthcare Security in 2025

March 13, 2025
Effective implementation hinges on transparent communication with staff, patients, and business partners about new security measures and their impact on workflow.
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From advanced video analytics and biometric authentication to predictive threat detection, AI and ML are redefining how security systems operate.
Access & Identity

How Not Deploying Zero Trust Data with AI May Risk Team Safety, Mission Failure

March 13, 2025
As AI transforms threat detection and response, securing the data that powers it is critical.

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Security Executives

The Dissection of a Domestic Terror Threat

March 13, 2025
Rebel Global Security CEO Mark Freedman shares his take on the recent spate of terror threats in the U.S.
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AI-driven security technology and autonomous robotic systems are transforming organizations' guard force management.
Ground-based

Advanced Robotics and AI are Revolutionizing Guard Force Management

March 13, 2025
Organizations that adopt these technologies gain a competitive edge through stronger security, cost efficiency, and greater resilience.
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Today, IoT devices, including physical security products, often operate in diverse and remote environments, with fleets typically ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of devices.
Physical Hardening

Why Physical Security Products Need Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates Under the EU CRA

March 13, 2025
Legacy methods of updating physical security devices, like manual intervention or USB-based updates, are outdated and impractical in today’s interconnected landscape.
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In the aftermath of the United Healthcare CEO assignation, boards of directors have convened emergency sessions, family offices are reassessing security protocols, and the C-suite is questioning its preparedness for emerging threats.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

Why Strengthening Executive Protection Programs is a Critical Issue

After the UnitedHealthcare attack, organizations must have a structured and practical protection framework.
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There are many forms of risk assessment, but whatever assessment methodology, tool, or solution you choose, ensure that it provides you with the critical information you need to make sound decisions.
Security Executives

Current Approaches to Effective Crisis and Contingency Planning

After assessing risks, threats and vulnerabilities, consider a shared operations center.
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Video Surveillance

Smart Camera Planning

Smart camera planning starts with a sound camera inventory that includes all the necessary data to support physical security operations and IT requirements.Q: Our IT Department...
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Security Executives

Video Surveillance in Schools is a Critical Security Element

March 13, 2025
What video surveillance can provide to schools and campuses today may surprise you. The traffic is exponential when you consider how many students, faculty, and staff call a school...
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Security Executives

Leadership is About Listening

March 13, 2025
When thinking of leadership, one often imagines a confident man or woman in charge, barking orders and getting things done. Indeed, a part of leadership is giving orders, driving...
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Healthcare

New Cybersecurity Policies Could Protect Patient Health Data

March 13, 2025
As healthcare policy takes center stage, recently enacted cybersecurity legislation is poised to redefine patient privacy and data security. At the forefront of these changes ...
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Security Executives

I Want to Change Careers

March 13, 2025
A random person contacted me on social media last week to ask me a question.  They said they wanted to change careers and heard cybersecurity was the way to go.  Did...
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As workplace immigration enforcement continues to evolve, all employers must understand how to prepare for and respond to these investigations.
Security Executives

Armed Federal Agents Are at Our Front Door. What Do You Want to Do?

March 13, 2025
Your risk for an audit or “visit” regarding immigrants has just multiplied.
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The physical security products and solutions sector faces several public relations challenges. Addressing these challenges requires clear communication, solid knowledge of customer concerns, and a commitment to communicating honestly, proactively, and consistently
Security Executives

How to overcome key physical security public relations challenges

Jan. 16, 2025
The top 10 public relations challenges faced by physical security companies and solutions for each.