It is hard to believe that this is the last issue of Security Technology Executive magazine for 2023. As we look forward to the new year, we hope it brings peace and resolution to the world’s troubled spots and the promise of democracy preserved and protected at home and abroad. The challenges global organizations face is staggering when you consider many are facing threats from cyber criminals, political terrorists and potentially destructive AI technology.
This month STE examines several of these issues, but our lead spotlight focuses on the annual Vanguard Award winners. Our top story deals with security strategies for small business agricultural threats, while the two honorable mention projects feature solutions for protecting vulnerable urban charitable organizations and safeguarding students at a large city university.
Shifting to a global spotlight, other topics illustrate the diversity of risks faced by security management in diverse sectors. We examine the challenges of today's private security guard forces, along with how security managers can ensure they keep pace with organizational change by enabling physical security strategies that are holistic. When it comes to cybersecurity, we highlight a comprehensive review of best practices to mitigate risk across converged information and operational technologies, in addition to examining how AI is changing business through new platforms like ChatGPT.
Our entire staff at STE wishes all our readers a wonderful holiday and the prospects of a healthy and safe 2024!
Regards;
Steve Lasky, Editorial Director
