Police officers (not just police officers, actually) have reason to be cautious of how they present themselves on social media these days, advises InPublicSafety in a post, “Six Ways to Avoid Discipline: A Law Enforcement Officer’s Guide”. “Activities on social media,” the post advises police officers, “can have a huge effect on how you as […]
Security InfoWatch provides a run-through of the growing threat of identity fraud on the Internet. This potentially costly offense involves an e-mail messenger or website intruder who identifies his purported business or identity as legitimate when they’re not. Call them fraudsters, and watch out. “According to Experian,” InfoWatch advises, “more than two in five consumers […]
A year from now, the Department of Homeland Security will start getting really serious about who flies on airliners within the U.S – by requiring they present a REAL ID to get aboard. “Beginning October 1, 2020,” a DHS post advises, “every air traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, […]
Both the nation’s, and its citizens’, cyber security outlook is being greatly complicated by the advent of quantum computing, which enables hostile parties to harvest data via the Internet. Be they individuals or hostile nations, the Dark Reading blog advises, the threat is real. “We’re developing smart cars and smart cities. and it’s all connected […]
Something emergency response pros probably already know, but Dr. Randall W. Hanifen, a fire department shift captain, adds his take on incident command vehicles for emphasis. On the In Public Safety blog, Dr. Hanifen advises “Make sure your incident command vehicle meets your needs.” An incident commander works from a command vehicle. “Several types of […]
We find this theme arising with increasing frequency: From the Security Magazine blog – “The government cannot do for organizations that which they will not do for themselves.” And it’s underlined. Yes, security is a discipline, one that needs to start with anyone responsible for the safety of others and the safekeeping of property. When […]
In broad strokes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has outlined a new “Strategic Framework for Combating Terrorism and Targeted Violence”. “Today, the United States faces an evolving threat environment, and a threat of terrorism and targeted violence within our borders that is more diverse than at any time since the 9/11 attacks,” said […]
The security outlook for the world’s future isn’t all that encouraging, advises a new report from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). “The report defines the authoritarian-corruption nexus as ‘the growing convergence of licit and illicit state and non-state actors that facilitates and launders the profits of illegal activity, reinforcing the strength and survival of authoritarian […]
Cybersecurity may be a business concern, but, warns Security Infowatch, “very few companies have taken the threats seriously.” “People play Russian roulette with their business decisions all day,” says Dave Tyson, Senior Vice President of Apollo Information Systems, who also formerly served as President of ASIS International. “Cybercrime is more profitable than the drug trade.” […]
We do this occasionally – pass along tips on what’s involved in a complete security program for an enterprise. These are from from DarkReading – “Taking a Fresh Look at Security Ops: 10 Tips”. Security is a team effort, by no means once and done. It involves, notes the post, executive support, strategy, an understanding […]