A writer for Security Magazine (a law enforcement and private security professional) appraises the August 3rd shootings at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, to suggest what went wrong. “There is no evidence,” he writes, “that there was an off-duty law enforcement officer or armed, professional security officer on duty at Walmart. There should […]
Here’s a treatise, via ThreatPost, on how “fraudsters are using social media to spam, steal information, spread propaganda and execute social=engineering campaigns.” Indeed, the web is becoming a rollicking setting for harm, should one be unaware of the hazards of surfing on an inviting computer screen. “From an overall digital fraud perspective,” ThreatPost advises, “Arkose […]
Here’s a peek into the future of secure access control: SecurityInfowatch advises that “a newly formed coalition of manufacturers is aiming to keep the communications technology embedded in access control moving forward. “For adoption of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) we need two things: one is a compelling value proposition for the end customers and second is a […]
What it takes to be as safe as possible in computer security: ZDNet reports on how “Intel, IBM. Google, Microsoft, and others are joining a new security-focused industry group.” “Some of the biggest names in the cloud and hardware ecosystem have agreed to join a new industry group focused on promoting safe computing practices.” Yes, […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) functions as a Department of Hometown Security when it comes to protecting the American people where they live. That, indeed, is its most important mission. “As part of this mission,” its website explains, “DHS fosters collaboration between the private sector and the public sector to mitigate risk and […]
There’s a booming market for people with cybersecurity skills and not enough of them, Security Infowatch advises. “The growing cyberattack surface, ongoing regulations and requirements, and the endless onslaught of digital threats have necessitated more adept personnel than ever before, yet the security skills chasm is only widening. Recent estimates, according to (ISC)², place the […]
In all the turmoil, real and fear-induced, resulting from recent mass shooting incidents, the In Homeland Security blog notes that self-styled security companies are offering “protective” items like “bullet-resistant backpacks for children in time for the back-to-school shopping season.” Understandably, though, “some parents question the motives behind such companies.” “The only people enjoying it are […]
Unusual activities or psychological problems can be clues that potential shooters have “a propensity toward violence” that calls for prompt intervention, Dr. Jarrod Sadulski, of American Military University, advises on In Homeland Security. “The tragedies that occurred in the El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, shootings bring to light the inherent danger within our society, involving […]
Security awareness training isn’t provided enough, or effectively enough, in workplaces, Omer Taran argues on SecurityInfowatch.com. “Security awareness training has existed for decades — yet in all that time, it seems as if it hasn’t reached the level of effectiveness we hoped for,” Taran writes. “…Anywhere from 35-80% of security breaches start with employee involvement, […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently released its annual report on Mass Attacks in Public Spaces (MAPS). It’s for 2018 but, sadly, it already appears there will be a horrendous version foe 2019. “Mass attacks – whether inspired by hateful ideologies, grievances or any other motivating factor – shatter the feeling of safety that […]