Member Interviews
Today's Predictions for Tomorrow's Internet
Smart cities, connected devices, digitized records, as well as smart cars and homes have become a new reality. While there are tremendous benefits of this technology, it is critical to understand how to use these cutting-edge innovations in safe and secure ways.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure
For Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, we spoke with Brian Harrell, Vice President of Security, Alert Enterprise and Former Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection for NERC, where he started the biennial GridEx testing program.
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Latest Version of NIST Cybersecurity Framework Draws Worthy Praise from Business Groups
As stated in the Executive Summary of the new version, “The Framework enables organizations — regardless of size, degree of cybersecurity risk, or cybersecurity sophistication — to apply the principles and best practices of risk management to improving security and resilience.” And business and industry groups fully agree.
JPMorgan Crisis Management Head Scott Morrison to Keynote ASIS New York Conference
ASIS International is pleased to announce that Scott Morrison, head of global crisis management and command centers, JPMorgan Chase & Co., will deliver the keynote address at the ASIS 28th New York City Security Conference & Expo (ASIS NYC 2018), May 16-17 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Karen Marquez Memorial Honor Nominations Are Now Open
The Karen Marquez Honor is presented annually to a female security professional who has consistently worked for the betterment of the security industry over an extended period (minimum 15 years experience or equivalent—law enforcement/military, or 10 years experience or equivalent—law enforcement/military—with an ASIS Certification).
Building a Trusted Relationship with the FBI
To learn more about the FBI’s private sector coordinators in the field, please visit the FBI’s website and listen to a FBI radio public service announcement by clicking on the Strengthening Partnerships with America’s Business Community radio feature.
Congratulations to Our Newly Board-Certified Security Practitioners
ASIS salutes these newly board-certified security practitioners
Industry Participation Requested for Next Generation First Responder OpEx
DHS S&T has released a Request for Information for industry participation in the Next Generation First Responder – Harris County Operational Experimentation (OpEx) this December.
Council Resources: Understanding IoT & Hostile Surveillance
Two ASIS Councils have developed resources for pressing topics in the world of security: The Internet of Things (IoT) and houses of worship (HOW) security.
Could This Be The Year For a Federal Data Protection and Breach Notification Bill?
Once again, the key Committees in both the U.S. House and Senate are working on legislation that would set national standards on personal data protection and responses to breaches. While for over a decade Congress has considered such legislation, the odds for success seem greater this year.
