The importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated in today’s digital landscape. With cyber threats evolving at an alarming rate, businesses are under constant pressure to safeguard their data, systems, and assets. However, investing in security often raises questions about the return on investment (ROI). How do businesses measure the value of their security investments? And are those efforts truly worth the expenditure?
Consumers lost more than $4.6 billion to investment fraud scams in 2023, while occupational fraudsters netted more than $3.1 billion during that same period. With fraudsters continue to rake in payouts, security practitioners are looking to new tools, technologies, and partnerships to counter them.
Whether you’re considering a career change, debating how to get more involved in your industry, or want to connect more thoroughly with community stakeholders about your security program, this SM Highlights episode has something for you. Security leadership recruiter Kathy Lavinder outlines pathways—and pitfalls—on the journey into private security careers. To celebrate ASIS International’s 70th anniversary, former ASIS presidents Eduard Emde, CPP, and Godfried Hendriks, CPP, share the history of the association and how volunteerism helps move the industry forward. Then, Domingo Ibarra explains how he leveraged community partners to demonstrate security’s value to the organization beyond traditional “guns, guards, and gates” perceptions.
While there are many commonalities between public and private security, the transition can still be challenging.
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▪ Fast Facts: How to Develop an Effective Private Sector Résumé
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