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Diversity and Inclusion: The Managerial Edge

How Managers Can Sustain Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces

These days, diversity is increasingly regarded as an essential component for creating a thriving workplace and for driving innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. The positive effects and benefits of sustaining a diverse and inclusive organizational culture are many, and they last for years. They include, but are not limited to, higher employee retention, an enhanced organizational reputation, and a workforce that generates a wider range of ideas and solutions.

In a Pandemic, Preparation Hinges on Prevention

New research finds that the world is not prepared to prevent or respond to a global pandemic. But lessons learned from previous outbreaks can help address vulnerability gaps.

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The new ASIS Mobile Engagement App brings resources and networking to your fingertips.

How to Address Shift Stress in Security Operations Centers

To increase SOC personnel retention and health, consider shorter shifts, better breaks, and more automation.

Future Proof

Today, methods of authentication are sophisticated but tend to rely on three factors—something we know, something we have, or something we are—to gain access. But these authentication methods rely heavily on what some see is an outdated, and insecure, tool: passwords.

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There’s a new face of hate online. Incels, involuntary celibates who exist primarily in an online subculture, espouse male supremacy and commit acts of violence against people who seem to have an easy time finding love and acceptance. In this article, Stephen Crimando explains the extreme ideology behind this group and the risks posed by gender-based terrorism.

Book Review: The Five Technological Forces Disrupting Security, by Steve Van Till

“The author provides a unique perspective on how new technologies are affecting the physical security systems that we use every day,” writes reviewer Mark H. Beaudry, CPP.

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Throughout the month of March, ASIS International is celebrating its members by offering prizes, free content, and special savings on ASIS professional development resources. Security Management especially thanks the ASIS members who contribute articles, review books, and write new content for the security industry.

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In this month’s episode, host Chuck Harold talks with Jerry Hauer about global COVID-19 preparedness and response; SM Senior Content Manager Mark Tarallo shares a terrorism update; and Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP, explains how ASIS certification played a role in her transition from the U.S. military to the private sector.

Disease Outbreak Security Resources

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has had a major impact on the security and business continuity of organizations around the globe. In light of the outbreak, ASIS has curated useful resources for security professionals.

In a Pandemic, Preparation Hinges on Prevention

Infectious diseases know no borders. So says the first Global Health Security (GHS) Index, a benchmarking assessment of health security and related capabilities across 195 countries, released in October 2019. The GHS Index produced alarming results—in measuring countries’ abilities to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats, the average global score was a mere 40.2 out of 100. According to the report, “national health security is fundamentally weak around the world. No country is fully prepared for epidemics or pandemics, and every country has important gaps to address.”

As the preeminent organization for security management professionals, ASIS International offers a dynamic calendar of events to advance your professional development. From executive education to global exchanges, our events work together to help you reach new heights in your career.

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Though not necessarily a picnic reading choice, Hateland is a well-written, intermediate-level introduction to domestic extremism in America, supported by unbiased reporting of events and well-documented statistics and information.

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How Managers Can Sustain Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces

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Alone Together and Angry: An Incel Revolution

Book Review: The Five Technological Forces Disrupting Security, by Steve Van Till

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March 2020: Pandemic Preparedness; National Security; and the Value of Certification

Disease Outbreak Security Resources

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In a Pandemic, Preparation Hinges on Prevention

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Book Review: Hateland: A Long, Hard Look at America’s Extremist Heart

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