October

Smarter Structures, Safer Spaces

October 2018 | COVER STORY

Savvy bad actors can sometimes slip into a facility through an overlooked or outdated building control system. An ASIS Foundation-sponsored report, Intelligent Building Management Systems: Guidance for Protecting Organizations, highlights how solutions like intelligent building management systems can address this security gap and other important issues. Learn more in this article by Dave Brooks and Michael Coole.

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Also In This Issue

SM Online October 2018 Certification Profile: Jeff Sieben, CPP October 2018 Industry News October 2018 Legal Report Resources New Survey on Crisis Management Opens Q&A: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Pittsburgh Shooting: Updates and ASIS Houses of Worship Resources Editor's Note: Code Talkers Book Review: Gun Violence Book Review: Disaster Recovery Book Review: Online Danger Book Review: First Responders Handbook

How to Foster a Safety Culture

Building a security awareness program that leverages internal stakeholders and recognizes employees can help promote a corporate culture of safety.

An Investment in Employees

Despite the need for organizations to implement professional development programs, many fall short in establishing them.

A Stronger Handshake

The Wi-Fi Alliance releases a new protocol designed to enhance network security at home and at the office.

Portrait of a Shooter

Most U.S. active shooters display four troubling behaviors before an attack, according to the FBI.

Case Study: Preventing Port Problems

A private port located outside of London employs a situational awareness platform to manage security and fight threats.

Shaping Sanctuary

The cooperation—or lack thereof—of local jails with federal immigration authorities plays a big role in whether a city is considered a sanctuary city.

October 2018 ASIS News

This month, ASIS launches a completely revitalized version of the on-demand CPP Online Review course.

Rising Seas

U.S. coastal areas are vulnerable to flooding even absent major storms, due to sea level rise driven primarily by climate change.

October 2018 Legal Report

Employees who do not report sexual harassment at work due to fear of retaliation may still sue their employer, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled.