January/February

Restarting an Economic Engine

January/February 2021 | COVER STORY

Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues its third wave in the United States, the Las Vegas casino and gaming industry works to reopen responsibly, keeping in mind its duties to guests and employees, as well as its status as an economic engine for the state of Nevada.

Also In This Issue

January 2021 Marketplace January 2021 Industry News Certification Profile: Alejandro Pulido, CPP Book Review: The Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge Book Review: Introduction to Emergency Management, 7th Edition Book Review: Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention

Municipalities Frown at Facial Recognition Over Privacy, Justice Concerns

Some U.S. cities and municipalities move forward with bans and moratoriums on the use of facial recognition technology in an attempt to protect individuals’ privacy.

Accelerating Change: An Interview with John Petruzzi, Jr., CPP

Incoming ASIS President John Petruzzi, Jr., CPP, shares his thoughts on the challenges presented by 2020 and their continuing effects on the security industry and the Society.

Stalkerware Fuels Technology-Enabled Abuse

With the proliferation of connected homes, virtual assistants, and smartphones, abusers have more tools than ever to track and control victims. When the workplace enters the home, however, this puts employees and employers at increased risk.

Keeping an Eye on Travel Security at Schiphol Airport

Exclusive traveler membership program Privium updates its iris scanners for a faster and more hygienic approach to security screening.

The Rise of Cyber Due Diligence in Deal-Making

Following a major drop in deal making in March 2020, executives expressed increasing interest in deal-making and deep dives into targets cybersecurity posture.

ASIS News

The ASIS International Global Board of Directors is a major part of the association’s transition to a global governance structure.

Legal Report

California extended protections for workers who are the victims of abuse or a crime.

European Union Faces Pandemic-Induced Crime Wave

“As witnessed in the past, economic crises are fertile ground for the growth of organized crime in terms of its scope of activities and its influence,” according to a report from Europol.

Infographic: Securing the Future of Remote Work

After COVID-19 is resolved, 37 percent of organizations worldwide expect more than half of their workforce to continue to want to work remotely, compared to only 19 percent pre-pandemic.

Editor’s Note: Network Upgrades

The challenges of 2020—from isolation to new risks—have forced people to reassess how their brains process emotion and stressors. This all makes our communication, especially through the written word, even more critical.

Americans Reporting Lowest Victimization in Decades

The percentage of Americans who reported that they or someone in their household had been a victim of a burglary, property theft, car theft, vandalism, aggravated theft, physical assault, or sexual assault was at a 20-year low.