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Open Intelligence and the Evolving Threat

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The role of open-source intelligence (OSINT) within physical security management may be an overlooked aspect in the suite of conventional security practices.
In threat assessments, we may unfairly favor confidential, closely held sources of information that appear to give us an inside track on a threat. But as recent examples highlight, adversaries can be very open about their intentions and objectives, often using social media or other public forums to post about future actions. Focusing on insider information instead of sources that are openly available to all can blind us to the obvious.

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Securing America’s National Pastime

Baseball stadiums strive to adapt their security postures and work with their communities to keep fans, players, and others safe, even when it’s not game time.

Making the Most of Mentorship

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on global workforces. To retain and foster future leaders amid the tumult, personal connection through mentorship can provide support and grow both mentor and mentee.

Organized Crime Finds a Way to Thrive in the New Abnormal

During a global pandemic, the threat of organized criminal activity evolved to continue to survive and take advantage of new business opportunities.

U.S. Government Plays Cyber Catch-Up

Following a series of high-profile cyber incidents, a watchdog highlighted the increasing threat breaches, intrusions, and attacks pose to the U.S. government.

Infographic: Hate Crimes Against AAPI Continue to Rise

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FBI warned that it expected a surge in hate crimes against people of Asian descent. Recent data is proving that to be true.

Rebuilding Trust After Misinformation Maladies

Trust in information sources hit record lows in 2021, but trust in employers remains high. Security now has an opportunity to help rebuild confidence in organizations through effective communication.

Legal Report

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) fined Booking.com €475,000 for belatedly reporting a data breach where hackers accessed the personal data of more than 4,000 customers.

Gaining Insight into Campus Security Trends

The security team for the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada, is learning outside of the classroom to make smarter moves thanks to new software.

U.S. Employees Are Stressed About Wellness

U.S. workers rank mental and psychological wellbeing as one of their biggest wellness concerns, but participation in programs like mental health resources or Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) has dropped.

ASIS News

The game has changed. So has Global Security Exchange (GSX)—offering global security practitioners a new hybrid experience from the largest association for security management professionals.

Industry News

A pilot program found that only 5 percent of alarm events required police involvement, while the rest were false alarms, saving El Pollo Loco thousands of dollars.

2021 ISC West Product Showcase

Check out the latest security technologies, services, and solutions in this special edition product showcase.

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