A Physical Security Imperative: Critical Infrastructure Security
Attacks on critical infrastructure have doubled in the last year, with events such as the attacks on Ukrainian power companies, Colonial Pipeline and JBS Food, that have brought to light the necessity of critical infrastructure security systems and networks to function properly for society to operate. The impact of recent cyber attacks on power grids…
Read MoreSilos Are the Enemy of Managing Security Risks, Keeping People Safe
This article was originally featured on SecurityInfoWatch.com This has been a watershed year for security. Hundreds of mass shootings across the United States, brutal attacks on public officials, and an increasingly complex threat landscape are compelling companies to sharpen their focus when it comes to security procedures and policies. Enterprise security teams are on the frontlines of…
Read MoreField Tested: Strengthening Your GSOC With an Intelligence-Driven Approach
In this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn valuable insights, including how GSOCs of tomorrow can:
Read MoreThink Like an Intelligence Analyst – Deciding What Matters and How to Share It
When a superior in your career tells you “so what?” in response to the presentation of an idea, it can either break you or motivate you to prove your point further. For Sandy Perez, Lead Intelligence Analyst for Alcon, this response drove her to do the latter and inspired her career where she is responsible…
Read MoreFrost Radar™: Digital Intelligence Solutions, 2022
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Read MoreCyber and Physical Security Must Validate Their Value in 2023
Manish Mehta shares with IFSEC Global the importance of communication and collaboration of both physical and cyber security teams for 2023. This article was originally featured on IFSEC Global For corporate security teams and their budgets, 2023 is likely to be quite challenging. An unclear economic picture and proliferating threats will put greater pressure on…
Read MoreSecuring Budget for Your Corporate Security Program and Earning Your Seat at the Table
Corporate Security Strategic Positioning Key Factors to Recieve Financial Backing Placing Monetary Value on a Risk Promoting Cross-team Collaboration Advice for Funding and Resource Conversations While security teams are tasked with securing their business’s people, operations, and assets, they’re often faced with resistance from internal stakeholders when establishing their program budget. For security leaders to…
Read MorePreventing Workplace Violence: Early Identification and Intervention Go a Long Way
This article was originally featured on Campus Safety Magazine As workplaces are emerging from pandemic restrictions and returning to near-normal operations, corporate security and human resources professionals are facing some complex challenges. Many studies have shown workplaces are facing an increased volume of threats, including threats from those internal or otherwise known to the organization…
Read MoreMailroom Security — The Unfortunate Impact of Overlooking Screening Protocols
The corporate mailroom is often pushed down on the priority list for security concerns, with eyes on visitor management, events, and other high-traffic areas. However, the hard truth is that the logistics of mail screening, or failure to do so, impacts almost every aspect of the business — from business continuity to insider threats to…
Read MoreDeveloping a “Corporate Foreign Policy”: The Urgent Need for Boardroom Geopolitics Strategies
An era of pervasive geopolitical tumult means that companies, and the executives who run them, must begin formulating and following coherent strategies for global engagement. In the first piece of a series on the intersectionality of geopolitics and global business, Colin Reed explores this growing need, and poses early recommendations for companies seeking to develop…
Read MoreWhat it Takes to Modernize Your Threat Management Approach
The field of threat intelligence has evolved far from the days of interviews and observation around a predator or risk. The uptick in social media activity combined with the post-traumatic stress after COVID-19 has drastically changed the way security professionals approach a threat and prioritize information, and it’s critical to stay current on the discussion.…
Read MoreFred Burton’s 2022 Holiday Reading List
This holiday season all of the books on my list focus on espionage, cops, crime, and disasters. Would you expect any less? As usual, I’ve included a few of my favorite classics, some books that are new to the bookshelves this year, and two soon-to-be released books to fill your holiday list. Do you have…
Read MoreBalancing Data, Leading By Experience
This article was originally featured in Security Magazine Just over a decade ago, I got my first glimpse into how digital technology would significantly change the security industry. I was working with a Fortune 500 company as an embedded contractor, and my job was to build its protective intelligence program. A seemingly innocuous comment on…
Read MoreBritish Intelligence Expert Shares the Greatest Threat Facing Public Figures
In this episode In this episode, Fred Burton speaks with Philip Grindell, founder of Defuse Global and a former Scotland Yard Detective, about the complex intersection of physical safety and psychological security. Philip shares how his experience protecting British royalty and government leaders shaped his approach to helping high-profile individuals feel safe in a world…
Read MoreHow to Stop a School Shooting: Using Pre-Incident Indicators to Know When to Act and What to Do
Ten years ago today, 20 children – all ages six and seven – and 6 adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Like the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary and so many other school shootings before and since, the Oxford High School shooting didn’t have to happen. But if you think this post is…
Read More4 Ways Corporate Security Teams Can Better Respond to Rising Crime Rates
Fred shares how corporate security teams can enhance their response to escalating crime rates, emphasizing proactive measures and collaboration with law enforcement. Since 2019, the world has experienced a lot of unexpected and unprecedented changes. For corporate security professionals, shifting trends in criminal activity are becoming a persistent and ongoing concern. This is especially top…
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