Posts by Virginia Simmons
Establishing a Proper Employee Termination Procedure to Mitigate Insider Threats
Insider Threats are a Company’s Greatest Risk The Proper Procedure for Terminating an Employee Next Steps & Continuous Monitoring It’s not uncommon for companies to be overwhelmed when it comes to managing threats posed by separated employees. Once a terminated employee has left a company, many believe the potential threat has been removed from the…
Read MoreBuilding an Insider Threat Program: 3 Secrets to Success
Content Pre-employment Background Checks and Continuous Review Cycles Internal Training and Feedback Programs Collaboration Across Cyber and Physical Security Teams Final Thoughts The people that make up an organization are the greatest defense against an insider threat — but are also its greatest vulnerability. While one employee has the ability to save a business from…
Read MoreHow Companies Stop Insider Threats Before They Occur
Discover proactive strategies to prevent insider threats at the crucial intersection of security measures and human behavior. With insider threats on the rise (up 47% in the last two years), a thorough screening process has become imperative for any new hire. Expanding well beyond a simple ‘check-the-box task,’ screening demands a comprehensive process that uncovers…
Read MoreThe Case Files: Nasim Najafi Aghdam
In this blog series, we explore historical events to teach us what pre-incident indicators were present to reduce the chance of bad things happening in the future. History tells us that there is no detail too small, as even the slightest move off-center can set off an unfortunate domino effect. This Case File shares a…
Read MoreThe Case Files: Robert Gregory Bowers
In this blog series, we explore historical events to teach us what pre-incident indicators were present to reduce the chance of bad things happening in the future. History tells us that there is no detail too small, as even the slightest move off-center can set off an unfortunate domino effect. In this Case File, we…
Read MoreThe Case Files: Gabrielle Dee Giffords, Former U.S. Representative
In this blog series, we explore historical events to teach us what pre-incident indicators were present to decrease the chance of bad things from happening in the future. History tells us that there is no detail too small, as even the slightest move off-center can set off an unfortunate domino effect. Within this Case File,…
Read MoreImplications of Domestic Violence for Corporate Security in the COVID-19 Era
Domestic violence is becoming a growing concern for corporations as more and more employees work remotely. According to several research studies (including In Homeland Security, 2020), domestic violence is thought to have increased by 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic. This statistic not only impacts family relationships but extends to social networks and economic success within…
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