Posts Tagged ‘Collaboration with Security’
4 Ways Security Teams Can Holistically Mitigate Risks by Partnering with Human Resources and Legal
Tearing down departmental walls is essential for security teams, especially those tasked with responding to threats of violence or significant security events. Information-sharing silos within organizations hinder fast and effective responses. In extreme cases, poor communication can increase risks to a company’s employees and assets. Business leaders recognize the value of cross-functional teams in their…
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 MoreHow Security Teams Have Expanded Their Duties
This article was originally featured on IFSEC Global Regarding gigabytes, physical security units are partnering with cyber security teams to manage the protection of highly valued assets, such as intellectual property. Many cyber security standards, including Payment Card Industry (PCI), have physical security components. But the convergence of physical and cyber security goes well beyond…
Read MoreLegal and compliance teams: Where do they fit in the physical security picture?
Legal and compliance teams engage with nearly every aspect of the organization, from labor law to contracts, to cybersecurity. The role they play to reduce workplace violence and other security risks often go unnoticed and are seldom discussed. It’s worth having those discussions, because legal and compliance teams often set workplace violence policies, interpret regulations…
Read MoreStrategies for Human Resources and Security to Work as One to Enhance Workplace Safety
Human Resources specialist Melissa Muir joined the Women Who Protect podcast series to share strategies for HR and security to work together more effectively. What is threat assessment? Security is a team sport Nurturing the partnership between security and HR Boosting employee engagement Safety risks returning to office Strategies for leaders feeling burnt out Oftentimes,…
Read MoreThe Tail Wagging the Dog
This podcast was originally featured on The Great Conversation CEOs manage risk and opportunity. How well they do that determines their path to value. So, who should be at the table helping the C-level team navigate risk and opportunity? What data should be collected, organized, analyzed, and communicated? How should it be contextualized to meet…
Read MorePhysical Security Teams’ Impact Is Far-Reaching
This article was originally featured on Dark Reading The responsibilities of physical security teams have expanded well beyond traditional security roles. However, these security teams all too often are seen only as a cost center instead of being recognized as risk management professionals who can help move the business forward in areas far beyond “guns,…
Read More6 Considerations For Legal and Compliance Teams As Physical Threats Escalate
It seems like corporations today are in a never-ending cycle of unique challenges – challenges that are being fueled by wars abroad, social justice issues and ongoing health and safety concerns. Almost everyone within the business is impacted by these issues, but certain teams responsible for managing risk pay particular attention. Those business leaders guiding…
Read MoreThe Often Underestimated Role Legal Plays in Corporate Security
Whether you’ve worked in the world of security for two years or twenty, it doesn’t take an expert to tell you that the role of protecting others extends far beyond the traditional corporate security roles. It takes a coordinated approach to know the full story of a suddenly disengaged employee or unfamiliar visitor circling the…
Read MoreThe Chief Legal Officer’s Strategic Partner: Security
This podcast was originally featured on The Great Conversation. At the 2022 Ontic Summit, the theme of “widening the aperture” of security was discussed at large. Not only was it the main focus of CEO Lukas Quanstrom’s keynote, but the topic was touched on in many breakout sessions as well. Founder and Managing Director of…
Read MoreOvercoming Current Health and Safety Challenges in the Workplace
Take a look at these practical insights for strengthening safety protocols and creating a secure work environment. Feeling safe at work has taken on a whole new meaning over the past two years. The boundaries have expanded far beyond the badge swipe and have delved into the territory of hybrid work, health screenings and protocols,…
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