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Tag Archives: Cybersecurity
Impact of Disruptive Tech on Business and the Workforce
Is Working Hard Good Enough? We all have a tendency to keep our head down and live in our own discipline, or trade, ignoring the impact of related technologies and/or related industries. After all, most of us were taught focus = … Continue reading
How is Security Consulting/System Design Changing?
Is Security ONE Discipline? In speaking with end-users, I never cease to be amazed at the expectation for a consultant’s knowledge-base and skill-set. I have been working in physical security for over 30 years and I feel just recently I … Continue reading
Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Technology, Technology Convergence
Tagged Cybersecurity, Data Encryption, Data Security, Information Security, Information Technology, InfoSec, IoT, IP Data, IPSec, Physical Security, Security, Solutions Sales, Technology, Technology Convergence
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Evolution of Cybersecurity & Countermeasures
Just returned from speaking at the annual PSATec Conference (www.psasecurity.com) and was thoroughly surprised by the strong emphasis on Cybersecurity… For those that don’t know PSA, it is an organization that supports a large national group of physical security integrators. While … Continue reading
Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Security, Information Security, Integration, Physical Security, Technology, Technology Convergence
Tagged Cybersecurity, Data Encryption, Data Security, Information Security, Information Technology, InfoSec, IoT, IP Data, IPSec, Physical Security, Security, Technology, Technology Convergence
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Encryption – THE Constitutional Issue of Our Day
I know the majority of folks holding positions in our public legal system and in law enforcement are good people trying to do what’s right… and I badly want to believe Police Departments and District Attorneys will be responsible with … Continue reading
Innovation – Are You Listening?
What is Innovation? Is innovation simply developing NEW products? We are told, new products are the result of the innovation process. So, how does this thinking apply to the Security Industry? True innovation requires insight, vision and APPLICATION! The insight … Continue reading
Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Security, Identity Management, Information Security, Integration, Physical Security, Technology
Tagged Automated Building Systems, CIO, CISO, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption, Data Security, Identity Management, Information Security, Information Technology, InfoSec, IoT, IP Data, IPSec, Penetration Testing, Physical Security, Security, Security Industry Association, Solutions Sales, Technology, Technology Convergence
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Prepare for Identity Management in Physical Security to Change Drastically
Smartphones & Big Data Many of our everyday online activities are leveraging authenticating digital identities, cloud data resources and mobile convenience. As all of us come to depend more on smartphone functionality (pay at the pump, ATM’s, building access, network … Continue reading
Posted in Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Identity Management, Information Security, Physical Security, Technology
Tagged CIO, CISO, CSO, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Identity Management, Information Security, Information Technology, InfoSec, IoT, IP Data, IPSec, Physical Security, Security, Technology, Technology Convergence
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76 Percent of Organizations Breached in 2015
This figure was both a surprise… and not. The majority of cyber attacks are not reported, for good reason. It is embarrassing for private enterprise to publicly report a data security breach. There is an obvious negative impact on … Continue reading
Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Security, Identity Management, Information Security, Physical Security, Technology
Tagged Cybersecurity, Data Encryption, Data Security, Identity Management, Information Security, Information Technology, InfoSec, IP Data, IPSec, Physical Security, Security, Technology, Technology Convergence
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Maintaining Relevance in a Dynamic Landscape
Now, there’s the rub! Is the consultant addressing topics relevant to the client’s perceived need, or just addressing his/her area of expertise? We live in a world where organizations face a diverse array of threats. The daunting task of the … Continue reading
Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Technology
Tagged Cybersecurity, Data Security, Identity Management, Information Security, Information Technology, IP Data, Physical Security, Security, Solutions Sales, Technology, Technology Convergence
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Security Automation: Responding to Disruptive Technology
Is this War, or an Opportunity? After taking a short few weeks to investigate the InfoSec space and speak with several ISC2 certified CISSP’s… it would appear the convergence and overlap of Data and Physical Security is creating misconceptions regarding … Continue reading
Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Security, Information Security, Physical Security, Technology
Tagged ASIS, CIO, CISO, CSO, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Information Security, Information Technology, InfoSec, IP Data, Physical Security, Security, Solutions Sales, Technology, Technology Convergence
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Security Fears vs. Awareness
I had an interesting conversation last year with a Data Security Consultant, Mark Turturo, CISSP. I have been working since then to better understand the mission of these professionals and their relevance to the physical security specialist. I operate in … Continue reading
