So when you look at your legacy systems–from your decades-old fire alarms to those access control systems from the 1990s–you know you have to get the most life out of them as possible. And ripping them up just to replace them with something new, when they still serve you perfectly well, feels fiscally irresponsible. At … Continued
But protecting and securing critical infrastructure today, in a world shaped by massive digital transformation, requires a very specific set of skills and strategies. For example, much of the technology used to protect critical infrastructure is moving online and becoming increasingly interconnected–both a benefit and a potential vulnerability. There are also massive advances in AI, hurtling us … Continued
This is why it’s so critical to enhance operator guidance in the public security context. You can do this through a combination of Strategic Action Planning (SAP) and advanced security monitoring technology that enables a swifter, more efficient response to threats–and provides powerful, data-based insights and predictive analytics. These elements come together to produce better … Continued
One reason government organizations might choose to rely on risk-based budgeting is that there is only so far a budget can go–and government budgets, as we discussed previously, can be precarious. Whether you face political shifts or fluctuations in available tax revenue, prevailing economic forces, and constituent support, you still need to run an efficient … Continued
Insider threats pose significant risks to organizations because they can compromise highly sensitive data, systems, and operations. And because of the nature of the work government agencies do, the repercussions of insider threats can be especially devastating, resulting in everything from stolen government secrets to compromised infrastructure or leaked staff or citizen data. That’s why … Continued
But as organizations focus on where digital security might take them next, the challenge of securing physical assets remains very real. A wise security strategy should encompass both the digital and physical realms, especially because the two are now more connected than ever. You can think about digital and physical security as an intricate spider web of … Continued
Given the recurring nature of these common challenges, it is important to plan well for the future and deploy resources wisely. In an ideal world, you would have all the funding you need to implement the best possible security measures. But because most government agencies rarely have that luxury, they need to find smart ways … Continued
Why the Alarm Over False Alarms? As a government security professional, you’ve probably encountered your share of false alarm headaches. From wasted time chasing non-existent threats to wasted resources calling on emergency response teams, false alarms are a drain on valuable time, money, and expertise. Those are the direct costs of a false alarm. But … Continued
But no security system is flawless, no matter how technically sound or technologically advanced, because every system relies on the humans who use it. Sometimes, these are your security personnel–and sometimes, they are regular employees. They are the people who may not necessarily be on your security team, but who come into contact with the … Continued
But what’s really interesting is that these technologies, already immensely powerful, are merely in their infancy. In recent years alone, we’ve been able to augment security operations with AI-enhanced video, analytics, and automation. But what will happen in the next few years? From emotion recognition systems to autonomous robots, ideas that were once in the realm of … Continued