What does it take to highlight the value your security team is returning to the organization so that your department is considered an investment center? The first step is for managers of these departments to view their teams and the role they play in the enterprise differently. Tie the Value of the Department to Critical … Continued
The Current State of Security Integration Most organizations currently have a decentralized model of managing security. This includes separate buying and control centers for physical, life safety, and cybersecurity. Depending on the organization, functions can be even more decentralized. For example, fire alarms may be handled completely separately from intrusion alarms. Furthermore, a lot of … Continued
It’s no longer necessary to monitor disparate systems. Instead, you can streamline your monitoring and security operations. There are numerous benefits and efficiencies to be realized by integrating security and monitoring systems. Managing risk with a single, comprehensive security system provides advanced recognition functionality and coordinated response. What Integrating Your Security Systems Together Can Do The … Continued
This issue applies to both run-of-the-mill technologies such as the operating system on workstations and security tools such as alarm monitoring setups. If you need to break out the calendar to figure out when your last technology audit and update was (or worse, if you’ve never had one), you should start planning a review as … Continued
Inefficient or inadequate operator performance can cost companies in both financial and productivity losses. So, what are some of the obstacles that prevent them from responding quickly and with a reasonable level of expertise? Additionally, what are the costs of not providing your alarm monitoring center with the tools they need to do their jobs well? … Continued
COVID-19 Implications for Security Budgets Smaller budgets are a reality for most teams in many organizations. More than half of CFOs are considering pushing back or canceling investments, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey. Even as some regions are able to return to a semblance of normalcy, others are having to scale back to early-pandemic measures as cases … Continued
Employee Health and Safety Employees are the backbone of a good company and they should be a security professional’s first consideration during a major crisis. However, because they are so essential, workers can also be the most vulnerable points of entry into a company. Your security team should be aware of the current physical, mental, … Continued
Sources of Workplace Violence in Healthcare Workplace violence in the healthcare environment comes from multiple sources. There are three groups most likely to be involved: • Patients: Most patients in hospital settings are experiencing severe stress due to health problems, cost, uncertainty, and more. This can sometimes cause violent reactions to upsetting news. • Family and visitors: Similarly, visiting … Continued
Building a Continuity Plan A well-designed business continuity plan allows organizations to adapt when disruptions arise. However, planning for an unforeseen event at an unknown time can be challenging. The key for most teams is planning to maximize flexibility and adaptability. Your team should analyze their operations, security, and communications to identify weaknesses. Creating redundancies can enable your … Continued