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Zeus Variant Targets U.S. Accounts

Zeus Variant Targets U.S. Accounts August 23, 2012 Corporate Security | Facilities Security FBI Warning Reiterates Citadel Malware Threats Banking institutions need to take action to thwart the latest generation of targeted ransomware and malware attacks that hijack computer operating systems and launch keyloggers to steal online banking credentials and other financial information. The attacks, […]

Risk Management: Third-Party Breach Impact & Preparedness

Risk Management: Third-Party Breach Impact & Preparedness August 21, 2012 Facilities Security | Managing the Risk Assessment Michaels craft stores. TRICARE. Global Payments Inc. These are among the most recent and prominent examples of third-party data breaches that adversely impacted financial institutions, healthcare providers and other affiliated entities. How prepared is your organization to respond […]

Jet Skier Breaks Through JFK Airport’s $100 Million Security System

Jet Skier Breaks Through JFK Airport’s $100 Million Security System August 13, 2012 Facilities Security A man whose jet ski failed him in New York’s Jamaica Bay swam to John F. Kennedy airport, where he was easily able to penetrate the airport $100 million, state-of-the art security system. Daniel Casillo, 31, was able to swim […]

Healthcare Anti-Fraud Coalition Formed

Healthcare Anti-Fraud Coalition Formed August 9, 2012 Corporate Security | Facilities Security | Hospital Security Public-Private Partnership Focuses On Prevention The Obama administration has launched a new public-private collaborative effort to help prevent healthcare insurance fraud. The voluntary group includes healthcare organizations and associations, health insurers, federal and state agencies, and anti-fraud groups that together aim […]

The Case for Background Screening

The Case for Background Screening August 2, 2012 Emergency Preparedness | Facilities Security | Risk Assessment | White Papers Hepatitis C Scandal Exposes Costly Hiring Flaws How could this happen? I received word last week that I’m one of 6,000 individuals who should be tested for hepatitis C amidst the healthcare scandal unraveling in Exeter, […]

17-year old imposter does CPR on patient in Kissimee, FL

17-year old imposter does CPR on patient in Kissimee, FL March 5, 2012 Facilities Security | Hospital Security | Identity Theft | Risk Assessment Security measures in place are being questioned in Kissimmee, Florida at Osceola Regional Medical Center after clerk passes as a physicians assistant! Hospital security procedures, including staff screening practices at Osceola […]

Data-Driven Security – Using Metrics to Focus & Target Security Programs

Data-Driven Security – Using Metrics to Focus & Target Security Programs February 9, 2012 Corporate Security | Facilities Security | Hospital Security | Managing the Risk Assessment | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Assessment | Success Stories | Threat Assessment | Workplace Violence Prevention Security programs can be dramatically improved by using a metrics-based assessment to […]

Another Look at OSHA & Workplace Violence

Another Look at OSHA & Workplace Violence February 1, 2012 Facilities Security | Hospital Security | Workplace Violence Prevention I just finished reading a new book called HALT THE VIOLENCE, written and edited by Patricia Biles and her Alliance Against Workplace Violence group.  Here are some of my thoughts on it, if your organization has […]

Threat Modeling is the Exciting, Sexy Part of Risk Assessment

Threat Modeling is the Exciting, Sexy Part of Risk Assessment January 26, 2012 Corporate Security | Disaster Recovery Planning | Emergency Preparedness | Facilities Security | Threat Assessment | Workplace Violence Prevention As a risk assessment professional, when I get into a risk discussion, most security people want to talk about THREAT!  Threat is the […]