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Testing Technology Now Key to Examining Security Performance
Article on Technology • posted 02/21/12
Knowing whether security technology is adhering to its performance goals has become one of the most vital upstream indicators for physical security. Whether it’s testing during system acceptance, a pilot study prior to an enterprise rollout of new security technology, or on-going system performance testing, security teams need to proactively evaluate whether security enhancements are fulfilling their mission—and not simply responding to problems if (or as) they arise. Continue…
Value Promised by Physical & IT Convergence Going Unrealized
Article on Technology • posted 02/17/12
“The wheels have officially come off the security convergence bandwagon,” begins a report based on a survey of security professionals on the subject. That's a bit strong, but a few things about convergence are clear. Full departmental convergence or integration is not the norm, but better strategic coordination is. And the futuristic security management omnipotence promised by technological convergence remains, for most of us, in the future. Continue…
Security Snapshots: Encouraging Crime Data & ROI
Article on Technology • posted 02/15/12
And the survey says: Companies favor gradual updating to system overhauls…Crime fell across the board in first half of 2011...Payback for cybersecurity investments seems impressive...Top administrators at schools and hospitals are concerend about security—but not willing to invest in it. Continue…
Risk Watch: Eavesdropping, Fraud, Lawsuits & More
Article on Risk/Threat Analysis • posted 02/14/12
Risk items in the news: Videoconferencing equipment is often left vulnerable to hackers. The door is now open for states to authorize online gambling as they wish. One firm must pay nearly $500K for anti-Muslim remarks to a security guard. Solar and wind energy equipment is still under siege. Continue…
Case Study: Cut Your Maintenance Costs By 25 Percent
Article on Technology • posted 02/09/12
Money spent on equipment maintenance and service has reached an all-time high as a percentage of security spending, according to IOFM’s latest research project. One organization, which was spending close to $1 million per year, decided to do something about it. See how they cut their annual service cost by 25 percent. Continue…
Force Size: Do You Waste Money, Risk Lawsuits or Get It Just Right?
Article on Security Staff Management • posted 02/07/12
One of the most critical decisions a security executive needs to make is on force levels, which requires delicately balancing both security and cost concerns. Information can be hard to come by on this point, so IOFM Research included data collection on it as part of our 2011 Benchmark Survey on Corporate Security Spending. What did we find? How can you determine the right ratio of organizational employees to security staff at your organization? Continue…
Recommending Hotels for Traveling Employees: Making the Tough Choices
Article on International Security • posted 02/03/12
Tasked to source hotels for traveling employees, corporate security executives face a difficult choice. Either go with marquee hotel names that attract a lot of Westerners (where security measures are likely to be strong) or recommend less conspicuous, locally owned properties (that terrorists are less likely to attack but where there may be less assurance of security). Which is best? Continue…
