ASIS International, Author at GSX

GSX 2022 has officially ended in Atlanta. Hear from some attendees about their favorite parts of going to GSX this year!

</p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11809" class="entry post-11809 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gsx-blog category-session-spotlights">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> The Metaverse, NFTs, and the Future of Security in a Virtual World </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p>In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “<a href="https://gsx22.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=114">The Metaverse, NFTs, and the Future of Security in a Virtual World</a>,” presented by Jon Harris, CPP, PSP, senior product manager at HiveWatch, Lee Oughton, COO and founder at Fortress – Risk Management, and Mary Gamble, an attorney at Gamble Legal, PLLC. Read on for what they had to say and don’t forget to <a href="https://www.mcisemi.com/asis2022/?_ga=2.49287909.2112121768.1653576502-779207211.1653576502&_gl=1*1ij99vu*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2NTk5Njc3MDguQ2p3S0NBanc2TUtYQmhBNUVpd0FOV0xPRERENWFqVzZoYlZQS0FoOHdlRTd0SzNoaXZvdmMxMkdxMTM4N0tUSm5BeC1rSkwwaTJVSnZ4b0NuNlVRQXZEX0J3RQ..">register for GSX 2022</a>!   </p> <p><strong>Q: Tell us about your presentation and why should security professionals have this topic on their radar?</strong> </p> <p><strong>JH:</strong> The virtual world: once deemed the domain of video gamers, sci-fi movies, and chat-room enthusiasts, the Metaverse has evolved into a wide-ranging digital landscape that is changing the way we live, work, and play. In our session, we will discuss the projected impact on the security industry – from an assortment of different angles, such as security technology, personal protection, and compliance. Security professionals must have this topic on their radar, because those we serve definitely have it on theirs – we don’t need to be experts in NFTs, cryptocurrency, or digital twins, however we should have a basic understanding of topics and start to assess how it will impact what we do and how we do it. For example, I can see a world where we could pre-design facilities in the Metaverse and test how the security features impact the operations (throughput, processing time, etc.). From an operational intelligence perspective, it is another realm that will require some level of monitoring and evaluation for threat assessments. This is not something we can ignore in hopes that it is some passing trend. </p> <p><strong>Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic?</strong> </p> <p><strong>LO:</strong> Well, my most important advice that I can share right now is to ensure that you attend our panel as we will be diving deep, virtually swimming through the Metaverse, so that our peers within the community can have a better grasp on this hot topic. We will take a look at the threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and associated consequences that individuals may encounter. Through this process, we will also identify how we can then be better equipped in our security roles to educate our teams, business units, executives, and organizations on a whole about this ever-advancing environment. Mary, Jon, and I want to shine a light on this area because of its rapid rate of growth. As security & risk practitioners, we should always be one step ahead of bad actors and criminal activists. For too long now, we’ve over focused our attention on the traditional routes, and methods of how, why, and what kinds of crimes take place in the physical domain. Our digital footprint keeps growing exponentially, which is leaving us all open and vulnerable to attacks from dark forces! Now is the time to peer into the future. Please be ready for your mind to be pushed into another dimension. </p> <p><strong>Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?</strong> </p> <p><strong>MG:</strong> Iterations of the Metaverse have been around for years, but I think we will continue to see a significant evolution of both the Metaverse and NFTs in the coming years. In particular, with regard to NFTs, I see them moving away from use as primarily collector or currency items and towards a mainstream commercial integration for things like events and commercial engagement. I anticipate the Metaverse to similarly expand its engagement scope to provide a comprehensive platform for virtual engagement – spanning uses such as virtual shopping, dynamic social engagement – something like a social media plus product testing and modeling, training, and entertainment.  </p> <p>As my colleagues have said, we as practitioners don’t need to be experts, but we do need to understand the foundations of how NFTs and the Metaverse are being used so that we can guide safe and secure use from both sides of the transaction. From the organizational side this means understanding how the creation and integration of virtual elements aligns with an organization’s existing operations, how the organization intends to execute their use and engagement, and potential security risks spanning creation, implementation, maintenance, and discontinuance. From the consumer side this means understanding ways in which consumers are able to engage and opportunities for exploitation. </p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11764" class="entry post-11764 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gsx-blog">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> Get That Résumé in Working Order at GSX </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p>Career HQ at GSX is bringing back an incredible opportunity for attendees: a complementary <a href="https://www.gsx.org/career-hq/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">résumé review and career coaching session</a>. </p> <p>Located adjacent to the ASIS Hub at Booth 717, Career HQ has 13 professional career coaches with experience in the security profession lined up to help answer your questions about what a job search in 2022 entails and how you can make the best presentation of you possible. </p> <p>To ensure one of our coaches will be available when you can stop by the booth, we highly encourage you to <a href="https://gsx2022.as.me/schedule.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">schedule an appointment</a>. What will be in store for you in your résumé review session? We asked Kathy Lavinder, founder and executive director of SI Placement, and one of the GSX coaches. </p> <p>Q: <strong>What should someone expect heading into one of these sessions?</strong> </p> <p><strong>KL:</strong> You can expect that I will ask a lot of questions. I want to understand the context of their situation. Why are you looking? Why now? Where are you headed? What are your goals? All of those questions help unravel where this person is today, so that we can figure out how to move forward. We can help someone understand what the marketplace is looking for and how they can find alignment between it and their goals. </p> <p><strong>Q: How do people get résumés wrong?</strong> </p> <p><strong>KL:</strong> I’ve seen many, many résumés over 20-plus years of recruiting in this space. The biggest mistake people make is they view it as just a career history. They put down every place they’ve ever worked and include all the responsibilities they had at each stop. That thinking needs to be adjusted. Resumes need to be reframed as a marketing document, one that highlights the individual’s relevant skills, experience, and knowledge. Do that in a compelling and succinct way, then you are more than halfway home to getting someone to spend time reading your resume. My main advice is to knit together what it is you’ve done in a cohesive narrative that will quickly allow the reader to understand what you bring to the table. </p> <p><strong>Q: Is this only for people actively searching for a new position?</strong> </p> <p><strong>KL:</strong> I think this is a great opportunity for anybody at any point in their career. It’s always a good idea to get an opinion from a neutral party. I want to help them, but I won’t hold anything back. I’m going to give it to them straight. I believe it’s really important to be direct and honest in giving feedback. No matter how you feel about your current position, whether you’re happy or unhappy, whether you’re actively looking or just sort of keeping your antenna up, you need a résumé that’s ready to go. And you should always have your antenna up. Why wouldn’t you? You never know when a great opportunity is going to present itself. </p> <p>Organizations these days move very quickly. The job process of hiring and bringing on people is moving at warp speed. If you spend any time on LinkedIn, you see the flood of people saying they’ve started a new position. I’ve never seen such robust hiring in more than 20 years of recruiting. Having the resume ready is like having a career insurance card ready. You want to be ready if an opportunity is there, and this session can be a great opportunity to help you be ready to plug and play. </p> <p>Q: <strong>What do you get out of the sessions?</strong> </p> <p><strong>KL:</strong> Volunteering feels good. I love to volunteer with ASIS and with other groups. As a recruiter I help organizations find people, but when I’m working with an organization such as ASIS, I just have exposure to a broader swath of people—people who are at different stages of their career and with different backgrounds, and it’s really interesting to hear their stories. And there’s always a story involved when you’re talking with people who are trying to figure out what their next step is or who are running into obstacles or challenges in their careers. So it’s a learning opportunity for me, and it feels good to try to help someone. </p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11735" class="entry post-11735 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gsx-blog category-session-spotlights">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> Solving the Increase in Societal Crime Issues through Physical Security Design: Why the Current Wave of Crime is a Wake-Up Call for Security Professionals </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p>In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “<a href="https://gsx22.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=139">Solving the Increase in Societal Crime Issues through Physical Security Design: Why the Current Wave of Crime is a Wake-Up Call for Security Professionals</a>,” presented by Jeffrey Slotnick, CPP, PSP, the founder and president at Setacron Inc., Mark Folmer, CPP, the president at Robotic Assistance Devices, Mike McGovern, PSP, a business development manager, North America – Security Entrance Control at ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, and Antoinette King, PSP, the founder of Credo Cyber Consulting LLC. Read on for what they had to say and don’t forget to <a href="https://www.mcisemi.com/asis2022/?_ga=2.49287909.2112121768.1653576502-779207211.1653576502&_gl=1*1ij99vu*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2NTk5Njc3MDguQ2p3S0NBanc2TUtYQmhBNUVpd0FOV0xPRERENWFqVzZoYlZQS0FoOHdlRTd0SzNoaXZvdmMxMkdxMTM4N0tUSm5BeC1rSkwwaTJVSnZ4b0NuNlVRQXZEX0J3RQ..">register for GSX 2022</a>!   </p> <p><strong>Q: How did you become interested in your topic?</strong> </p> <p><strong>MM: </strong>Civil unrest, retail theft and workplace crime (unauthorized entries) are occurring at an increasing rate and being met with less threat of police action/arrest. We have observed that offices, corporate campuses, and others need smarter technology and security design to address threats like these. In particular, retail establishments have been unfairly targeted for looting, vandalism, shoplifting, and other forms of violence. This is impactful on all businesses, but especially smaller retailers who may not have the resources to shore up their defenses. As industry professionals we want to share relevant information to help mitigate the impacts and costs of workplace crime, retail looting, vandalism, shoplifting, and other forms of violence. </p> <p><strong>Q: Tell us about your presentation and why security professionals should have this topic on their radar.</strong> </p> <p><strong>MF</strong>: It should be on all security professionals’ radar because it affects us all – either directly professionally because we are tasked with securing organizations that are being targeted or indirectly as consumers, shoppers, and citizens. There have been some significant changes in physical security technologies over the past several years giving security practitioners options when it comes to securing assets, providing services, and supporting internal stakeholders. The changes require an open mind and some consideration of digital transformation. </p> <p><strong>Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic?</strong> </p> <p><strong>JS: </strong>With the “The Great Resignation” occurring in law enforcement, response times are increasing. Especially in the retail environment where there is the perception that retail crime is covered by insurance. Deter, Detect, Delay, and Respond are still core fundamentals. If the response is delayed, we have to shore up the other three. As security professionals, it is incumbent upon us to stay informed not just of industry fundamentals but of recent and relevant changes that make us better practitioners. Retail crime touches us all, through losses in the supply chain, and increased operating expenses that are passed on to consumers, resulting in the increased cost of goods and services. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, improved technologies, and new technologies can all have a positive impact to mitigate retail crime. There are also proven methods and best practices that have been employed in other parts of the world and other retail industries that have relevance to our current conditions in the United States. Come join your peers for an informative and candid discussion of this critical topic. </p> <p><strong>Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?</strong> </p> <p><strong>AK: </strong>As the political landscape continues to trend towards lower incarceration rates for misdemeanor crimes, physical security industry professionals need to get more creative with the solutions we provide to our retail sector end users. We need to be considering not only the security of the merchandise, but also the safety of the employees and customers. Implementing solutions that provide multiple layers of security, as well as deterrence such as controlled entrances and egress technology, robotics, video analytics, and improved training for security officers, will help harden retailers as targets. There needs to be a stronger private/public partnership in protecting retailers in the regions that are being hit the hardest. If we do not take strong steps towards protecting these retailers so that they may remain open to support the communities they are in, we are going to see serious economic implications for these communities, as well as a reduction in availability of products and services for these communities. </p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11605" class="entry post-11605 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gsx-blog category-session-spotlights">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience by Leveraging the Power of AI and Data </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p>In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “<a href="https://gsx22.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=62">Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience by Leveraging the Power of AI and Data</a>,” presented by Chris Hurst, the vice president of global technology solutions at OnSolve. Read on for what he had to say and don’t forget to <a href="https://www.mcisemi.com/asis2022/?_gl=1*1ebopkp*_ga*Nzc5MjA3MjExLjE2NTM1NzY1MDI.*_ga_WRC9C1PPK1*MTY1MzU3NjUwMS4xLjEuMTY1MzU3NjUwNi4w&_ga=2.49287909.2112121768.1653576502-779207211.1653576502" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">register for GSX 2022!</a> </p> <p><strong>Q: How did you become interested in your topic?  </strong> </p> <p><strong>CH: </strong>Supply Chain resilience is a topic I’ve been interested in for a while! After serving at the tactical level as an army diver/army engineer officer from 2001 to 2006, I spent my last year on active duty serving with Army Forces Central Command (ARCENT), which had the sustainment mission for all US military forces in the Middle East. At a conceptual level, ARCENT faced the strategic challenges of supply chain resilience to support all forces in conflict zones. Second, this mission continued in my civilian life. I spent the next four years (2006-2010) planning and building infrastructure in Iraq and Afghanistan. At the time, supply chain resilience meant ensuring the right people, equipment and components showed up at the right place and at the right time – and that was obviously a huge challenge. Challenges ranged from our internal systems and processes, to the supplier organizations, to the links and nodes – from manufacturing plants to airports and seaports (“APODs and SPODs” when it involved military equipment) to roads and borders. Third, as a co-founder of a software company, we wrestled with a different kind of “supply chain resilience:” the supply of software engineering talent. For many reasons, we found the right mix to be both domestic and international – from the US to Colombia to Ukraine. Obviously, recent events challenge assumptions of stability that seemed sound just a few years ago.  </p> <p>Philosophically, I think the scope is even larger. Supply chain resilience is, at its core, closely tied to questions of globalization itself. There are arguments that the policies and beliefs surrounding the integration of goods and services which skyrocketed the growth of developing countries in the post WWII era (and particularly, post-1980) may be waning. All of us are living at an important moment in history, and that’s fascinating to me.  </p> <p><strong>Q: Tell us about your presentation and why security professionals should have this topic on their radar. </strong> </p> <p><strong>CH: </strong>The chaos of the last 12 months has shed light on an already vulnerable supply chain, and the ripple effect it can have on other industries and areas of business. What we’re seeing with our customers is the need to anticipate supply chain disruption, so its impact can be mitigated. Separately, we have also been hearing about the promise of AI to help us solve our most difficult security problems. I know security professionals have been involved in both discussions, and I wanted to bring them together to show a practical application of AI and machine learning to help increase supply chain resilience.  </p> <p><strong>Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic? </strong> </p> <p><strong> CH:</strong> 3 pieces of advice:  </p> <ol><li>The deeper you understand your organization’s business model and operations, the more helpful you can be. What are the “must-have” components of your business and supply chain – and what are the nice-to-haves? What are the security and disruptive risks to the must-haves? Who are your supply chain management counterparts responsible for those?  </li></ol> <ol start="2"><li>To the degree that you can, design your calendar, priorities, and team to allow space for thinking “what could go wrong?” I’m sensitive in saying this. COVID and everything else over the last 2 years have slammed our industry. There is no work-life balance, and BC and Security teams are notoriously overworked and understaffed. But there’s a hidden cost: there’s been little space for our risk professionals to think broadly about risk, and most teams are continually in reactive mode. I think the best of us find ways to prioritize the mental and temporal space to plan for the “unknown unknowns.” How do you achieve this? Communicate with your boss, upward and team vision, delegate what you can, use technology effectively… we’ll talk more about this.  </li></ol> <ol start="3"><li>Be the answer to the risk questions that your executive team should be asking. If you’ve done the above, you’ll be a strategic asset to your organization. One way to have these answers is to use technology. AI can help with quickly processing and making sense of a “world of data, in a world of risk.”  </li></ol> <p><strong>Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years? </strong> </p> <p><strong>CH:</strong> Achieving supply chain resilience is going to become a key strategic advantage in the next 2-5 years. The truth is, these risks and disruptions are not going away, in fact they are getting more complex. Those who can put processes and technology in place to anticipate and predict disruption are the organizations that will come out on top. Every organization should be interested in better, faster data related to natural disasters, civil unrest, climate change, global health crises, severe weather, and other critical events. Knowing sooner helps you react faster and produces better outcomes. Our presentation will demonstrate how organizations can leverage AI to anticipate and mitigate disruptions to their supply chain, which will put their organization in a better position going forward. </p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11601" class="entry post-11601 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gsx-blog">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> GSX Perspectives: A Security Insider’s Take on This Year’s Host City, Atlanta, with Scott Ashworth, CPP </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p class="is-style-default"><em>In anticipation of GSX 2022, ASIS member Scott Ashworth shares insight into his hometown of Atlanta and the thriving security professionals behind it. Scott is a security leader specializing in Sports and Entertainment. For the past five years, he has held the roles of Director of Security for AMB Sports and Entertainment (Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium) and more recently as the Head of Security for Overtime, the leading brand for the next generation of sports fans that was ranked as one of LinkedIn’s top startups in 2022. Prior to his security career, Scott spent 10 years in law enforcement specializing in all aspects of criminal investigations and retired at the rank of Lieutenant. Read on to learn more about the city of Atlanta and <a href="https://www.gsx.org/registration-travel-housing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">register for GSX today!</a> </em></p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="alignright size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="400" height="375" src="https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/scott-ashworth2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11602" srcset="https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/scott-ashworth2.jpg 400w, https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/scott-ashworth2-300x281.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure></div> <p>Atlanta is a city with a long, rich, and complicated history. At one time, it stood as a central hub and supply depot for a Confederate Army fighting to maintain the institution of slavery in the American South. Decades later, Atlanta would become the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King Jr, leading to a transformation lending to the city’s adopted motto of “The city too busy to hate.” A city that fell victim to fire twice, once on Sherman’s March in the civil war and again when a catastrophic fire rampaged through the city in 1917. After each event, the city built back larger and stronger which is encapsulated in the city’s seal displaying the word resurgence and includes a rendering of a Phoenix rising from great flames. </p> <p>Fast forward to an Olympic City hosting 197 nations from around the world in 1996. Games that would be plagued by terrorism, security threats, deadly bombings, and looming extremism. Despite the negative impacts, Atlanta sent a message to the world that it was not only an international city, but an international sports city that takes security seriously. A city that years later in 2026 would be chosen to host the World Cup. </p> <p>Security professionals from global companies including Coca-Cola, UPS, Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, Cox, Equifax, NCR, and many more are headquartered near downtown as these companies call Atlanta home. Experts in security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (providing nonstop service to 150 U.S. destinations and 70 international locations in more than 50 countries) work around the clock ensuring that the world’s busiest airport is a safe haven for all who travel through it. Its history, culture, international appeal, and contributions to the security profession make it the perfect host for the GSX conference in September.  </p> <p>I am a member of a tight knit group of Atlanta sports security professionals including representatives from the Falcons, Atlanta United FC, Braves, Hawks, Overtime Elite, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Georgia State Panthers, and other local entities. Over the past five years our professional community collaborated often whether it was to execute major sporting events like Super Bowl 53, an MLS Championship Match in 2018, the 2021 World Series, College Football Championships, or to host large parades downtown to celebrate championship baseball and soccer seasons. Atlanta is a sports city and we protect the fans who make it that. Loading World Cup 2026…… </p> <p>Why am I so passionate about Atlanta? I grew up here. In me, Atlanta lit and continues to fuel a fire of fierce advocacy, dedication, and innovation towards our shared field. When I was thinking of leaving law enforcement after ten years a number of individuals mentioned that I should look into ASIS International. I urge anyone with my shared passions to join ASIS and myself in Atlanta this September. I will be happy to be your guide and Atlanta’s ambassador if you have any questions before or during GSX reach out to me on LinkedIn. Trust this ASIS member and native of Atlanta, the food, entertainment, sights, sounds, and feel of the city will be the perfect complement to the amazing programming at the GSX conference. </p> <p>I look forward to seeing you there.</p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11532" class="entry post-11532 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gsx-blog category-session-spotlights">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> Simple and Practical Activities In Putting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Into Action </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p>In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “<a href="https://gsx22.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=57">Simple And Practical Activities In Putting Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Into Action</a>,” presented by Donna Kobzaruk, Chair of the ASIS North American Regional Board of Directors and Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase and Melissa Mack, Director at Pinkerton. Read on for what they had to say and don’t forget to <a href="https://www.mcisemi.com/asis2022/?_gl=1*1ebopkp*_ga*Nzc5MjA3MjExLjE2NTM1NzY1MDI.*_ga_WRC9C1PPK1*MTY1MzU3NjUwMS4xLjEuMTY1MzU3NjUwNi4w&_ga=2.49287909.2112121768.1653576502-779207211.1653576502" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">register for GSX 2022!</a> </p> <p><strong>Q: How did you become interested in your topic?</strong> </p> <p><strong>DK:</strong> I’ve always been passionate about supporting the under-represented having a voice. Melissa and I were talking and thought we needed to communicate our best practices for simple steps to create a DE&I program. What better forum than GSX!! </p> <p><strong>Q: Tell us about your presentation and why should security professionals have this topic on their radar?</strong> </p> <p><strong>MM:</strong> It is important for employees to feel comfortable in bringing their true selves to work every day and this presentation identifies actionable ways to create that environment. Doing so invites the essence of critical thinking into the way we protect assets. Threat actors and methods are not homogeneous so neither should approaches we take in risk management.  </p> <p><strong>Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic? </strong> </p> <p><strong>DK:</strong> Attend the session. If you walk out with one recommendation to put into practice, trust that it will change lives.  </p> <p><strong>Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years? </strong> </p> <p><strong>MM:</strong> The next 2-5 years are critical in DEI efforts as we continue to see division and polarization threatening societies that influence professional environments. Organizations and leaders recognizing the value of creating inclusive work cultures and prioritizing resources in doing so will be better positioned with talent management, innovative transformations, and corporate social responsibility. </p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11472" class="entry post-11472 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gsx-blog">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> GSX Exhibitor Spotlight: A Conversation with Mike Beattie of Securitas Technology </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p>In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with one of our exhibitors to have them share their thoughts and insights regarding trends in the security profession. This week we are featuring an interview with Mike Beattie, CIO & SVP IT Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. (now Securitas Technology).</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mike-Beattie-w-logo-682x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11507" width="289" height="434" srcset="https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mike-Beattie-w-logo-682x1024.jpg 682w, https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mike-Beattie-w-logo-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mike-Beattie-w-logo-768x1154.jpg 768w, https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mike-Beattie-w-logo-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mike-Beattie-w-logo.jpg 1278w" sizes="(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px" /></figure></div> <p><strong>Q: <em>What are the most pressing security concerns you are hearing from your clients in 2022?</em></strong> </p> <p>With many businesses resuming an in-office or hybrid work environment, the need for faster technology adoption has come to the forefront. The most pressing security concern Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. (now Securitas Technology) is hearing from clients is the need for integrated security solutions, with the main focus on interoperability. Many security vendors are making the leap from just providing hardware services to providing complete solutions. With these drastic leaps in video capabilities and vendor solutions, it is imperative clients have the ability for a product or system to work seamlessly with other products and systems. Securitas is accelerating the focus on technology and solutions, including AI and smart analytics, to stay at the forefront. </p> <p><strong>Q: <em>Are you seeing a demand for integrated solutions going hand in hand with the convergence of departments/functions such as physical security, cybersecurity, life safety, and business continuity?</em></strong></p> <p>Absolutely. The convergence of security technology is a unified effort across all departments and functions that might not have typically been involved in the conversation, such as HR, Marketing, etc. With the transition of dial-up technology to IP-based, we are no longer talking about just an IT department or physical security system. It goes back to interoperability and systems coming together to make a complete, holistic security solution.  </p> <p>At the Securitas Technology Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE), we take multiple security solutions and test first-hand how they work together to improve business continuity. For example, with gunshot detection, we are working on and evaluating a solution involving software, cameras and smart analytics. When the audible gunshot detection occurs, the closest camera will pick up the location to help reduce response time from first responders. Combining physical and life safety functions bolsters the complete solution. </p> <p><strong>Q: <em>IT and IT security has been front and center in the news and in boardrooms across the globe as a result of the pandemic with many companies switching to remote work with their employees. How have you seen the role of IT change within your own company since the start of the pandemic? </em></strong> </p> <p>The IT department became front and center at management meetings following the COVID-19 pandemic. The main question: How do we help promote physical security and cybersecurity for employees, especially in a remote working environment, while also maintaining business continuity?  </p> <p>Through its Pandemic Response Task Force, Securitas Technology provided associates with a comprehensive business continuity plan that included antivirus detection and malware documentation, as well as training on how to have a heightened observance for phishing attacks, which have become extremely realistic and sophisticated since the start of the pandemic. We wanted to ensure our associates had the full suite of cyber tools at their fingertips. IT continues to be at the forefront of these discussions.  </p> <p><strong>Q: <em>What are some of the leading trends in the world of electronic security that security management professionals should be aware of over the next 18-24 months and why?</em></strong> </p> <p>The best security management professionals are thinking far into the future, which is key to predicting and staying abreast of trends, market fluctuations and geopolitical events that affect the industry. When this isn’t the case, changes like the final transition to LTE from 3G cause big ramifications. So, looking forward, the next big move will be the final transition from dial-up to IP-based. Beyond industry-wide impacts, it is also critical to think about your own organization’s deployments holistically. How will these changes affect your hardware and equipment? Will you have to roll out new equipment or provide software updates to all equipment? Ensuring you are answering these questions before they occur will help you be prepared. </p> <p>We are also seeing an uptick in startups rolling out exciting new technologies. About four or five years ago, we first started to see them break into the security industry. But now they have successful beta customers, multiple installations and continue to expand. We are excited to see these companies at GSX, and to evaluate them through our proven process and our Securitas Product Evaluation Committee. Transitions always happen, so you have to be ready for the next evolution in technology.  </p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11378" class="entry post-11378 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gsx-blog category-session-spotlights">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> Mental Health & Workplace Safety </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p>In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “<a href="https://gsx22.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=100">Mental Health & Workplace Safety</a>,” presented by Jeremy Prout, CPP, APP, the regional security director at International SOS, Kelly Johnstone, the Chief Security Officer at V2 Global, Robert Quigley, a professor of surgery and the senior vice president and global medical director at International SOS, and Steven Bernard, CPP, PSP, APP, a senior security advisor at International SOS. Read on for what they had to say and don’t forget to <a href="https://www.mcisemi.com/asis2022/?_ga=2.155101041.854411045.1652210004-861197948.1608145097&_gl=1*i7gbuk*_ga*ODYxMTk3OTQ4LjE2MDgxNDUwOTc.*_ga_WRC9C1PPK1*MTY1MjI5MDIzOS4zNC4xLjE2NTIyOTE2MTMuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">register for GSX 2022</a>!</p> <p><strong>Q:</strong> <strong>How did you become interested in your topic?</strong> </p> <p><strong>JP:</strong> I first became interested in the topic of workplace violence after the 1999 tragedy in Columbine, Colorado. As my career progressed, I gained a greater understanding of the intersection of workplace violence and mental health issues. As security professionals, we have a duty to ensure a safe working environment and also to make sure that individuals who are struggling can get the assistance they need. </p> <p><strong>Q: Tell us about your presentation and why should security professionals have this topic on their radar.</strong> </p> <p><strong>KJ: </strong>Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an increase in mental health awareness, issues and incidents. We are also seeing more aggressive behavior, less tolerance of differing opinions, and more polarization around beliefs, which are all leading to the potential for bad behavior in the workplace. Security professionals need to be keenly aware of these changes and review their current policies and programs around workplace safety to ensure they are able to protect their employees and appropriately assess and mitigate any potential issues. </p> <p><strong>Q:</strong> <strong>What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic?</strong> </p> <p><strong>RQ: </strong>Security professionals have actually been battling two contagions: COVID-19 and mental health which are not mutually exclusive. The same energy and focus placed on the health and safety of workforces needs to be applied to the management of mental health. Besides the obvious impact mental health is having on absenteeism and presenteeism, there is now growing evidence that workplace violence will be yet another manifestation. Mitigation best practices through awareness, education, and open dialogue will become standard operating procedure in any organization. </p> <p><strong>Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?</strong> </p> <p><strong>SB: </strong>Work from anywhere, hybrid work schedules, forced return to work, depleting government resources, the great resignation, the insider threat, declining economies and a possible recession will all likely increase the evolving mental health crisis. The burden this will place on employers is a critical one. Let’s have an open discussion and be a part of the solution versus failing to improve the environment. </p> </section> </article>  <article id="post-11013" class="entry post-11013 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-session-spotlights category-gsx-blog">  <header class="entry-header"> <div class="wrapper">  <h1 class="entry-title"> Mass Casualty Awareness and Preparedness — Active Assailant Response Planning </h1> </div> </header> <ul class="entry-breadcrumbs"><li class="entry-breadcrumb"> <a href="https://www.gsx.org">GSX</a> </li></ul>  <section class="entry-content"> <p>In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “<a href="https://gsx22.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=82">Mass Casualty Awareness and Preparedness — Active Assailant Response Planning</a>,” presented by Dale Buckner, CEO/President at Global Guardian, Dennis O’Toole, Former Anne Arundel SWAT Lieutenant and Federal Law Enforcement Tactics Instructor at NA, and Greg McAleer, Senior Vice President of Business Operations & Risk Management at Global Guardian. Read on for what they had to say and don’t forget to <a href="https://www.mcisemi.com/asis2022/?_ga=2.155101041.854411045.1652210004-861197948.1608145097&_gl=1*i7gbuk*_ga*ODYxMTk3OTQ4LjE2MDgxNDUwOTc.*_ga_WRC9C1PPK1*MTY1MjI5MDIzOS4zNC4xLjE2NTIyOTE2MTMuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">register for GSX 2022</a>!</p> <p><strong>Q: How did you become interested in your topic? </strong> </p> <p><strong>DB:</strong> An employers’ duty of care obligation is to keep their employees safe and out of harm’s way – and to provide assistance should a crisis, such as an active assailant in the workplace, occur. When employers have effective duty of care programs and emergency response plans in place – and partner with the right provider – it can save lives and ensure business continuity. As the founder and CEO/President of Global Guardian, a leading duty of care provider, our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our clients. One of the things we regularly do is emphasize the importance of crisis preparedness trainings and tabletop exercises to support employees and workforces in an increasingly unpredictable world. </p> <p>In the past five years, the threat landscape in the United States and around the globe has steadily expanded, which is having a detrimental impact on business continuity. One of these top threats is violent crime and mass shooting events. When defined as four or more people shot, a total of 693 mass shooting events took place in 2021, 13.4 percent higher than 2020. This year alone, there has been almost 200 mass shootings to date. </p> <p>With the rise in crime, and active assailant events, you can’t think it is not going to happen to you. According to the FBI, active assailant attacks typically involve significant planning: 77 percent of attacks took over a week of planning and 24 percent of active shooters (who are 18 and older) have undergone military training. On average, it takes approximately ten minutes for law enforcement to arrive on scene to intervene, but most attacks end in less than five minutes. This means that to survive, individuals must be prepared to react promptly and properly.  </p> <p>We work with our clients to prepare them for these types of attacks and make sure they are aware of how to respond pre-crisis, during, and post-event. Real-life examples show these types of trainings work; when Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and others from his congregation were held hostage, he credited the security courses that the congregation had participated in with making sure he knew what to do to get himself and those around him to safety. I cannot emphasize to our clients, and to the security professionals at GSX, the importance of being prepared and knowing how to respond in an active assailant incident.  </p> <p><strong>Q: Tell us about your presentation and why security professionals should have this topic on their radar. </strong> </p> <p><strong>DO: </strong>In the United States, the number of mass shootings has been climbing steadily over the years, making it imperative for organizations to have proper training, plans, and protocols in place.  </p> <p>Security professionals need to know how to ensure their workplaces are prepared to respond to an active assailant incident. It is critical that security professionals work with corporate leaders to develop, communicate, and regularly exercise emergency management plans to protect assets, support employees, and minimize loss in the event of an active assailant incident. Such plans also go a long way toward increasing resiliency, ensuring business continuity, and supporting and empowering employees.  </p> <p>Our presentation will discuss the current threat environment and how this has impacted active assailant incidents. We will provide real-life examples of how to prepare for and react to such an incident through tabletop exercises and scenarios. Participants will leave equipped with the necessary skills to train and prepare their employees to respond to workplace violence or an active assailant incident, including how to identify red flags, assess risks, and look out for and monitor threats that are made either in person or online.  </p> <p><strong>Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?</strong> </p> <p><strong>GM: </strong>Since 2020, mass shootings have increased, with 611 incidents taking place in 2020 and 693 incidents in 2021, including the March 16 shooting in the Atlanta area that left eight people dead and the May 26 shooting at a rail yard in San Jose, California, in which nine people were killed. Already in 2022, there have been almost 200 mass shootings to date. The stress of the pandemic and state of the world these past three years have impacted the population in a multitude of ways; it is imperative that we pay attention to how we emerge from the pandemic as reopening may affect vulnerable populations. We may witness an uptick in mental health and wellness challenges during reintegration into workspaces, which unfortunately can result in violence.  </p> <p>Mass shootings and active assailant threats affect businesses and individuals, making it critical that the security professionals charged with overseeing corporate and employee safety programs establish emergency response plans and protocols, make them available, and test them. Companies should conduct regular active assailant drills, tabletop exercises and engage local law enforcement. Security professionals and corporate leaders must know their people, have a well-practiced plan, and empower employees to speak up if they see warning signs that could prevent an active assailant incident. Active assailant incidents will continue to be a major threat to all individuals and businesses and security professionals will have to address it, plan for it, and respond. </p> </section> </article> </section>  <nav class="archive-nav"> <div class="archive-nav-previous"><a href="https://www.gsx.org/author/asisinternational/page/12/" ><span class="meta-nav">←</span> older</a></div> <div class="archive-nav-next"><a href="https://www.gsx.org/author/asisinternational/page/10/" >newer <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></div> </nav> </main> </div> <footer class="footer"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="footer-social"> <a href="https://twitter.com/ASIS_Intl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i></a> <a href="https://facebook.com/ASIS.GSX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i class="fab fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/asis-international/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i class="fab fa-linkedin-in"></i></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ASISInternational" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i class="fab fa-youtube"></i></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asisinternational/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i class="fab fa-instagram"></i></a> </div> <div class="footer-information"> <div> <p><b>GSX 2025</b><br>New Orleans, LA<br>29 September – 1 October, 2025</p> </div> <div> <p><b>GSX 2026</b><br>Atlanta, GA<br>14 - 16 September, 2026</p> </div> <div> <p><b>GSX 2027</b><br>Orlando, FL<br>20 - 22 September, 2027</p> </div> </div> <div class="footer-logo"> <div class="footer-asis"> Powered By <a href="https://www.asisonline.org/"><img src="https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/themes/gsx23-mdg/images/asis-logo.png" alt="ASIS International Logo"></a> </div> <div class="footer-fast"> <img src="https://www.gsx.org/wp-content/themes/gsx23-mdg/images/brand-fastest50-footer.png" alt="Fastest 50 Logo"> </div> </div> <nav class="footer-nav"> <div class="menu-footer-nav-container"><ul id="menu-footer-nav" class="menu"><li id="menu-item-8496" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8496"><a href="https://www.gsx.org/contact-us/">Contact Us</a></li> <li id="menu-item-8499" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-8499"><a href="https://www.asisonline.org/footer-pages/privacy-policy/?_ga=2.67756305.1289052624.1618867572-978677238.1616025568">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li id="menu-item-8497" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8497"><a href="https://www.gsx.org/code-of-conduct/">Code of Conduct</a></li> <li id="menu-item-15752" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-15752"><a href="https://www.gsx.org/about/terms-conditions/">Show Policies</a></li> <li id="menu-item-11983" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page current_page_parent menu-item-11983"><a href="https://www.gsx.org/news-and-media/blog/">News & Media</a></li> </ul></div> </nav> <p class="footer-copyright">Copyright © 2025 ASIS International<br><br>  <a class="optanon-toggle-display text-center">Cookie Settings</a> </p> </div> </footer> <div class="gtranslate_wrapper" id="gt-wrapper-83864551"></div>  <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery-modal/0.9.2/jquery.modal.min.js"></script> <script> /* A simple jQuery modal (http://github.com/kylefox/jquery-modal) Version 0.9.2 */ (function (factory) { // Making your jQuery plugin work better with npm tools // http://blog.npmjs.org/post/112712169830/making-your-jquery-plugin-work-better-with-npm if(typeof module === "object" && typeof module.exports === "object") { factory(require("jquery"), window, document); 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