Payment Data Compliance: 12 Major Requirements of the PCI Data Security Standard

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the security standard for protecting payment card data. Navigating the requirements of the PCI DSS and implementing the technical security controls can be quite complicated. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87943-payment-data-compliance-12-major-requirements-of-the-pci-data-security-standard via IFTTT

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Female Representation in Cyber Industry Remains Stagnant

According to new research from the Center for Cyber Safety and Education (the Center) and the Executive Women’s Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy (EWF), women comprise only 11 percent of the information security workforce a number that has remained steady since 2013. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87919-female-representation-in-cyber-industry-remains-stagnant via IFTTT

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Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore Lead Nation in Population Loss

The counties that contain Chicago and Detroit and the city of Baltimore were the biggest population losers in the United States from 2015 to 2016. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87937-chicago-detroit-baltimore-lead-nation-in-population-loss via IFTTT

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New Study Debunks Myths Around Background Checks

A new CareerBuilder survey outlines myths around background checks, noting that not all companies or workers know the process. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87938-new-study-debunks-myths-around-background-checks via IFTTT

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More than 70 Percent of Mobile Devices on the Five Major US Carriers Highly Susceptible to Breach

An analysis by Skycure of the patch updates among the five leading wireless carriers in the United States found that 71 percent of mobile devices still run on security patches more than two months old. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87935-more-than-70-percent-of-mobile-devices-on-the-five-major-us-carriers-highly-susceptible-to-breach via IFTTT

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Legislation Would Give Arrest Powers to Security Officers

Michigan State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) wants to return arrest powers to mall security officers. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87933-legislation-would-give-arrest-powers-to-security-officers via IFTTT

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Legislation Introduced to Limit Drone Surveillance and Facial Recognition

Legislation has been introduced to protect individual privacy from the growing number of government and commercial drones in use. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87932-legislation-introduced-to-limit-drone-surveillance-and-facial-recognition via IFTTT

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Only Half of Global Consumers Trust Businesses to Protect Their Financial, Payments Data

Consumers across the globe are more concerned with protecting their financial and payments information stored on a computer than they are with protecting this data when stored on a mobile wallet, according to data. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87895-only-half-of-global-consumers-trust-businesses-to-protect-their-financial-payments-data via IFTTT

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Wichita State coach’s wife escorted out of arena after loss to Kentucky

A security guard asked the wife of Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall to leave the lower bowl of Bankers Life Fieldhouse after she started loudly cursing shortly after Sunday’s 65-62 loss to Kentucky in the NCAA tournament. A police officer was eventually called and followed Lynn Marshall up the… from Home – Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-lynn-marshall-wichita-state-ncaa-tournament-20170320-story.html […]

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Man ruled insane in woman’s murder gets OK for trips from mental hospital

A judge ruled Friday that a man being held at the Elgin Mental Health Center for killing a woman by lighting her on fire may venture into the community, but only with security guards. The order will allow Lawrence Hucksteadt to go with staff and at least two security guards for two visits to public… […]

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Could a Device Labeling System Under the Trump Administration Lead to Better IoT Security?

Recent developments in the cyber-security sphere read like a dystopian novel. The devices we use for convenience and entertainment in our homes are being taken over for malicious purposes by forces unknown. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87900-could-a-device-labeling-system-under-the-trump-administration-lead-to-better-iot-security via IFTTT

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Visa Explores Payments with Sunglasses

Visa unveiled a payment-enabled sunglasses prototype at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87901-visa-explores-payments-with-sunglasses via IFTTT

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Duluth Police seek eagle-eyed volunteers

The Duluth Police Department is looking for a few good men and women to help fight crime. Officers hope more residents will step up to spot suspicious activity on dozens of city cameras, as a part of the Virtual Patrol Program. WATCH: Duluth wants your eyes… to fight crime! “I just love technology. I really […]

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Attacking 24-Year-Old Woman With Hammer in Koreatown (Warning: Graphic Video)

A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a woman with a hammer in front of a business in Koreatown, police said Monday. The 24-year-old woman was attacked by a man with a hammer about 6 p.m. Friday as she stood in front of a business in the the 1000 block of South Vermont Avenue, […]

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Feds Paid Drunken Judge for 4 years After Assaulting a Security Officer

Originally published at the Washington Free Beacon (http://freebeacon.com/issues/feds-paid-judge-4-years-arrest-drunken-assault/). The Social Security Administration paid a judge for four years after he was arrested for assault, costing taxpayers $500,000. In one egregious case, an administrative law judge (ALJ) was paid for 865.75 days after he was arrested for drunkenly assaulting a female security officer. The judge still […]

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Bank Guard Kills Robber – GRAPHIC VIDEO –

Here is a case where the good guys win.  Lawrence Turner entered a bank with what can only be assumed as the intent to rob when he fired a shot into the ceiling.  The video shows this right before the Bank Guard Brian Harrison, opens fire on Turner as he attempts to flee.  Turner died […]

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GAO Report Praises Federal Efforts to Safeguard Electric Grid

A U.S. Government Accountability Office report praised federal agencies for collaborating with each other on grid resilience and not duplicating efforts. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87893-gao-report-praises-federal-efforts-to-safeguard-electric-grid via IFTTT

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America’s Infrastructure Scores a D+

The American Society of Civil Engineers, which released its 2017 “Infrastructure report card“, has given the nation’s overall infrastructure a grade of D+. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87891-americas-infrastructure-scores-a-d via IFTTT

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Why the Security of Confidential Documents is a Problem for Enterprises

There is a widespread and growing need to improve security practices surrounding confidential documents in most organizations today, according to a new study by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87896-why-the-security-of-confidential-documents-is-a-problem-for-enterprises via IFTTT

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Three Senators Introduce Bill to Enhance Cybersecurity

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act to authorize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to work with the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) to help prepare for and respond to cybersecurity risks at the national, state, and local levels. from Security […]

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TSA Rolls out New Pat-Downs Procedures

The Transportation Security Administration has started using new and more rigorous pat-downs at airports. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87875-tsa-rolls-out-new-pat-downs-procedures via IFTTT

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Americans May Need Visas to Travel to Europe

The European Parliament voted “to force Americans to apply for visas before visiting Europe this summer.” from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87877-americans-may-need-visas-to-travel-to-europe via IFTTT

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Study Reveals Bad Mobile Password Habits

A new study has found that people are just as bad with their mobile passwords as they are with other technology that they own and use. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87879-study-reveals-bad-mobile-password-habits via IFTTT

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USGS Maps Identify Potential Earthquakes for 2017

New USGS maps identify potential ground-shaking hazards in 2017 from both human-induced and natural earthquakes in the central and eastern U.S. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87892-usgs-maps-identify-potential-earthquakes-for-2017 via IFTTT

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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Give Cybersecurity Grants to State, Local Governments

Bipartisan lawmakers in both chambers have proposed local, state and tribal grants to boost cyber-security. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87876-bipartisan-bill-introduced-to-give-cybersecurity-grants-to-state-local-governments via IFTTT

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Consumer Reports to Include Cybersecurity and Privacy in Product Reviews

Consumer publication Consumer Reports will soon begin considering cybersecurity and privacy safeguards when scoring products. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87880-consumer-reports-to-include-cybersecurity-and-privacy-in-product-reviews via IFTTT

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The 5 Biggest Barriers Faced by Women in Tech

Wage inequality compared to male colleagues, workplace gender bias and a shortage of female role models are among the main barriers faced by women working in the technology field, according to a survey by technology association ISACA. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87878-the-5-biggest-barriers-faced-by-women-in-tech via IFTTT

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The Top Consumer Fraud Complaints for 2016

Imposters have overtaken identity thieves to become the nation’s top fraudsters, according to the latest consumer complaint data from the FTC. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87881-the-top-categories-of-consumer-complaints-for-2016 via IFTTT

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SPFPA President in Michigan Sentenced for Embezzlement

On February 15, Devon Madray, former president of Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) Local 119, was sentenced in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan to five years of probation, and ordered to pay $20,097 in restitution and a $100 special assessment, for embezzling funds from the Roseville, Mich. union.  He had pleaded guilty last October after being indicted in July.  The actions follow an investigation by the U.S. Labor Department’s Office of Labor-Management Standards.…

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Pokemon Go Killer denied bond again

Johnathan Cromwell was more concerned about the “grouping” on his shots than he was about the 60-year-old grandfather that he had just killed. This detail emerged during a hearing in Circuit Court during which Judge Brown denied Cromwell’s request for bond-a second time. Cromwell is charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of […]

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Can Access Governance Reduce Insider Threat Risks?

Access governance is currently one of the hottest topics when it comes to organizations securing their networks and data. Data breaches from outside hackers has always been big news – consider the coverage of the Target and Sony hacks, just to name a few of recent years. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87870-can-access-governance-reduce-insider-threat-risks via IFTTT

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Could Cybersecurity Apprentices Fix the Nation’s Talent Shortage?

Cybersecurity is not a low-skill field. It requires general IT knowledge, specialist cybersecurity certifications, and, sometimes, knowledge about particular industry sectors such as finance and health. We need talented, skilled professionals to meet the demand. And we don’t need them in a few years – we need them now. How do we get enough people […]

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Cyber Resilience is Crucial to Maintaining Brand Reputation

Massive data breaches and their ripple effects compel organizations of every kind to grapple with risk and security at a more fundamental level. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87872-cyber-resilience-is-crucial-to-maintaining-brand-reputation via IFTTT

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Radiation Exposure Guidelines to Be Created

Combatting drug trafficking at ports, screening passengers at airports, determining the age of immigrants who have lost their passports: these are among the areas where radiation is used for human imaging for non-medical purposes. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87822-radiation-exposure-guidelines-to-be-created via IFTTT

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Addressing Violent Extremism in Prisons

Highlighting the challenges brought on by and the need to address violent extremism and radicalization in prisons, the United Nations has unveiled a new manual that offers practical advice on managing violent extremist prisoners, disengaging them from violence and facilitating their social reintegration upon release. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87823-addressing-violent-extremism-in-prisons via IFTTT

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Information Security Leader Howard Schmidt Has Passed Away

Longtime (ISC)2 volunteer Professor Howard Schmidt has passed away today. He was the executive director of SAFECode and former White House cybersecurity coordinator, and he spent 30 years contributing to the information security industry. He was recently awarded the 2016 (ISC)2 Harold F. Tipton Lifetime Achievement Award. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87874-information-security-leader-howard-schmidt-has-passed-away via IFTTT

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Return Experts to Be Deployed at EU Borders

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has launched a pool of experts who will support the return of migrants across the EU. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87825-return-experts-to-be-deployed-at-eu-borders via IFTTT

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Digital Currency Exploitation in the Spotlight

The threats posed by transnational criminal networks exploiting digital currencies for money laundering and terrorism financing are high on INTERPOL’s agenda in 2017. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87826-digital-currency-exploitation-in-the-spotlight via IFTTT

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Cybersecurity Protection Begins with the User

The internet is a dangerous place, right? Not only is the internet full of hackers trying to steal your corporate information, but they’re also targeting your website and company database to steal credit cards, private health information and other sensitive data to resell on the Dark Web. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87873-cybersecurity-protection-begins-with-the-user via IFTTT

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Mental Health, Stress Rates Climbing in U.S., Canadian Workplaces

Employee stress rates are reportedly high in companies within the United States and Canada, thus raising concerns regarding mental health, substance abuse and how a high stress environment impacts the workplace. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87830-mental-health-stress-rates-climbing-in-us-canadian-workplaces via IFTTT

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Unprepared Companies Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware is one of the most threatening malwares in the cyber industry, according to Carbonite’s Rise of Ransomware report, where 66 percent of IT professionals emphasize the seriousness of the issue, yet only 13 percent believe that they are prepared enough to prevent a ransomware attack. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87831-unprepared-companies-vulnerable-to-ransomware-attacks via IFTTT

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It’s Time to Change Your Perception of the Cybersecurity Professional

To borrow from the Nobel Prize winning songwriter, the (security) times, they are a-changin’. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87833-its-time-to-change-your-perception-of-the-cybersecurity-professional via IFTTT

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How Do You Measure Success?

There are critical questions that the enterprise security executive team should be asked before preparing to purchase any physical security solution. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87835-how-do-you-measure-success via IFTTT

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Get Ready to Transition from Public Sector to Corporate Security

Analyzing the background of security leaders across the corporate security and risk management landscape, it is not surprising to see that a significant percentage of them have come from the public sector. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87836-get-ready-to-transition-from-public-sector-to-corporate-security via IFTTT

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Organized Retail Crime on the Rise; Perennial Challenges Remain

An inexplicable rise in organized retail crime during the past couple of years, perhaps due to police passivity, has major retailers looking to upgrade their equipment, technology, policies and procedures, and training for employees to combat loss prevention. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87840-organized-retail-crime-on-the-rise-perennial-challenges-remain via IFTTT

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Testing Technology for Integrated Security Success

With so many security solutions on the market today, it can be tempting to chase the brightest new technologies to improve security operations in your enterprise. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87842-testing-technology-for-integrated-security-success via IFTTT

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Keeping Employees Cyber-Aware Keeps the Enterprise Cyber-Secure

There’s a C- on your report card, but you’re not alone: The 2017 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card found that the world’s information security practitioners gave global cybersecurity readiness an overall score of 70 percent – a six-point drop over 2016. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87843-keeping-employees-cyber-aware-keeps-the-enterprise-cyber-secure via IFTTT

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Doing More with Less: Scaling Your GSOC to Meet Global Demands

GSOC core operations are dedicated to maintaining an accurate view of the company’s people, property, and interests. But how do you devote the same attention to your evolving GSOC? from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87850-doing-more-with-less-scaling-your-gsoc-to-meet-global-demands via IFTTT

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SIA Opens Registration for SIA GovSummit 2017

The Security Industry Association (SIA) opened registration for its annual public policy conference, SIA GovSummit. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87867-sia-opens-registration-for-sia-govsummit-2017 via IFTTT

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Privacy and Security are Biggest Concerns about the Business Use of Drones

From package delivery to props in major sporting events, drones continue to play major roles in everyday life. But are enterprises prepared for “The Rise of the Drones” in their operations? from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87868-privacy-and-security-are-biggest-concerns-about-the-business-use-of-drones via IFTTT

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Most Violent and Property Crimes in the U.S. go Unsolved

Only about half of the violent crimes and a third of the property crimes that occur in the United States each year are reported to police. And most of the crimes that are reported don’t result in the arrest, charging and prosecution of a suspect, according to government statistics. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87869-most-violent-and-property-crimes-in-the-us-go-unsolved via IFTTT

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Product Spotlight: Perimeter Security Solutions

This enhanced automatic optical turnstile satisfies the most rigorous security demands while providing for numerous integration opportunities. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87839-product-spotlight-perimeter-security-solutions via IFTTT

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The Smart City Talent Gap

Cities big and small are making their way into the smart realm, putting sensors on everything from street lights to sensors, buildings to connected cars, and thus, making themselves “smart.” from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87838-the-smart-city-talent-gap via IFTTT

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Creating the GSOC: 4 Leading Examples of Successful Security Operations Centers

GSOC, SOC, VSOC, JSOC, NOC, INSOC… The possibilities are endless when it comes to a center, building, or facility that mitigates and responds to enterprise security issues, either within the U.S. or on a global level. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87849-creating-the-gsoc-4-leading-examples-of-successful-security-operations-centers via IFTTT

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SAFE Sports and Events Access Manager from Quantum Secure

For temporary or limited-engagement events like concerts, sporting events or conventions, the SAFE Sports and Events Access Manager from Quantum Secure can help to provide a high-quality, high-security customer experience. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87802-safe-sports-and-events-access-manager-from-quantum-secure via IFTTT

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Australia Plans Biometrics Overhaul

Australia has launched a project that it hopes by 2020 will see 90 percent of air and sea travelers pass through passport control without the need for human passport control staff. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87824-australia-plans-biometrics-overhaul via IFTTT

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UK, EU Seek to Strengthen Cyber Defenses

The British government has ordered an inquiry of its cybersecurity in the wake of U.S. intel on Russian hacks during the presidential campaign. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87827-uk-eu-seek-to-strengthen-cyber-defenses via IFTTT

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Nigeria to Implement Nationwide Biometrics

Authorities in Nigeria are planning to employ biometrics in a nationwide census. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87828-nigeria-to-implement-nationwide-biometrics via IFTTT

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Hangzhou Hotel Uses Advanced Mapping for Stronger Surveillance Coverage

At the InterContinental Hotel in Hangzhou, China, the accommodations are set to please even the highest standards. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87846-hangzhou-hotel-uses-advanced-mapping-for-stronger-surveillance-coverage via IFTTT

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Microsoft Announces New Cybersecurity Center in Mexico

Microsoft announced the opening of a new cybersecurity center in Mexico. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87866-microsoft-announces-new-cybersecurity-center-in-mexico via IFTTT

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The Government of Canada to Modernize Weather-Forecasting Infrastructure

The Government of Canada will invest in world-class, state-of-the-art weather-prediction information technology and radar modernization. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87864-the-government-of-canada-to-modernize-weather-forecasting-infrastructure via IFTTT

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Idaho House Rejects FBI Background Check Bill

House lawmakers in Idaho rejected legislation allowing FBI background checks on some state employees. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87865-idaho-house-rejects-fbi-background-check-bill via IFTTT

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Enter the NIST Framework category titled Mitigation.NIST CRIED: The Four Steps of Incident Mitigation

Mike Tyson notably said, “Everyone has a plan ‘till they get punched in the mouth.” So, how do you ensure the same doesn’t hold true for your company’s incident response plan when a real breach occurs?  Enter the NIST Framework category titled Mitigation. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87834-nist-cried-the-four-steps-of-incident-mitigation via IFTTT

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New Record High for Identity Fraud

According to Javelin Strategy and Research’s 2017 Identity Fraud Study.. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87829-new-record-high-for-identity-fraud via IFTTT

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St. Louis Cardinals Hit a Homerun with Iris Recognition

St. Louis Cardinals Hit a Homerun with Iris Recognition from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87841-st-louis-cardinals-hit-a-homerun-with-iris-recognition via IFTTT

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Making the Right Recommendation for International Risk Management

Hotels are notoriously difficult properties to secure. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87847-making-the-right-recommendation-for-international-risk-management via IFTTT

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Insider Tips for Building Your Cybersecurity Team

Today’s center of gravity in cybersecurity is shifting, pulling the skills and experience of cyber defenders in new directions. In most companies, this situation has led to a convergence of responsibilities between physical security, information security and cybersecurity teams, and an increased commitment to “staffing-up” of dedicated “cyber defenders.” from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87844-insider-tips-for-building-your-cybersecurity-team via IFTTT

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Best Practices for Setting Up Your GSOC

Whether you’re establishing your firm’s first Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), including a co-located Network Security Operations Center (NSOC) or refreshing your current GSOC’s and/or NSOC’s capabilities, here are my recommendations for success. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87848-best-practices-for-setting-up-your-gsoc via IFTTT

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ISC West 2017 Product Preview: New Technology, Strong Services

Whether you’re attending ISC West on your own or with your integrator, or just watching the new security technology arrive from afar, there are many new solutions on the horizon for video surveillance, access management, mobile credentials and much more. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87786-isc-west-2017-product-preview-new-technology-strong-services via IFTTT

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Large-Loss Fires Inflict Costly Damage to Properties

Catastrophic fires that result in property damage costing at the least $10 million, otherwise known as large-loss fires, are a growing concern due to inefficient fire protection systems and climate change. from Security Magazine http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/87832-large-loss-fires-inflict-costly-damage-to-properties via IFTTT

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