Security Management Highlights

David Wulf and Annie Hunziker Boyer of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security join the GSX+ Daily podcast to explain the current threat of chemical terrorism—which spans physical security, cybersecurity, insider threat, nation-states, and more—and global approaches and partnerships to address that threat. Tune into GSX+ on Friday, 25 September, for the full session "Chemical Security Around the Globe": https://gsx20.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=348

Interested in educating the public and the media about security issues? Glenn C. Schoen, CEO of Boardroom@Crisis BV, joins today’s GSX+ Daily podcast to explain how security professionals can lend their expertise to the media as a reliable and effective resource. Want to learn more? Check out Schoen’s session at GSX+ on Friday, 25 September. Register at https://www.gsx.org/

Codee Ludbey, CPP, principal security consultant for Tactix, joins today’s GSX+ Daily podcast to explain the Australian approach to counterterrorism and security in crowded places. Attend GSX+ on Wednesday, 23 September, to learn about budgets, risk assessments, and more in Ludbey’s session, “Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism.”

Hospitals are stressful places, especially when children’s health is involved. De-escalation techniques can help security personnel reduce tension and achieve a “zero incidents” environment, says Jim Sawyer, director of security for Seattle Children’s Hospital. In today’s GSX+ Daily podcast, Sawyer shares some key tips for calming confrontations across industries. Learn more at https://www.gsx.org/.

SM Highlights host Chuck Harold checks in about security during mass protests and civil unrest, evolving drug diversion risks, how security firms’ hiring processes have changed during COVID-19, and Mastercard’s converged security approach. This month’s guests include Michael Center; Mark Giuffre, CPP; Chris Stuart; and Neil Parker. For more information on these topics, check out the September issue of Security Management online here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/archive/2020/september/

As schools debate how to resume classes in the fall, security professionals will need to prepare to address anxiety and behavioral challenges, according to Dr. Franci Crepeau-Hobson and Paul Timm, PSP. Also in this month’s podcast, learn about how to apply contextual intelligence to decision making and the value of certification for effective communication.

In this episode of SM Highlights, Sandra Stibbards explains security hygiene basics to avoid intellectual property theft attempts, and Glen Kitteringham, CPP, breaks down active versus passive learning within security guard training programs. Read more about the topics discussed in this month’s episode online in the July issue of Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/archive/2020/july/

What does innovation mean in security technology? 2019 GSX Pitch Competition winner Yaron Zussman of Magos America sits down with SM Highlights host Chuck Harold to discuss the difference between invention and innovation, the benefits of disruption, and what is driving change in the industry.

Host Chuck Harold talks with Erik Antons, CPP, PSP, about how the hospitality industry is adjusting its business continuity planning in response to the coronavirus pandemic; and Thomas Stutler, CPP, discusses the benefits of using personality and cognitive assessments during the employment screening process for security leaders. Read more about the subjects covered in this podcast in the June issue of Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/archive/2020/june/

Andre Simons and Terri Patterson of Control Risks join SM Highlights host Chuck Harold to discuss leadership practices and how to build team resilience during times of crisis—particularly during the current pandemic. Read more about personal resilience in the face of adversity in "Leadership in the COVID Crisis," available online here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/online-exclusives/2020/Leadership-in-the-covid-crisis/

How are organizations obligated to protect employees from risk—particularly domestic violence—as workforces shift to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. James Cawood, CPP, PCI, PSP, president of Factor One, discusses the expectation of privacy, encouraging disclosure in a sensitive manner, and risk mitigation around domestic abuse. Then Paul Mercer, managing director of HawkSight Security Risk Management Ltd, outlines the potential for global civil unrest to erupt out of the coronavirus pandemic. For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, check out the SM articles: Breaking the Silence: Encouraging Domestic Abuse Reporting (https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2020/05/breaking-the-silence-encouraging-domestic-abuse-reporting/), Coronavirus and Conflict: The Pandemic’s Potential Global Impact (https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/online-exclusives/2020/coronavirus-and-conflict/), and ESRM and the COVID-19 Pandemic (h

Thieves see art theft as a crime of opportunity, and there’s no better opportunity than when museums are closed, streets are empty, and witnesses are nowhere to be found, says Anthony Amore, director of security at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum in Boston. In this month’s SM Highlights podcast, host Chuck Harold discusses COVID-19 and art crime with Amore; the perils of AI-driven warfare with RAND Corporation researcher Yuna Wong; and security management best practices and pitfalls in the Middle East with Michael Padilla-Pagan Payano.

“There is no safety in not having reports of harassment....That tells you only that you haven't had to do any internal investigations,” says U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Victoria Lipnic. “Be mindful of the fact that so few people are willing to report it.... They do not report it because they’re afraid to.” How does corporate culture affect workplace harassment? In this special expanded interview, Lipnic shares factors that contribute to harassment and what security professionals can do about it. For more about creating a workplace culture that prevents harassment, read the Security Management April 2020 cover story: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2020/04/how-to-create-a-culture-to-prevent-harassment/.

In this month’s podcast, Victoria Lipnic, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner, discusses how to create a workplace culture that prevents sexual harassment, being aware of “superstar harassers,” and not falling into the trap that the #MeToo Movement is over. Also, Burke Sigurdur Brownfeld, Director of Security and Global Safety for Visa, Inc., talks about how the importance of first impressions and how they can affect assumptions about the organization security officers represent.

In this special edition of SM Highlights, Inge Huijbrechts shares her leadership philosophy and career path—from sailing around the world to serving as the global senior vice president for responsible business and safety and security for Radisson Hotel Group. Learn how networking, reflection, respect, and team diversity can influence leadership success.

In this month’s episode of Security Management Highlights, host Chuck Harold talks with Jerry Hauer about global COVID-19 preparedness and response; SM Senior Content Manager Mark Tarallo shares a terrorism update; and Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP, explains how ASIS certification played a role in her transition from the U.S. military to the private sector.

In this month’s SM Highlights podcast, Rinske Geerlings explains how the Australian wildfires are affecting business continuity; James Acevedo, CPP, discusses drone identification challenges; and John Torres outlines why the best managers are those who coach and develop their team’s talents.

In this month’s edition of Security Management highlights, Tonia Dudley, CISSP, explains the dangers in relying solely on SMS-based two-factor authentication, Doug Powell, CPP, PSP, discusses the value of innovation and adaptability in security, and Frank Pisciotta outlines how insider threats affect food defense efforts.

In this bonus episode of Security Management Highlights, explore the difference between integration and convergence; learn about holistic security strategies, budgets, and leadership; and examine the current state of security convergence across industries and organization size with host Chuck Harold and former ASIS Chief Global Knowledge Officer Michael Gips, CPP, as they discuss the findings of the ASIS Foundation report The State of Security Convergence in the United States, Europe, and India, sponsored by AlertEnterprise.

Dr. Amanda Nickerson explains the power imbalance behind bullying and how social media has complicated bullying prevention and response. Social media is also strongly impacting the hospitality industry—both for the guest experience and for security. Kelly Klatt, CPP, explains how security professionals are leveraging social media for investigations, situational awareness, and reputation management.