Michigan House Bill 5701 aims to legalize temporary door locking devices and systems for use in K-12 settings. This could have a dangerous effect on school safety, according to security leaders.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97257-michigan-door-barricade-bill-puts-k-12-schools-at-risk

Let’s look at lateral movement further and explore why it is important and how to minimize the impact of adversaries moving around your environment.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97254-protecting-the-enterprise-from-lateral-movement-attacks

Critical infrastructure operators are now required to report ransomware attacks, data breaches and other incidents to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97252-critical-infrastructure-now-required-to-report-cyber-incidents-to-cisa

Mike Gips, Security columnist, is named a regional finalist in the 2022 Azbee Awards, presented by the American Society of Business Publication Editors based on journalism, design & editorial excellence!

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97253-security-magazine-columnist-mike-gips-named-finalist-in-2022-azbee-awards

An eBook from IDIS, “Seizing New Opportunities for Video Solutions in Hotels and Hospitality Settings,” compares hotel settings and security equipment implementation potential throughout the United States, including video surveillance and analytics.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97249-how-video-surveillance-bolsters-hotel-security

Healthcare workers at the Behavioral Wellness Center in Philadelphia are protected with a duress system from ROAR for Good. Read more in this security case study.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97248-alert-system-protects-healthcare-staff-from-violence

Security magazine spotlights solutions that aid enterprises in their efforts to mitigate COVID-19 risk, including disinfecting robots, employee wellness checks and more.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97250-product-spotlight-on-pandemic-management-and-contact-tracing-solutions

Let’s look at the eight predictions that are likely to have the biggest impact on networks in the coming year and why they are so important to prepare for.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97251-top-eight-cybersecurity-predictions-for-2022

Ken Ferrante, former Hoboken Chief of Police, has been named Public Safety Director of the New Jersey city. He will oversee the Hoboken Police Department, Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97247-ken-ferrante-named-hoboken-public-safety-director

The 2021 Healthcare Data Breach Trend Report from Protected Harbor gives insight into evolving healthcare data breach patterns, predictive threats for 2022, and a playbook on how to increase information technology (IT) durability to stop future healthcare data attacks.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97246-top-5-healthcare-cybersecurity-threats-and-how-to-mitigate-them

La Aurora Tobacco Company started as a small business before it grew into the enterprise it is today, employing over 2,000 people in its 11 facilities. The firm aimed to improve security and operations with a video management system (VMS).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97245-video-management-system-monitors-security-and-operations-at-tobacco-firm

United States Capitol Police (USCP) Chief Tom Manger announced the selection of Ravi Satkalmi as the USCP’s new Director of Intelligence.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97244-ravi-satkalmi-named-us-capitol-polices-new-director-of-intelligence

The past few years have propelled a need for intelligence and scalable travel risk management programs to protect organizations and their people.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97243-a-new-era-of-travel-risk-management

Cybersecurity professionals securing hybrid work environments can follow these three tips to improve their security posture. While people are the weakest link in any cybersecurity program, they can also be its strongest defense.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97242-a-people-centric-approach-to-hybrid-work-cybersecurity

Security leaders, employees and users all play a part in cybersecurity success. Implementing employee awareness programs and user education initiatives can help bridge an organization’s security gaps.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97241-user-cybersecurity-awareness-starts-with-training

MVSP, or Minimum Viable Secure Product, is a baseline created by industry leaders to ensure the security of third-party solutions. Learn more about this risk management strategy here.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97240-minimum-viable-secure-product-mvsp-a-vendor-neutral-security-baseline

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Eric Goldstein outlined CISA’s top cyber defense priorities, including defending against cyberattacks, zero trust and more.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97237-cisa-outlines-top-cybersecurity-priorities-for-2022

China-backed hacker group APT41 has breached six U.S. state governments, two of which were exploited by the zero-day vulnerability Log4Shell.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97236-a-deep-dive-into-china-apt41s-breach-of-six-us-state-governments

United States Secret Service veteran Mike Smith has been named Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Arcfield, a systems engineering and integration firm in the intelligence and defense sector.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97235-mike-smith-named-chief-security-officer-at-arcfield

The Security Industry Association (SIA)'s Women in Security Forum has released the inaugural Power 100 honoree list, which highlights 100 women advancing leadership and inclusion in the security industry.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97233-sia-announces-women-in-security-forum-power-100