As enterprise organizations incorporate more Software as a Service (SaaS), security leaders need to vet potential third-party vendors to assess their cyber risk.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97211-5-questions-to-consider-before-adopting-new-software

Michael Gips talks about going a step further with diversity, equity and inclusion.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97208-how-to-practice-diy-de-and-i

To understand the senior security leadership role of the future, you must understand organizational approaches to risk-related issues.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97207-the-definition-of-senior-security-executive

Following warnings from DHS and CISA about potential Russian cyberattacks on U.S. organizations, the Senate has passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97206-us-senate-passes-cybersecurity-bill-amid-warnings-of-russian-cyberattacks

Several nonprofit cybersecurity organizations launched Nonprofit Cyber, a first-of-its-kind coalition of global nonprofit organizations to enhance joint action to improve cybersecurity.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97205-nonprofit-cyber-launches-with-mission-to-increase-cybersecurity-awareness

A survey from the Security Executive Council (SEC)'s Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI), in partnership with Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business, will research the current state of security convergence.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97204-survey-aims-to-uncover-the-state-of-security-convergence

Facing a mass casualty event is a nightmare scenario for all involved, including enterprise security leaders. Former FBI Assistant Director, Victim Services Division, Kathryn Turman explains why survivor and victim support must be a priority for enterprise emergency response.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97186-beyond-empathy-caring-for-victims-of-mass-casualty-events

The school security landscape has dramatically shifted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Video surveillance remains a critical tool in protecting the K-12 community, with U.S. schools investing over an estimated $360 million in physical security equipment in 2020.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97185-strategic-video-surveillance-creates-safer-k-12-schools

From pandemic risk and reputational damage to supply chain failure and business interruption, these are the top 10 threats for risk management professionals to watch going forward, according to Aon’s 2021 Global Risk Management Survey.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97188-top-10-risks-for-global-organizations

Physical security professionals can take steps to protect themselves from blunt force and blunt force trauma via various tools, including body armor such as motorbike helmets and riot shields.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97184-blunt-force-examining-the-underreported-security-threat

John McClurg reflects on the transformation of BlackBerry as a handset company to a software company.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97203-a-transformative-journey

The U.S. Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has selected Matthew Redding as the next Assistant Director, Industrial Security. Redding will oversee industrial security mission and personnel.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97201-matthew-redding-named-assistance-director-industrial-security-at-dcsa

Microsoft says it found FoxBlade, a new malware that targets digital infrastructure, hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on February 24.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97198-microsoft-finds-foxblade-malware-on-ukrainian-systems

Charles Thomas Heritage Fire Protection was charged with securing the historic Chester Cathedral, erected in 1093 in Chester, England, from fire and smoke. Read about the fire detection solution from Kentec Electronics in this case study.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97200-wireless-fire-detection-protects-chester-cathedral

American chipmaker NVIDIA was the victim of a ransomware attack.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97180-nvidia-cyberattack-affects-employee-company-information

The Institute of Pervasive Cybersecurity at Boise State University has introduced its Cyberdome initiative in partnership with Stellar Cyber, which aims to reduce rural cyber risk and expand the cybersecurity workforce in Idaho.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97195-boise-state-university-reduces-rural-cybersecurity-risk

In the course of doing business, every organization experiences a dark day – a time when your regular operations are negatively impacted by all or some of your critical systems or functions going down.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97191-know-risk-know-reward-how-proactive-organizations-can-become-resilient

Nine suggestions for defending your organization against cybercrime or cyberwarfare.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97190-cybercrime-a-clear-and-present-danger

In times of crisis, risk becomes more difficult to measure and predict. Security leaders must look to threats of the future to best ensure their organizations are resilient to any potential risks.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97192-reimagining-risk-assessments-in-global-crises

Spotting propaganda and fake news is essential for security awareness, security leaders, employees and organizational stakeholders alike.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97194-how-to-spot-fake-news