Laura Élan has joined MxD Cyber: The National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing as its new Director. The cybersecurity leader will lead the organization’s Cybersecurity Steering Committee.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96743-laura-elan-named-director-of-mxd-cyber

Now more than ever, discussions must be had on digital and cyber protections for employees, not just executives and the C-suite.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96742-its-not-all-about-the-c-suite-how-to-digitally-protect-employees

The first step in creating a complete data security plan is to know what types of data the company collects, where it is stored, and with whom and how it is shared. Next, the business should determine the potential risks to that data and whether the information resides in electronic or physical form (or both).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96741-data-security-is-critical-to-your-organizations-reputation-strategy

The Museum of the Bible adapted their access control system to suit the new restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, adopting a system from Qylur. Check out the physical security case study here.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96738-access-control-adapts-to-covid-19-restrictions-at-the-museum-of-the-bible

Pamela Perini, certified PSP and president of Pamela Perini Consulting, talks to Security about her journey through security and the process of risk assessment. She also touches on the importance of certification in the security industry and factors to consider when designing a security program.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96731-5-minutes-with-pamela-perini-the-process-of-risk-assessment

Andhra Pradesh, an Indian state with over 55 million residents, is home to a centralized governance and security center. A video management system from Videonetics helps secure the area.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96737-video-surveillance-secures-indian-state-andhra-pradesh

The Security Industry Association has released its 2022 Security Megatrends, which highlight security topics for business leaders in all industries to watch.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96735-sia-releases-2022-security-megatrends

Workplace violence is an unfortunately frequent part of the healthcare industry, with over 75% of physicians reporting having experienced intimidation, harassment or violence while on the job. The Ontario Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association have released guidance on how to mitigate the threat.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96734-medical-associations-call-for-policy-protecting-healthcare-workers

What should security leaders focus on as they look to 2022? Organizational resilience, reputational risk and cybersecurity all will play major roles in enterprise security.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96730-cybersecurity-risk-and-compliance-whats-in-store-for-2022

Listen to the latest The Security Podcasts: Women in Security edition as we sit down with security veteran Pamela Perini to discuss risk assessments and the importance of certifications.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96727-listen-to-pamela-perini-and-the-process-or-risk-assessment-in-our-latest-the-security-podcast-episode

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)'s new report, “The Competence of Frontline Workers and What They Say About Their Work,” explores the typical responsibilities, skills and perceptions of the dynamic security officer role.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96732-ifpo-releases-frontline-security-professional-report

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)'s new report, “The Competence of Frontline Workers and What They Say About Their Work,” explores the typical responsibilities, skills and perceptions of the dynamic security officer role.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96733-the-cybersecurity-and-geopolitical-podcast-episode-7

Check out five tips on how to execute a successful ransomware tabletop exercise, including how to identify key participants and ensure representatives from core business and operations teams are involved.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96728-how-to-execute-a-successful-ransomware-tabletop-exercise

If hackers can learn the ins and outs of your network, shouldn’t you beat them to the punch by obtaining deeper visibility and holistic mapping of your network infrastructure and attached applications, services, and devices?

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96726-find-network-breaches-before-they-crush-your-business

Devo Technology announced the results of its 3rd annual SOC Performance Report (SPR), a survey on the current state of security operations center (SOC) performance.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96724-current-state-of-security-operations-center-performance

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will be hosting the final Chemical Security Seminar of 2021 on December 15, featuring panel discussions on supply chain disruptions, emergency management collaboration, and a workshop to assist chemical industry members in designing their own chemical security exercises.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96723-chemical-security-seminars-enter-last-week

Salient Systems, a video management provider, has named former Walmart and Home Depot exec Keith Aubele as the first-ever Chief Security Officer (CSO) at the firm.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96725-keith-aubele-named-cso-at-salient-systems

As most small and medium businesses are forced to figure out ways to do more with less, outsourcing IT is the right choice for many different reasons.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96722-what-businesses-look-for-when-outsourcing-it

Visitor safety officers (VSOs) in Guam aim to protect tourists and residents during their time on the island. The G4S officers took on a new role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96721-visitor-safety-officers-aid-covid-19-response-in-guam

Compromised passwords led to many data breaches in 2021, a record-breaking year for cyber vulnerabilities. Dashlane compiled the sixth annual “Worst Password Offenders” list, which highlights high-profile cyber incidents.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96720-the-10-worst-password-offenders-of-2021