While offering incredible conveniences, mobile apps are also a vehicle for malicious hackers to obtain sensitive data and personal information. But before we dive into the work of hackers, it is important to understand user privacy.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96296-why-mobile-app-developers-need-to-prioritize-user-data-privacy-and-security-and-what-they-can-do-to-ensure-it

While the appeal of taking action against an attacker is easy to see, private sector hack back is a very bad idea. We encourage organizations to employ active defense techniques, but limit these to assets you own or operate. Hack back raises a number of concerns, as detailed here…

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96295-why-hack-back-is-still-wack-5-causes-for-concern

Inova Health System began a Behavioral Health Officer program several years ago with the goal of creating a specialized group of security personnel to reduce workplace violence incidents. Since then, the program has grown, evolved and proven its value to the organization many times over.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96298-inova-health-system-builds-a-specialized-security-team-for-behavioral-health

A new resilience and risk report from First Street Foundation, “The 3rd National Risk Assessment: Infrastructure on the Brink,” calculates the risk of five key dimensions of community risk: residential properties, roads, commercial properties, critical infrastructure and social infrastructure.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96294-roughly-25-of-us-critical-infrastructure-is-at-risk-of-flooding

President Joe Biden has signed the K-12 Cybersecurity Act into law to enhance the cybersecurity of K-12 educational institutions.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96289-president-biden-signs-k-12-cybersecurity-act

Pen Test Partners shared news that BrewDog exposed the details of more than 200,000 ‘Equity for Punks’ shareholders for over 18 months, along with many more customers.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96288-brewdog-exposed-pii-details-of-more-than-200-000-shareholders-and-customers

Bonnie Michelman, the recipient of the 2021 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, is the executive director of police, security and outside services at Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) and for Mass General Brigham Corporation. She also serves as the board president of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Foundation and has held a wide variety of leadership roles in the security industry.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96292-bonnie-michelman-receives-sia-insightful-practitioner-award

Mobile Access solutions and Visionline technology provide guests with a secure environment at the two recently opened Residence Inn by Marriott locations. The security solution by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions foregrounds access control with radio frequency identification (RFID) locks.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96291-rfid-locks-and-mobile-access-technology-add-security-at-sunridge-hotel-group-hotels

Decision-makers need to strike a balance when it comes to spending on cybersecurity technology in a way that still enables corporate growth without leaving the organization overly vulnerable to an attack. Invest too little, and there could be gaps in your cyber defenses. Invest too much, and there could be a false sense of security.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96286-formula-for-success-how-to-determine-the-optimal-investment-in-cybersecurity-protection

The global Entrust report, “Pulse Check on In-Office Security for Hybrid Work Models,” surveyed employers and employees about COVID-19-related visitor protocols and how enterprise security models have shifted in the hybrid workplace.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96285-visitor-management-and-access-control-in-the-hybrid-workplace

Incorporating new cloud-based access control technology into old frameworks can save energy and funds without compromising security. Wireless and cloud-based access control can create a secure environment in older buildings.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96284-the-benefits-of-retrofitting-new-access-control-technology-into-older-buildings

Video surveillance powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can assist companies with various technologies, like intrusion detection, suspicious behavior monitoring, object tracking and more.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96283-find-relevant-video-faster-with-ai-powered-analytics

With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), banks can offer better customer service while significantly enhancing the efficacy of their security. AI can assist in fraud detection efforts at large and small banks.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96282-no-more-trade-offs-with-ai-banks-can-both-improve-cx-and-enhance-security

With real-time location technology, classification professionals and care providers can monitor inmates who attend reintegration classes, consistently exhibit good behavior, are where they’re supposed to be and actively work on their own self-betterment.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96281-a-new-lens-on-rehabilitation-focused-technology-in-us-corrections

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96218-minutes-with-jennifer-urban-aviation-security-during-the-pandemic

Existing privacy laws in California, Colorado, Virginia and the European Union reveal common trends that are likely to extend to future U.S. privacy legislation.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96280-four-trends-for-the-future-of-us-privacy-law

Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia and Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative virus test results from all guests, according to reports.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96268-universal-studios-and-six-flags-visitors-must-have-covid-vaccine-proof-or-test-negative-vaccine

The state seeks proposals from nonprofit organizations that are looking to bolster their security infrastructure and preparedness in the event of a hate crime incident.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96279-new-york-announces-25-million-to-defend-against-hate-crimes

The “Digital Markets: Wildlife Trafficking Hidden in Plain Sight” report from the International Fund for Animal Welfare identified over 1,100 advertisements for illegal wildlife trade and analyzed trends in the demand for and online sale of endangered species.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96278-protections-fall-short-in-mitigating-online-wildlife-trafficking

The program, which connects security executives to students at Mercyhurst, aims to benefit both young security professionals building their careers and executives looking for new talent.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96276-sec-and-mercyhurst-university-create-security-internship-program