Allied Universal has acquired Landmark Event Staffing Services. Landmark Event Staffing is a national event security and guest services company.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99056-allied-universal-acquires-event-security-company

Blackbaud has agreed to settle SEC charges due to misleading information regarding the extent of a ransomware attack the company suffered in 2020.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99054-blackbaud-settles-with-sec-over-misleading-ransomware-information

Temple University will receive a $1.8 million grant to address gun violence around campus.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99055-18m-public-safety-grant-awarded-to-temple-university

Security professionals on the hunt for new roles should be cautious of ghost jobs — job postings that are less reputable than they appear.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99052-the-challenge-of-ghost-jobs

Organizational cybersecurity leaders must prepare for impending data privacy legislation to remain compliant and prioritize user data protection.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98887-comply-with-the-new-data-privacy-regulations-now

The Academy Awards will have a crisis team this year for increased guest and staff security as public events increase back to pre-pandemic levels.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99053-academy-awards-introduce-new-crisis-team-to-ensure-event-safety

The Association of American Railroads announced next steps in improving freight rail safety following recent passenger and freight derailments.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99051-freight-rail-safety-improvements-made-by-the-aar

A Utah airport released new credential authentication technology (CAT). The scanner compares identification to real-time photos of passengers.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99048-utah-airport-updates-identity-verification-technology

Columnist John McClurg shares lessons learned from his 35-year career as a cybersecurity leader, foregrounding the importance of cyber innovation.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99050-reflections-on-35-years-in-the-trenches

The 2023 Security 360: Annual Trends Report by Jamf examines the top security threats that impact devices used in the modern workplace.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99044-31-of-organizations-had-users-fall-for-phishing-attack

Security and risk management leaders face a rapidly expanding threat landscape, requiring them to improve risk mitigation and emergency response.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99047-risk-mitigation-tactics-for-top-three-business-threats

Hospital security must be vigilant about who is granted access to the premises to ensure the safety of hospital doctors, nurses and other staff.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99046-balancing-efficiency-and-accuracy-in-hospital-metal-detection

Protecting assets from both internal and external theft is absolutely critical, making security and access controls a number one priority.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99045-fighting-workplace-theft-with-advanced-access-controls

By incorporating phishing-resistant MFA, organizations can mitigate some of their greatest vulnerabilities and safeguard sensitive information.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98942-5-minutes-with-bob-burke-the-importance-of-advanced-mfa-technology

Dollar General was cited for blocked fire exits and extinguishers. Dollar General Corp. is included in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99043-dollar-general-cited-for-repeated-fire-safety-violations

The EPA is stressing the need to improve the cybersecurity of drinking water systems to better defend critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99041-epa-stresses-the-need-for-improved-water-cybersecurity

Theft deterrent software has been developed by Hyundai and Kia following online videos detailing how to start and steal the vehicles without a key.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99040-anti-theft-software-solution-developed-for-hyundai-and-kia-users

A potential economic downturn is not unmanageable. With planning it’s possible to weather the storm, satisfy stakeholders & protect the bottom line.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98920-with-a-recession-looming-security-leaders-should-plan-for-the-impact

Report reveals good relationships, strong communication, & transparency are key factors in security collaborative optimization success.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99039-report-collaboration-is-key-to-security-optimization

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) will use state funds to assess and improve the agency’s land mobile radio (LMR) system.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99038-riema-to-assess-improve-land-mobile-radio-system