Security breaches happen every day all around the world. Experienced hackers continue to find the most vulnerable people and businesses to expose. Security breaches occur when there is a lack of strong and effective protection and potential for high reward. We have outlined the cyber criminal’s recipe for an ideal security breach. (more…)
Professional security is not easy to come across. There is a reason that stereotypes exist for security guards. The best private security companies always put the clients’ needs first, after safety of the public and employees of course. Professionalism is about exceptional service. Elite service stems from excellent management through strong leadership. It starts at the top. Professional security officers will follow their professional leaders. Here are five key factors to ensuring that the best professional security services are being provided. (more…)
Among the top threats noted, phishing and spear-phishing are at the top of concerns about security breaches. Phishing is the illegal attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. A phisher will send emails to several email addresses, usually at random, appearing to come from a reputable and recognizable establishment. The receiver will open the email and click on a fake link or download a malicious file. (more…)
According to the Department of Homeland Security, access control is integrated security technologies that helps prevent victimization through asset monitoring, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and restricted areas. Private security companies put heavy emphasis on access control because of its importance to complete security. Physical access control systems are necessary to protect assets and cyber access control systems are critical for protecting sensitive information. (more…)
