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Digitalization vs. Digitization: A Physical Security Perspective
In the relentless march of progress, the digital age has gracefully permeated every nook and cranny of our lives. From ordering pizza to orchestrating intercontinental business deals, the world’s transformation into a digital playground is undeniable. The crown jewel of this digital revolution is the concept of “digitalization,” a term with more buzz around it…
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New Chip Restrictions will IMPACT Physical Security Market
Over the last two years, unprecedented circumstances have thrown the global supply chain into disarray. Of all the supply chain challenges, the lack of semiconductors or chip-tech shortage ranks high on the list for physical security manufacturers. With new restrictions aimed at China, physical security manufacturers must monitor the ongoing chip shortage situation and adapt…
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Is the security industry ready for the growing bullwhip effect?
America warehouses are running out of room, and it’s about to get worse. Industrial vacancy is at a 27-year low. As retailers and logistics operators struggle to find space, industry experts are ringing the alarm bells and warning about the ongoing “bullwhip effect” causing massive volatility in inventory levels and volatile supply chain disruptions. While…
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How to Improve Security at Places of Worship-(Geneva Church attack)
According to police, one person was killed and numerous others were injured in a shooting at a California church on Sunday. Even before this tragic incident the Federal Bureau of Investigation report on Hate Crime Statistics for 2020 highlighted how churches, synagogues, and mosques are all vulnerable to violent attacks, arson, vandalism, theft, and other crimes. In…
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Cyber-Physical Security Convergence will BOOM in 2022
In today’s digital world, no reputable company would operate without considering its cybersecurity posture. With cyber threats surging even small firms plan to raise their spending on managed security services by 85 percent. The challenge is that many companies are spending most of their efforts on cyber while overlooking the importance of physical security. Physical…
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What is security management…really?
We live in a time of vast change, and it appears that things are only going to accelerate. As a result, the field of security management is vast and growing each day. From supervising security guards at a retail park to managing state-of-the-art surveillance equipment, security management is as extensive and challenging as they come. …
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Security Guard Staffing Shortages impacting schools
With the latest school shooting at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit, school shootings have hit a record high this year. As the nation continues to review this tragic incident and find ways to improve school security the role of security guards is an issue that must be addressed. Security guards play an important role…
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3 Keys to effective event security
Travis Scott is facing lawsuits and a barrage of well-deserved criticism in the wake of the terrible Astroworld disaster, which claimed the lives of eight people and injured many more. Concertgoers took to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the event’s management, claiming a lack of security and medical personnel. Others have blamed the…
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Hiring a freelance security content writer (Checklist)
Content writing is not exactly a new digital trend, but its reach has expanded in recent years. Even before the great digital shift of 2020, B2B companies were using digital content marketing strategies at a high rate. In 2019, as many as 87% of B2B companies used digital content marketing to drive engagement and promote…
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10 Examples of Actionable Security Marketing
Whether you are a security expert or a newbie, if you work in the physical security industry, you are likely to receive a lot of security marketing. In fact, in today’s security-conscious world, chances are that even if you’re not in the security field you are still seeing all types of ads about the importance…
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