Is it already over? Our team had such a great time at Secure360 Twin Cities 2018 and we hope you did too. The event was a big success. We couldn’t have done it without our staff, volunteers, speakers, sponsors and attendees. The week was filled with great conversation, including your feedback! We heard everything you […]
Physical Security
Is your family ready for the unthinkable?
According to these statistics, many people feel as though they are prepared for disaster. However, there is still a high number of people who are on the flip side of those statistics – meaning they do not feel prepared. It can be easy to have the mindset of, “it won’t happen to me,” or “I’m […]
Secure360 events: Everything you need to know
Secure360 has grown significantly every year, and in 2016 we were excited to announce and host our first expansion events. If you have currently attending Secure360 in the past, or you’re just hearing about our events for the first time, here’s a quick run-down of our conferences to help you plan which event you should […]
Secure360 Twin Cities 2017 recap
All we can say is, “WOW!” Secure360 Twin Cities 2017 was a huge success, and we have staff, volunteers, speakers, sponsors and, of course, attendees to thank for that. Our staff and UMSA board members are listening to your feedback throughout the event—both negative and positive—and we’re taking note. We want to continue to make […]
7 classifications of security careers
The security industry is growing at a great pace. In December 2015, Forbes reported that worldwide spending on information security would reach $75 billion for 2015, and the global cybersecurity market was expected to be worth $170 billion by 2020. As the industry expands, so does the demand for security professionals and the number of jobs. NIST’s Cybersecurity Workforce […]
What mechanical locks can teach us about digital IoT security
If you have ever attended Secure360 Twin Cities, you likely have heard of and attended Deviant Ollam’s hands-on lock picking demo at the end of his presentation. His demo always features the latest in locks, pick tools and other penetration tester’s gadgets. Attendees are able to tinker with locks and tools and learn hands-on how […]
4 major issues caused by drones
Do you know anyone with a Drone on their holiday wish list this year? Stories of drones are popping up in media channels with both good news, such as drones that are replanting and restoring forests, and bad news of drones flying too close to emergency officials during the California wildfires. Drones have the potential […]
Stolen identity? What it’s worth and how to protect yourself from falling victim
Every year tens of millions of people lose their private information in data breaches. But what happens after that and how the data is leveraged for financial gain still remains foggy. Here we attempt to explain a little more background on what identity theft is, why it’s so valuable and how you can protect yourself. […]
A look at national event security over the years
A little over 3 years ago, the Boston Marathon bombing triggered changes in the world of national event security. On April 15, 2013, two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three spectators and wounding more than 260 other people. The bombings were followed by an intense manhunt that shut […]
Don’t overlook physical security
An interesting shift has taken place in businesses—if you mention the word security most people will assume you are talking about the protection of online, digital and technology resources within the company—logical security. Just 15 years ago, however, if you mentioned security, they would likely think of badge cards, building alarm systems and locks on […]
