Entries by Andrew Ciccone

Can Your Security Measures Be Turned Against You?

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services In cybersecurity, one of the most unsettling truths is this: even your most trusted security tools can become vulnerabilities. History has repeatedly shown that when protective security measures are not rigorously monitored and maintained, they can be weaponized by the very threats they’re designed to stop. When Protection […]

What Is a Bug Bounty Hunter?

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services A bug bounty hunter is a cybersecurity professional—or ethical hacker—who identifies vulnerabilities (also known as “bugs”) in software, websites, or applications. Many companies, especially those in the tech sector, run bug bounty programs that legally invite independent security researchers to test their systems. When hunters discover and responsibly […]

Recognizing Cybersecurity as a Revenue Growth Strategy

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Revenue Growth Walk into any department today—from procurement to production—and you’ll hear the same concerns: rising cyber risks, the need to protect proprietary information, and questions about system vulnerabilities. Sound familiar? Despite cybersecurity’s growing relevance across the business, it too often remains siloed within IT, viewed as a […]

Behind the Signal Leak: Vulnerabilities in High-Security Communication

Behind the Signal Leak By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services In the realm of digital communication, Signal has long held the crown for privacy. Launched in 2014 by tech visionary Moxie Marlinspike, the app promised what many believed impossible: end-to-end encrypted conversations so secure, not even the NSA could pry them open. With over […]

Why Every Business Needs a Data Security Strategy

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services On the dark web, this kind of information is sold at a premium. Personally identifiable information (PII), credit card details, and healthcare records are particularly valuable. This is why every business, regardless of size or industry, must prioritize data security—the practice of protecting digital information throughout its lifecycle […]

Cargo Loss Prevention Starts with Business Unit Alignment

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Effective cargo loss prevention begins with a strategic, business-aligned approach. Before any control measures can be put in place, companies must conduct a shortage control sufficiency review—a structured process that starts by identifying all areas where the business is exposed to potential shrink. Step One: Identify Shrink Exposure […]

Creating a Grocery Loss Prevention Strategy

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Effective loss prevention in the grocery sector goes beyond deterring theft—it requires a comprehensive, data-driven strategy that minimizes shrink across all areas of the business. As grocery stores face unique challenges such as perishable inventory, high transaction volume, and broad employee access, a tailored approach is essential. Below […]

Loss Prevention Duties Include Collaboration with IT

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Today, effective loss prevention increasingly depends on a close, collaborative relationship with IT. Traditionally, the loss prevention (LP) and information technology (IT) departments operated in separate spheres within the retail environment. But as security threats evolve and retail operations become more digitized, the line between these functions is […]

As Retail Theft Surges, Loss Prevention Becomes a Cornerstone of Store Operations

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Retail theft is surging across the United States, forcing companies to reevaluate how they protect their assets, employees, and operations. As the scale and sophistication of retail crime grow, loss prevention has evolved from a behind-the-scenes function into a central pillar of store strategy. Loss Prevention Moves to […]