Entries by Andrew Ciccone

Loss Prevention Strategies for Effective Collaboration

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –    The most effective loss protection strategies are those that engage every level and department within an organization. The essence of this collaborative approach is to move beyond the traditional confines of asset protection. It’s about breaking down the silos and fostering a culture where asset protection is […]

Personal Identifiable Information: What You Need to Know

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –    Smartphone apps collect data on us and our behavior, tracking shopping habits and browsing history. These apps can also obtain data regarding a user’s personal identifiable information: gender, age, and—importantly—geographical location.  Many consumers are not aware that app publishers enhance their revenue by granting access to in‑app […]

Generative AI Technology Enables Security Real-Time Monitoring to Mitigate Crime

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Many organizations are investing in generative AI solution, Incident + ORC Intelligence, that automatically links incidents of theft, fraud, and abuse, enabling the seamless creation of comprehensive cases to help dismantle Organized Retail Crime (ORC) syndicates. The technology enables real-time searches across millions of incidents and provides investigators […]

Enhancements to an Organization’s Exterior Mitigates Crime

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Natural surveillance maximizes the ability to spot suspicious people or activities. Clear sight lines and visible entranceways are helpful while dimly lit or isolated areas create a more comfortable location to mitigate crime. Image and maintenance ensure that a building or area is clean, well kept and free […]

Remote Loss Prevention Monitoring Enables Businesses to Secure Operations from Anywhere

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  In-person loss prevention and security audit for retail locations isn’t going away any time soon, and shouldn’t. Sometimes you just need to visit a place, if only to show the frontline workers that you genuinely care and are serious about theft and loss, and nothing can replace walking […]

Physical Security Provides a Secure, Stable and Healthy Workplace

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –    The range, value, and tampering sensitivity of merchandise passing through e-commerce portals is vast, throwing up new challenges for security details.  Protection against theft, against threats to staff, and against tampering, sabotage and the reputational damage resulting are the top priorities. Physical security serves as a shield […]

Integrated Technologies are Transforming School Safety

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –    An active shooter situation is often cited as being extremely rare among school violence incidents in our country. Nevertheless, when one occurs, it’s always devastating, often unpredictable, and evolves quickly. Whether at a school, a house of worship, or anywhere for that matter, one is still too […]

High Level Security Protocols for the Transportation Industry is Critical

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –    The transportation industry is a complex and dynamic environment where efficient management of physical keys, vehicles and shared devices is critical to ensuring smooth operations, reducing costs and maintaining security. Every day, more transportation facilities are using modern electronic key and asset management systems to better secure, […]

Machine Learning Lends Transformative Advances in Physical Security

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –    In physical security, machine learning can speed up investigations by assisting security teams in finding relevant information quickly. Machine learning helps analyze data that hasn’t been organized or labeled. By identifying patterns or possible relationships between data, such tools help security teams, law enforcement, and other staff […]

Enhanced Surveillance with AI-Enabled Audio Cameras

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Audio analytics, available in many AI-enabled cameras, can add context to what operators see on the screen, helping them validate assumptions. If a glass-break detection alert is received moments before seeing a person on camera, the added situational awareness makes the event more actionable.   SOURCE:  Barbosa, R. […]