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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Security, though crucial, is often treated as an afterthought. Ignoring security means long-term consequences, and paybacks are investments and resources needed to deal with the threat. The message is simple: unchecked accumulated software vulnerabilities can be the dilapidated foundation that brings the entire system crashing down. The cost […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Without a doubt chatbots or large language models lower the barrier for entry to cybercrime, making it possible to create well-written phishing campaigns and generate malware that less capable coders could not produce alone. When sharing your email address online, consider obfuscating it. For example, use “user [at] […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – CVS, Target and other chains have barricaded everything from toiletries to cleaning supplies. It’s backfired in almost every way. Different products experience different theft rates, depending on store location and other factors. Beyond the financial impact of these crimes, the violence and concerns over safety continue to be […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – The rash of flash-mob-style robberies in Los Angeles prompted several task forces of local and federal agencies to target the thefts, as well as work with retailers to enhance security and deterrence measures. To overcome the ongoing threat of organized retail crime, pairing safety technology and ongoing safety […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Video surveillance plays a major safety and security role at all types of facilities, and the technology has come a long way over the years. Cameras with powerful processors will be able to do more edge processing of video data than ever before. With technology changing so […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Among the most important responsibilities are maintaining a visible presence and building trust. Another important responsibility includes touring the campus frequently. High-risk areas that have been identified—such as locker rooms, bathrooms, isolated hallways or stairways, portable classrooms, playing fields, other out-buildings, and/or isolated areas of the building […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – One honeypot definition comes from the world of espionage, where Mata Hari-style spies who use a romantic relationship as a way to steal secrets are described as setting a ‘honey trap’ or ‘honeypot’. Often, an enemy spy is compromised by a honey trap and then forced to hand […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – In response to increasing concerns over workplace safety, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) into law, a significant step towards ensuring a safer work environment for all employees. This new legislation, effective July 1, 2024, mandates all employers establish, implement, and maintain an effective […]
Cybersecurity and fraud prevention are inextricably intertwined. Most organizations have robust firewalls, secure operating systems and intrusion detection systems. Deepfakes bypass these preventative firewalls through social engineering techniques. Individuals receive an email from a seemingly reputable source requesting employees give up sensitive information over email. Once this information is provided, hackers infiltrate company’s databases extracting […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Bollards installed on sidewalks and around the perimeter of buildings are an essential way to keep everyone safe. A bollard is a short vertical post used to separate pedestrians or streetscape elements from vehicles. There are too many accidents where you see a vehicle crashed inside of a […]
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