Entries by Andrew Ciccone

A Practical Checklist An On-Site Emergency

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Essential items to include in every emergency checklist are: An evacuation plan with clearly marked exits and assembly points. Emergency contact numbers, including local emergency services and poison control. Location and proper use of fire extinguishers, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and first-aid kits Procedures for shutting down utilities, […]

A Combined Security Solution That Leverages AI & Human Intelligence Is The Answer

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Internet-connected cameras and remote monitoring capabilities make streaming 24/7 video data to mobile devices easy. Businesses can now outsource this technology to third-party providers, meaning the onus is no longer on owners to build and manage their surveillance systems in-house.  Artificial intelligence (AI) that enables computers and systems […]

Making Safety and Security Intrinsic In Our Schools

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  People often feel safer in a physical space that has been updated and secured. Safety planning requires us to look at all layers involved, including technology, equipment, processes, procedures, and training. The most effective security programs can enable seamless additions of new security capabilities and resources to support […]

Why Construction Sites Need Proactive Security

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Construction sites are undoubtedly one of the most challenging environments to protect from a security perspective. Construction sites are a virtual free-for-all with multiple points of entry and exits with various contractors and subcontractors coming and going at different times throughout the day. Without proactive security measures in […]

Today’s Security Guards Leverage Technology Mitigating Potential Threats

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Technology can help to improve security by providing security guards with real-time information about potential threats, such as facial recognition software that can identify potential criminals and video surveillance that can monitor suspicious activity. When considering a protection service firm ask:   About what technologies are used. The level […]

Factors to Consider for Your Retail Security System

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Physical security solutions for retail offer benefits that go far beyond simply improving security. Today’s systems gather a wealth of data from video surveillance systems, access control, automatic license plate readers, identity management, and a variety of other sensors and systems. Consider factors such as the size and […]

Supply Chain Logistics Requires a Multi-Faceted Security Approach

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Supply chain theft has become a global issue and is estimated to cost billions of dollars in losses annually. Retailers are facing numerous challenges in ensuring the safe transport of high value items from manufacturing facilities to their stores as the level of cargo theft increases rapidly. Protecting […]

Organizations are Increasing Spending on Proactive Security

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Organizations are increasing spending on proactive security solutions. These solutions include attack surface management and risk-based vulnerability management. A proactive defense strategy, when combined with reactive security, creates a high level of security to mitigate the overall risk to the organization.   SOURCE:  More than 70% of companies […]

Information Disinformation Makes it Difficult to Discern What’s Credible

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Seventy-five percent of U.S. respondents believe misinformation has made election results inherently less trustworthy. Eighty-one percent of Americans fear that misinformation from deep-fakes and voice clones is negatively affecting the integrity of their elections.  Information warfare, disinformation, and misinformation have been around for decades. Artificial intelligence creates very […]

Security Risk Assessment: Considerations for Public Venues

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –  Negative fan behavior. Weather issues. Cyberattacks. Rogue drones. Security incidents at sporting events are impacting athletes, fans, and stadium staff, as well as making headlines in the media. Other incidents, such as a crowd crush at a white-out game at Penn State and sustained injuries from a lightning […]