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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Body cameras are just the latest in a slew of security measures retailers have taken, such as locking up products behind glass cases and removing self-checkout stations. When people know that their actions are being recorded they tend to behave differently. The advertisement of body worn cameras in […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – “The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.” — Gen. Omar Bradley Organizations need guidance and direction from a strong security leader. To mitigate threats the security team needs to prioritize the risks and threats […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Workplace violence is an increasingly recognized safety issue. An act or threat occurring at the workplace that can include any of the following: verbal, nonverbal, written, or physical aggression; threatening, intimidating, harassing, or humiliating words or actions; bullying; sabotage; sexual harassment; physical assaults; or other behaviors. Mitigate workplace […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Apart from revenue loss, companies who have a data breach also suffer damage to their brand reputation, lose intellectual property, lose sales, get unexpected expenses, legal penalties, etc. Setting up a fool-proof security system to prevent data breaches is almost impossible. Companies that do this end up hindering […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – From limited budgets to staffing shortages, public sector agencies are often challenged with performing more services in less time with fewer resources. Drones have a variety of applications across the public sector. Security agencies can monitor scenes remotely when conducting crowd control. This visibility is also helpful when […]
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 […]
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