Physical Security Provides a Secure, Stable and Healthy Workplace

Physical Security Provides a Secure, Stable and Healthy Workplace

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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 for such workers against unauthorized access while protecting against theft, vandalism, and violence.

In workplaces, educational facilities and other public spaces, physical security is the first line of defense. It not only prevents unauthorized entry but also creates a sense of safety and calmness. Providing a secure, stable and healthy workplace is an asset to retention and productivity.

 

SOURCE: 

Fisher, M. Distribution Facilities Ramp Up Safety Measures. The Urban Developer, 09/222024
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Today's integrated technologies are transforming school safety approaches, enabling districts of all sizes to implement effective, scalable security solutions.

Integrated Technologies are Transforming School Safety

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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 many.

Today’s integrated technologies are transforming school safety approaches, enabling districts of all sizes to implement effective, scalable security solutions. These systems address unique local needs and facilitate compliance with emerging legislation. By leveraging the power of interconnected systems and devices, real-time communication, and data insights, schools can create a flexible and responsive security infrastructure that is efficient and effective.

SOURCE: 

Securing K-12 Schools From the Inside Out. Security Today, August 2024.
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Retailers Must Implement Ironclad Loss Prevention Strategies

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

One of the biggest threats to retail profits is “shrink,” or preventable losses due to theft or human error. Retail shrink accounts for billions of dollars per year in lost revenue, so it’s in retailers’ best interests to have a comprehensive set of standards designed to avoid these losses. 

The rise of retail organized crime, cyberattacks, and new methods of theft have made reducing shrink harder than ever for retailers. In order to be prepared for these modern threats, retail store owners and managers must have ironclad loss prevention strategies in place, as well as the tools to enforce them.

SOURCE: 

Shein, M. Reassessing the role of loss prevention, Security Magazine, 04/04/2024.
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Security Guards Employ Body Cameras for Theft Prevention

Security Guards Employ Body Cameras for Theft Prevention

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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 use can deter members of the public from behaving antisocially, abusively or aggressively.

Retailers are also working more closely with law enforcement and devoting more internal resources to investigating theft.

 

SOURCE: 

Store security guards employ body cameras for theft prevention, KTV FOX 2, Jun 6, 2024.
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Is the human factor in security breaches over blown?

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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 their productivity as employees have to deal with many security checks, access permissions, third-party security tools, etc. 

The best course of action is to create a balance between data protection and damage mitigation. Investing in employee security training and implementing the security strategies and tools mentioned above can prevent data breaches from harming your organization.

 

SOURCE: 

Starr, M. Is the “human factor” in security breaches over blown?, Security Magazine, 04/10/2023.
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Drones Can Monitor Scenes Remotely To Assess A Security Threat.

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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 coordinating responses, as they can determine the number of personnel needed to secure a threat. 

 

SOURCE: 

Galloway-Dawkins, R., How mobile technologies can transform emergency response, Security Magazine, 11/20/2023.
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Tips to Stop Email Address Harvesting

Tips to Stop Email Address Harvesting

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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] domain [dot] com” instead of the actual email format. This makes it harder for automated bots to recognize and harvest.

Be cautious about clicking on links in emails or on websites, especially those promising prizes, discounts, or freebies. These could be traps designed to harvest email addresses.

 

SOURCE: 

Kowski, J. S., Email obfuscation tactics elude security protections, Bloomberg.com, 6/19/2024.
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Employee-Safety-in-the-Face-of-Organized-Retail-Crime

Employee Safety in the Face of Organized Retail Crime

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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 training can keep employees and customers safe.

 

SOURCE: 

Hernandez, S. Smash-and-grab robbers coordinated crimes on social media. Eight culprits now face prison, Los Angeles Times. 7/30/2024.
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Responsibilities For School Security

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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 grounds—are potential trouble spots.

 

SOURCE: 

Meeting Responsibilities for School Campus Staff, Security Today. 2024.
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Sidewalk bollards prevent and protect the public from being injured by vehicles nearby.

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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 storefront because there was nothing there to stop it. Bollards can stop someone in a vehicle intent on inflicting harm to people that are just going out and enjoying their day. 

 

SOURCE: 

Hamm G., Stop that Vehicle, Security Today. 03.13.2023. 

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