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Identity Threat Detection and Response Protocols

Identity Threat Detection and Response Protocols

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

 

To effectively safeguard against identity attacks, organizations must address a range of use cases for both human and non-human identities, including but not limited to:

  1. Account Takeover Detection: Detect any of the numerous variants that indicate an identity has been compromised.

  2. Credential Compromise Detection: Identify and alert on the use of stolen or compromised credentials within the environment.

  3. Privilege Escalation Detection: Detect unauthorized attempts to escalate privileges within systems and applications.

  4. Anomalous Behavior Detection: Monitor for deviations from normal user behavior that may indicate malicious activity.

  5. Insider Threat Detection: Identify and respond to malicious or negligent actions by internal users.

 

SOURCE: 

Identity Threat Detection and Response Solution Guide. The Hacker News, 08/15/2024.
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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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Organizations need guidance and direction from strong security leadership.

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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 that are of the utmost importance to the business and then devise a strategy to mitigate those risks and threats. 

Strategy should result in a number of initiatives designed to improve the security posture of the business. The security team should gear up to implement those initiatives, staying true to the strategy and plan along the way.

 

SOURCE: 

Altizer, A., Crowder, S. Leadership is more than a noun, Security Magazine, 07/01/2020.
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Mitigate Workplace Violence By Promoting A Culture Of Safety

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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 violence by establishing support from human resources, staff, legal services, security, risk management and other areas of support. Promote a culture of safety to create a healthy work environment, which leads to improved job satisfaction, less absenteeism, reduced turnover and nurse retention.

 

SOURCE: 

Moro, J. Mitigating workplace violence through duty of care, Security Magazine, 06/07/2023.
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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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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 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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The Presence of Security is Still The Best Deterrent to Crime

The Presence of Security is Still The Best Deterrent to Crime

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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 the priority for all retailers. Professional security services is a strong deterrent, forcing criminals to think twice before they try to steal something. Security guards also handle vandalism and disturbances, ensuring customers’ shopping experience remains peaceful.

 

SOURCE:  Mull, A., Retailers Locked Up Their Products—and Broke Shopping in America, Bloomberg.com, 8/01/2024.
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This new legislation, effective July 1, 2024, mandates all employers establish, implement, and maintain an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).

Developing an effective anti-violence policy is a cornerstone of any prevention program.

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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 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). SB 553 underscores the state’s commitment to enhancing workplace safety by requiring employers to proactively address and mitigate the risks associated with workplace violence.

Preventing a case of violence happening at the workplace is objective. Devising an effective anti-violence policy is a cornerstone of any prevention program. Don’t make the mistake of formulating violence prevention program without due deliberations in risk evaluation.

Nexgen Protection Services can help you in devising a prevention policy after thorough risk assessment.

 

SOURCE: 

Saquella, A., Creating a safer workplace: California Senate Bill 553 becomes law, Security Today. 07.25.2024. 

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