Is your organization’s physical security system at risk of being remotely hijacked by a cybercriminal? Physical security systems are increasingly becoming targets for cyber attacks. It is crucial to be aware of their vulnerabilities and [...]
The nation’s power grid is among the most critical infrastructures, as it is used by virtually everybody, and its loss would be catastrophic. This article examines the power grid, its risks and what is being [...]
In recent years, the way physical infrastructure threat management is approached has undergone a significant shift. With advances in technology and data analytics, organizations are now able to take a more proactive and holistic approach [...]
Infrastructure security is one of the key challenges that facility managers will face in 2023. As facilities become increasingly filled with connected devices, facility managers now have to worry about cyber threats alongside repelling physical [...]
Our RED ALERT Emergency Response Program delivers the utmost level of disaster readiness for our business clients on a local, national or international level. The response and actions taken during the first 12-48 hours following [...]
Facilities management has evolved to become a strategic business function as organizations seek ways to reduce operating costs, enhance customer service and improve the bottom line. Data-driven decision-making is at the heart of this transformation, [...]
It goes without saying - the best way to recover from a disaster is not to have one. That's why prevention, control and mitigation should be an integral part of your Business Continuity Planning (BCP) [...]
It is a beautiful pre-Covid April afternoon in Philadelphia. Suddenly, a dump truck careens out of control and snaps a utility pole supplying electricity to many businesses and homes! Jake’s hamburgers suffered a power outage during [...]
Organizations around the globe have never been afforded the luxury of standing still, as the world constantly changes and competitors react to gaps and opportunities that have increased through physical and virtual environments. Business Continuity [...]
In her PrepTalk, Kate Konschnik dives into the fundamentals of how electricity is generated in the U.S. She explains how our aging electrical infrastructure increases the chances of catastrophic failures and offers considerations for emergency [...]
In his PrepTalk, Stuart Tom explains the importance of building codes and well-constructed buildings, how codes and standards are developed, adopted and enforced by jurisdictions and how the community can be involved in the [...]
This article was first published more than a decade ago. We’ve not changed it, to indicate even back then, working from home or somewhere other than a traditional office made sense. Covid-19 proved that. [...]