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"Government Must Have Reasonable Suspicion of Digital Contraband Before Searching People’s Electronic Devices at the U.S. Border" Learn More: http://bit.ly/2OCcEo2

Federal Court Rules Suspicionless Searches of Travelers’ Phones and Laptops Unconstitutional

BOSTON—In a major victory for privacy rights at the border, a federal court in Boston ruled today that suspicionless searches of travelers’ electronic devices by federal agents at airports and other U.S. ports of entry are unconstitutional. The ruling came in a lawsuit, Alasaad v. McAleenan, filed...

For my security brothers & sisters that are always on the move... Full Read: http://bit.ly/2O67GBj

How to protect your phone or computer when crossing borders - ProtonMail Blog

Border agents have broad powers to search people crossing borders, including their phones and laptops.But there are ways to protect your data when crossing international borders if you understand the technology and the law. Crossing an international border is often a stressful experience. It becomes all the more stressful if you are pulled aside for …

Finding balance between your asset protection career and your LIFE is not easy, but there are simple ideas that we can use to guide us toward finding that balance. Learn More: http://bit.ly/2XpdM2y

Ideas for Balancing Life & Work in Asset Protection — Executive Protection Training and Security Blog – EP Nexus

Is it possible to find a balance between life & work while working in an asset protection or a protective security role? I have been one of the worst offenders when it comes to having ZERO balance between my life and work, particularly when I was earliest in my career. Recently I had been p

Being in security, we love check lists. Have you read Atul Gawande's ideas about using check lists to improve your work and your organization's effectiveness? PDF: http://bit.ly/32PrBIw

"Does the owner of a home need to disclose to a guest? I would and do when someone enters into my home, and it's probably something that the products themselves should try to indicate." Link: https://bbc.in/2p0mmrF

Google chief: I disclose smart speakers to guests

Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering.

"Can we all just agree that filling your house with cameras and microphones that can be used remotely is maybe not the best idea for most threat models?" –Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity @EFF

The IPSB conference in Las Vegas is coming up soon. Should be great for information sessions and catching up with our peers in the industry! (see you there)

2019 Close Protection Conference

THE PREMIER NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT FOR NEW AND SEASONED MEMBERS OF THE PROTECTIVE SECURITY INDUSTRY. As of 2016, the International Protective Security Board (IPSB) will host the single largest and most influential event aimed specifically at the global Executive Protection and Protective Security industry. With a non-profit mission of elevating protection professionals' standards, opportunities, and industry insights, the International Protective Security Board (IPSB) is committed to delivering a unique educational and networking experience for seasoned service providers, new and aspiring EP professionals, as well as representatives of all industry sectors. Held at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas Strip, the 2019 Close Protection Conference (CPC) will focus on issues and trends as well as the current state of the industry. Check our website for updates about the program, and how you can further your personal networks, education, and professional standing. ***2019 Refund Policy*** The IPSB has a 30-day refund policy. Attendees can request refunds up to 30 days before the Close Protection Conference start date on December 12, 2019. The last day to request a refund is November 30, 2019. No exceptions will be made. Westgate Hotel and Casino The IPSB has a block of hotel rooms at the Westgate beginning on December 11, 2019, to December 15, 2019. To book hotel rooms please use code, SIPS9R, here- Passkey: https://book.passkey.com/go/SIPS9R Hotel rooms pricing starts at $89 (+fees and taxes.) 2019 EP Shooting Challenge TBD

Interesting: "Colleagues had a car broken into and laptops stolen in downtown Mountain View last night while we were at dinner. We wondered how they knew to break into the hatchback when it is not see-through. They turn on bluetooth scanners and follow the beacon to find electronics."

This seems to be the norm. Full Article: http://bit.ly/2MEajva

885M Financial Records—Dating Back 16 Years—Exposed Online

Real estate giant First American left Social Security numbers, tax documents, and more publicly available.

We all suffer from bias, especially security professionals... Learn More: http://bit.ly/2urlhrU

A Bias of Focused Curiosity

As an asset protection practitioner, have you ever tried to attend a conference or seminar on organizational psychology? It is likely that…

Everyone writes about drones, but none of them are aerospace engineers that do it for a living! Our 10-Page PDF: http://bit.ly/2jh7dMi

Addressing Drone Threats & Countermeasures for Executive Protection Professionals

From a security perspective, drones have the potential to nullify many of the protective measures long relied upon to deter and stop ground-based threats. Walls, vehicle barriers, and officers currently offer limited resistance to even a poorly skilled drone operator with a desire to attack or condu

"A resilient community is one that can quickly and efficiently withstand, respond to, and recover from both shocks and stresses." Learn More: http://bit.ly/2Ku7M41

Advancing Resilience – Building Codes & Benchmarking

The benchmark includes nine criteria that go into making the benchmark a useful, well-rounded resource for lawmakers and policy makers.

Our take on issues facing young professionals in asset protection! Listen Here: http://bit.ly/2LGYum8

Full Interview With Travis Lishok

Interview with Travis Lishok - July 9, 2018

Great advice for the writers in our industry! "Maybe the most fundamental of all writing tips is that you need to provide something of value to your readers. It almost goes without saying except for the fact that I still see so much..." Learn More: http://bit.ly/2KpFSGz

Tips & Suggestions For Security Writers

I recently published an article about writing and publishing a book, which contains lots of tips and suggestions that also apply to article writing. But having managed a successful security blog, r…

Everyone claims to be a fitness expert, but here's what a (real) tactical & sports performance expert says about physical training for protective security. 10-Page PDF: http://bit.ly/2SIWIBf

Executive Protection — My Interview With a Tactical & Sports Performance Expert

Given that these are the primary physical tasks of an executive protection specialist, what should their strength & conditioning goals look like and how should they go about achieving them? Since a day in the life of an executive protection specialist is unlikely to resemble a “Taken” film,

"While limited logical interfaces have been developed, none of the UIs are designed with operators in mind. NONE!" Full Read: http://bit.ly/2Wv7Rer

Making Our Tools Better

The more I interact with clients, the more I hear how they want to rely on asset protection technologies. They want automated access…

None of my security personnel are at risk of being "burned out", said no security manager grounded in reality ever. Full Read: http://bit.ly/2Ws49ly

Burnout: A modern malaise

A common ailment is going around, and you probably know someone plagued by it. Caused in part by social media, the 24-hour news cycle and the pressure to check work email outside of office hours, it could hit you, too - especially if you don't know how to nip it in the bud. Burnout is everywhere. Books are being published about it, high-powered medical groups are raising alarms and ordinary people are feeling it. A recent report from Harvard and Massachusetts medical organizations declared physician burnout a public health crisis. It pointed out the problem not only harms doctors but also patients. "Burnout is associated with increasing medical errors," the paper said. Ninety-five percent of human resource leaders say burnout is sabotaging workplace retention, often because of overly heavy workloads, one survey found. Poor management contributes to the burnout epidemic. "Organizations typically reward employees who are putting in longer hours and replace workers who aren't taking on an increased workload, which is a systematic problem that causes burnout in the first place," says Dan Schawbel, research director of Future Workplace, the firm that conducted the survey along with Kronos. "Mommy Burnout," a book published last year by psychologist Sheryl Ziegler, resonated with women who had run themselves into the ground trying to be super mom (and dads made it clear they were burned out, too). A new book, "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle," by sisters Emily Nagoski (a health educator) and Amelia Nagoski (a choral conductor who was hospitalized for burnout) aims to help women, in particular, live a more balanced life. Burnout is a term easily tossed around, the way somebody might claim to be starving when they're simply hungry, or freezing when cold....

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