Our Founder's Experience as a Director at the 2024 IAPSC Conference

Last week, our Founder, Mark Schreiber, had the privilege of attending the 2024 IAPSC Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. As a respected member of the security industry, he was thrilled to connect with fellow professionals, learn from industry experts, and share his own insights on the latest trends and best practices. 

In addition, Schreiber also attended the conference as an elected Director of IAPSC. Throughout the conference, he worked on collaborating with other board members to plan the future growth of the association. As a result, our team is beyond excited to see what new changes await IAPSC and the impact the board will create this year!  

The conference was a true success, with a packed agenda that featured informative sessions, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Schreiber was honored to be a part of the event, alongside other esteemed professionals in the field. 

Following his return, Schreiber stated, "It is an honor and privilege to have been selected to be on the IAPSC Board of Directors in 2024 as a way of transcending our industry and the many organizations that benefit from IAPSC members. I look forward to enabling strategic decisions for the organization so that it may continue growing and becoming more effective in supporting its members. Additionally, it was very encouraging to attend the 2024 conference and witness the excitement and energy from the current leadership and members and to reaffirm the vast knowledge and experience the IAPSC members represent. I feel that this was a milestone event that promises great things for the organization in the coming years".  

One of the highlights of the conference was the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences with like-minded individuals. Schreiber was proud to contribute to the discussions, sharing his expertise and gaining valuable insights from others. The exchange of ideas and perspectives was enriching. The security industry is in good hands with such a dedicated and passionate community. 

The IAPSC team also deserves a huge thank you for organizing such a fantastic event. The conference was meticulously planned, and every detail was carefully considered to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all attendees. 

As we look back on the conference, our team is already excited about next year's event, and we cannot wait to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and continue to learn from the best in the industry!  

Schreiber To Speak at BSides Security Conference 2023→

We are excited to share that our Founder and President, Mark Schreiber will be speaking at the BSides Security Conference in Greenville, SC on October 28th, 2023! The conference will take place from 7:30 to 4:30 p.m.

BSides is an event driven by information security community members. These events serve to create collaboration among all of its attendees by having them take part in various events such as discussions, demos, and more. 

Schreiber will be presenting at 10:25 a.m. on "Drones: A Converged Threat to Cyber and Physical Security Teams". In his session, he will cover...

• The current capabilities of drones and counter-drone systems. 

• How to identify their legal and regulatory operating environments. 

• Practical actions that all organizations can implement to address this disruptive technology. 

We hope to see you in attendance! 

To learn more about the event visit: 

Home | Bsides Greenville

To read more about Schreiber's session visit: 

Schedule | Bsides Greenville

Schreiber To Speak at CONSULT Technical Security Symposium 2023

We are excited to share that our Founder and President, Mark Schreiber will be speaking at the upcoming CONSULT Technical Security Symposium on October 13th - 16th at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville, Kentucky! 

(Park Suite | Sunday, October 15, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM): CPTED - Think Outside the Box

His first session, "CPTED - Think Outside the Box" will cover how physical security consultants can "think outside the box" when it comes to providing facility hardening measures. This at times means providing additional or more unique services when it comes to providing clients with a higher customer value. 

However, this can prove challenging due to having to get creative when thinking outside of traditional design. One of the most successful "out of the box" ideas that have been implemented by experienced consultants, however, is the application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

The International Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Association defines CPTED as, "a multi-disciplinary approach of crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments". This idea is focused more on behavioral science than target-hardening strategies. This strategy is concentrated on utilizing environmental design concepts to deter criminal conduct and sustain legitimate use by employing various resources such as architecture, engineering, landscaping, facility operations, signage, and lighting to lessen the necessity of traditional technical and operational security elements. Overall, its goal is to create an environment where legitimate users feel secure while criminals feel vulnerable. In order to create this environment and overall senestation, users of CPTED employ four vital elements of natural and man-made conditions: Natural Surveillance: Natural Access Control; Territorial Reinforcement; and Maintenance / Management.

Joining Schreiber to expand on the idea of CPTED, is a panel of highly experienced consultants and educators who have implemented CPTED into their own designs for various clients and organizations. The panel includes Dan Keller (American Crime Prevention Institute), Phil Santore (Introba), and Robert Summers (Summers Associates).  

We hope you will consider joining this session and will consider implementing CPTED applications into your own designs following the session! 

(Park Suite | Sunday, October 15, 2:45 - 4:15 PM): ChatGPT and Similar Tools to Know ... Tools to Use?

Schreiber's second session, "ChatGPT and Similar Tools to Know .. Tools to Use?" will cover the basic definition of artificial intelligence (AI), its various forms and categorization, and the risks and benefits of utilizing AI in both the security and marketing industries. Afterward, Schreiber will dive into a demonstration of various forms of AI that prove to be efficient when implemented from a marketing standpoint or to be more specific a security marketing standpoint. During this portion of the session, attendees will also be invited to participate following the demonstration of the various forms of AI to gain hands-on experience with the tools presented. 

Joining Schreiber in presenting will be Jim Elder (Secured Design). Together they will cover how ChatGDP can inspire new ideas. However, they will also cover how the over-reliance on these tools can inspire conflict to arise. Some of the various risks of using an artificial intelligence tool are that they can be utilized to fake identities, create spear phishing attacks, and spoof audio and video content. Attendees in this lab will gain first-hand experience with ChatGPT in a series of instructor-led exercises while seeing how their peers have utilized it within their own work while also discussing more implications for the technology within the security and security consulting industries.

We hope to see you in attendance this Friday through next Monday (October 13th - 16)! 

To learn more visit: 

CONSULT Sessions (attendconsult.com) 

To learn more about CPTED prior to attending the first session visit: 

ICA home page (cpted.net) 

ISC West 2023 Reminder!

We’d like to send out our final reminder about SIA’s ISC West 2023 event happening next week in Las Vegas! We are thrilled to be at this incredible networking and educational event! If you’re a corporate security officer looking to make some security improvements, please reach out to Mark Schreiber to plan a meeting while at ISC West! Don’t forget about Mark’s two sessions happening on the 29th and 30th, “Proper Planning for a Security Improvement Project” and “Drones and Airspace Situational Awareness - The Evolving Security Paradigm”. 

Link to event: https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us.html  

Links to each session’s details: https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us/session-list/session-details.3111.179615.proper-planning-for-a-security-improvement-project.html 

https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us/session-list/session-details.3111.177023.drones-and-airspace-situational-awareness-_-the-evolving-security-paradigm.html 

“Proper Planning for a Security Improvement Project” – ISC West 2023

During the upcoming Security Industry Association ISC West Conference our president, Mark Schreiber, will present during a morning session on March 29th at 10:00 am. He will discuss how to plan a security improvement project and will address the topics of how large construction projects operate and how the end-user should prepare for security improvements! If you are interested in hearing this educational session learn more and register here:

https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us/session-list/session-details.3111.179615.proper-planning-for-a-security-improvement-project.html

The 2023 ASIS Europe Conference

Safeguards Consulting is excited to share that the ASIS Europe Conference will take place on March 21st to the 23rd (2023) in Rotterdam, NL. In addition, there will be an online session held on March 2nd and April 27th. Both events are excellent opportunities to expand your knowledge of the security industry and your network!  

The conference will be centered around learning more about enterprise-wide security and the role security plays in supporting business objectives. In total, there will be 50+ educational sessions and interactive workshops, 11+ hours of dedicated networking time, and various technology and solutions showcased at the event. A few speakers include Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, Catherine De Bolle, Inge Huijbrechts, Gavin Henderson, and many others! Other attendees include representatives from Microsoft, Amazon, Google, BMW, Facebook/Meta, United Nations, and more. Therefore, if you are looking for an opportunity to expand your network and meet others within the industry, this is the perfect chance!  

To learn more about this event or to register visit the links below.  

Speakers: speakers_23 - Asis Europe 

Program: What's On 2023 - Asis Europe 

Registration: Register - Asis Europe 

Mark Schreiber to speak at SIA ISC West Event

Safeguards Consulting is looking forward to the SIA ISC West event! The ISC West is held every year at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is the largest converged security trade event in the US! Security Professionals and even customers are invited to the event as it will feature many influential and highly experienced professionals in the industry. Our president, Mark Schreiber, will be there and be giving two presentations. More details on those sessions will be announced soon here on our blog and on our socials so be on the lookout if you don’t want to miss those updates!

Learn More and Register Here: https://www.securityindustry.org/upcoming-events/isc-west/