Mark Schreiber presents to the Manufacturer's Roundtable at the Greenville Chamber

On August 5th, Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting gave a presentation for the Manufacturer's Roundtable of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce by request.  Mark Schreiber presented an overview of physical security technologies and recommendations for the strategic planning of improvements at a manufacturing plant. The presentation covered strategic approaches, the use of internal resources, external support, and preparation for construction projects.

Greenville Chamber of Commerce

Security Training Conference Keynote Presentation for RTP Security Professionals

Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting was honored to be the keynote speaker for the ASIS Chapter 119 Training Conference on June 17th at the PNC Arena in Raleigh.  The ASIS North Carolina Research Triangle Chapter requested Mark Schreiber to present on strategic planning for improvements of an organization's physical security program.  The presentation, entitled "Evaluating the Best Physical Security Improvements for Your Company”, discussed the process of properly planning for improvements within an organization using a strategic approach, internal resources, external support and aligned with the construction industry.  Mark Schreiber also shared some wisdom from his extensive experience to allow organizations to use their capital wisely and not jump into a project without having their homework done first (i.e. Risk Assessments, Functional Requirements, Program Analysis).  Please feel free to contact Safeguards Consulting for more details and if you are a security professional in the RTP area, visit the Chapter site at http://asischapter119.org/.

Mark Schreiber provided ASIS Security Training for Security Professionals in San Antonio

During the week of June 8th, 2015, Mark Schreiber was one of the featured instructors for ASIS International's "Facility Security Design" training workshop in San Antonio, Texas.  As the Chairperson of the ASIS Security Architecture and Engineering Council, Mark Schreiber presented on the many efforts of supporting the security systems design for a facility's capital construction project.  Mark Schreiber covered the Design Process, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Control Room (i.e. SOC/GSOC) Design Considerations, Security Systems Integration designs, and Design Documents, Coordination & Systems Convergence.  Specific focus was put on the principles of CPTED in their design applications, the expectations & value of the multitude of Detailed Security Design Documents, the complexities of planning and designing an optimal Security Control Room (a project unto itself), addressing complex security systems integrations and physical/cyber security convergence, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and the and the ultimate importance for Security Management to focus on the fundamental goals and requirements for their facilities to achieve success.  The group was also extremely fortunate to take part in an incredible behind-the-scenes security tour of the Southwest Research Institute’s facilities.  Many thanks to the SwRI and ASIS.  More information can be found on the ASIS website:

https://www.asisonline.org/Education-Events/Education-Programs/Classroom/Pages/Facility-Security-Design-06-2015.aspx

Mark Schreiber provided a Video Surveillance presentation to the ASIS Western SC Chapter

On April 24th, 2015, Mark Schreiber provided the "Video Surveillance Technologies & Applications" presentation to the Western South Carolina Chapter of ASIS International.  Mr. Schreiber covered Video Surveillance Systems (a.k.a. Video Monitoring Systems, CCTV, etc.) at multiple levels so that the attendees could become familiar with the technologies, terminology, and the appropriate applications of security video.   Recent innovations in video technologies were also introduced.

In addition to video camera types, resolutions, communications, and storage, Mark Schreiber discussed appropriate uses of security video surveillance for businesses and their connection to security and business policies.  Lessons learned from previous design experience were shared, along with technology limitations.

Security Documents and Project Management Instruction by Mark Schreiber

On February 25th & 26th, 2015, Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting will be instructing the ASIS 'Security Documents and Project Management Process' program in San Diego.  Mark Schreiber, who is the Chairperson of the ASIS Security Architecture and Engineering Council, will be supporting ASIS International with the new construction-related education for security professionals.  With the support of the SAEC team, including the program developer, Rick Lavelle and co-instructor, Kelly Stewart, a new educational program is off to an early success.  For more information on ASIS International or educational/speaker needs, please contact Safeguards Consulting.

https://www.asisonline.org/Education-Events/Education-Programs/Classroom/Pages/Security-Document-Management-Process-02-2015.aspx

Human Resources & Security Partnership Presentation for SC SHRM

Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting was honored to be the speaker for the February 3rd meeting of the South Carolina Society for Human Resource Management (SC SHRM) in Greenville, SC.  The presentation covered key criteria for collaboration between Human Resources groups and Corporate Security groups within an organization.  The presentation was well received and several new ideas by Mark Schreiber were introduced to the large group of professionals in attendance.  Safeguards Consulting is pleased to support professional organizations, so feel free to contact us for inquiries on speaking engagements.  Learn more about the Society for Human Resource Management at shrm.org, and the South Carolina affiliate at sc.shrm.org.

Community Knowledge Outreach by Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting

On January 24th, 2014, Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting was asked to share his security knowledge and experience to a group of security professionals in Greenville, South Carolina.  Mr. Schreiber presented details and insight on the role of security engineering and technical consulting to members of an international security technology distributor so they can properly understand the industry roles and relationships between Owners, Architectural/Engineering Firms, Security Consultants, and Security Integrators/Contractors.  The presentation was an industry outreach by Safeguards Consulting and provided pro bono to support the professionals in the security industry.  Feel free to contact Safeguards Consulting for any related information or further transparency in our ethical practices.

Industry Leadership by Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting

During the week of January 19th, 2015, Mark Schreiber professionally represented Safeguards Consulting with his continued contributions to ASIS International and the security industry at the 2015 ASIS Volunteer Leadership Conference.

Mr. Schreiber has been honored with the role of Chairman of the ASIS Security Architecture and Engineering Council (SAEC) along with continuing in the role of Chairman of the ASIS Critical Infrastructure Working Group (CIWG).  Within these roles, Mark Schreiber will continue to support the development of professionals within the security industry, through his knowledge and experience.  The Conference was attended by an impressive contingent of security professionals that practice thought leadership in security roles for organizations around the globe.  Please feel free to contact Safeguards Consulting for any needed analyses or references.

Mark Schreiber gave a Physical Security Design and CPTED Presentation at the SC EdTech Conference

On October 31st, 2014, Mark Schreiber provided a presentation to Educational professionals at the 2014 South Carolina EdTech conference titled "Designing Physical Security and CPTED into an Educational Facility".  Mark Schreiber gave an overview on the advancement of physical security technologies and the engineering needed to design contemporary security systems.  He then discussed how the actual design of the facilities and environment themselves can benefit the security of an educational facility.  Several case studies were shown how proper design and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) were used in schools with significant value.  Please contact Safeguards Consulting for any related information.

http://edtech.scaet.org/sessions/

Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting to present at 2014 ASIS International Seminar

Mark Schreiber, the Principal Consultant for Safeguards Consulting will be giving and supporting multiple educational presentations at the 2014 ASIS International Annual Seminar in Atlanta from September 28th through October 2nd.

https://securityexpo.asisonline.org/

Mark Schreiber's highlighted presentations:

A Risk Assessment Approach to Facility Security Design

ASIS Pre-Seminar Program #1409-RISK

Sunday, September 28

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mark will be presenting the educational sessions covering the Construction Team Roles, CPTED, Mitigation Solutions, and the Coordination of Integrated Designs, Systems and Systems Convergence.

https://securityexpo.asisonline.org/Education/Pre-Seminar-Programs/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=Asisonline&utm_medium=Website&utm_content=Slider&utm_campaign=Seminar-Education#riskassessment

Security Architecture and Engineering, Part 2: Systems Design and Engineering

Session #3104

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Room: B405

Mark will be presenting the educational sessions covering Cost Estimating, Design Development, Security Design Documents & Specifications, Submittal Reviews, and Quality Assurance.

https://asis.confex.com/asis/ansem2014/webprogram/Session30604.html

Mark will also be moderating and supporting other educational presentations and educational council meetings throughout the week.  Make a point to attend the (ISC)2 Security Congress also to expand your knowledge into the cyber security domains.

If you would like to plan a business meeting in Atlanta during the event, please contact us.

New Website Improvements

We are happy to note that we have made some significant improvements to the website's structure (back-end), look and content.  We hope you enjoy the improvements.  If you encounter any bugs, please let us know by emailing us at contact@safeguardsconsulting.com.  Look forward to more improvements and considerably more content additions in the future. 

Mark Schreiber provided a Physical Security presentation to the ASIS Western SC Chapter

On July 25th, 2014, Mark Schreiber provided the "Physical Security Principles for Security Management" presentation to the Western South Carolina Chapter of ASIS International.  Sharing lessons learned for Security Management from his extensive design experience, Mark Schreiber presented on the critical principles management should learn and focus on when planning a capital improvement project.  Mark Schreiber reviewed the multiple roles within the design and construction team, an overview of contemporary physical security technologies, the importance of risk assessments, functional requirements, and the physical security design basis.  He then tied the principles together to identify how an organization's business goals can be achieved by the security organization through the use of strategic planning of the security functional requirements and defining how the installed physical security system can support the organization's bottom line.  Feel free to contact Safeguards Consulting if you would like this presentation given to your team.

Mark Schreiber provided ASIS Security Training for Security Managers in New Orleans

During the week of June 9th, Mark Schreiber was one of the featured instructors for ASIS International's "Facility Security Design" training workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana.  As the role of Vice-Chair of the ASIS Security Architecture and Engineering Council,  Mark Schreiber presented on the many efforts of supporting the security systems design for a facility's capital construction project.  Mark Schreiber covered Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Design Basis Functional Requirements for Security Systems, Control Room (i.e. SOC/GSOC) Design Considerations, Security Systems Integration designs, and Design Coordination & Systems Convergence.  Specific focus was put on the principles of CPTED in their design applications, the expectations & value of the multitude of Detailed Security Design Documents, the complexities of planning and designing an optimal Security Control Room (a project unto itself), addressing complex security systems integrations and physical/cyber security convergence, the importance of developing & supporting a team approach for the construction team (Owner/Consultant/Integrator), and the ultimate importance for Security Management to focus on the fundamental goals and requirements for their facilities to achieve success.  The group was also extremely fortunate to take part in an incredible behind-the-scenes security tour of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome led by the Superdome's Security Management (SMG).  Many thanks to the Superdome/SMG team and ASIS.  A great deal of positive feedback was received, including some of the highest evaluation scores seen by ASIS in recent history.  More information can be found on the ASIS website:

https://www.asisonline.org/Education-Events/Education-Programs/Classroom/Pages/Facility-Security-Design.aspx