Infectious Disease Hardening - COVID-19 Screening Measures & Considerations

Mark Schreiber recently released an article on LinkedIn about the screening measures and considerations for returning to work. This is related to the Safeguards Consulting ‘Facility Security Return to Work Considerations’ paper to support businesses during this COVID-19 global pandemic:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/infectious-disease-hardening-screening-measures-mark/

Just How Valued, and Valuable is Security? What Can We Expect Post COVID-19?

Mark Schreiber presented in an OSPA panel with several other colleagues regarding the value of security, especially amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. These panelists and others within the industry believe security may not be as valued as it is valuable, and that COVID-19 has opened opportunities for security business to grow and be transformed.

Watch panel here: https://theospas.com/2020/05/27/just-how-valued-and-valuable-is-security-what-can-we-expect-post-covid-19/

‘Facility Security Return to Work Considerations’ Published!

In the second quarter of 2020, Safeguards Consulting researched and analyzed the COVID-19 pandemic to determine how to best support its clients with facility security during this global crisis. To address this and support others, we developed a document called the 'Facility Security Return to Work Considerations’ that introduces considerations for organizations and the term of “infectious disease hardening” to use with this design approach. Please share with any organization that is developing their ‘Return to Work’ plan during this global pandemic:

https://www.safeguardsconsulting.com/idh

CONSULT 2018 Participation

In October of 2018, Safeguards Consulting supported the CONSULT 2018 Conference with the attendance of their Principal Consultant, Mark Schreiber, who was also the Facilitator of a panel discussion on modern credentialing. The panel consisted of Garrett Guess of Heritage Medical, Scott Lindley of Farpointe Data, Dean Forchas of HID Global, and David Weinbach of LenelS2. The discussion covered the positives/negatives of physical credentials and mobile credentials, and the changing physical security environments of deploying them in a hybrid environment.

Mark Schreiber delivers UAS presentation at the Southeast Security Expo

On October 16th, our Principal Consultant, Mark Schreiber, delivered an presentation on UAS (Drone) and Counter-UAS (Counter-Drone) technologies for Security Management at the Southeast Security Expo. The Expo was a combination of Management focused presentations, Technology focused presentations, and solution exhibits. The event took place at the historic Charlotte Motor Speedway.

ISSA Cyber Professionals supported by Safeguards Consulting

Safeguards Consulting was honored to have been requested to support the Greenville, South Carolina ISSA Chapter with a presentation on October 12th, 2018. The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is the “community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure”. At this meeting, our Principal Consultant, Mark Schreiber, gave a presentation on Physical Security Engineering and Construction. This presentation covered the planning process for security management, the value of security convergence, the design process, construction documentation, and an overview of physical security technologies.

https://www.issa.org/page/AboutISSA

Safeguards Consulting Supports Infragard

Infragard, a public-private outreach by the U.S. FBI, is a great platform for information sharing and education to address the ever-changing threat environment. Safeguards Consulting is proud to have supported the South Carolina Infragard group (SCIMA) with a drone presentation on September 20th, 2018 at the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Learn more about Infragard and the event with the following links:

https://www.infragard.org

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-carolina-infragard-chapter-2018-fall-meeting-tickets-49147100300#

2018 ASIS GSX Presentations by Mark Schreiber

Safeguards Consulting is proud to share that our Principal Consultant, Mark Schreiber, will be providing several educational presentations at the annual ASIS Conference, now called the Global Security Exchange (GSX), in Las Vegas the week of September 24th. Mark Schreiber is honored to have two educational sessions selected by the ASIS selection process, in addition to having been personally invited to speak at three sessions throughout the new floor presentations stages. Please use the following links to learn about each presentation, and let us know if any more information is needed:

Monday (Sep. 24) 2:15pm-3:30pm PT "How to Adapt Your Security Posture to the Infusion of Drones" Location: N209-210-211-212

https://asis18.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=292

Tuesday (Sep. 25) 10:30am-11:00am PT "Drones 101" Location: D3 Xperience

https://asis18.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=515

Tuesday (Sep. 25) 11:30am-12:00pm PT "CPTED Examples: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" Location: Xperience Stage

https://asis18.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=586

Tuesday (Sep. 25) 3:00pm-3:30pm PT "Intelligent Systems and Solutions" (Panel) Location: X Stage

https://asis18.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=470

Wednesday (Sep. 26) 11:00am-12:15pm PT "How to Conduct a CPTED Facility Site Survey" Location: N238-240

https://asis18.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=293

SecurityXchange Supported by Mark Schreiber

Safeguards Consulting’s Principal Consultant, Mark Schreiber, supported the 2018 SecurityXchange event in Utah. During the week of August 13th, Mark Schreiber helped facilitate two ‘KnowledgeXchange’ sessions at the event; one focused on Critical Infrastructure (Process, Manufacturing, Utilities, etc.) and one focused on Cyber Security. Due to his background with Critical Infrastructure and leadership in the industry, Mark led the group in challenging discussions to find ideas and solutions for their respective organizations. Look for future events on the SecuirtyXchange website:

https://www.verticalxchange.com/securityxchange/

Safeguards Consulting Supports EPRI Research

Safeguards Consulting is proud and honored to be supporting the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) with the current research and testing projects for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) technologies.  With Safeguards Consulting as an advisor on the CUAS Market and Security Integrations, EPRI is undergoing testing of multiple CUAS solutions on the market to determine their operational capability for power utility applications.  Please feel free to reach out to Safeguards Consulting if you are planning to implement CUAS at your facilities.

https://www.epri.com/#/pages/product/000000003002012607/?lang=en

ASIS Facility Security Design Program in Chicago

Mark Schreiber of Safeguards Consulting again delivered the 'Facility Security Design' workshop for ASIS International as part of their Security Architecture and Engineering Council in Chicago from July 9th-11th.  The program was another great success building on the legacy of the Council's past efforts.  Students even gave high marks to the ASIS Leadership, which was greatly appreciated.  Look for another FSD program in 2019 and plan early to continue your education and be effective with construction projects and security design.

https://www.asisonline.org/professional-development/classroom-programs/facility-security-design-july-2018/

Risk Assessment Education Supported by Mark Schreiber

During the week of May 7th, Mark Schreiber helped deliver the ASIS Risk, Threat & Vulnerability Assessment classroom program in Providence, Rhode Island.  The program focused on all factors of a formal security risk assessment program for commercial organizations.  Mark Schreiber covered several sessions to provide experience on the practical applications of risk assessments and the implementation of assessment decisions into security improvement projects.

https://www.asisonline.org/professional-development/classroom-programs/risk-threat-and-vulnerability-assessment/

 

Catch Us At the Large Drone Conference, AUVSI XPONENTIAL!

We are pleased to share that our Principal Consultant, Mark Schreiber, has been asked to speak at the 2018 AUVSI XPONENTIAL Conference in Denver, Colorado.  Mark will educate the audience of UAS/Drone Companies and Pilots on the role of UAS in the Security Industry, informing them of corporate security operations and the practical value and challenges of Drone and Counter-Drone technologies.  Mark will also introduce the value of ASIS International.  Learn more about the presentation panel on the AUVSI Website:

https://www.xponential.org/xponential2018/public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=1957&SessionDateID=36

Attend the ASIS Webinar on UAS Supported by Safeguards Consulting

We at Safeguards Consulting are excited to be support the April 25th ASIS International Webinar titled "Drones and Security" delivered by our Principal Consultant, Mark Schreiber:

https://www.asisonline.org/professional-development/webinars/drones-and-security/

Please share with all security professionals that may be interested, and let us know if you have drone security questions that we can answer.