This Week in Security - CISOs must evolve cyber strategies, Don’t Lose Your Keys, Meet the ESA Women in Technology Scholarship Winners and More!
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This week we look at ESX 2024 Announces Executive Leadership Workshop Series for Industry Leaders, Snap One joins National Systems Contractors Association, Integrator Insights and More…
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CISOs must evolve cyber strategies as future threats loom
The cybersecurity industry is becoming more complex, especially as bad actors gain new skill sets and there are more opportunities for significant exploitation due to quickly advancing technologies like AI. It is not surprising that chief information security officers (CISOs), who are charged with taking on these threat actors, are increasingly looking at AI as a new promising tool to help them level the playing field and turn the odds in their favor. But while AI has shown great promise in security, CISOs must realize that adopting it requires a new playbook with a heavier emphasis on due diligence, more rigorous management of data, and thoughtful use of automation.
Prioritize Due Diligence
Given their promise to reduce complexities and streamline operations, there is an understandable excitement and urgency to adopt the new AI technologies. At the same time, innovation is moving at a rate where security strategies are not adapting quickly enough to account for new risks and develop proper checks and balances. The first step to combat this is evolving cybersecurity frameworks and making them more future proof. For a CISO, an evolved framework needs to start with AI-specific due diligence practices that include:
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Integrator Insights: Don’t Lose Your Keys!
It is easy to assume your?card access system?is always going to work, but we know what happens when we assume something.
I’ve been in the card access industry for more than 13 years. One of the key points I drive home when I’m training our customers on their new system is this: “Don’t lose your building keys.”
Yes, it is easy to get comfortable using a badge and card reader to get inside your building, but contingency planning is essential.
Card Access Contingency Planning is a Necessity
Whether the risk is normal wear and tear on a lock or a card reader, a nefarious hacker, a sporadic power outage or some catastrophic failure — for example, the card access system’s server dying — having a contingency plan that is easy to execute helps overcome these threats.
Hackers are Waiting for Your Mistake
As technology progresses, and as the sharing of information becomes easier, the landscape of “normal” changes quickly. If you are not taking precautions to ensure that your card access system is up to date with modern equipment and modern technologies, you’re taking the risk of a hacking attack.
Stay Vigilant and Have a Card Access Backup Plan
What’s the key takeaway? Stay vigilant, update your equipment, and have a backup plan. If you find out that your building’s card access system has been compromised, you might have to take your system offline until the vulnerabilities can be addressed.
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Snap One joins National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA)
Snap One ?today announced it has joined the?National Systems Contractors Association?(NSCA), the not-for-profit association that is focused on providing commercial integrators with the training and resources they need to grow their businesses across all vertical markets.
According to Joey Palkowitch, Director of Commercial Sales at Snap One, the decision to join NSCA was a natural next step following the company’s expanded commitment to serve the commercial AV industry. “The NSCA provides commercial partners with business resources, analytics, and critically important training needed to thrive in today’s connected AV industry. We are proud to join the NSCA as a manufacturer member to support their vision and community-reaching integrators, consultants, engineers, sales reps, and other allied professionals working in the commercial integration market.”
For more than 40 years, the NSCA has served as a business resource, a trusted advisor and a voice for the system integrator community. The group offers its more than 800 members a wide range of training and networking opportunities in addition to legislative alerts and annual conferences.
“NSCA is excited to welcome Snap One to the NSCA Community,” says NSCA Executive Director Tom LeBlanc. “We hope their vast array of solutions can help NSCA member integrators be successful.”
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Meet the ESA Women in Technology Scholarship Winners
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the?ESA?Women in Technology Scholarship program! After the selection process, 5 exceptional women have been chosen for their outstanding dedication, curiosity, and drive in the electronic security and life safety technology field.
The?ESA Certified Alarm Technician CAT?Certifications?give you a road map for success in your career development by requiring applicants to meet stringent training and work experience requirements. They are earned and continuously maintained to help you develop your skills and knowledge.
The ESA advantage over other certification programs is that our certifications are based on rigorous certification curriculum and field experience requirements to ensure that students meet core skills and knowledge. They validate your abilities to customers, supervisors, peers, and potential employers.
Please join us in congratulating the following scholarship winners:
“I want women to know that this career field is an option for us, and that we have what it takes succeed in this industry. Let us change the narrative.”
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?“I am leading the way for a new perspective, utilizing creativity and imagination to drive in innovation with my colleagues. Let us set a new standard for inclusion and diversity within the industry.”
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?“I have been working in the alarm industry for ten years. I started as a receptionist and worked my way up to technical support and dispatcher. I love to challenge myself even further in my work. I love the challenge this industry offers and am always looking for the next challenge.”
“I feel stagnant with the knowledge I have accrued thus far.? I yearn to learn more and expand the boundaries even more than I have.? Knowledge is key to human development AND career growth. It also feels incredibly unique and special. Breaking a cycle of gender roles is vitally important and brings a different thought process to the table.”
“I want to be a part of the culture that helps increases the opportunities, promotions, respect, and value of women. Let us become a movement to change behaviors and attitudes about roles women can do in the life safety and technology industry.”
We extend our sincere appreciation to all applicants for their interest and enthusiasm. Your dedication to excellence and innovation inspires us, and we encourage you to continue pursuing your passions in the electronic security and life safety technology field.
Congratulations to this year’s winners of the ESA Women in Technology Scholarship, we look forward to witnessing your continued achievements and contributions to the industry!
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ESX 2024 Announces Executive Leadership Workshop Series for Industry Leaders
The Executive Leadership Workshop Series presents an exclusive opportunity for C-Suite operators and owners to connect, learn, and grow together. Led by industry experts, these workshops will provide invaluable insight. Particularly on how to refresh leadership approaches and inspire teams. While enhancing performance and growth.
George De Marco, Chairman of ESX, emphasizes the significance of effective leadership training in today’s dynamic landscape.?“This educational track aims to empower leaders to navigate their organization’s evolution with confidence, offering security professionals a unique opportunity to gather invaluable insights and forge connections,”?says De Marco.?“With expert guidance from Paul Epstein and tactical advice from innovative integrators, security professionals can chart a course towards unparalleled leadership excellence.”
Executive Leadership Workshop Part 1:?Purpose in Action – Scaling Championship Culture
Monday, June 3, 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Leading with Confidence, Navigating Uncertainty, and Driving Growth
Every company has a purpose. The challenge is not in identifying it, it is in bringing it to life…through daily action and winning mindsets, that scale. With insights drawn from 15 years of leading business teams in the NFL and NBA,?Paul Epstein?will share a cultural playbook to go back to our team’s ready to drive positive change through confident decisions and inspired action.
The end game: a championship culture we are all proud of, where culture becomes our competitive advantage.
Key Outcomes:
·??????? Discover the cultural keys to high performance and leading with confidence.
·??????? Engage with activities to apply purpose to daily decisions and actions.
·??????? Understand the non-negotiables to navigate change and uncertainty, while driving growth.
·??????? Learn the best and next practices of employee recruiting, engagement, and retention.
·??????? Understand how to scale positivity across teams, organizations, and micro-cultures.
·??????? Leave with a game plan to build trust, camaraderie, and connection internally with your team and externally with your clients.
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Executive Leadership Workshop Part 2:?The Blocking and Tackling of Leading High Performing Teams
Thursday, June 6, 8:00 – 10:00 AM ET
In this session, two electronic security and life safety integrators/dealers will share their real-world experiences and insights on effectively leading and motivating employees to achieve peak performance. While many sessions discuss effective leadership, this session will provide actionable advice for implementing programs that drive tangible results.
As a leader, your ability to inspire and guide your team is crucial for organizational success. This session is designed to equip executives with the skills and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of leadership, foster a culture of high performance, and motivate their teams.
These workshops are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), providing attendees with the opportunity to earn professional development credits while enhancing their leadership skills.
To access these transformative workshops and more, register for an?Executive Pass?and join ESA this June at ESX 2024.
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