What's the Buzz at HiveWatch? October Newsletter

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Let's Dive In

October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth and as physical and cyber security teams work more closely together, it's essential for us to realize the importance of protecting critical data and systems like the IT pros do.

In this blog, we discuss the convergence of the two, what it means in the industry, and the overlap we're seeing.

But we have a ton of other resources on the topic, including:

• eBook: Elevate Your Physical Security to Match Your Cybersecurity
• On-demand Webinar: Building Cyber Resiliency in a Physical World
• Blog: Building Cyber Resiliency: Key Strategies for Modern Security Programs

BONUS: We will highlight the #cybersecurity and #physicalsecurity convergence at Converge 2024 in Anaheim on Oct. 25. HiveWatch Co-Founder & CEO Ryan Schonfeld will be joined by 3GC Group CEO Henry Park and Innovate@UCLA Executive Director James Rinaldi for the discussion.

Upcoming Webinar: How to Solve the Disparate Systems Challenge

Join us at 10 a.m. PT on Monday, Oct. 21, for a discussion around the challenges that disparate systems present to security leaders. In this webinar, we will cover:

• Critical issues surrounding the use of disparate systems
• The challenges that exist when using disparate systems in your security program
• How traditional vs. modern organizations are tackling this real-world problem
• The role technology plays in a bridge between new and existing systems

Panelists for this discussion include:

• Jonathan Brooks, CPP , Senior Director, Head of Global Security, Alkermes
• Michael Maxsenti , Co-Founder, General Manager of Access Control, Genea
• Ryan Schonfeld , Co-Founder & CEO, HiveWatch

Register to attend here.

HiveWatch and Genea

Last week, we announced our strategic partnership with smart building technology provider Genea , which specializes in cloud-based security built on non-proprietary hardware. The partnership allows HiveWatch? GSOC Operating System (OS) customers to leverage the innovative solutions for Genea to strengthen their security programs across their organizations.

“The partnership with Genea adds another tool for leaders to level up their security programs and ensure GSOC operations are viewed as more than a ‘cost center,’ but as a way to provide organizations with data-driven insights and more value that drives the entire business forward, regardless how many systems they use today.”?- Ryan Schonfeld

Read the full announcement here.

Product Focus: Rules Engine

Now available in the HiveWatch? GSOC OS: Rules engine, which allows program managers to customize the instance of incoming alarms based on specific rules (time, location, repeatability, etc.). Incidents are still recorded in the background so program managers can review their rules and measure for program improvements.

Read more about the ability to customize alerts here.

HiveWatch News Roundup

In other news and HiveWatch things to know:

• We've made some product updates since you read this newsletter last month. Learn more about how these customizable options are making it easier than ever for security leaders to manage their programs.
• See our product in action during our upcoming LIVE DEMO at 1 p.m. PT on Oct. 29. Register to attend here.
• New Blog: The Cost of Doing Nothing (all about how not addressing the biggest challenges in your GSOC just might be costing your organization more in the long run) – by Katie Hathaway .
• In Security Magazine , HiveWatch VP of Operations Greg Newman discusses the #budgeting process for #security leaders and how they should approach this important milestone in the year. Read the full article here.
• Greg Newman also addresses the question he gets a lot in his role: Should I stand up an in-house #GSOC or hire a third-party GSOC-as-a-Service? Read more in Security Management from ASIS International .