School Safety Spending: Mental Health vs. Security Products49 sec read
In his latest article for Campus Safety Magazine, Joseph Hendry challenges the traditional approach to school safety spending, one that often prioritizes expensive physical security products over the more pressing, high-probability threat: student mental health. Hendry underscores that while active shooter events are statistically rare, mental health issues affect 1 in 5 K–12 students and […]
Building Stronger K-12 Emergency Plans: Key Takeaways from COSECURE’s Virtual Training with CISA2 min read
In partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), COSECURE CEO Dan Pascale recently joined Don Hough and Renee Bradley for a virtual training session focused on strengthening emergency planning in K-12 schools. The training brought together more than 1,000 participants, including school administrators, district officials, law enforcement, and emergency management professionals, for a […]
Benchmarking Healthcare System Security Department Composition, Staffing, Training, and Prevalence of Defensive Tools2 min read
Healthcare systems are responsible for securing their physical environments for the safety of patients, staff, management, visitors, and others. This task is complicated by the diversity and number of individuals interacting with their services, employees, and facilities daily. These touchpoints each represent a potential vulnerability that has a potential to turn deadly if appropriate security […]
2025 Trends in Electronic Security Systems for Commercial Real Estate5 min read
As commercial real estate (CRE) continues to evolve in response to changing tenant expectations, regulatory pressures, and technological advancements, so too must its security infrastructure. In 2025, the focus is shifting toward highly integrated and intelligent electronic security systems. Key technologies such as access control, video surveillance, intercom systems, and intrusion detection are at the […]
A Review of the CVPA High School Shooting Police Report43 sec read
In his latest article, Joseph Hendry, Principal Consultant at COSECURE, offers a powerful and practical review of the recently released police report on the 2022 CVPA High School shooting in St. Louis. Drawing on his deep expertise in emergency management and threat assessment, Joe outlines seven key findings from the 456-page report, focusing on missed […]
HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare9 min read
On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) outlining significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule. These changes aim to enhance cybersecurity, improve patient data protection, and ensure healthcare organizations are prepared to mitigate the growing threat of cyberattacks. Given the 92% increase in cyberattacks on healthcare […]
OSHA Delays Notice of Prosed Rulemaking for Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention3 min read
Since 2016 when US Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is in the process of developing a standard for workplace violence prevention in the healthcare and social services sector. In 2021 Congress passed The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195) which requires OSHA to develop and publish standards to govern healthcare […]
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Physical Security in Commercial Real Estate6 min read
As a physical security consultant in commercial real estate, staying ahead of rapidly evolving security risks and challenges is essential. The landscape of security threats is changing, driven by technological advancements, shifting workplace dynamics, and emerging environmental considerations. As security professionals, it’s our responsibility to not only address current threats but also anticipate new ones. […]
Will 2025 be the Year of Healthcare Security Compliance Mandates?2 min read
The next several years are shaping up to be a busy time for US based healthcare security professionals who are responsible for ensuring their organizations’ compliance with security related regulatory frameworks. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has announced that it plans to release a draft standard for workplace violence prevention in the healthcare […]
Protecting Organizations from Incidents of Targeted Violence9 min read
Every company and organization feels an obligation to try to ensure that its employees and other people are kept safe from harm while engaging in the organization’s business. With last week’s murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, while he was walking down a street in New York City on his way to meet with the […]
