Our K-12 Schools Need Dedicated Safety Personnel Now More Than Ever
Building a staffing model that brings a part or full-time crisis planning position into the K-12 organizational structure will better protect schools. “As schools across the country continue to struggle with increased threats of violence, we need to recalibrate our thinking about the time, resources, and specific skills required of those responsible for future school […]
Opportunities for Efficiencies & Synergies in Physical Security
While the physical security of personnel, assets, and premises has always been a priority for most organizations, today’s circumstances have put an even brighter spotlight on the need to keep people and property safe. In part, this is due to the fact that many organizations now have a hybrid workforce with fewer people at the […]
Is Proactive Cybersecurity Worth the Cost for Small and Midsized Businesses?
When it comes to cybersecurity, the most important choice business leaders face is determining which risks to address proactively, with assessments, workforce training, policy preparation, and insurance, versus which risks to address reactively, in the form of breach remediation. Recently, our security business got a call from a mid-sized company that lost $150,000 to a […]
The Critical Preplanning Step Every Organization Must Take to Create an Effective Emergency Plan
Over the past several years, many businesses have experienced an increasing number of threats to their ability to continue operations, weather an emergency, and remain profitable. From the unprecedented shutdowns during COVID-19 to natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires to manmade threats like social unrest and cybercrime, businesses need a clear and effective emergency plan […]
Why Private Companies Should Pay Attention to the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) promulgated new rules on cybersecurity disclosures, which went into effect on September 5, 2023. While private companies are not subject to these rules, as discussed below, there are several reasons why they should consider adopting these rules for their cybersecurity program. Generally, the rules require public companies to promptly disclose […]
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules and Beyond: Strategic Advantages of Cybersecurity Adoption
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new cybersecurity disclosure rules, which went into effect on September 5, 2023, underscore the growing material impact of cybersecurity on business. Generally, the rules require public companies to promptly disclose material cybersecurity breaches and to provide annual disclosures regarding the company’s cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and governance. In particular, […]
Managers and Directors Must Stay Current on Developments in Cyberthreats and Cybersecurity
Recently the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) created new cybersecurity disclosure rules for public companies. Among other things, the rules require public companies to disclose in their Forms 10-K “management’s role in assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats” and “the board of directors’ oversight of cybersecurity risks.” Thus, the rules emphasize the […]
Cyber Tabletop Exercises: An Essential Tool for Keeping C-Suite Executives Informed of New Developments in Cybersecurity
The new cybersecurity disclosure rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) train a spotlight on the growing material impact of cyberthreats and cybersecurity on companies and investors. Generally, the rules require public companies to promptly disclose material cybersecurity breaches and to provide annual disclosures regarding the company’s cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and governance. Under the […]
Drew Neckar of Security Advisors Consulting Group Joins COSECURE
We are excited to announce that Drew Neckar of Security Advisors Consulting Group (SACG), a leading safety and security consulting firm, has joined COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions. Mr. Neckar, the founder of SACG, expressed his excitement at officially joining our team. “For many years, I have had the opportunity to work with the team at COSECURE, […]
Navigating Safety Concerns Created by Reduced Office Occupancy Rates
Many facets of life have returned to the pre-COVID-19-pandemic “normal.” For example, most people are no longer afraid to dine in a packed restaurant or to go shopping without a mask. But in at least one important aspect, the effects of the pandemic are still with us and continue to impact large and small businesses […]