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The Role of Risk Management in Government Security Budgets

As a security professional, you might be dreaming of the top-notch security infrastructure you could create if only you were given unlimited time and resources. But it’s rare to have that luxury, especially if you’re working with a government security budget. In the real world, deploying your resources as effectively
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How to Protect Your Government Agency From Insider Threats

Do you have a strategy for dealing with insider threats inside your government agency? Insider threats pose significant risks to organizations because they can compromise highly sensitive data, systems, and operations. And because of the nature of the work government agencies do, the repercussions of insider threats can be especially
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Why It’s Essential to Prioritize Physical Security in a Digital World

In our time advising and partnering with government organizations over the decades, we have observed how budgets have shifted to embrace both the possibilities of digital innovation and the challenges of digital security. Advances in the fields of AI, smart cities, and the growing Internet of Things continue to shape
How to Manage Budget Constraints in Government Security Operations

How to Manage Budget Constraints in Government Security Operations

For many government security operations centers, what you hope to be able to do – and what your budget actually allows – can be dramatically different. That is because in addition to the types of budget constraints private businesses have to manage, your budget may also be impacted by everything
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How to Manage False Alarms in Government

Managing false alarms is a perpetual challenge for government organizations, from federal agencies to local city councils. Because they have such a big impact on resources, government organizations must develop effective strategies for reducing false alarms. Here’s what you need to know about false alarms and how to stop them.
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The Importance of Employee Training in Alarm Monitoring Operations

Government agencies know how vital it is to invest in top-notch security. In pursuit of establishing a strong baseline of security across the organization, they will often strive to secure the best technology, systems, and software their resources allow.  But no security system is flawless, no matter how technically sound