You’re Biggest Cyber Threat Could be Your Own Employees.

If a hacker wants to gain access to your company’s secure or financial information they usually turn to social engineering instead of high-tech equipment and stunning computing skills. Hackers understand social behavior and interaction and can manipulate it to their advantage. For this reason uniformed and untrained employees could pose the greatest risk to your cyber security.

It’s no surprise that many of us have preconceived notions of what a hacker looks like and the types of skills they possess. Film portrays them as young reclusive adults who are intelligent and computer savvy. They’re hidden away in their mother’s dark basement surrounded by high-tech equipment and computer screens. 

That couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, they’re just criminals young and old who are often hidden in plain sight. Sometimes we even interact with these people on a daily basis. Hackers could be competitors, maintenance personnel, business partners, or an attractive young lady claiming to be lost in your building.

At this year’s annual Cyber Security Summit James Adams, Cyber Director at Resolute Source, spoke on the most common corporate social engineer vulnerabilities.  The data used in the analysis was gathered from dozens of corporate cyber vulnerability assessments. Adams argued that company’s tend to rely on data security rather than educating their employees about hacker social engineering tactics and techniques.     

Tagged: Social Engineering, Cyber Crime

What Questions to Ask About Your Security

Identity theft is just one concern for shoppers this

holiday season.



Everyone is talking about security these days. If you follow the daily news cycle you’re bound to hear reports of fraud, identity theft and both physical and cyber security breaches.  

Threats and vulnerabilities are real and identifying them is critical to protecting yourself, your family, and your assets. Security concerns vary and they come in all shapes and sizes. So, don’t let a security company tell you want you need. Instead, take a step back, think about your security concerns and know what questions to ask.

Tagged: Vulnerabilities, ATM Security

Stop the Grinch: Let’s Talk Prevention

Holiday Shoppers at Barton Creek Mall, Austin, TX.

The holidays are in full swing. Like most, you’ll be out and about shopping and visiting family and friends. Criminals will also be out enjoying the holiday season too but not for spiritual or sentimental reasons. Instead, this is a time of year that criminals hunt distracted and unsuspecting victims.

The Grinch does exist. Too often, this time of year we hear horror stories of armed robbers sticking up shoppers and forcing their way into homes.

It’s no secret that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day most cities see a slight uptick in thefts and burglaries. In South Texas, a women was awakened early one morning around 2 a.m. to find two hooded men grabbing gifts from under the Christmas tree.

Tim Jackson, a veteran Texas Ranger, says that criminals are basically cowards and opportunists. “As cowards they prey on those they perceive to be weak or break into homes or businesses where they think they won’t be confronted.”

To prevent thieves from ruining your Christmas there are some really simple crime prevention measure you can take.

Get Hired: Top 10 Qualities Security Employers Look For

Security companies are always on the lookout for talent. They need people to safeguard and protect people, places, and property. A top tier security firm looks for quality over quantity any day. If you’re in the job market looking for an exciting career or a change of pace then maybe the security industry is for you.

The security market is expected to reach $86 billion by 2016. This exponential growth has increased demand for security professionals. A variety of positions exist out there that require different skill sets and varied levels of experience. There are entry level positions that include armed or unarmed guards, administration or loss prevention agents. Others positions might require more technical degrees, certifications or management experience.
 

Most security companies are often prepared to provide you with the training necessary to make you a successful security practitioner. Finding the right fit for the job is usually where security firms struggles the most. 

No matter what position a security firm is trying to fill there are some fundamental qualities and characteristics they look for.

Top 10 Qualities Employers Look For:

1.    Integrity

2.    Physical fitness

3.    The ability to learn

4.    Training

5.    Experience

6.    Communication

7.    Self-motivated

8.    Strong work ethic

9.    Self Confidence

10.  Ability to lead and to follow