Though they are typically trained to handle such matters, first responders remain susceptible to consistent — and sometimes elevated — psychological trauma. Much of this effect is discussed in the context of post-crisis debriefing; this makes sense, given...
Writing for Security Magazine, Ariel Benjamin Mannes recently explored recent attacks on religious institutions. Below is an excerpt of this article. For the full article, click here. “Jurisdictions throughout the nation increased security at houses of worship this...
Following last month’s shooting at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, the world recieved another reminder of social media’s new and potentially disturbing contribution to such scenarios — both in the investigation process and, horrifically, in the real...
Cybersecurity is arguably crucial, but it is not the be all and end all of securing personal or organizational assets and intellectual property. We cannot, in our growing dependence on technology, overlook the lasting importance of physical security practices, which...
Below is an excerpt from an article I recently wrote for Security Management: “The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) operation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria was the largest and longest response in the agency’s history. Yet, as it had been...
