We’re beginning to realize that coronavirus disease, COVID-19, will be an event burned into our minds and hearts for generations. Employees are not receiving paychecks, and unemployment benefits are lagging behind the need. Families, companies, and governments are being pushed to historic limits. When reality finally sets in, there are going to be reactions, including an increase in workplace violence. …
As we make adjustments to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, we’re changing our behaviors in the workplace. We’re all washing our hands more frequently. We’re practicing social distancing. As much as we can, we’re working from home. Our responses to COVID-19 are important, but how do our changed behaviors affect security at work? What security issues …
The Triangle Business Journal has named Christine Peterson, President at Protus3, a 2020 C-Suite Award winner. These awards honor outstanding C-level executives for their contributions to the Triangle community. The 2020 class of C-Suite Awards winners includes individuals from a variety of industries such as technology, life sciences, finance and commercial real estate. They also hold such titles as chief …
Consistent with Protus3’s commitment to help our clients plan and protect in order to prosper, we are monitoring the situation caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) elevated the outbreak classification to an official pandemic. Protus3 continues to evaluate our operations and continuity plans in order to provide for the ongoing health …
In her Editor’s Note published in the January/February 2020 Campus Safety magazine, Robin Hattersley reminds us all of the power of seeking professional advice when lives are at stake. Would you go to a pharmaceutical company to advise you about health concerns that you have? Would you invest in health equipment based on a good sales pitch? Why should effective …
Every event like the shooting in Virginia Beach provides us with the ability to reflect on security. How can we better protect personnel? And how do we address access control? The article “Electronic Doors Obstructed Pursuit of Virginia Shooter, Police Say” appeared in both Campus Safety magazine as well as Security Sales & Integration magazine. You can read the original …
Friday was a very sad day for the city of Virginia Beach as well as our country. Yet another senseless and tragic mass shooting has taken place and has left us with many questions. Why did this happen? How did this happen? Finally, what could have been done to prevent this from happening? Hearts are broken and loved ones have …
Protus3 has completed a Limited Scope Security Assessment of the Public Safety Department for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth (BID-P). The project was awarded to Protus3 in November 2018. This security assessment examined various aspects of the existing security program. In conjunction with the requirements set forth by the Joint Commission, Protus3 reviewed the Security Management Plan to determine …
Chris Peterson and Tasha Dyson presented training at the 18th Annual BCBS Corporate Security Leadership Conference in Durham, NC. Tasha presented “Background and Social Media Investigations.” This program covered basic concepts and processes for conducting background investigations, including data sources and identifying information. The program covered address searches, criminal/civil record searches, credit reports, driving histories, and other searches common to …
Billy Green of Protus3 provided X-ray Screening Training at Goddard Space Flight Center. In this project, Protus3 developed, updated, and delivered screening training programs to security and receiving personnel in order to develop and refine perception, understanding, and skills in: The basic technology of explosives and the nomenclature and fusing of IED devices relevant to the threat The physical characteristics …