The IAHSS Board of Directors and Council Chairs met December 6, 2018, to conduct a complete revisit of the Association’s Strategic Plan. The last strategic plan was originally developed in February 2015. The Board has been revising and updating it every year since. However, now was the time to revise and establish the Association’s strategic objectives and priorities. One of …
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Presented by Protus3
Protus3 presented three training classes that have been approved for 6.00 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) by the North Carolina State Bar. Courses and their descriptions are listed below. Managing Aggressive Behavior and Workplace Violence for Law Offices presented by Christine L. Peterson, CPP, ISP This continuing legal education course provides format, structure, and information to students such that …
FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense Against Travel Scams
The FBI is tasked with investigating many categories of crimes including travel scams. As a result, they receive many tips that can be beneficial to the public when passed along. I can say with experience that the FBI has increased the process of alerting and educating the public about certain security and safety issues. This is most evident as it …
Why Employees are Your Greatest Cyber Risk
A company will do everything it can to protect its network and data. They hire information security experts and purchase security software and hardware to protect from outside intrusions. They do a number of things to reduce their cyber risk. Most are missing the largest risk to their data, the employee. A recent study finds that nearly two in five …
Chris Peterson Presents at Tammy Lynn Center
On June 29, 2018, Christine Peterson, CPP, ISP, President of Protus3 presented “Security: It’s Everybody’s Job” to the entire Tammy Lynn Center employee team. Founded in 1969, Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities empowers families and enriches the lives of children and adults through education, community and support services. They provide hope and opportunities for individuals to learn, live and …
ASIS Chapter 119 Annual Training Day
ASIS International Chapter 119 held its 7th annual training conference on June 18, 2018. The conference was held at the PNC Arena where there were four guest speakers that spoke on several key topics related to the security industry. The topics included “Civil Unrest and Security” presented by Special Agent Mike Harper and Analyst Loren Martin of the NCSBI “The …
Rusty Gilmore Attends Enfuse 2018
Rusty Gilmore attended Enfuse 2018, a training program provided by OpenText (formerly Guidance Software). This three-day training course included classes that were geared toward education and information for the public and private practitioner related to computer forensics. One of the key values at Protus3 is “Be Informed.” Knowledge is power, and we actively seek and apply it – to the …
Tim Bullock Attends AMAG Symmetry Custom Advanced Certification Class
Tim Bullock attended the AMAG Symmetry Custom Advanced Certification Class the week of May 14 held at Wake County GSA. The instructor was Don Boling, Training and Education Manager. This course was designed to increase the student’s knowledge on the more advanced and integration features of the Symmetry Security Management System software and hardware products. This course includes various optional …
Department of Homeland Security Active Shooter Workshop
Chuck Hurst and Chris Peterson attended an Active Shooter Workshop presented by the Department of Homeland Security at Fidelity Investments. Opening remarks were presented by Tom Ryan, Senior Vice President at Fidelity Investments and Mike LaVita, Senior Security Manager at Fidelity Investments. Lisa Jemison, Director of Company & University Engagement for The Research Triangle Park, and Bob Mielish, Protective Security …
Dana Frentz Attends IAHSS 2018 AC&E
Dana Frentz attended the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition (AC&E) from April 15 to 18 in Chicago. IAHSS 50th Annual Conference & Exhibition (AC&E) is the largest exclusive gathering of healthcare security and safety leaders. The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) is the only organization solely dedicated to professionals …