SPEAR PHISHERS: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THEM? Hackers are always looking to infiltrate computer systems, with the objectives of stealing money or information or disrupting companies, government agencies, public services, etc. One way that hackers gain access is by acquiring usernames, passwords, and credit card details by sending vast […]
Colorado Tragedy Demonstrates Security Challenges of Concealed Weapons Laws
COLORADO TRAGEDY DEMONSTRATES SECURITY CHALLENGES OF CONCEALED WEAPONS LAWS Incidents like the Aurora, Colorado, theater shooting have brought concealed weapons laws back into sharp national focus. At the time of this writing, some specifics are yet to be determined, but the alleged perpetrator is said to have acquired all of his weapons legally. Concealed weapons […]
Does Your Place of Worship Need a Security Team?
DOES YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP NEED A SECURITY TEAM? In December 2007, Matthew Murray walked into New Life Ministries in Colorado Springs, Colo., with Armageddon on this mind. Armed with a semi-automatic rifle, two handguns, and plenty of ammunition, he walked into the front foyer of the church and started shooting. He killed two teenage […]
Firing Someone, and Then Being Fired Upon – Safe Employment Termination
FIRING SOMEONE, AND THEN BEING FIRED UPON – SAFE EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION By September 28, 2012, it had been an ongoing situation for Accent Signage when they fired Robert Engeldinger. Engeldinger had received a written reprimand for habitual tardiness and poor work performance. When they fired him, he went out to his car, came back with […]
Sunstates Security Sponsors NC State Cycling Team
SUNSTATES SECURITY SPONSORS NC STATE CYCLING TEAM Sunstates Security is co-sponsoring the North Carolina State University (NCSU) cycling team for 2013. Sunstates President, Glenn Burrell, an avid cyclist, got to know a few of the NCSU riders during organized rides and was immediately impressed with their enthusiasm and dedication. The club has operated for many […]