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The grinning, sweet-faced boy above is my son Joe. Joe was a wonderful young man, but he died of an accidental drug overdose on October 2, 2004, at age 23, after an increasingly grim 7 year history of drug abuse. Joe sneaked a first cigarette with some buddies when he was just a little guy, and by the time he was 18, was enslaved to an overwhelming desire for the escape provided by alcohol or drugs. That desire was a cruel taskmaster. By the time he was 21 Joe hated the control those desires held over him, and longed for freedom and a normal life. The last two years of his life were a true battleground in my son's mind and soul as he struggled against the grip this addiction seemed to have on his life.
During these years, facing the role I had played in my son's difficulties, I had begun to see that a person may be free from enslaving addictions to alcohol and drugs and yet still lack sobriety. I came to understand that I was such a person. There is a sobriety of the mind and heart that the Scripture calls sober-mindedness; I had failed to attain it and so could not teach it to my children. The answer to addictions, indeed to all forms of mental and spiritual enslavement, is this kind of sobriety. Such freedom from enslavement, such sobriety, comes as we grow in the true knowledge of God (2 Peter 1:3).
Just as someone who is physically drunk can't walk a straight line or think or speak clearly, so we may live life as if we are spiritually inebriated, failing to live and choose well. All may seem well outwardly, but in such a state our understanding is darkened, and we are undiscerning (unwise); we veer from the straight path that God has laid out in His word, and are dull in mind and heart. The Bible says that we are in this state when we don't have the fear of the Lord; when we fail to keep his commands. Have you ever seen an inebriated person insist that they've only had a few? In the same way, a person in a spiritual stupor may believe they are just fine. They can't see their true state because their confused thinking prevents clarity.
To be sober in mind and in body, according to the definition of the Greek word in the Bible, is:
... to be dispassionate--not warped, prejudiced, swerved, or carried away by passion or feeling; judicial; calm; composed;
... to have a moderate estimate of one's self;
... to be circumspect--that is, to pay attention to all circumstances and probable consequences;
... to be sane.
The story of how God taught me to be more sober-minded very much involves the life of my dear son, from whom I learned so much. It's a story with a lot of sorrow in it, most of which came as a consequence of the lack of this kind of sober mind. That's not true for everyone who suffers loss and pain... some people experience grief in a cleaner way, in circumstances that allow them to know that at least they did their best. Not so with us. That's why I want to share this story.
But this story of learning to be more sober-minded isn't all about sadness and loss. There is also a great joy to tell about, as God has made known His mercy and His grace. I suppose that Paul's admonition to the Corinthians to "become sober-minded" implies that the Corinthians fell short. This suggests that the lack of such sobriety, even among God's people, is not such an uncommon thing.
For many years as a professing Christian I lived in a sort of spiritual stupor; I was dull in understanding and slow to respond to the truth, lacking in the true fear of the Lord, unaware of the great gulf that existed between God's perfect holiness and my own sinfulness. I lived life as if in a spiritual fog, not fully comprehending the seriousness of each choice made in life.
This lack of wisdom resulted in actions that brought great pain to the lives of the people I love most in the world. This dullness of my own heart led to an inattention to my son's heart, which surely resulted in his death (Proverbs 19:18).
I speak of these difficult things out of a desire to help someone avoid the tragedies that may come of living with thinking that is not sober. I want to tell about how God showed kindness and mercy to us, and how I came to know Him so much better through the things that happened, as He graciously opened my eyes to His word. Most of all, my desire is that God will be glorified through the story I tell and the things written here. He is truly a God who causes "all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).
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Summer 1996
Joseph liked to fish
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Joe and Tank, 1998
Joe and Mom (that's me), 2001
Miracle Lake, Etowah, TN 2002
Joe with his sister Rachel, spring 2003
Joe and grandmother (Butta), Christmas 2003
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- terpsfan101June 15, 2009 at 1:19 AM
You forgot Baltimore: 26, 13, 18. How did you end-up noticing Cleveland's scheduling quirk. Was it something you thought of beforehand before you checked the standings.ReplyDelete
Darn, I did forget the Orioles. Shouldn't do that kind of stuff after 10 PM, I guess.ReplyDelete
I follow the Tribe pretty closely, so I knew they had only played 3 games against the West (they were swept in Arlington in the season opening series). But it wasn't until I was looking at the standings that I saw that no other AL team was within 7 games.
When interleague play ends on June 28, Cleveland will have played 18 games against the NL Central and still just 3 against the AL West. They will not reach 18 games against the AL West until they host Texas on August 12, and will not exceed it until the next day.ReplyDelete
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StickMUD is a text-based multi-user dungeon (MUD) fantasy game situated in the medieval times. We are completely free, and you are welcome to play at any time. Just log on using telnet or any other text client of your choice.
We are at stickmud.com, port 7680, or 23 (telnet).
StickMUD is a traditional LPMUD. MUDs (Multiuser Dungeon) are typically interactive text-based games with a high emphasis on roleplaying. MUDs represent the early wave of Internet gaming and there are numerous variations of the game (MUSH, MOO, LPMUD, Diku,...). While the most popular games on the Internet are flashy 3D spectacles, text based MUDs have a loyal following. Perhaps the attraction is in the feeling of community and chat-like environment. Text-based games also leave a lot for your own imagination!
We are over 20 years old now, which is quite respectable. There are not that many muds around that have such a history and background.
In June 1991, Frobozz got a permission from Extechop to start running a MUD at the University of Jyvaskyla. Earlier that spring they had run a DikuMUD for a couple of months, but decided to run an LPMUD (Lars Pensjö Multi-User Dungeon), because it was easier to code and maintain, and had a flexible language (LPC) that could be compiled inside the MUD.
Frobozz had no experience in getting the MUD up and running, so he needed help. Fortunately, Graah had been running experimental MUDs in some computers of University of Jyvaskyla (without permission from administration). On June 17th, 1991, StickMUD was opened. At first it was called JYUMUD, because the domain name of University of Jyvaskyla is jyu.fi. Later it was decided - with great imagination - that the name would be StickMUD, because the name of the computer in English was Stick. Of course, saying "stick in the mud" was in mind, too.
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Most teenagers would have just walked by the hula hoops stacked against the wall, choosing to photograph their friends as they mugged for the camera.
But a refugee who has never used one was attracted by the colors and textures of the toy.
That was the experience Joshua Samson had as he worked with refugee youth on a portrait project for Spy Hop Productions, a nonprofit group that works with teens to help them tell their stories.
"We asked them to take photos of whatever they wanted, and they did bring back a lot of things that symbolized their cultures or their bicultural nature," Samson said. "They looked at things through a different lens."
Spy Hop is now partnering with the Salt Lake County Library to teach a free six-week course, called Speak Up!, during which refugee youth will learn how to use digital media as a way to share their voices.
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According to the State of Utah Refugee Office, about 25,000 refugees live in Utah and 99 percent are in the Salt Lake Valley. About 1,000 new refugees arrive in the state each year. The largest communities are refugees from Somalia, Sudan and Iraq, with about 5,000 people from each of those countries resettling in Utah. The refugee groups arriving most rapidly in Utah now are from Iraq, Burma, Somalia and Bhutan.
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The culinary highlight of my trip to Vancouver Island came during my last meal in Victoria. We decided to try Skinnytato, a small Polish restaurant, that has quickly become popular since its opening. Trapezista and I met some of her friends for dinner there. While a few tables were free, many of them were reserved, so the owners scrambled to find place for us and another large party.
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The company that made this bid is the builder of Arena auf Schalke
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That's very nice. Capacity, will it be 70.000? Quite impressive if so..
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thats such a fantastic setting for a stadium, its a shame they couldnt utilise those views onto table mountain more, for instance the wavy corners could be made more open like at the emirates stadium just to have some sort of view, i know you should probably be concentrating on the game but its just a nice touch they could add as those views really are fantastic
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The architects are GMP, and the final design should be released by october when the stadia are presented to FIFA for a final time.
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Great stadium but isn't it an expensive joke to first put a third ring in, and then remove it again, let it lekker be where it is!
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what does it mean by sightlines between 10 cm and 16cm etc?
and i like the look of the stadium and looks like it would have a good atmosphere.
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a bit like the Benfica stadium... hahaha no only a little bit
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CAPE TOWN - World Cup Stadium (68,000) - 2010 FIFA WC
Location: Green Point, Cape Town
Cost: $385 million
Capacity: 68,000
Construction period: March 2007 - October 2009
Firms win $385 mln World Cup stadium contract
South African construction firms Murray & Roberts and WBHO have won a 2.85 billion rand ($385.2 million) contract to build Cape Town's 2010 soccer World Cup stadium, the city of Cape Town said on Tuesday.
The city said in a statement a joint venture of the two companies would build the 68,000 seat stadium in Green Point, near Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront tourist attraction.
The stadium is expected to be finished in January 2010, just in time for the World Cup that year but much later than an initial target for November 2009.
That falls short of world soccer body FIFA's deadline for the end of October 2009 but the city said it was confident FIFA could have access to the stadium by that date.
South Africa hopes the World Cup will stimulate growth by attracting hundreds of thousands of soccer fans and tourists, but sceptics have questioned whether it can finish the huge project on time.
South Africa has pledged 17.4 billion rand for World Cup preparations, including stadium construction and refurbishment and the upgrade of a crumbling transport system.
Officials in Cape Town, a tourist hub and the only major city not run by the ruling African National Congress, said they had secured private funding for the stadium.
Shares in Murray & Roberts closed 2.68 percent lower at 54.01 rand on Tuesday while WBHO dropped 2.45 percent to 79.60 rand. The Johannesburg Mid-cap index dipped 0.34 percent.
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Looks real good. Anymore renders? They better start crackin to be on time.
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According to the City of Cape Town press release on the WBHO/Murray & Roberts Green Point stadium contract being approved by the city's bid-adjudication committee, the stadium will not be finished until the end of January 2010. You might want to change your info about it in your introductory post. This timeframe was changed due to the recent delays regarding the budgeting for the project by the city and the Finance Ministry. When the contractors were named preferred by the city two months ago it was originally scheduled to be finished in November 2009. I think the FIFA deadline of October 2009 is wishful thinking especially considering the possibilities of delay during construction that are likely to occur due to shortages of skilled people and even certain materials that will arise for a major project for this nature. The only way that the completion date can be accelerated to October 2009 is if the contract is changed which would cost both the city and government more money than the R.2.85 billion agreed and I do not think that they would want to do that. They have enough issues to worry about right now with regard to cost escalations caused by inflation over the course of the contract agreed.
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my 2nd fav WC2010 stadium
and no trackfield
only football
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From what i've read, there can be not athletics track fitted into this stadium, right? But what if the field was lifted? The lower tier doesnt seem to be very steep, so this could be done without loosing too much seats, in case of a big event like the commonwealth games or olympics. Does anyone have a clue whether this is possible or not? Nice stadium btw
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*prays that Mexico plays here*
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Doesn't FIFA mandate that the stadiums need to be open 12 months prior to the Opening Ceremony. Cos there was such a rush for the Allianz Arena.
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Its so funny because all the other new stadia also need to start construction and have the same time frame.
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City allocates R530m to ensure the World Cup goes green
By JOHN YELD
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Cape Town is looking to spend R530 million over the next five years to ensure that the 2010 World Cup and its aftermath will be a "green event" that is environmentally and socially sustainable.
The biggest share - R315m - is for an integrated waste management programme.
The balance of R215m includes a R90m budget to ensure that construction of the stadium is eco-efficient; R40m for a landscaping and biodiversity plan for the stadium and other event venues; R30m for an event greening communications programme; R20m for "green procurement" of materials; R8.6m for an alien invasive plant eradication project at one of the venues; and R9m for a sustainable tourism-sports development programme.
This budget forms part of the broad-based business plan for 2010 that includes aiming to build a "Green Goal" programme for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
The business plan assumes a starting date of January 1 this year and a completion date of December 31, 2011 - 17 months after the World Cup event to ensure the "legacy" aspects of the greening pro-cess.
When the City of Cape Town signed a "Host City Agreement" with Fifa and the Local Organising Committee in March last year, it included a commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection.
One of the clauses of this agreement reads: "In particular, the concept of sustainable development shall include concerns for post-competition use of stadia and other facilities and infrastructure."
A document used by the city to compile the business plan points out that the now accept-ed term for the process of making an event environmentally and socially sustainable is "event greening".
But it stresses: "'Event greening' does not equate to tree planting or landscaping options alone. Rather, it represents the total package of interventions in an event to ensure that it is implemented along sustainable guidelines which minimise negative environmental impacts."
Referring to the R90m budget for the green build-ing/eco-efficiency programme, the document states that consideration of green building principles and practice in the development of the new Green Point stadium is "vital".
"Buildings that consider 'green'/eco-efficiency or sustainability issues in their design use significantly less energy and other resources over their lifetimes Green principles need to be brought into the construction process from the very beginning."
The budget for this programme will include research and consulting services, as well as the supplementary capital cost of buying more expensive, eco-efficient building materials and fittings such as double-glazing, recycled plastic seating and energy-efficient lighting and appliances.
R20m is allocated to supplement a "green procurement" programme - for example, by making sure purchases are linked to the international "Fair Trade" initiative.
The landscaping and biodiversity budget will be spent on the event venues at Green Point (the stadium) and at public viewing facilities - "Fan Parks" - planned for Athlone, Bellville and Swartklip (near Mitchell's Plain and Khayelitsha).
It includes the cost of 60 000 plants, establishing and running a nursery at Green Point, and employing a landscape design team and 20 gardeners over the set-up phase and five gardeners over the maintenance period.
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Concept: Appealing to Chicagoans and Walking Dead Fans, this collection played homage to both, incorporating a zombie theme in the make-up and Chicago landmarks in the hair. Each model wore faux blood and torn clothes, while hair styles ranged from the Picasso, the Watertower, Trump Tower, Hancock, The Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), the Bean and even Navy Pier. This salon said it took them an entire week to complete the concept, working five hours a day and 24 hours straight before the performance.
Danny Hair Studio
Theme: Pre-Hispanic
Concept: Stylist Angela Hernandez says their collection's concept was a clash between warriors and Gods in Latino history. Hairpieces were all hand sewn, taking two months and 10 hours per day to create. Models wore master hairpieces, colorful body paint, gold jewelry, beads and headdresses in the shapes of crowns. They even incorporated synthetic hair into the outfits!
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Theme: Extraterrestrial
Concept: How avant garde can you get in Hair Wars? Planet Color's models went all out, dressed as "punked out extraterrestrials." They wore futuristic outfits with fishnets, while their hair incorporated lights and massive amounts of extensions. According to stylist Joe Paciorek, the collection took three to four weeks to create, with the centerpiece being a model with a make-up eye around her mouth.


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As the weather cools off here in Texas, I'm heading to the desert — Phoenix, Arizona to be exact, for some (more) sun and warmth, but most importantly to join Resideo at the CONNECT 2019 dealer's conference. It's here that I'll learn all about the connected home – security, HVAC, plumbing and more — and bring all that knowledge to you! Below is a description of all that you can look forward to in the coming days.
The Partner and Innovation Showcase offers the opportunity to meet with the Resideo team to see their latest technologies in action. On Thursday, Oct. 24, I'll be tweeting about the latest and greatest connected/smart home technologies offered by Resideo @SSN_Ginger, so be sure you're following me as well as our hashtag #SSNTalks.
On Friday, Oct. 25, I'll bring you tid-bits of information via Twitter from Scott Harkins, VP/GM, Connected Home, Resideo, on how energy, water, air and security provide new opportunities to drive additional revenue and how you can become the smart home hero and expert, presented by Quentin Gunther and Rick Desch, both from Resideo. Also, Bruce Kimbrell of the Disney Institute will be presenting on how to inspire employee engagement through a culture of effective feedback and empowerment.
On Saturday, Oct. 26, I'll be heading back to Texas, but before I do, Resideo VP/GM, Global Pro Security, Alice DeBiasio will talk about the booming smart home market, forecasted to include approximately 1.3 billion devices by 2022. With the majority of consumers saying they'd choose to have their smart devices installed by a professional versus installing themselves, this is must-have information to create your smart home strategy within your business. This will be followed by how-tos from Jen Tagle of Resideo about selling video alarm verification — how to design, demo and price it to stay ahead of your competitors, create a higher RMR and provide priority police response to your customers.
Again, be sure to follow me on Twitter @SSN_Ginger as well as Security Systems News' hashtag #SSNTalks to be the first to see what's going on at Resideo Connect 2019.
Once again this year, the folks at the Security Industry Association (SIA) — including Don Erickson, Scott Schafer and the rest of the incredible team there — have identified the key "megatrends" that are impacting the security industry as we move into 2020.
Hard to argue with any of the trends on the list, as SIA always has its finger on the pulse of the industry, providing thought leadership and bringing top industry subject matter experts together for education at key industry conferences such as ISC West/East, Securing New Ground and Cyber:Secured, to name just a few.
Drum roll, please … The 2020 Security Megatrends are:• Cybersecurity Impact on Physical Security• AI• Facial Recognition• Emphasis on Data Privacy• Cloud Computing• National Security Concerns• Connectivity and IoT Everything• Workforce Development• Move to Service Models• Identity as the New Perimeter
SIA's signature annual Security Megatrends report defines these top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry.
"Cybersecurity resoundingly tops the list of Security Megatrends again for 2020. With the increased risk and frequency of cyberattacks, today's systems integrators and product developers are working to make sure that security solutions meet or exceed an organization's cyber-preparedness standards," Scott Schafer, chairman of the SIA Board of Directors, said in the announcement. "SIA also forecasts that the trends of artificial intelligence and facial recognition will dramatically impact the industry in coming years. Both AI and facial recognition are experiencing clear technology advancements, and SIA will continue to track the industry and consumer tech adoption rates and emerging applications for these dynamic Security Megatrends."
The selection of 2020's Security Megatrends was based on fall 2019 focus groups and survey data gathered from top security industry business leaders, association leadership, key volunteers and speakers for the 2019 Securing New Ground (SNG) conference taking place Oct. 29-30 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City.
Each year, SIA produces the Security Megatrends report, which is made available to SIA member companies and registered attendees of SNG, the security industry's executive conference. The Security Megatrends are the top forces at play in security, expected to have far-reaching impacts on businesses across the industry. As such, these trends play an instrumental role in the insights and discussions at SNG, an annual conference bringing together the leading entrepreneurs, luminaries, CEOs and investors in the security industry for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis.
For the second year in a row, cybersecurity was identified as the predominant trend shaping the security industry and a major concern for C-suite executives, government buyers, enterprise organizations, integrators and more. Moving up the list from being ranked fifth in SIA's 2019 Security Megatrends report to ranked second for 2020 was the trend of artificial intelligence (AI). Respondents noted AI's role underlying advancement behind nearly all technology promises.
A resounding number of respondents called for facial recognition to be added as a 2020 Security Megatrend, bringing the newcomer to the number-three position. Also new to the 2020 Megatrends are national security concerns and identity as the new perimeter.
In addition to defining the latest Security Megatrends, the forecast for 2020 also denotes potential disruptors in the security industry and other forces at play that may have a clear impact on some or all businesses.
The official 2020 Security Megatrends report will be published in December 2019 and available online for download and/or purchase.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled the new SIA Center of Excellence, a member-driven learning consortium for education, research and training resources serving the security industry. This online repository of vendor-neutral, vetted information includes easy-to-access, on-demand learning and development tools and resources like training courses, e-learning modules, webinars and articles created to improve individual, team and organizational performance.
"The SIA Center of Excellence was created to foster security industry expertise and help SIA members and the entire security ecosystem stay at the forefront of evolving market demands," SIA CEO Don Erickson said in the announcement. "This new learning tool will help provide tangible value to our members and help raise the industry's level of professionalism and knowledge."
SIA Center of Excellence content is organized by category and type and can easily be searched to find the most appropriate resources and learning tools.
"In addition to creating a centralized learning and development environment where industry stakeholders can access high-quality educational resources, the SIA Center of Excellence is a collaborative space where member organizations can contribute training content and share best practices," said Dr. Elli Voorhees, director of education and training at SIA. "We encourage SIA members to get involved with this exciting new initiative by submitting content for consideration and help us in growing the future of workforce development in our industry."
To learn more about the SIA Center of Excellence or become a contributing member, please contact Elli Voorhees at [email protected] or 301-804-4798.
Cyber Security Awareness Month is in full swing; social media is buzzing with extremely helpful content and resources, mostly of which is free to help businesses and individuals gain and stay in control of their digital worlds. As the saying goes, "you learn something new every day," or you should. Through social media related to #NCSAM, #cybersecurityawarenessmonth and #BeCyberAware, I heard about a newer way hackers are stealing data – formjacking.
I knew the term "jacking" meant stealing, but combing it with the word "form," it could mean a variety of things, so I reached out to my friends at the Security Industry Association (SIA) for some guidance.
"Formjacking is the injection of malicious code into a seemingly trustworthy website form that relays a copy of the field inputs to an attacker," Joe Gittens, director of standards, SIA, explained. "In these cases, the victim's transaction with the trust source is not interrupted; however, information from the from, which could include sensitive data, is relayed to the attacker."
That literally gave me chills. I can't speak for you, but I know I have filled out at least hundreds of forms in my digital life; reflecting back over my past 20 years, there's no telling what data I've shared. And, with formjacking, here's the kicker – there are no red flags for the average online user to look for.
"Unlike with spoofing and phishing, there are very few tell-tale signs that a form has been compromised," Min Kyriannis, head, technology business development, Jaros, Baum & Bolles and member of SIA's Cybersecurity Advisory Board. In fact, the only way to detect formjacking is looking at the code, "and, unless you're trained, it's hard to detect," Gittens said.
It looks like the regular, every day Joe who is going online and filling out forms has absolutely no way of knowing his data could be at risk, although end users can self-sabotage through installing browser plug-ins, Gittens said. Therefore, it's mainly up to the company behind the online form to ensure people and their data are protected.
"Companies need to ensure that all software, plug-ins and any third-party applications or extensions have been vetted and check for vulnerabilities," Kyriannis advised. "These need to be continuously checked, since software is constantly being updated."
It amazes me how smart cybercriminals/hackers truly are, and it's important to never underestimate them. Think about it in these terms: once a threat is recognized and identified by the "good guys," the "bad guys" have already moved on "looking for more covert ways to harvest data," Gittens said, in a way that's the "easiest to hide and what's most lucrative" for them," added Kyriannis.
Gittens identified partner trust as key and noted that formjacking can and has affected large and mom-and-pop institutions. "Just like with other attacks, understanding exactly what type of privileges a third-party service has on your website or your browser and only allowing the most trusted services into your ecosystem can help protect you and your business. Also, be careful about what types of information you are collecting in forms in case you are attacked. If you don't have to collect sensitive data, don't do it – contract a trusted third party to perform the transaction for you who has better security protocols in place and can provide you and your customers with assurances. The SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board will soon look to provide guidance on how security stakeholders can foster more trust within the device and application ecosystem."
Kyriannis concurs that trust is key, but "people with malicious intent will always find new ways to sneak under the radar. The industry must lead in bringing awareness to their clients, customers, etc., and self-awareness is critical – for end users, that means setting up security parameters for themselves," such as tagging credit cards to constantly monitor charges.
Security Systems News is very excited to announce the education program for SecurityNext, which will be held in New Orleans, Feb. 9-11, 2020 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel.
The overriding theme for the conference, "Securing Profits in the Age of Convergence" speaks to the seismic shift that has been going on in physical security with the emergence of IT and IoT, and cybersecurity as a result.
The truth is, the world of security is getting so much larger and more expansive, providing both challenges and opportunities for everyone, whether you are a systems integrator/dealer, consultant, end user or manufacturer. Toward that goal, SecurityNext was designed to help you navigate, leverage and profit from the latest technologies, trends and products to stay ahead of the competition and improve your bottom line.
To put together the program for SecurityNext, SSN enlisted the help of some of top thought leaders in the industry to be on the conference advisory board and help to advise on and provide ideas for the program. The result is sessions like:• The Race to Identity: Protecting in the Age of Privacy;• Securing Profits in the Age of Convergence and Compliance;• Systems Integrator Focus: How to Stay Relevant and Profitable;• How the Cloud is Changing Everything in Security; and• Building a RMR Business Model: Monetizing from the Consumerization of Security.
And, last but not least, the "End User Mega Panel" will feature security pros from Mastercard, Biogen, American Electric Power and the Air Force Insider Threat Hub. This one-of-a-kind panel will be led by Andrew Lanning, co-founder of Integrated Security Technologies, and this year's recipient of the SIA Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award. This will be a good one!
Beyond the panel discussions, we have industry thought leaders leading discussions on topics ranging from the cloud to company culture. For example, Steve Van Till, President and CEO of Brivo — and this year's SIA George R. Lippert Memorial Award winner — will present a session called "The Cloud Won. Now What?" and Chris Peckham, COO, Building Intelligence Inc. will present "Making Sense of Security in the Cloud."
Other notable presentations include "Security by the Numbers: A Financial Forecast and Guide" from John E. Mack III, Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Investment Banking, Imperial Capital, and "The Secret Sauce to Success: How Top Companies Bridge the Gap from Good to Great" from SSN class of 2016 "20 under 40" winner Amanda Utter, senior account manager, VTI.
Oh, and let's not forget the two amazing keynotes lined up: SecurityNext opening keynote, "Realizing the Dream of AI, IoT and Smart Cities" will be presented by Sameer Sharma, Global GM for IoT Solutions for Intel, who will look at how IoT, AI and ICT (5G) can create a data-centric opportunity for Smart Cities beyond just public safety, showing how leveraging more than just camera/vision sensors can produce something far more comprehensive and predictive.
And for our day two keynote, I am ecstatic to have George Barlow Brown, Information Technology Manager for the New Orleans Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). In addition to providing a unique look into the development, challenges and successes of the award-winning crime center that opened in 2017, attendees will have an opportunity to tour the RTCC to cap off the conference on day two.
In addition to soaking up all of this education and checking out the latest products and services in the exhibit portion of the show, there will be plenty of time to network, unwind and celebrate. For instance, the SSN "40 under 40" award reception on the evening of Feb. 10 is always an amazing night, providing a chance to rub elbows with the next generation of security professionals.
Hope to see you in the Big Easy in February!
As October presents itself in terms of pumpkin-spiced "everything," cooler temps, colorful leaves, National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) (ICYMI – we are 2019 Champions) and the announcement of SecurityNext's program, Fall is a whirlwind of excitement! This time of year also reminds me of the extensive travel that takes place to family and friends' homes for holiday gatherings, industry conferences and other work trips, vacations and the like. And, since the world is so hyper-connected, it is critical and crucial that everyone plans for and takes cybersecurity action when traveling.
Based on information provided by National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS), an online resource for cybersecurity training that connects government employees, students, educators and industry with cybersecurity training providers throughout the nation, as well as the Department of Homeland Security, and in honor of our SecurityNext conference, February 9-11, 2020 at the Royal Sonesta in NOLA, and NCSAM, here are some tips to keep yourself, family and friends safe before and during travel:
Update mobile software. Keep the operating system software, web browsers and apps updated will improve your device's ability to defend against malware. Sign up for and/or turn on automatic updates; set security software to run regular scans; and use anti-virus software.
Back up information. Put contacts, financial data, photos, videos and other mobile data onto another device or external hard drive, or in the cloud.
Keep devices under lock (and key). Lock your device when you're not using it; it only takes a few minutes for someone to steal/destroy your data. Set devices to automatically lock after a short time; use strong PINs and passwords. (This is a cool video from HABITU8 for establishing passphrases!)
Double your login protection. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for email, banking, social media and other services that require logging in. Enable MFA on trusted mobile devices, an authenticator app or a secure token (a small physical device that you can hook onto your key ring, for example.)
No auto-connecting. Disable remote connectivity and Bluetooth to prevent wirelessly connecting automatically to other devices — headphones, automobile infotainment systems, etc. Be choosey when deciding which wireless and Bluetooth networks to connect to.
Think before connecting. Before connecting to any public wireless hotspot, confirm the network name and exact login procedures with appropriate staff. Your personal hotspot is usually a safer alternative to free Wi-Fi, and only use sites that begin with "https://".
Play hard to get with strangers. If an email looks "phishy," do not respond or click on any links or attachments. Use the "junk" or "block" option to no longer receive messages from the sender.
Never click and tell. Limit the type of information shared on social media and other online places. Keep your full name, address, birthday and vacation plans private, and disable location services. Before posting pictures, make sure there is nothing in it to identify your location such as an address on a building, a street sign, the name of a business, etc.
Physically guard mobile devices. Never leave devices or components, such as USBs or external hard drives, alone and keep them secured in taxis, at airports, on airplanes and in hotel rooms, lock them up in the commonly provided safe if you don't want to lug them around with you.
The first thought that popped into my head when hearing about Maureen Carlo, director of strategic alliances – North America at BCDVideo, named as the recipient of this year's SIA Progress Award: "It couldn't have happened to a more deserving, humble and truly amazing individual."
Carlo and I met my first year in the industry – back in 2010-ish. After an encounter on Twitter and several tweets later, we became fast social media pals. Then, serendipitously, at my second ISC West in a rather obscure hallway, off the beaten path of the show, we found ourselves walking toward each other. Carlo recognized me and said, "Ginger?" And, I literally screamed, "Maureen!" as we gave each other a hug, having met for the first time in person. Since that moment, I have proudly called her my friend. (See how social media can bring people together?)
It is truly an honor to be writing about Carlo, an industry veteran whose 15-year tenure includes roles at BCDVideo, Videotec Security, NeuEon, Venture Communications & Security and Wells Communication. Through her work in the industry and her seemingly magical way of building strong relationships with others, Carlo has developed an international reputation as a strategic electronic security and integrated systems leader.
Carlo is dedicated to the advancement of SIA's mission and serves as committee co-chair of the SIA Women in Security Forum, in which I, too, am a member. (I was so honored when Carlo presented me a membership pin and bag at ISC West at the Women in Security Forum's breakfast!) Her passion for diversity and inclusivity in the security industry is inspiring, as she helps guide SIA's efforts in engaging security professionals to promote, recruit and cultivate the leadership of women.
"Joining SIA offered me the opportunity to connect with the most prestigious leaders in our industry, and together we have created a movement with the Women in Security Forum that is engaging and influencing our integrated security world through diversity and inclusivity," Carlo said in the announcement. "I am inspired by this award and awed by the honor of receiving the 2019 SIA Progress Award. When we are dedicated to championing others and recognize values, vulnerability, courage and grit as part of the process, our partnerships and participation grow – the effects are force multipliers in bettering our workforce and advancing the next generation of our converged physical and cybersecurity industry."
Recent activities in which she helped organize and present lively networking and professional growth include a breakfast at ISC West 2019 and happy hour at GSX 2019; moderator of the ISC West session, "Being a Woman Business Owner in the Security Industry is an Advantage, Not a Disadvantage," and panelist in the ISC East session, "Strategies for Successful Leadership in the Security Industry."
"SIA is thrilled to present the 2019 SIA Progress Award to Maureen Carlo in recognition of her strong dedication to furthering the growth of women in the security industry," Don Erickson, CEO, SIA said. "Her enthusiastic efforts to elevate women in security through outreach, engagement and leadership have helped to grow the forum and shed light on challenges women face in the industry."
SIA's Progress Award recognizes SIA members who have shown excellence in their advancement of opportunities and success for women in the security industry. Recipients are determined based on their contributions to fostering women in the industry, promotion of women's professional growth though mentorship and/or sponsorship, recognitions and awards for activities and demonstration of the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in the industry.
SIA will present Carlo with her award during SIA Honors Night, November 20, in New York City.
Brinks Home Security is teaming with Mission 500 for the company's fourth annual Brinks Home Security 5K on Saturday, Oct.19, 2019, in Farmers Branch, Texas. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit children attending Farmers Branch Elementary, Habitat for Humanity Dallas, and children living in poverty across the United States.
Last year's Brinks Home Security 5K raised more than $52,000 and benefitted children at Farmers Branch Elementary, in addition to helping families displaced by the Northern California fires, and students attending a Title One School in Boynton Beach, FL. In addition, Brinks was named the Primary Sponsor of the Lighthouse Program, which benefits Title One Schools in Houston, Texas.
In speaking with Brinks Home Security President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Gardner, for my article on Mission 500 earlier this year, he told me that he first heard of Mission 500 at ISC West when he participated in the Security 5K/2K and became inspired by what the organization was doing to help children and families in need.
"When I heard about Mission 500, and what George Fletcher and others there were trying to do to unite the industry around a single effort, I decided to get really involved as the CEO of one of the national security players," Gardner told SSN. "I wanted to do something similar, in addition to the Security 5K and to really try to assist George and Mission 500. Helping families and children in need is something that has always been important to me. So starting a Brinks Home Security 5K was something that we needed to do and that we have really benefitted from as a company."
Tom Nolan, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Mission 500, said that Brinks Home Security continues to step up to plate in support of Mission 500.
"Our ability to help children and families in need would not be possible without annual events such as the Brinks Home Security 5K," Nolan said. "Proceeds from this event have made a positive difference in many lives, and we are proud to work with Brinks Home Security again this year."
The race is open to people of all ages. Participants can register now and see more information here. Registration is only $30 until Sept. 29, then $35 afterward. Cash prizes and trophies are planned for the top finishers in several categories.
Mission 500, a nonprofit charitable organization that works closely with the security industry to serve the needs of children and communities in crisis, is once again partnering with Brinks Home Security for this year's event. Corporate sponsorships are available at the Platinum, Gold and Silver levels, and in-kind sponsorships (product donations) are also encouraged. Sponsor benefits include a table at the event, company logo on event marketing materials, verbal recognition, and the opportunity to increase the sponsor's profile within the local community.
For more information on Mission 500 or on how to become involved in supporting Mission 500, contact Tom Nolan at [email protected], or call 631.219.8728.
I was very excited to hear the news that Andrew Lanning, co-founder of Integrated Security Technologies, has been selected by the Security Industry Association (SIA) as the 2019 recipient of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award, an annual distinction recognizing leadership in security industry collaboration.
As a personal note, I am not surprised at all as Andrew is everything that is right about the security industry. I have seen in just my 3-plus years in the industry how much he gives back to make this industry better and to raise the profession of security professional to greater heights. I am looking forward to celebrating with him and others when Andrew is recognized at SIA Honors Night Nov. 20 in New York City.
Congrats Andrew!
In addition to working tirelessly to help integrators within PSA, Lanning serves as a member of SIA's Cybersecurity Advisory Board, which guides SIA members ahead of potential cybersecurity issue related to physical security measures. He also holds a board of directors position with — and serves as the defense industrial base sector chief for — the Federal Bureau of Investigation's InfraGard Hawaii Members Alliance.
"Andrew Lanning has consistently advocated for industry collaboration, including between SIA's manufacturer members and PSA Security Network, best seen through his vocal support for joint programming like Cyber:Secured Forum," SIA CEO Don Erickson said in the announcement. "SIA applauds Andrew's leadership in fostering industry partnerships and looks forward to presenting him with this prestigious, well-deserved award at SIA Honors Night."
Lanning also serves as a defense industrial base representative on the PSA Security Network's Cyber Security Committee, participates in the UL Cybersecurity Standards Technical Panel for Software Cybersecurity for Networking-Connectible Products, previously served on the board of directors of the Hawaii Information, Communication and Technology Association and is a member of the Rotary Club of Hickam Pearl Harbor. He is an active member of the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation and the host of Security Matters: Hawaii, a community-based webcast.
"I would like to accept this award and thank SIA, PSA and especially both organizations' cybersecurity committee members, past and present, for continuing to drive our vision of the electronic security industry as a reliable cybersecurity supply chain partner to our country's critical infrastructure operators, government agencies and the U.S. Department of Defense," said Lanning.
Lanning has encouraged organizations such as InfraGard to participate in SIA's cybersecurity education offerings and served as an active member of the SIA and Electronic Security Association task force that successfully recommended a joint strategy to help members identify, recruit and retain qualified employees for a variety of professional roles within manufacturer and integrator businesses.
The Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award is named in honor of security industry veteran Jay Hauhn. During his tenure as SIA's chairman of the board, Hauhn demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering cooperation among industry trade associations, and this award recognizes a leader who embodies that spirit of collaboration in the industry.
SIA Honors Night — held each year concurrently with ISC East, the Northeast's largest security trade show — features a gala dinner reception, an awards ceremony recognizing industry leaders and engaging entertainment. Along with presenting the Hauhn Award, SIA will also honor industry leaders at the 2019 Honors Night with the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award and the SIA Progress Award sponsored by SIA's Women in Security Forum.
As the saying goes, "it takes a village," and nothing is farther from the truth when confronting cybersecurity. It will literally take everyone working together to combat cyber risks and threats. As more and more organizations take the necessary steps to become and stay cyber safe, these same and other organizations are reaching out and showing their support of various campaigns centered around cyber.
As of this blog post, Security Systems News is proud to be the only security industry publication recognized as a 2019 Champion Organization of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
In just five days, October will be here, the month of ghouls and goblins, candy and trick-or-treating, and perhaps most importantly, NCSAM, a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to be committed to this year's NCSAM overarching team of "Own It. Secure It. Protect It." This theme serves as encouragement to everyone to #BeCyberSmart through personal accountability and proactive behavior in security best practices and digital privacy.
"Cybersecurity is important to the success of all businesses and organizations," Kelvin Coleman, executive director, NCSA, said. "NCSA is proud to have such a strong and active community helping to encourage proactive behavior and prioritize cybersecurity in their organizations."
So, what does this amazing news mean for you, our amazing readers? Well, throughout the month of October, we will provide you with the latest and greatest tips, discussion topics, free resources, videos, quizzes and more to ensure you are cybersafe!
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