Engaging users to augment healthcare security training

The healthcare industry has unique data sets that are accessed by a wide range of individuals with a host of government regulations hanging over it. So it stands to reason that there would be some new ideas and different approaches needed for user training. As HealthITSecurity.com chatted with Mac McMillan about earlier this week, part of security training is changing non-technical user culture and instilling best practices on a day-to-day basis. Another aspect in helping staff members in a healthcare organization avoid human error is consistent engagement, according to Lance Spitzner, Training Director of the SANS Securing the Human Program.
Read more at : http://healthitsecurity.com/2013/08/07/engaging-users-to-augment-healthcare-security-training/

UH gets $5M Homeland Security training grant

The University of Hawaii at Manoa is getting a $5 million federal grant to help train first responders to prepare for emergencies.

U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa's office announced the grant on Friday. The Democrat representing urban Honolulu said in a statement that the grant will help keep residents and visitors safe during natural disasters and other threats.

Read more at : http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/UH-gets-5M-Homeland-Security-training-grant-4721479.php

SANS CyberCon Fall 2013 provides essential Cyber Security Training

SANS today announced they will provide essential cyber security training at SANS CyberCon Fall 2013, an online information security training event, Sept 9^th – 14^th, 2013. According to Lloyd's Risk Index List 2013, "cyber security now sits squarely towards the top of the agenda for boards around the world with cyber risk moving from 12th to 3rd place in the index. Business leaders have woken up to the importance of cyber security following a series of high profile incidents since 2011." (1)

"SANS CyberCon is great for organizations that need their employees to receive world-class cyber training to protect their systems while not needing a travel budget," states Steve Peterson, Director of SANS Online Training.

Read more at : http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sans-cybercon-fall-2013-provides-essential-cyber-security-training-219286941.html

Five healthcare security training expert tips

The need for wholesale data security training changes in healthcare evident, irrespective of whether it’s educating non-IT clinical staff members on HIPAA basics or further education for IT professionals. Most healthcare pros will agree that the usual methods, such as annual training classes, aren’t well-suited for current technologies and compliance requirements.
There isn’t a proverbial silver bullet to fix the security gaps within healthcare organizations, but there some success stories that experts have shared with HealthITSecurity.com over the past few months.
Read more at : http://healthitsecurity.com/2013/08/14/five-healthcare-security-training-expert-tips/

Westfield school personnel attend security training

Building principals, assistant principals and front office staff in the 10 Westfield Public Schools attended security training on Aug. 14 in preparation for the new school year.
Similar training is scheduled for teachers.

Conducted by the district’s security consultant, the purpose of the Aug. 14 training was “to provide Westfield Public School front office staff with concepts and ideas for maintaining a secure and safe environment, and for improving observation, detection and reporting skills,” explained Michael Weissman, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services and Lead Coordinator of the district’s Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Read more at : http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2013/08/westfield_school_personnel_att.html  

Beware of Hema: America’s newest security threat

In the days before 9/11 the greatest threat to American security was not a bearded young man of brownish complexion from a turbulent part of the world. It was a desi aunty.
I remember standing at the Chicago airport watching sniffer dogs being led to giant bulging suitcases by unsmiling uniformed customs officials. I was freshly arrived in the country, nervous about navigating it on my own, but I was waved through with barely a glance. The middle aged lady in front of me however was pulled out of line and made to stand helplessly at a table while two officials rifled through her over-stuffed VIP suitcase.
Read more at : http://www.firstpost.com/world/beware-of-hema-americas-newest-security-threat-1029887.html

Napolcom amends guidelines on VIP security detail uniform

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Friday issued its amended policy guidelines on the wearing of uniform by police officers on VIP (very important person) security detail.
Napolcom vice chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo Escueta said the agency has approved Memorandum Circular No. 2013-006 further amending the general guidelines and procedures on the detail of police uniformed personnel as protective security as provided for under MC No. 2009-004.
Read more at : http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/07/26/1016331/napolcom-amends-guidelines-vip-security-detail-uniform