College Admissions Scammers: Scumbags or Science?
Scandal! Cheating! Pay to play! Bribery! These words, which were once ominous and held such weight and gravity, are now in our faces seemingly every minute in curated news feeds. Does anyone feel shocked anymore when they see them? I may have been slightly shocked for a minute or two by these words in the […]
Internet Hoaxes and What They Teach Us About Using Social Media to Monitor Potential Threats
(This article originally appeared in Loss Prevention Magazine) The “Momo” challenge is a good lesson for all of us. If it’s on the Internet it must be true, right? If it’s on the global news everywhere in the world it must be true, right? If my child’s school sends home a note with a warning […]
Worldwide Adventures of a Certified Forensic Interviewer
When I haven’t spoken to someone for a while or am meeting someone new who learns about my background, they will often ask what’s it like working on the other side. My admission to this: sometimes, this job is awesome. Are there frustrations? Absolutely! But here are a few of the perks: I get to […]
Why Cashless Stores Aren’t Always Good News
On March 7 Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to ban cashless stores. In our increasingly digital world, where nearly all businesses accept electronic forms of payment, it seems only logical to transition to a completely cashless system. So why did lawmakers ban businesses from refusing to accept cash? In 2017, nearly 6 percent […]
CONTROLTEK Opens New Innovation Experience Center
To kick off 2019 with another commitment to progress and innovation in loss prevention and cash security, CONTROLTEK opened a new headquarters in Bridgewater, New Jersey. We also debuted a brand-new Innovation Experience Center where clients can view and test our latest security solutions and work closely with our experts. “The Innovation Experience Center is […]
8 Cybersecurity Predictions for Retail in 2019 and Beyond
(This article originally appeared in Loss Prevention Magazine) The last 24 months have been filled with news of breaches, attacks, and privacy concerns with no end in sight. Here are my 2019 cyber security predictions. 1. Both consumer and commercial IoT (Internet of things) devices will be a prime target for hackers. IoT devices (such as […]
Security Theater: Feeling Safe at the Airport Does Not Make You Safe
(This article originally appeared in Loss Prevention Magazine) Feeling safe and secure is a sentiment we all desire to obtain. We often reflect on investing in security systems and software for our personal settings. As for the nation and the world at large, security theater is an imperative option. However, it cannot be your whole […]
