Tag: 2016
20 under 40 winners at TechSec 2017
March 8, 2017Spencer Ives
As I'm watching the weather forecast for Maine predict a drop into single digits temperatures, I can't help but think about the great weather we had in Delray Beach Florida for this year's TechSec Solutions conference, held Feb. 27 and 28.
Though there was a bit of rain during the day, the weather worked out perfectly in the evening for our “20 under 40” Class of 2016 reception. It was great to see a variety of award winners able to make it down—seven from our end...
SIA opens submissions for ISC West New Product Showcase
December 12, 2016SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—SIA is now accepting submissions for the SIA New Product Showcase at ISC West 2017.
Through the New Product Showcase, SIA and ISC West recognize innovative products, services and solutions in electronic physical security, SIA said in a Dec. 7 announcement. Technologies showcased through this program are used in the protection of life and property in residential, commercial and institutional settings.
“The SIA New Product Showcase is the best way for a company...
CONNECT Panel: Company branding in the digital age
December 7, 2016Spencer Ives
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Tammy Beil, chief growth officer for marketing firm TABeil, kicked off her Honeywell CONNECT session by listing some of the most globally recognized brands, including Google, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz and Nike.
"This is not something that happens haphazardly, there's a reason that you know these companies,” Beil said.
Beil, who has worked with AT&T, FedEx and, more recently, My Alarm Center, presented the session entitled, “Essential Components of a Great...
Let's CONNECT in Florida
November 9, 2016Spencer Ives
Day Three
Day three kicked off with the third general session. Next, the day's keynote speaker, Dr. Robert Rohm, opened up a discussion on different personalities and how businesses can use a variety of tactics to increase connections and sales.
Rhom lead the group through an exercise to see elements of their own personalities, whether they lean toward outgoing or reserved, task-oriented or people-oriented. Defining different pairings as dominant (outgoing and task oriented), inspiring...
End Users '20 under 40' 2016—Cliff Hufnagle
November 2, 2016Spencer Ives
Cliff Hufnagle, 35
Manager of infrastructure security, NV Energy
Las Vegas
Clifford Hufnagle said that at NV Energy both physical- and cyberattacks pose challenges.
“Right now � our biggest security challenge is protecting the physical structure of our sites,” he said. “That's our main focus now, to prevent or deter or stop an active shooter from being able to affect our systems.” In the future, cyberattacks could be the biggest physical security challenge,...
End Users '20 under 40' 2016—Justin Knickerbocker
November 2, 2016Spencer Ives
Justin Knickerbocker, 26
Senior special investigator, Target
Fremont, Calif.
Justin Knickerbocker has focused on loss prevention with a variety of companies, and with his current role at Target, he said he's interested in facial recognition technologies.
Prior to working at Target, Knickerbocker worked as a global asset investigator for Google. He also held asset protection positions with Sam's Club and Walmart prior to working with Google.
As one of the senior special investigators...
End Users '20 under 40' 2016—Chuck Young
November 2, 2016SSN Staff
Chuck Young, 38
Technical operations manager, University of Texas Medical Branch Police
Galveston, Texas
Chuck Young, who has been working at the University of Texas since 2002, first started in security through IT, as he was working with Information Services for the university in 2007 when he was asked to oversee the operation of the school's new Lenel access control system.
“No one knew how to work the system,” explained Young. “I was part of IT projects and architecture...
End Users '20 under 40' 2016—Mark MacLeod
November 2, 2016SSN Staff
Mark MacLeod, 30
Systems analyst, Georgetown University Police Department
Washington, D.C.
While studying criminal justice at Baylor University, Mark MacLeod had a different career path in mind.
"I was studying for a career in law enforcement and somebody from Georgetown University, the deputy police chief, came to speak at Baylor University and talked about some of the job openings, one of which was a systems analyst," said MacLeod. "I have always loved working with computers and took...
End Users '20 under 40' 2016—Jon Harris
November 2, 2016SSN Staff
Jon Harris, 34
Senior manager, international trade compliance, security & property, sensors & integrated systems, UTC Aerospace Systems
Burnsville, Minn.
Jon Harris has been working in security at UTC Aerospace Systems, a United Technologies company, for more than five years.
“We are the largest provider of aerospace systems, components, service and repair in the world,” said Harris, who has both physical security and government security compliance under his purview, as well...
End Users '20 under 40' 2016—Chris Boyer
November 2, 2016Spencer Ives
Chris Boyer, 24
System administrator, National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, Md.
Chris Boyer is the system administrator for physical security at the National Cancer Institute, which means troubleshooting badges and access to the building, as well as keeping up with security policies and working with the emergency preparedness branch's community outreach.
“Biometrics have recently piqued my interest,” Boyer said. Particularly, he's interested in camera analytics with...