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A Review of the CVPA High School Shooting Police Report
February 19, 2025
Two years after the tragic CVPA High School shooting in St. Louis, a 456-page police report has been released.
HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare
February 13, 2025
On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) outlining significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule. These changes aim to enhance cybersecurity, improve patient data protection, and ensure healthcare organizations are prepared to mitigate the growing threat of cyberattacks.
OSHA Delays Notice of Prosed Rulemaking for Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention
January 28, 2025
Since 2016 when US Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is in the process of developing a standard for workplace violence prevention in the healthcare and social services sector. In 2021 Congress passed The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195) which requires OSHA to develop and publish standards to govern healthcare workplace violence prevention programs.
Will 2025 be the Year of Healthcare Security Compliance Mandates?
January 28, 2025
The next several years are shaping up to be an busy time for US based healthcare security professionals who are responsible for ensuring their organizations’ compliance with security related regulatory frameworks.
Protecting Organizations from Incidents of Targeted Violence
December 09, 2024
Every company and organization feels an obligation to try to ensure that its employees and other people are kept safe from harm while engaging in the organization’s business.
Joseph Hendry Joins COSECURE
November 04, 2024
PHILADELPHIA, November 4, 2024 — COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions, an ancillary business of Cozen O’Connor, is pleased to announce that Joseph Hendry Jr., PSP has joined COSECURE as a principal consultant and will lead the firms substantial K-12 Practice area.
Preparing the Private Sector for Responding to Civil Unrest
October 29, 2024
Recent warnings from new media, security industry associations, and law enforcement agencies warning of the potential for civil unrest and other violence related to the upcoming US elections has building owners, schools administrators, healthcare leaders, corporate executives, business owners, and board members of condo and homeowners associations questioning whether the security measures they have used for years or decades are still sufficient to protect their property in light of the changing threat environment.
The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Healthcare Security
October 29, 2024
With October designated as both Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Healthcare Safety and Security Month, there is no better time to talk about how the risk of domestic violence effects the safety and security of healthcare organizations.
7 Ways Superintendents and Principals Can Effectively Lead During a School Crisis
September 26, 2024
The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, parents, teachers, and faculty in K-12 schools across the United States. However, schools today face growing security risks such as violence, bomb threats, and natural disasters that challenge their ability to provide a safe and supportive environment.
Enhancing School Safety: Key Insights from The 2024 National K-12 Summit
September 25, 2024
We are excited to kick off this year's summit with a presentation from our very own Dan Pascale. This virtual event is designed to unite K-12 school leaders, safety professionals, and practitioners nationwide to engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing school safety challenges. In this video, you'll gain valuable insights into the actionable recommendations and best practices shaping school safety's future. From critical incident response planning to creating supportive learning environments, the Summit is dedicated to equipping school stakeholders and personnel with the tools and resources they need to protect their communities. This summit fosters a nationwide dialogue and provides a unique platform to explore emerging trends, share innovative solutions, and build a safer future for our schools. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or security professional, the knowledge shared in this presentation will help you address the unique safety challenges of your school environment. Watch the full presentation below to learn more about how you can take meaningful steps to enhance safety in your local schools.
Firms, Nonprofits Can Learn to Protect Themselves From Cyberattacks
September 05, 2024
Cyberattacks can be costly for any organization, regardless of size, yet many small and mid-sized law firms and nonprofits are unaware of just how expensive a breach can be. "No one is too small for hackers to target," said Brian Gillam, COO of the ancillary business units of Cozen O’Connor, at a recent Pennsylvania Bar Institute webinar.
A Common Gap in Higher-Ed Security and How to Fix It
July 08, 2024
In today’s environment, higher-ed institutions are expending tremendous resources to keep their students, faculty, staff, and visitors safe from a variety of threats, including both human-caused threats like violence and vandalism, and environmental and weather-related events like fires, floods, and storms.
COSECURE and Ravdal Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Cybersecurity Solutions
July 08, 2024
COSECURE, a leader in providing security consulting services specializing in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, physical security, and workplace violence to emerging companies, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Ravdal Cybersecurity to advance their cybersecurity services and solutions offerings for businesses worldwide. This partnership combines COSECURE’s cutting-edge consulting and Ravdal’s expert cybersecurity capabilities to provide comprehensive and robust protection against evolving cyber threats.
COSECURE Partners with The “I Love U Guys” Foundation to Enhance School Safety Nationwide
July 01, 2024
COSECURE announces its Mission Partnership with The I Love U Guys Foundation.
Using The Summer Break to Maximize Safety in the Coming School Year
June 04, 2024
School leadership is inundated with responsibilities and projects during the school year and is often pressed to find significant blocks of time it can devote exclusively to school safety. Yet, as schools continue to face a wide array of ever-evolving threats – of which gun violence is but one – schools must remain appropriately prepared for a potential critical incident.
COSECURE Welcomes Leading Physical and Operational Security Consultant William V. Durso, Jr, CPP
May 01, 2024
COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions, an ancillary business of Cozen O’Connor, is pleased to announce that William “Bill” Durso, Jr., CPP of The Durso Group, a leading physical and operational security advisory firm, has joined COSECURE as a Principal Consultant.
COSECURE announces partnership with IACLEA, supporting its mission to enhance campus public safety and advance strategic initiatives
April 23, 2024
COSECURE announced it has joined the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) Corporate Partner program.
New Funding Opportunities for California Healthcare Providers
April 18, 2024
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has announced two grant programs to fund enhancements of the physical and digital security programs of eligible healthcare organizations throughout California. The first grant program, open to healthcare providers that are not part of a large health system or hospital system, allows applicants to request up to $750,000.
Achieving Financial Saving While Enhancing Safety and Security in Healthcare Organizations
April 03, 2024
With the costs associated with providing quality patient care rising faster than reimbursement rates, many healthcare organizations are facing an urgent need to identify and realize financial savings across the board. At the same time, the stakes for ensuring the safety and security of their staff and patients have never been higher as workplace violence is driving many healthcare professionals to consider quitting their professions and oftentimes distracting those who remain from their focus on providing quality patient care. Many healthcare organizations are finding that working with a security consultant helps them create a more effective security program and achieve significant savings in security-related costs.
Becoming Compliant with SB 553, California’s New Workplace Violence Law
April 02, 2024
Combatting workplace violence is becoming a top concern for state governments. In 2023, California took a legislative approach to this issue, enacting a sweeping and pioneering workplace violence prevention law that impacts the vast majority of California employers, regardless of the industry in which they operate.
7 Tips for California Employers’ Violence Prevention Plans
March 20, 2024
Daniel Pascale was quoted in an HR Dive article discussing tips on how California employers can implement workplace violence prevention plans by July 1.
How to Maximize the Value of School Safety Funding Available from Federal and State Sources
February 14, 2024
In recent years, federal and state agencies have allocated significant funds to combat the rising threat of violence and enhance emergency preparedness in K-12 schools nationwide.
Drew Neckar of Security Advisors Consulting Group Joins COSECURE
January 17, 2024
We are excited to announce that Drew Neckar of Security Advisors Consulting Group (SACG), a leading safety and security consulting firm, has joined COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions (www.cosecure.com), a national security consulting firm.
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules and Beyond: Strategic Advantages of Cybersecurity Adoption
October 30, 2023
In the final article of our four-part series focused on the Securities and Exchange Commission's new cybersecurity ruling, Ronald Menold, Director, Cybersecurity Services, COSECURE, details the strategic advantages of being cybersecure.
Cyber Tabletop Exercises: An Essential Tool for Keeping C-Suite Executives Informed of New Developments in Cybersecurity
October 26, 2023
In the third of a four-part series focused on the Securities and Exchange Commission's new cybersecurity ruling, Ronald Menold, Director, Cybersecurity Services, COSECURE, shares why a company’s cybersecurity posture must be elevated to the C-suite and the board.
Managers and Directors Must Stay Current on Developments in Cyberthreats and Cybersecurity
October 20, 2023
In the second of a four-part series focused on the Securities and Exchange Commission's new cybersecurity ruling, Ronald Menold, Director, Cybersecurity Services, COSECURE, discusses the need for management and boards to understand the cyber environment.
Why Private Companies Should Pay Attention to the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
October 05, 2023
In the first of a four-part series focused on the Securities and Exchange Commission's new cybersecurity ruling, Ronald Menold, Director, Cybersecurity Services, COSECURE, elaborates on why private companies should pay attention.
The Critical Preplanning Step Every Organization Must Take to Create an Effective Emergency Plan
September 07, 2023
Daniel R. Pascale, CEO of COSECURE, explains why thorough preparation, while labor-intensive, helps ensure that a resulting emergency plan will be easier to execute in a true emergency.
Is Proactive Cybersecurity Worth the Cost for Small and Midsized Businesses?
August 31, 2023
Given the uncertainty of proactive measures, businesses may be tempted to incur reactive costs if a data breach occurs. Brian Gillam, COO of Cozen O’Connor’s ancillary business units and advisory board member to COSECURE, the firm’s security consulting business, writes for Today's General Counsel on why that's a bad call.
Opportunities for Efficiencies & Synergies in Physical Security
August 07, 2023
Fran Mozgai, CPP, Director of Physical Security Services at COSECURE, sheds light on why a fragmented approach to organizational physical security can increase the chances that unauthorized access or other incidents will take place.
Our K-12 Schools Need Dedicated Safety Personnel Now More Than Ever
July 26, 2023
Robert Evans, Director of K-12 Services at COSECURE, was recently featured in Campus Safety Magazine, contributing an article alongside Peter Burrows on the importance of dedicated safety personnel in K-12 schools.
Robert Evans Appointed to Secure Community Network’s National Security Advisory Council
July 19, 2023
Evans, Director of K-12 Services at COSECURE, will serve as a member of NSAC, whose mission it is to convene national security experts to provide the highest level of safety and security for the Jewish community.
Three Effective Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Workplace Violence
June 09, 2023
Our CEO Daniel R. Pascale lays out a few concrete and impactful steps employers can take to combat the rising trend in workplace violence.
The Changing Landscape of Workplace Violence: Contributing Factors & Employer Obligations To Keep in Mind
June 07, 2023
Our CEO Daniel R. Pascale details the factors contributing to workplace violence and what employers need to do to address this changing landscape.
Announcing Transitions for COSECURE and Margolis Healy and Associates
June 05, 2023
As part of the reorganization of Cozen O'Connor's ancillary business units, COSECURE will now offer comprehensive physical security assessments, in addition to the cyber risk services it has always provided. Daniel R. Pascale joins us as our new CEO.
Who’s Collecting Your Employees’ Unemployment Benefits?
April 19, 2023
Dr. Ronald Menold, Director of Cybersecurity Services at COSECURE, elaborates on one of the most prevalent cyber scams targeting workforces: unemployment insurance fraud.
Anatomy of a Business Email Compromise
March 02, 2023
Dr. Ronald Menold, Director of Cybersecurity Services at COSECURE, shares insight into the business email compromise, a sophisticated way for cyber criminals to divert funds from legitimate business-to-business transfers.
What Keeps Philadelphia Law Firm Leaders Up at Night? Circumventing Practice Management Land Mines in Small & Mid-Sized Law Firms
February 23, 2023
On Thursday, March 16, Ronald Menold, COSECURE Director of Cybersecurity Services, will speak at this seminar focused on workplace security, data protection, and crisis communications for small to mid-sized law firms.
You’ve Been Breached – Who Do You Call?
January 30, 2023
On the Cyber Law Monitor podcast, Cozen O'Connor leaders discuss practical tips on how to manage internal and external communications following a data breach.
Cozen O'Connor Encourages Smart Cyber Subrogation Claims
April 15, 2022
Ronald Menold, Director, Cybersecurity Services along with Richard Maleski and Susie Llyod of Cozen O'Connor were quoted in the article, "Cozen O'Connor Encourages Smart Cyber Subrogation Claims," published by Law360.
SEC Proposes New Rules for Cybersecurity Incident Reporting
April 04, 2022
On March 9, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that would require public companies to report detailed information about material cybersecurity incidents affecting their business and their cybersecurity risk management and governance. The new requirements are intended to expand cybersecurity incident reporting and promote increased cybersecurity risk management and governance among publicly traded companies in the United States.
Cyber and Physical Security Threats for Water and Wastewater Facilities
March 11, 2022
COSECURE and Margolis Healy and Associates hosted a webinar in conjunction with PaWARN on the cyber and physical security threats that water and wastewater facilities face today.
Mitre Att&ck Series
January 10, 2022
There are 1000 things you can do with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. However, since this is an introduction, we will just talk about the easy things. The first thing you need to be introduced to is the concept of TTP which stands for Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. TTP is common military term as found in Joint Publication 1-02.
Technology Infrastructure Readiness for a Distributed Workforce
December 15, 2021
In 2019, 70 percent of organizations hosting applications or data in the public cloud experienced a security incident, according to a Sophos report.
What makes passwords strong?
December 15, 2021
Passwords are as only as strong as the requirements to make the password. When I was a kid one of the passwords to our clubhouse was “opensesame“. This was probably the same password as half the kids across the United States who watched the same Sinbad and Aladdin movies that I did.
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