Tom Meehan, CFI
Tom Meehan, CFI, is retail technology editor for LP Magazine as well as chief strategy officer and chief information security officer for CONTROLTEK. Previously, Meehan was director of technology and investigations with Bloomingdale’s, where he was responsible for physical security, internal investigations, systems and data analytics. He currently serves as the chair of the Loss Prevention Research Council's (LPRC) innovations working group. Meehan recently published is first book titled Evolution of Retail Asset Protection: Protecting Your Profit in a Digital Age. He can be reached at TomM@LPportal.com.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Catch Shoplifters in the Act
Artificial intelligence is a trending topic in both the tech and security industries, but how exactly can it help us in the retail loss...
Internet Hoaxes and What They Teach Us about Using Social Media to Monitor Potential...
When the threat is not immediate, we can take our time to verify the information. For the dozens of news sources that covered the Momo challenge, if only one of them had taken a few minutes to fact check the threat, the hoax would not have become as widespread.
Cyber Security Starts with Physical Security
When you think of cyber security, what comes to mind? For most it's software, hackers, and computers in general. According to the FBI, "A...
4 Technology Trends Seen at the 2019 NRF Big Show
They don't call it the Big Show for nothing. There were over 38,000 people in attendance from all over the world to talk retail,...
8 Cybersecurity Predictions for Retail in 2019 and Beyond
Managing cybersecurity risks while balancing the appropriate prevention will continue to play a major role throughout all sectors. The need to have advanced response plans to a cyber incident come to the forefront in 2019.
2019 Retail Predictions: From the Rebirth of Brick and Mortar to the Death of...
In 2018, retailers focused more on customer experience and innovation…and won. Here are some of my 2019 retail predictions.
Security Theater: Feeling Safe at the Airport Does Not Make You Safe
Feeling safe and secure is a sentiment we all desire to obtain. We often reflect on investing in security systems and software for our...
Inaugural Anti-Counterfeiting Conference Focused on Cash Management and Defeating Counterfeit Currency
More than 800 attendees converged to the Las Vegas Convention Center November 6-8 for the first-ever Anti-Counterfeit & Currency Expo (ACCE).
How Our Memories and Perspectives Are Shaped by Social Media
Have you ever wondered what psychological impact social media has on us? More specifically, how does it affect our perspectives and memories? Social media...
How ORC Fuels Human Trafficking
What comes to mind when you think of organized retail crime (ORC)? High-shrink items with high-resell values, such as razors, baby formula, jeans, and...