Cygnus Security Consulting, LLC

01/03/2024

I am closing Cygnus Security Consulting, effective December 31, 2023. I will still available for security consulting, but I have moved out of Vermont and am to pursue other areas of interest.

I have formed Counterparts Coaching and Consulting in New Hampshire. As a leadership coach I will help others learn, grow and expand their potential by focusing on the values of Integrity, Inquiry and Choice.

I look forward to this new venture with excitement and, of course, some uncertainty. That is part of what makes it an adventure. Please stay safe, and stay connected.

11/05/2021

Vermont is one of the safest states in the country, including the risk from the pandemic! Here's an article I contributed to about the safety of different states, and things you can do to be prepared even in a state like Vermont!

2021’s Safest States in AmericaAdam McCann, Financial WriterOct 26, 2021Adam McCann, Financial Writer Oct 26, 2021 With every new headline about a mass shooting, terrorist attack, hate crime or natural disaster, many of us fear for our safety and that of our loved ones. In 2021, though, the COVID-...

07/28/2020

As the pandemic drags on, and looks to continue for quite a while longer, issues around enforcing infection control requirements and the safety of employees continues to rise. Clear guidelines about when to engage and when not to, and how to de-escalate situations are rapidly becoming a requirement for business owners and managers. Is your business prepared?

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/no-mask-no-service-rules-leave-workers-open-to-customer-abuse

https://www.marketplace.org/2020/07/27/who-responsible-for-enforcing-mask-requirements/

Retail and food service workers who face verbal abuse and even physical violence from customers objecting to pandemic mask requirements have little legal guarantee that their employers will protect them.

07/21/2020

As the pandemic stretches on more incidents of tension and violence are rising across the country. Here is a good article we were quoted in on how to address concerns and incidents with customers who do not want to comply with infection control regulations. We are here to help Vermont businesses stay safe.

As businesses reopen with restrictions and new COVID-19 safety policies, here are the best ways to handle customers who refuse to follow the rules.

07/02/2020

As business picks up and the pandemic drags on, issues around compliance with safety precautions are likely to continue. Have you worked with your staff to know how to handle confrontation and deescalate the situation? We can help. cygnusvt.com

In states like California, Texas and Florida, many essential workers have been given an additional task: conflict resolution.

06/29/2020

As we have seen in some states, reopening businesses can result in both an increased rate of covid infection and safety concerns. Download free resources for reopening safely from Cygnus Security Consulting and contact us with any questions.

We offer training in de-escalation andactive shooter response, security assessments and emergency management planning

06/09/2020

If you are preparing to re-open your business following closure related to the pandemic, here are some resources to help guide you in opening safely, and in ensuring your business is prepared the next time disaster strikes.

03/15/2020

In the coming days and weeks we will see the country go through a lot of changes. Most of them will be temporary, some will be permanent. As we deal with the CoVid-19 crisis there are some things to keep in mind.

As businesses, public events and schools close down fears will arise about how we will have our basic needs met, including food, medical care and (of all things to have a rush on) toilet paper. Sure, we will not be able to get movie theater popcorn, or maybe that extra-skinny mocha latte, but those are not critical to survive.

Lifeline services will stay online. While the services and options may be limited, the structures will be maintained to support life. This includes energy, water, food, public health and safety. These lifeline sectors are the bones and muscle of the nation. We will have food in the stores. This means we will have trucks on the road, which means we will have fuel at gas stations and food producers will make and package food. There will be interruptions and issues, don't think there won't, but we have the capability to sustain until this threat subsides. Stay updated with statewide actions to address the coronavirus here:

The Vermont Emergency Training program offers a wide array of free courses for current and future responders. Visit our training calendar.

09/19/2019

We have updated our website to reflect the needs of businesses and organizations in the state and the services we offer. Check out our new website at https://www.cygnusvt.com/ and let us know how we can help.

10/04/2017

Experts estimate that between 40%-60% of business don't reopen after a disaster. What has your business done to make sure you beat the odds?

Call us and let us help you develop a resiliency plan to keep you business and employees protected.

You’ve finally achieved your dream. Don’t lose it to a power outage, hacker disruption, fire, earthquake or other disaster. If you’re not prepared, a disaster could put you and your employees at risk, possibly shutting down your business forever.

09/15/2017

Acts of violence in the workplace can be as big as the Pulse night club or as small and direct as the incident at Dartmouth Hitchcock this week. Here is a link to some ideas for developing emergency plans for workplace violence. Has your business prepared for this possibility?

The actions taken in the initial minutes of an emergency are critical. A prompt warning to employees to evacuate, shelter or lockdown can save lives. A call for help to public emergency services that provides full and accurate information will help the dispatcher send the right responders and equipm...

08/30/2017

As we watch the incredible power of Hurricane Harvey wreak havoc in Texas, 12 years after Katrina caused catastrophe in New Orleans, we need to remember that in a disaster we must first be prepared to take care of ourselves. Emergency responders, government workers, local volunteer agencies can only do so much and have to address life safety priorities first.

You MUST have a plan for your family and your business to survive and respond to a disaster. Your livelihood, and your life, depend on it. Irene torn many Vermont towns apart. If you do not learn from history, you are all too likely to repeat the fate of others.

Go to http://vem.vermont.gov/ for more information or contact us.

When it comes to disasters like Hurricane Harvey, one expert on preparedness says it's up to individuals to be ready for weather events like this that are