As another year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the last 12 months of Security magazine. Looking back over the past year it is clear that the security landscape is one that is ever-evolving marked by emerging threats, technological advancements, and shifts in regulations and standards.

Throughout the pages of Security magazine this year, security leaders have shared their valuable insights, best practices, and lessons learned. Here we revisit the Special Report feature from each issue:

The Salary of a Chief Security Officer – January

As security hiring trends evolve, it can be difficult to ascertain the average salary of a chief security officer, even when these metrics are helpful tools for increasing employee retention and job satisfaction.

The Foushée Group, a leading compensation research company has produced the Security & Compliance Compensation Survey annually for the last 22 years. The survey is designed to provide accurate and timely compensation information on 78 security and compliance positions to companies whom seek to market price their positions to the national market. The 22nd annual Security and Compliance Compensation report gave industry professionals insight into what their peers are earning.

Be sure to check out the 23rd annual report in the January issue of Security magazine.

The Value-Add of Security Metrics – February

Enterprise security functions that collect and analyze data can identify trends to improve their teams and prove the value of security within the organization. From tracking workplace violence incidents to facility access patterns, enterprise security teams use data to forge relationships across the business and evaluate their own successes and improvements.

In this article, we explore how four enterprise security functions have embraced data to improve operational efficiency, enterprise-wide communication and security buy-in from organizational leadership.

Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 – March

The fourth annual Top Cybersecurity Leaders program, which recognizes enterprise information security executives and professionals and their industry accomplishments highlights the wide range of cybersecurity professionals making a difference across the field and in their organizations. Our 2024 awardees lead by example and improve security through innovative approaches to risk and technology.

The goal of the Top Cybersecurity Leaders program is to spotlight cybersecurity professionals who are making a difference in their organization and/or in the industry as a whole, and this year’s nominees didn’t disappoint. Our editorial staff was blown away by the caliber of this year’s nominations. We received an overwhelming number of nominees with years of experience, industry impact and cybersecurity leadership.

Be on the lookout for the 2025 Top Cybersecurity Leaders in March.

Ensuring Safety and Success: The Critical Role of Event Security – April

Guests attending a sporting event or concert are there to enjoy themselves and get lost in the rhythm of the music or rooting for their favorite team. For them, security often doesn’t even cross their mind. However, for security professionals at the thousands of venues across the country, maintaining a comprehensive and effective security strategy is always top of mind.

Big or small, the same principals apply. Ensuring the operation and security of an event center requires teamwork among all stakeholders, including the leadership team, operations, guest services and others.

In this article, Vice President of Security at AMB Sports and Entertainment Joe Coomer shares an inside look at building an effective security strategy.

The Power of Partnerships – May

In this article, security leaders discuss how collaborative partnerships enhance security and business operations. Throughout the day to day operations of a business or organization, it can be easy for different departments to work independently; however, when it comes to developing an effective security strategy, working cooperatively is indispensable. Whether it is collaborating with other departments or with outside organizations, building and maintaining partnerships is mission critical.

Safeguarding Healthcare Facilities – June

In the world of healthcare security, the threats are ever-evolving with hospitals and healthcare facilities facing a unique set of challenges that demand innovative solutions and dedicated leadership. From safeguarding patient privacy to defending against physical threats, the importance of a robust security strategy in a healthcare environment is paramount.

In this article, security leaders discuss navigating security challenges at hospitals and healthcare facilities.

2024 Women in Security – July

This year, we celebrated nine extraordinary Women in Security who have shaped their organizations, the security field and the lives of their communities in numerous ways for the 2024 Women in Security program. Each year we are honored and humbled by the number of security leaders who are accomplishing great things within their organizations and the greater security industry as a whole.

Here, we attempt to give our readers a peek into the professional journeys, challenges, perspectives and accomplishments of a few of the women who continue to impact their organizations, their specialties, the security industry and the future generation of security leaders in a positive way.

Nominations for the 2025 Women in Security program opens in December.

Mentorship Advances Security Careers – August

What are the most important qualities, skills or experiences to seek when looking to advance a career in security? When asking security leaders this question, the responses are endless.

Curiosity is a common answer. “Stay thirsty,” says Jordan Avnaim, Chief Information Security Officer at Entrust. “Ask questions, listen, and learn from others’ experiences. Be daring. Safely experiment and be comfortable making mistakes.”

The ability to constantly learn and ask questions is another. In a world of frequently emerging threats, knowing when to ask questions is a valuable skill to acquire.

2024 Most Influential People in Security – September

For over a decade, Security magazine has been recognizing the Most Influential People in Security with an aim to recognize some of the security executives, industry experts and professionals effecting change, influencing their organizations, and making a difference each and every day in the complex, ever-changing world of security and risk management.

These professionals, executives and leaders have been nominated by their colleagues or peers and were chosen based upon the distinctive stamp that each individual has had within the security landscape.

In September, we offered a glimpse into nine of those influencers’ backgrounds, careers and accomplishments with this year’s 2024 Most Influential People in Security. Read on to learn more about each of these impactful security leaders.

If there is someone you know who has had an impact on the industry and should be recognized, be sure to fill out a nomination form. Most Influential People in Security nominations will open in March 2025.

How to Build an Effective Security Team – October

Acquiring the right assets is essential to developing a proper security posture. There are many assets that could benefit an organization, but there is one asset in particular that is of great priority and value across the board: the security team.

An efficient security team is a key pillar to any organization’s security posture. As exciting as the newest security technology may be, it is only as effective as the team that deploys it. By constructing an organized, cooperative team, security leaders can lay the foundation their organization’s defense is built upon.

2024 Security Benchmark Report – November

Each November, we release the Security Benchmark Report an editorial initiative that collects self-reported data from enterprise security programs across the globe and a wide range of market sectors to determine trends in security roles, responsibilities, technology, training and budget.

Each year we release the report, we aim to build a wider picture of how enterprise security programs change, grow and mature year-over-year. If you haven’t already, but sure to check out this year’s report and see how things have evolved over 2023.