Security Education & Training

Our Executive is Missing: Kidnap and Ransom Basics for Security Professionals

The first of a three-part series to help protective professionals understand how K&R can be successfully resolved.

September 13, 2018

Preparing for the worst is part of every security professional’s repertoire, especially when it comes to planning for failure.

IFPO Accepting Nominations for Annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence

August 28, 2018

The International Foundation for Protection Officers, in conjunction with Security magazine, is now accepting nominations for the annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence, an award that recognizes one security professional or an organization for professional excellence or outstanding service in the security profession.

Last Week to Complete this Year's Security 500 survey!!!

August 27, 2018

The deadline to complete this year's Security 500 survey is in 4 days!!!!

Public and Private Partnerships Essential to Public Safety

Steve Jones

August 21, 2018

Our country’s police departments are under immense pressure to keep crime rates low despite whittled-down budgets and a reduction in staffing.

Study Examines Why Security Professionals are Turning 'Gray Hat'

August 14, 2018

Almost one in 10 U.S. security professionals has admitted to having considered participating in Black Hat activity.

PG&E Appoints Jon Franke to Role as Vice President of Safety and Health

August 13, 2018

PG&E has appointed Jon Franke to the role of Vice President of Safety and Health for the company, effective Sept. 1. Franke is currently PG&E’s Vice President of Power Generation.

Security Industry Association to Present Award Highlighting Advancement of Women in Security

August 8, 2018

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened nominations for the inaugural SIA Progress Award, an initiative sponsored by SIA’s Women in Security Forum. The recipient of this new award will be recognized at SIA Honors Night 2018 on Nov. 14 in New York City.

Building a Solid Security Structure as the Foundation Starts to Shake

Steve Durbin

August 1, 2018

By 2020, security professionals will be immersed in a hyper-connected IoT world. What does this mean for your threat landscape?

80 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Never Considered a Cybersecurity Career

July 24, 2018

When it comes to cybersecurity careers, adults in the US reportedly don’t know the various job opportunities available in the field, despite the growing demand for professionals to fill the enormous skills gap.