The world of K-12 education brings to mind the archetypal images of playgrounds and lunchboxes, marching bands and football games. But clearly the “dear old golden rule days” of school have not been immune to pressures that are giving security directors greater concern and increased responsibility, even at the lower grade levels.

Think about securing one facility – and multiply it. Times eight. Times 100. Times 250.

Security incidents can happen anywhere in the world at any time, as evidenced by last year’s Mumbai terrorist attacks and suicide bombings, tourists killed in Mexico and of course, the events of 9/11.

What is the â??Great Conversationâ?? about physical security? The ASG Security Summit & Expo Returns to Seattle on March 8, 2011, celebrating its 10th year preparing security leaders to address top security concerns by engaging in a â??Great Conversation.â??

The news may be full of violence and strife, but a new statistical analysis, the Human Security Report, says conflicts are becoming less deadly.

Each year, Security magazine honors top security executives who positively impact the security industry, their organization, their colleagues and their peers. They change the security landscape for the better.

A plane flies over the Copenhagen Airport at night. The airport is using thermal imaging to protect its perimeters. Have you ever wondered how people get away with filling their car’s