September 2025

This month we highlight the Most Influential People in Security for 2025! Throughout the month we'll also look at preventing workplace violence, strengthening warehouse and supply chain security, plus much more.

The Most Influential People in Security 2025

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Security’s Most Influential People in Security 2025

The 2025 Most Influential People in Security have shaped the future of security and risk management through leadership, innovation and commitment to progress across the industry.

Security Staff

September 2, 2025

Security Magazine’s 2025 Most Influential People in Security have shaped the future of security and risk management through leadership, innovation, and a lifelong commitment to progress across the industry.

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Anthony Canale — Embedding Service and Responsibility into Security

Vice President, Verisk Global Protection Services, Verisk

Jordyn Alger

September 2, 2025

Anthony Canale started his career in law enforcement, where he performed the roles of Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain before rising to Chief of Police at a South Jersey Police Department. There, he led full operations and directed a team of 75 law enforcement members and administrative workers.

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Joel Downing — Protecting the Public For Over 20 Years

Vice President Global Security and Safety Officer, Henry Schein, Inc.

Taelor Sutherland

September 2, 2025

Joel Downing, VP Global Security and Safety Officer, shares his 17 years in law enforcement before joining the private sector.

Chaim Mazal-Chief Security Officer-Gigamon

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Chaim Mazal — Growing into a Security Career

Chief Security Officer, Gigamon

Rachelle Blair-Frasier

September 2, 2025

CSO Chaim Mazal discusses the importance of mentorship and the trajectory of his security career.

Jeff Mieseler-Vice President, Protective Services-Nationwide

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Jeff Mieseler — Taking Opportunities as They Come

Vice President, Protective Services, Nationwide

Rachelle Blair-Frasier

September 2, 2025

Jeff Mieseler discusses his career and the importance of mentorship and exploring all opportunities within the security industry.

Diana Dragon-Head of Global Crisis Resources-eBay

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Diana Dragon — Managing Global Crises In the Public and Private Sector

Head of Global Crisis Resources, eBay

Taelor Sutherland

September 2, 2025

Diana Dragon shares her career including strategic leadership in the CIA.

Michael Lashlee-Chief Security Officer-Mastercard

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Michael Lashlee — Serving Something Greater Than Yourself

Chief Security Officer, Mastercard

Rachelle Blair-Frasier

September 2, 2025

Michael Lashlee discusses the importance of mentorship and his career throughout the public and private sector of the security industry.

Jennifer Swann-Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)-Bloomberg Industry Group

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Jennifer Swann — Great Leaders Don’t Just Manage Teams — They Build Them

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Bloomberg Industry Group

Jordyn Alger

September 2, 2025

Jennifer Swann had a part-time job in college as a Teller for the Bank of America and while in this role, her eyes were opened to the realities of data protection.

Julia Vincke, Vice President of Security (CSO) at BASF

Special Report: Most Influential People in Security 2025

Julia Vincke — Leveraging Career Success to Lift Others Up

Vice President of Security (CSO), BASF

Jordyn Alger

September 2, 2025

Julia Vincke, Vice President of Security (CSO) at BASF, leverages her own career success to lift others up.

Integrated Solutions

Layered Secure Entrances Strengthen Warehouse and Supply Chain Security

The integration of layered secure entry systems can transform warehouse protection.

Greg Schreiber

September 22, 2025

Layered secured entry systems that leverage a combination of access control, security entrances, sensors and biometrics can transform warehousing.

Security Strategy

How AI-Driven PIAM+ Unlocks Predictive Intelligence for the Modern Enterprise

AI-powered PIAM+ helps security teams stay ahead, not just keep up.

Sharad Shekhar

September 10, 2025

AI-powered PIAM+ helps security teams stay ahead, not just keep up.

Enterprise Services

Public and Private Collaboration Can Help Bolster our Cyber-Posture

Through collaboration, security leaders can address fragmented approaches to cybersecurity within the U.S.

Brian Harrell

September 5, 2025

Through collaboration, security leaders can address fragmented approaches to cybersecurity within the U.S.

Cyber Tactics

The BCP Proving Ground: A Blueprint for a Successful Test

Test the BCP to ensure the process is organized, insightful and strengthens crisis response capabilities.

Pam Nigro

September 26, 2025

Test the BCP to ensure the process is organized, insightful and strengthens crisis response capabilities.

Security Talk

Cross-Sector Wisdom

In Security magazine’s monthly Solutions by Sector live webinar series, security leaders share leadership & strategic insights that hit across industries.

Rachelle Blair-Frasier

September 19, 2025

In Security magazine’s monthly Solutions by Sector live webinar series, security leaders share leadership & strategic insights that hit across the profession.

Leadership & Management

Reading, Heeding, and Leading

A practical book list for those who practice security, risk management and leadership.

Michael Gips

September 17, 2025

A practical book list for those who practice security, risk management and leadership.

Career Intelligence

Unlocking Security Talent: Questions HR Should Ask and What Their Answers Reveal

Properly screening candidates is key to the successful hire of your next security leader.

Jerry J. Brennan

Joanne R. Pollock

September 15, 2025

Properly screening candidates is key to the successful hire of your next security leader.

Education & Training

Preventing Workplace Violence: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Organizations

A poorly handled dismissal can turn a disengaged or struggling employee into an immediate threat.

Alan Saquella

September 8, 2025

Alan Saquella, CPP, outlines how to build an effective workplace violence strategy.

GSX Product Preview

Taelor Sutherland

September 24, 2025

Security magazine showcases a selection of products from exhibitors at GSX 2025.

Global News & Analysis

Generative AI Remains Growing Concern for Organizations

Taelor Sutherland

September 9, 2025

Generative AI creates increasingly complicated threats for organizations.

Global News & Analysis

Q1 2025 Saw a 171% Increase in Total Unique Malware Detections

Taelor Sutherland

September 9, 2025

Q1 2025 saw nearly a 200% increase in malware detections.

Retail security professionals are facing an increasingly complex array of security challenges — everything from organized retail crime to evolving cyber-physical threats and public safety concerns.

Security Magazine

Cover Story

Security’s Most Influential People in Security 2025

Anthony Canale — Embedding Service and Responsibility into Security

Joel Downing — Protecting the Public For Over 20 Years

Chaim Mazal — Growing into a Security Career

Jeff Mieseler — Taking Opportunities as They Come

Diana Dragon — Managing Global Crises In the Public and Private Sector

Michael Lashlee — Serving Something Greater Than Yourself

Jennifer Swann — Great Leaders Don’t Just Manage Teams — They Build Them

Julia Vincke — Leveraging Career Success to Lift Others Up

Featured Articles

Layered Secure Entrances Strengthen Warehouse and Supply Chain Security

How AI-Driven PIAM+ Unlocks Predictive Intelligence for the Modern Enterprise

Public and Private Collaboration Can Help Bolster our Cyber-Posture

Columns

The BCP Proving Ground: A Blueprint for a Successful Test

Cross-Sector Wisdom

Reading, Heeding, and Leading

Unlocking Security Talent: Questions HR Should Ask and What Their Answers Reveal

Preventing Workplace Violence: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Organizations

Departments

GSX Product Preview

Generative AI Remains Growing Concern for Organizations

Q1 2025 Saw a 171% Increase in Total Unique Malware Detections

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