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SEC April 2026 cover

April 2026


ON THE COVER:
► School’s Out, But Security’s Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

FEATURES:
► Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook
► How CSOs Can Win Board Support for Gunshot Detection Technology
► Building Public/Private Partnerships That Actually Move the Needle

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SPECIAL REPORT

School’s Out, But Security’s Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

School security risks look different during the summer. So should security processes.
Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 10, 2026

To best prepare for the summer months, school security leaders must understand how the threats they face change once the school year ends.


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Featured Articles

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Building Public/Private Partnerships
Integrated Solutions

Building Public/Private Partnerships That Actually Move the Needle

When public agencies and private organizations sit down with a clear, mutually agreed-upon problem to solve, the resulting collaboration tends to be more durable, effective, and beneficial to the communities they serve.
Dean Cunningham
April 30, 2026

Public and private sector partnerships strengthen security at every level.


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Executive Protection

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

A new model is needed for a new era of executive protection.
Colin O'Brien
Colin O'Brien
April 15, 2026

A new model is needed for a new era of executive protection.


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Security Strategy

How CSOs Can Win Board Support for Gunshot Detection Technology

Guiding executive leaders and board members understand these factors through the decision-making process.
Brian Harrell
Brian Harrell
April 17, 2026

How CSOs can win board support for gunshot detection technology.


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Columns

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protecting critical infrastructure
Security Talk

Protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure as Global Tensions Rise

Security leader discusses protecting critical infrastructure as geopolitical tensions grow.
Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief
Rachelle Blair-Frasier
April 29, 2026

Security leader discusses protecting critical infrastructure as geopolitical tensions grow.


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Building a culture
Career Intelligence

Security Career or Security Blanket? Turning Fearful Staying into Commitment

Building a culture where your best security people choose your organization is key.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
April 27, 2026

Building a culture where your best security people choose your organization is key.


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Spotlight on individuality within a group
Leadership & Management

Succeeding an Underwhelming Leader

Security leaders discuss taking over leadership after an underperforming leader.
Michael Gips
Michael Gips
April 24, 2026

Security leaders discuss taking over leadership after an underperforming leader.


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cybersecurity and privacy
Cyber Tactics

The Privacy–Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

The partnership between cybersecurity and privacy matters now more than ever.
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Pam Nigro
April 22, 2026

The partnership between cybersecurity and privacy matters now more than ever.


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Education & Training

Advance Your Cybersecurity Career

Practical advice for cyber professionals seeking to advance their careers.
Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
April 20, 2026

Security magazine talks with a CISO about how cyber professionals can advance their careers.


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Departments

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Global News & Analysis

2025 Saw Fewer Healthcare Breaches Than 2024

Taelor Sutherland, Associate Editor
Taelor Sutherland
April 28, 2026

2025 healthcare breaches dropped from 2024


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Global News & Analysis

Less Than 10% of Higher Education Has No Intention of Adopting AI

Taelor Sutherland, Associate Editor
Taelor Sutherland
April 28, 2026

The majority of universities have either adopted AI or intend to soon.


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Product spotlight RSA2026
Product Spotlight

RSA 2026 Product Review

Taelor Sutherland, Associate Editor
Taelor Sutherland
April 13, 2026

Security magazine highlights a few products from companies in attendance at this year’s event. 



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