Image courtesy of: gorodenkoff (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Explore insights on security leadership and management, featuring best practices, strategies, and expert advice to effectively lead security teams and programs. https://www.securitymagazine.com/rss/2227 en-us algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Listen to Jim Routh, Chief Trust Officer at Saviynt, discuss how organizations can build and measure trust. Listen to Jim Routh, Chief Trust Officer at Saviynt, discuss how organizations can build and measure trust.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102386 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102386-establishing-and-measuring-trust A recent report by Filigran analyzes the gap between threat visibility and threat management. A recent report by Filigran analyzes the gap between threat visibility and threat management. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102398 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:31:44 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102398-security-organizations-reveal-threat-management-fails-to-match-visibility Most people picture insider threats one way — the disgruntled employee, the corporate spy, the contractor who walked out with a thumb drive. Those exist, and they matter, but they’re not the majority of what this category actually contains. Most people picture insider threats one way — the disgruntled employee, the corporate spy, the contractor who walked out with a thumb drive. Those exist, and they matter, but they’re not the majority of what this category actually contains.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102389 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102389-why-insider-threats-deserve-a-spot-at-the-top-of-your-risk-list jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) A candidate’s background and career level by themselves do not forecast results. A candidate’s background and career level by themselves do not forecast results.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102383 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102383-identifying-government-leaders-who-will-succeed-in-corporate-security A discussion on how much thought leadership contribution is too much. A discussion on how much thought leadership contribution is too much.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102382 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102382-can-thought-leadership-erode-leadership-credibility The good news is that burnout can be manageable if you’re willing to treat it as an operational priority and not just an afterthought. The good news is that burnout can be manageable if you’re willing to treat it as an operational priority and not just an afterthought. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102384 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102384-what-i-learned-about-burnout-the-hard-way-and-how-to-actually-fix-it Industry leader explore the role mentorship plays in professional journeys. Industry leader explore the role mentorship plays in professional journeys.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102380 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102380-mentorship-matters algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The University of Michigan-Flint’s Department of Public Safety was named the Voices for Children Advocacy Center’s 2026 Service Organization of the Year. The University of Michigan-Flint’s Department of Public Safety was named the Voices for Children Advocacy Center’s 2026 Service Organization of the Year.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102362 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:35:27 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102362-um-flint-department-of-public-safety-honored-for-fostering-community-trust algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) President Trump signed a new National Security Presidential Memorandum to support the nation’s National Security Systems (NSS). President Trump signed a new National Security Presidential Memorandum to support the nation’s National Security Systems (NSS).

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102375 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102375-trump-signs-national-security-memo-to-bolster-military-intelligence-system-cybersecurity The risk landscape can change quickly, meaning security leaders need to prepare for anything. The risk landscape can change quickly, meaning security leaders need to prepare for anything.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102371 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102371-cyberwar-at-the-front-line-why-enterprises-must-prepare-for-digital-conflict Five critical threats security leaders should expect. Five critical threats security leaders should expect.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102363 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102363-5-ways-quantum-and-ai-will-rewrite-the-rules-of-cyberattacks A look into the calling that drives security leaders. A look into the calling that drives security leaders.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102358 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102358-are-you-a-missionary-or-a-mercenary Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Chris Hacker has been named Head of Corporate Security, succeeding Jane Rhodes, who has announced her retirement. Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Chris Hacker has been named Head of Corporate Security, succeeding Jane Rhodes, who has announced her retirement.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102352 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102352-charter-names-chris-hacker-head-of-corporate-security With everything a cell phone can access, it’s imperative that they remain secure. With everything a cell phone can access, it’s imperative that they remain secure.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102345 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102345-everything-in-one-place-best-practices-for-keeping-mobile-devices-secure algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Only 9% remediate high-severity flaws in production within 24 hours; 74% do so in one to seven days. Only 9% remediate high-severity flaws in production within 24 hours; 74% do so in one to seven days. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102338 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102338-only-9-of-organizations-patch-critical-vulnerabilities-in-24-hours Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Investigative Risk Management (IRM), a provider of workplace investigations, insurance claims investigations, and risk management services based in Ontario, Canada. Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Investigative Risk Management (IRM), a provider of workplace investigations, insurance claims investigations, and risk management services based in Ontario, Canada.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102324 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102324-allied-universal-acquires-canadian-investigative-firm-irm algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, we discuss the state of the security industry for women. In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, we discuss the state of the security industry for women.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102314 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102314-what-industry-leaders-can-do-to-support-women-in-security jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) Finding the right cultural fit can be central to succeeding in a new security position. Finding the right cultural fit can be central to succeeding in a new security position.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102274 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102274-cultural-fit-decides-if-you-will-thrive-in-a-new-security-role algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The overarching theme of this year’s report is “keeping a strong foundation in the face of change.” The overarching theme of this year’s report is “keeping a strong foundation in the face of change.”

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102313 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102313-strategies-expert-insights-from-the-2026-verizon-dbir algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) How can financial institutions manage evolving cyber threats? How can financial institutions manage evolving cyber threats?

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102310 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102310-financial-services-cybersecurity-and-the-evolving-threat-landscape In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rachelle Blair-Frasier speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager for Hospitality and Gaming at Traka, and Dre Perkins, VP of US Strategic Key Accounts for Vingcard. In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rachelle Blair-Frasier speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager for Hospitality and Gaming at Traka, and Dre Perkins, VP of US Strategic Key Accounts for Vingcard.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102303 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102303-credential-management-in-high-turnover-environments Security relies heavily on frameworks, music reminds us that leadership is also performance. Security relies heavily on frameworks, music reminds us that leadership is also performance.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102273 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102273-security-leadership-has-a-soundtrack During periods of economic pressure, leadership teams inevitably begin asking the same question: “Where can we cut security spend without increasing risk?” During periods of economic pressure, leadership teams inevitably begin asking the same question: “Where can we cut security spend without increasing risk?”

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305-security-isnt-a-commodity-neither-is-off-duty-law-enforcement Limited security funding opens organizations to threat actors. Limited security funding opens organizations to threat actors.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102269 Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102269-funding-has-limited-security-readiness Today’s hiring shortcut is tomorrow’s talent shortage. Today’s hiring shortcut is tomorrow’s talent shortage. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102299 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102299-the-bench-youll-need-in-three-years-depends-on-decisions-you-make-now Cybersecurity is no longer a function that can be delegated and reviewed after the fact. Cybersecurity is no longer a function that can be delegated and reviewed after the fact. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102297 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102297-cybersecurity-is-no-longer-a-gatekeeper-but-the-engine-of-delivery-across-digital-economy For mental health awareness month, Brian LeBlanc highlights why security is pivotal to preventing a crisis in the workplace. For mental health awareness month, Brian LeBlanc highlights why security is pivotal to preventing a crisis in the workplace.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102267 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102267-why-security-leaders-need-to-move-beyond-the-mental-illness-narrative ISC West keynote highlights how gaps across physical access points, digital systems and human processes undermine trust and organizational resilience. ISC West keynote highlights how gaps across physical access points, digital systems and human processes undermine trust and organizational resilience.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102258 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102258-digital-trust-and-identity-at-isc-west The companies that win the AI-era reputation fight will be the ones whose CISOs and CCOs share a line item, a runbook, and a dashboard. The companies that win the AI-era reputation fight will be the ones whose CISOs and CCOs share a line item, a runbook, and a dashboard. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102295 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102295-ai-will-tell-your-breach-story-for-the-next-two-years-day-one-decides-what-it-says Organizations of all sizes are looking for innovative ways, including canine teams, to advance their security programs. Organizations of all sizes are looking for innovative ways, including canine teams, to advance their security programs.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102256 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102256-partners-in-protection-how-to-utilize-a-canine-security-force