Security Leadership and Management

Convergence as a Security Career Edge

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Convergence is no longer just an organizational idea; it can be a personal career strategy.

Security Experts Discuss the Hugging Face, OpenAI Incident

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:55:00 -0400

As more news of AI-conducted attacks make headlines, security leaders must pivot from treating this concept as a future concern to a current threat.

Security Experts Discuss the Evolution of JADEPUFFER

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Researchers have discovered a new development with the agentic threat actor JADEPUFFER.

Security’s 2026 Women in Security

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Recognized for their achievements and influence, this year’s honorees drive progress throughout their organizations.

Dina Atwell — Women in Security 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A career in the security industry isn’t something that Dina Atwell planned for, but as with many things with life, the profession found her.

Hannah Behnke — Women in Security 2026

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

At the age of 18, Hannah Behnke took her first step into the security world in a classic way: she got a job as a "mall cop."

Business Information Security Officer: What Is This Role?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Here, Chris Bonavita, VP Strategy and Technology Adoption at GTT, discusses the emergence and benefits of the Business Information Security Officer (BISO).

Majority of Organizations Agree That Many GRC AI Tools Aren't Ready

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A report by Drata recently analyzed survey responses from security and IT professionals on AI adoption trends.

Hazel Cerra — Women in Security 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Hazel Cerra shares the valuable lessons learned from her decades-long career with the U.S. Secret Service.

74% of Organizations Remediate Vulnerabilities Within a Week

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The majority of organizations remediate vulnerabilities within a week; supply chain threats surge throughout 2025.

AI Agents Expected to Handle a Third of Marketing Decisions Within 2 Years

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A recent report by Kana analyzed the adoption of AI systems.

Denise Platon — Women in Security 2026

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Security leader Denise Platon takes a look back at her career and role as Corporate Security Manager at Nestle.

Julia Stuyt — Women in Security 2026

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Julia Stuyt got her first exposure to the security industry at the Toronto Pearson International Airport, where she worked in call-taking, monitoring and dispatching for security-related incidents.

Establishing and Measuring Trust

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Listen to Jim Routh, Chief Trust Officer at Saviynt, discuss how organizations can build and measure trust.

Security Organizations Reveal Threat Management Fails to Match Visibility

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:31:44 -0400

A recent report by Filigran analyzes the gap between threat visibility and threat management.

Why Insider Threats Deserve a Spot at the Top of Your Risk List

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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.

Identifying Government Leaders Who Will Succeed in Corporate Security

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A candidate’s background and career level by themselves do not forecast results.

Can Thought Leadership Erode Leadership Credibility?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A discussion on how much thought leadership contribution is too much.

What I Learned About Burnout the Hard Way (and How to Actually Fix it)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Mentorship Matters

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Industry leader explore the role mentorship plays in professional journeys.

UM-Flint Department of Public Safety Honored for Fostering Community Trust

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:35:27 -0400

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.

Trump Signs National Security Memo to Bolster Military, Intelligence System Cybersecurity

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

President Trump signed a new National Security Presidential Memorandum to support the nation’s National Security Systems (NSS).

Cyberwar At the Front Line: Why Enterprises Must Prepare for Digital Conflict

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400

The risk landscape can change quickly, meaning security leaders need to prepare for anything.

5 Ways Quantum and AI Will Rewrite the Rules of Cyberattacks

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Five critical threats security leaders should expect.

Are You a Missionary or a Mercenary?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A look into the calling that drives security leaders.

Charter Names Chris Hacker Head of Corporate Security

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Chris Hacker has been named Head of Corporate Security, succeeding Jane Rhodes, who has announced her retirement.

Everything in One Place: Best Practices for Keeping Mobile Devices Secure

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

With everything a cell phone can access, it’s imperative that they remain secure.

Only 9% of Organizations Patch Critical Vulnerabilities in 24 Hours

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Only 9% remediate high-severity flaws in production within 24 hours; 74% do so in one to seven days.

Allied Universal Acquires Canadian Investigative Firm IRM

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

What Industry Leaders Can Do to Support Women in Security

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, we discuss the state of the security industry for women.