Image courtesy of: alice-photo (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Explore the latest physical security solutions, including access control, perimeter protection, and surveillance technologies to safeguard people and assets. https://www.securitymagazine.com/rss/2228-physical-security en-us Debra Smith, 69, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident. Debra Smith, 69, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102682 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102682-security-guard-killed-in-hit-and-run-at-gvsus-allendale-campus algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) It Stops Now, a campaign calling for action over police suicides, was just launched. It Stops Now, a campaign calling for action over police suicides, was just launched. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102666 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102666-police-suicides-spark-campaign-demanding-action A security guard was punched in the face twice, held in a chokehold and told to “go back to [his] country” in an attack police have labelled a hate crime. A security guard was punched in the face twice, held in a chokehold and told to “go back to [his] country” in an attack police have labelled a hate crime.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102663 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102663-security-guard-assaulted-in-what-police-call-a-hate-crime In the wake of increasing safety concerns, school administrators understandably face immense pressure to act quickly to fortify their classrooms. In the wake of increasing safety concerns, school administrators understandably face immense pressure to act quickly to fortify their classrooms.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102583 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102583-the-unintended-consequences-why-quick-fix-security-may-compromise-life-safety Pope is the first non-clinical recipient of this award. Pope is the first non-clinical recipient of this award.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102633 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102633-anthony-tony-pope-named-douglas-j-leonard-indiana-caregiver-of-the-year When an alarm triggers and the operator can see the event pinned to a specific room on a live 3D indoor map, the response changes fundamentally. When an alarm triggers and the operator can see the event pinned to a specific room on a live 3D indoor map, the response changes fundamentally. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102607 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102607-why-location-intelligence-is-becoming-critical-for-emergency-response-and-security-operations algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Securing the electoral process is essential to ensuring Americans’ voices are heard, and that they trust they have been heard. Securing the electoral process is essential to ensuring Americans’ voices are heard, and that they trust they have been heard.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102587 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102587-disinformation-defense-and-democracy-a-look-as-this-years-election-security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Security magazine speaks with Ron Zayas, Chief Executive Officer at Ironwall by Incogni, about the risks associated with online, publicly accessible information. Security magazine speaks with Ron Zayas, Chief Executive Officer at Ironwall by Incogni, about the risks associated with online, publicly accessible information.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102603 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102603-improving-security-training-to-adapt-to-modern-phishing-schemes Following an unexplained death, a care facility is increasing security. Following an unexplained death, a care facility is increasing security. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102608 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102608-death-at-care-home-leads-to-upgraded-security Aleksandar Spasic, 52, died after being struck by a moving ride at Oktoberfest. Aleksandar Spasic, 52, died after being struck by a moving ride at Oktoberfest.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102602 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102602-oktoberfest-ride-strikes-kills-security-guard In an emergency, there’s no time for delay. Notifying everyone in a timely manner can help prevent further damage when a crisis occurs. In an emergency, there’s no time for delay. Notifying everyone in a timely manner can help prevent further damage when a crisis occurs.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102525 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102525-where-mass-notification-makes-the-biggest-difference Examining edge and cloud processing in detail, including the benefits and trade-offs of each. Examining edge and cloud processing in detail, including the benefits and trade-offs of each. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102576 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102576-edge-processing-is-quietly-changing-physical-security-heres-why-it-matters National Security Officer Appreciation Week is about more than recognition. It's about giving officers the tools and support they need to succeed. National Security Officer Appreciation Week is about more than recognition. It's about giving officers the tools and support they need to succeed.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102588 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:05:22 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102588-the-best-way-to-thank-security-officers-is-to-give-them-the-support-they-deserve Buzzfeed updated its GSOC to be remote and technology forward. Buzzfeed updated its GSOC to be remote and technology forward. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102565 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102565-buzzfeed-deploys-ai-powered-gsoc-operating-system algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) A law enforcement agency in Wisconsin is choosing to suspend its Flock cameras. A law enforcement agency in Wisconsin is choosing to suspend its Flock cameras. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102579 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102579-flock-cameras-suspended-in-wisconsin-county-data-concerns-cited Tribute events are taking place all across the country, including in New York City and Washington D.C. Tribute events are taking place all across the country, including in New York City and Washington D.C.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102580 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102580-united-states-observes-the-25th-anniversary-of-9-11 The 2026 Most Influential People in Security have shaped the future of security and risk management through leadership, innovation and commitment to progress across the industry. The 2026 Most Influential People in Security have shaped the future of security and risk management through leadership, innovation and commitment to progress across the industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102516 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102516-securitys-most-influential-people-in-security-2026 algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Jennifer Moore’s extensive career in security began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Jennifer Moore’s extensive career in security began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102515 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102515-jennifer-moore-most-influential-people-in-security-2026 Eric Sean Clay discusses his career path throughout the security industry. Eric Sean Clay discusses his career path throughout the security industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102514 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102514-eric-sean-clay-most-influential-people-in-security-2026 Thomas Bock describes his role and how to build a strong security culture in the healthcare field. Thomas Bock describes his role and how to build a strong security culture in the healthcare field.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102513 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102513-most-influential-people-in-security-2026-thomas-tj-bock Richmond, California’s Office of Neighborhood Safety achieved a 61% reduction of the city's gun violence. Richmond, California’s Office of Neighborhood Safety achieved a 61% reduction of the city's gun violence. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102558 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102558-violence-prevention-program-led-to-61-decrease-in-citys-gun-violence Security executive James Weston discusses intelligence-led security and lessons learned at FIFA World Cup. Security executive James Weston discusses intelligence-led security and lessons learned at FIFA World Cup.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102521 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102521-world-cup-insights A security guard died by police gunfire in Gary, Indiana. Now, the family seeks answers. A security guard died by police gunfire in Gary, Indiana. Now, the family seeks answers. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102551 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102551-family-of-fatally-shot-security-guard-seeking-answers As frighteningly demonstrated by the recent attack at Michigan’s Temple Israel, Jewish synagogues and temples across the United States face an escalating security challenge. As frighteningly demonstrated by the recent attack at Michigan’s Temple Israel, Jewish synagogues and temples across the United States face an escalating security challenge.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102517 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102517-security-strategies-to-safeguard-synagogues To be truly effective in K-12 schools with multiple rooms, common areas, hallways, athletic fields and surrounding grounds, wearable panic buttons need to be able to deliver several critical operations. To be truly effective in K-12 schools with multiple rooms, common areas, hallways, athletic fields and surrounding grounds, wearable panic buttons need to be able to deliver several critical operations.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102496 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102496-why-advanced-duress-notification-matters-in-k-12 Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker will be honored by the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation at the 2026 Ridge Awards Gala. Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker will be honored by the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation at the 2026 Ridge Awards Gala.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102540 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:11:08 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102540-general-william-j-walker-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award A security guard was allegedly caught with fentanyl in the LAX restroom. A security guard was allegedly caught with fentanyl in the LAX restroom. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102534 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102534-lax-security-guard-found-with-24-pounds-of-fentanyl-facing-charges A Florida man was arrested after allegedly impersonating an officer and threatening a security worker for a gated community. A Florida man was arrested after allegedly impersonating an officer and threatening a security worker for a gated community. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102520 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102520-man-falsely-impersonates-officer-threatens-security-guard Organizations need more than perimeter defenses — they need a comprehensive data resilience strategy that combines access controls with immutable backups and recovery capabilities. Organizations need more than perimeter defenses — they need a comprehensive data resilience strategy that combines access controls with immutable backups and recovery capabilities.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102518 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102518-when-cyber-meets-physical-rethinking-data-management-for-a-new-threat-landscape Law enforcement in Minneapolis is investigating a stabbing that left a security guard injured. Law enforcement in Minneapolis is investigating a stabbing that left a security guard injured.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102510 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102510-security-guard-stabbed-outside-of-minneapolis-club