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 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 Modern difficulties are shaping how retail organizations approach modernization. Modern difficulties are shaping how retail organizations approach modernization.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102506 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102506-how-retailers-are-approaching-modernization The converging landscape has shifted executive protection from a reactionary and operational pursuit to an intelligence-driven mission. The converging landscape has shifted executive protection from a reactionary and operational pursuit to an intelligence-driven mission. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102489 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102489-why-gsocs-and-protective-intelligence-are-the-cornerstone-of-executive-protection Corporate espionage never went away, but did get more sophisticated. Corporate espionage never went away, but did get more sophisticated.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102486 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102486-the-inside-job-corporate-espionage-never-went-away The recent cyberattacks targeting municipal water facilities across multiple U.S. states serve as another reminder that America’s critical infrastructure remains under constant attack. The recent cyberattacks targeting municipal water facilities across multiple U.S. states serve as another reminder that America’s critical infrastructure remains under constant attack.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102481 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102481-protecting-americas-critical-infrastructure-a-shared-responsibility-in-an-era-of-escalating-cyber-threats Apartment complex management companies and property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises for their tenants and their guests. Apartment complex management companies and property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises for their tenants and their guests.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102482 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102482-enhancing-residential-building-security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The Royalmount Mall in Quebec faces unique security challenges, and so it approaches protection in a distinct way. The Royalmount Mall in Quebec faces unique security challenges, and so it approaches protection in a distinct way.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102465 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102465-a-dive-into-the-royalmount-malls-security 2026 will see an increase in kidnaps-for-ransom. 2026 will see an increase in kidnaps-for-ransom. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102472 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102472-mass-kidnapping-increased-154-from-2020-to-2025 The image most security professionals still carry of perimeter crime is the opportunist: the actor who spots an open gate, grabs what is within reach, and flees. The image most security professionals still carry of perimeter crime is the opportunist: the actor who spots an open gate, grabs what is within reach, and flees.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102479 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102479-the-crime-began-well-before-the-breach The most common longstanding security and safety challenges of mixed-use properties generally fall into 4 categories. The most common longstanding security and safety challenges of mixed-use properties generally fall into 4 categories. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102468 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102468-modern-wireless-first-security-solutions-deliver-multiple-benefits-for-mixed-use-properties Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate discusses the state of National Security today. Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate discusses the state of National Security today.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102424 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102424-the-state-of-national-security Airports and other organizations lack counter-drone security plans. Airports and other organizations lack counter-drone security plans.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102460 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102460-majority-of-organizations-lack-drone-mitigation-due-to-legal-restrictions Despite its widespread adoption in industrial and personal contexts, only 66% of people use AI, and only 46% trust it. Despite its widespread adoption in industrial and personal contexts, only 66% of people use AI, and only 46% trust it.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102456 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102456-building-public-trust-in-aienabled-security An effective crisis response strategy requires flexibility and fast-acting solutions. An effective crisis response strategy requires flexibility and fast-acting solutions.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102457 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102457-6-crisis-response-best-practices-that-actually-hold-up-when-things-go-sideways The National Retail Federation (NRF) released a report about major security concerns affecting the retail industry. The National Retail Federation (NRF) released a report about major security concerns affecting the retail industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102478 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102478-violence-remains-top-concern-for-retailers Budgets are stretched with varying priorities, yet safety threats continue to grow, challenging schools to strengthen their security posture using the resources they have on hand. Budgets are stretched with varying priorities, yet safety threats continue to grow, challenging schools to strengthen their security posture using the resources they have on hand. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102412 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102412-doing-more-with-less-practical-security-solutions-for-resource-strapped-schools The case for using smartphones for mobile electronic access control (EAC) credentialing. The case for using smartphones for mobile electronic access control (EAC) credentialing.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102411 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102411-smartphone-access-control-scores-high-marks-on-campus Campuses require far more security than the traditional gates and guards. Campuses require far more security than the traditional gates and guards.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102436 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102436-smart-video-and-ai-powered-tools-are-reshaping-campus-security This year Security Magazine partnered with The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) to present the Golden Eagle Award to SkySafe as the 2026 Golden Eagle Award winner for its case study submission, “University of Illinois Sets the Standard for Campus Drone Security.” This year Security Magazine partnered with The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) to present the Golden Eagle Award to SkySafe as the 2026 Golden Eagle Award winner for its case study submission, “University of Illinois Sets the Standard for Campus Drone Security.”

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102433 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102433-eye-on-the-sky-skysafe-named-2026-golden-eagle-award-winner Recognized for their achievements and influence, this year’s honorees drive progress throughout their organizations. Recognized for their achievements and influence, this year’s honorees drive progress throughout their organizations.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102439 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102439-securitys-2026-women-in-security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) 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." 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."

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102435 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102435-hannah-behnke-women-in-security-2026 Dr. Jazma Mekelle Parker began her security career as a contract background investigator for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Dr. Jazma Mekelle Parker began her security career as a contract background investigator for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102432 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102432-dr-jazma-mekelle-parker-women-in-security-2026 Physical and digital security can no longer be treated as separate conversations. Physical and digital security can no longer be treated as separate conversations.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102431 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102431-protecting-the-cloud-starts-at-the-perimeter Modern cargo vessels are becoming floating distributed data centers. Modern cargo vessels are becoming floating distributed data centers. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102406 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102406-you-cant-secure-a-ship-like-a-laptop Security leader Denise Platon takes a look back at her career and role as Corporate Security Manager at Nestle. Security leader Denise Platon takes a look back at her career and role as Corporate Security Manager at Nestle.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102427 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102427-denise-platon-women-in-security-2026 algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102426 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102426-julia-stuyt-women-in-security-2026 Workplace safety continues to be a concern in the healthcare industry. Workplace safety continues to be a concern in the healthcare industry. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102415 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102415-nearly-85-of-nurses-experienced-workplace-violence-in-the-last-year