Physical

World Cup Safety and Security Is About More than Just Crime

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500

The 2026 World Cup tests every framework of public safety.

Enhancing Incident Response with Integrated Access Control and Video Verification

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Evolving threats have security teams on alert to integrate solutions that both mitigate and combat different scenarios.

From the Outside In: A Smarter Approach to Vendor Access

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Modern access control strategies are shifting focus to vendors, contractors, and the perimeter itself.

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Effective de-escalation training includes these four main focus points.

DHS Shutdown to Begin Saturday, February 14

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:34 -0500

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will expire at 12 am on Saturday, February 14th.

55% Healthcare Workers Faced Increases in Violence — How Is Security Adapting to Protect Them?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0500

How are organizations responding to rising threats against healthcare staff?

Security Risks Around Super Bowl LX: What Security Leaders Should Be Watching

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500

The Super Bowl is not just a game, but a blueprint for how modern risk must be managed.

How Banks Can Protect Their Most Valuable Asset: Customers

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:08:00 -0500

Security experts share how banks and financial institutions can defend their people, property and customers.

How to Safeguard Executives Through Proactive Planning and Managing Online Presence

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Organizations can think about executive protection in three simple steps: assess, design and then deliver.

The Salary of a Chief Security Officer

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The 24th annual Security and Compliance Compensation report gives industry professionals insight into what their peers are earning.

Why it’s Time to Move on From Legacy Access Control Systems

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:42:58 -0500

The modern workplace or campus looks very different from even a decade ago — and older access control systems struggle to keep up.

CISA Releases Guide for Stadium and Arena Security

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

This published guide supports security leaders in protecting venues.

What Can Security Leaders Learn From Prevented University Attack?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Campus police were targeted in a planned university attack.

No More Failures of Imagination: Future Proofing Airport Employee Screening

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

How to protect American flyers and airport employees from another tragic “failure of imagination.”

Breaking Down the Security, Risk of Recent University Firing

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Security expert discusses the recent firing of University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore.

Cost Center to Value Driver: How Physical Security Is Transforming

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500

Physical security’s contributions to organizational objectives have increased.

The Evolving Role of VMS in Connected Cities

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

By integrating data from connected systems, sensors and devices, ‘smart cities’ better understand how municipal resources are used and where problems arise.

US Survey Respondents Indicate Desire for Additional Gun Detection

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Americans share desire for additional gun detection.

The New Real-Time Crime Center in an Age of Agentic AI

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Real-time crime centers have become integral to many public safety efforts.

Balancing Security with Tenant Privacy

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bala Consulting Engineers is the 2025 recipient of the Elliot A. Boxerbaum award.

How to Ensure Security Barriers Don't Become Guest Barriers

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Balancing security and the guest experience can be difficult. But, if implemented effectively, visitor management systems and processes can benefit the guest experience rather than hinder it.

Is Your Biggest Security Threat Already in Your Ear?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500

When a theft occurs at a blackjack table or a disturbance erupts near the slot machines, every second counts.

Inside The 2025 Security Benchmark Report

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief at Security magazine, presents a selection of findings from The 2025 Security Benchmark Report.

After the Theft: Why Camera Upgrades Should Begin With a Risk Assessment

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

When thieves stole more than $80 million in jewels from the Louvre in Paris, they didn’t exploit a total absence of security but rather gaps in the museum’s broader security program.

Will Bernhjelm to Deliver Keynote at 2025 SECURITY 500 Conference

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Will Bernhjelm, Vice President of Security for Mall of America, will deliver the keynote address at the SECURITY 500 Conference in Washington, D.C. this November.

Inside SECURITY 500: Reinventing Security Leadership

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Lock It Down with SecurityMagazine, Will Bernhjelm, Mall of America Vice President of Security, and the 2025 SECURITY 500 Conference Morning Keynote Speaker, talks about his career, the security industry and the upcoming conference.

Vice President Dick Cheney Passes Away at Age 84

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:24:25 -0500

Former Vice President Dick Cheney passed away at age 84 on November 3, 2025 with a public announcement on November 4, 2025.

James Weston to Deliver Keynote at 2025 SECURITY 500 Conference

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0500

James Weston, Director, Global Security Liaison & IDL Security Advisor at McDonald’s Corporation, will deliver an afternoon keynote address at the SECURITY 500 Conference in Washington, D.C. this November.

Determining the Credibility of Online Threats in a World of Digital Noise

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

While many online threats are nothing more than idle chatter, pranks, or cries for attention, others are chillingly real — and the challenge is determining which is which before tragedy strikes.

A Glimpse of the Future: How AI Will Transform Physical Security

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Steve Lindsey, CTO and Co-Founder of LVT, shares his insights regarding the future of AI in physical security.