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3 strategies that leverage innovative solutions to combat organized retail theft.

The unfortunate reality is that tragic events, such as school shootings or violent incidents, have become a part of national discourse. 

The 2025 State of Physical Security Report.

Douglas Horsting, Manager of Organized Retail Crime & Special Investigations/Law Enforcement Liaison at Rite Aid, shares his insights on successfully partnering with law enforcement.

Outsourcing a GSOC can provide a number of benefits, but it has to be done correctly.

How security leaders can protect their businesses and employees when the next natural disaster strikes. 

Security leaders in the event venue industry discuss what it takes to secure crowds in an unpredictable world.

Security magazine offers a roundup of security conferences taking place in 2025. 

Selecting a weapons detection system requires aligning the system’s capabilities with the specific demands and vulnerabilities of the organization.

Safeguarding national and international sporting events is essential for public safety and confers economic benefit on all involved. 

Windsor Port Authority improved waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with cameras from Axis Communications.

A new report details shifts in the physical security industry, especially in regard to priorities and challenges.

The Security Executive Council (SEC) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, marking two decades of research and service to the security community.

Retail workers report fear for their safety over the past holiday season.

Evaluating and updating vehicle barriers mitigates risk and provides peace of mind.

In 2025, organizations will be more vulnerable to the second and third order effects of seemingly esoteric, distant or unrelated phenomena. 

The 23rd annual Security and Compliance Compensation report gives industry professionals insight into what their peers are earning.

A new report highlights the growing challenges organizations face in terms of workforce risk and resilience. 

Dan Gundry, Strategic Director at Barco Control Rooms, discusses how control rooms benefit organizations and security management. 

Perceptions of safety influence holiday shopping habits, with parking lot security being a major factor.  

Ongoing geopolitical issues provide increasing motivation for all security professionals to adopt safeguards against mail-based threats 

With another year comes new security strategies and challenges. Here, security experts are sharing their insights on physical security predictions for 2025. 

Technologies provide real-time video information that help officers respond more effectively.

This year’s Elliot A. Boxerbaum award winner, TLC Engineering Solutions with HOK, ensured seamless system transition with diligent planning, preparation and collaboration.

Small businesses pose a number of unique security challenges.

Security executives and guarding companies identify trends in security guarding throughout 2024, from political, climate-related challenges, violence, and theft.

A recent study has shown that crime is causing retail employees to search for new employment opportunities. 

Security magazine talks with Tracey Santor, Assistant Vice President for Financial Institutions at Travelers, about mitigating risks in financial institutions. 

Many commercial businesses are turning to Remote Video Verification (RVV) services to reduce the rate of false alarms, improve response times and enhance overall security. 

As the end of 2024 comes into view, security experts are reflecting on the year’s most prominent physical security trends.