Physical

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The Elliot A. Boxerbaum Award is an award for the consulting community, recognizing collaboration, ingenuity and excellence in security design. This year’s award recipient was Bala Consulting Engineers for their work with Giarratana, LLC.

The theft at the Lourve reveals the concerning state of museum security and the widespread repercussions that occur when that security fails. 

Real protection starts long before the threat gets close, and that’s where the other half of the equation comes in.

Hospital security isn’t really about technology — it’s about trust. 

The U.S. government has shut down as of 12:01 am on October 1, 2025.

The killing of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation, and many leaders are sharing their thoughts from the perspective of event security and executive protection.

Whether it’s a security breach, theft, or an unauthorized access attempt, physical security teams must act quickly to determine what happened, who was involved, and what actions to take next. 

Layered secured entry systems that leverage a combination of access control, security entrances, sensors and biometrics can transform warehousing.

Are we approaching a turning point in political violence? For security professionals, the challenge is not to get swept away in media-driven panic but to cut through the rhetoric and focus on the facts.

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Simon Morgan, Chief Product Officer at SureView Systems, discusses the evolution of security operations and the rise of artificial intelligence in modern SOCs.

The shooting of Charlie Kirk reveals concerning realities about event security and political violence. 

By investing in integrated security solutions and fostering a culture of awareness and preparedness, hospitality businesses can protect what matters most: their people, their reputation, and the memorable experiences that keep guests coming back.

Upgrading to a modern, unified access control system isn’t just about keeping pace with technology — it’s about building a security foundation that can adapt as your organization grows and changes. 

AI-powered PIAM+ helps security teams stay ahead, not just keep up.

In an era where businesses face increasingly complex threats from internal fraud and workplace violence to cyber intrusion and geopolitical disruption, corporate security leaders are recognizing the value of military veterans. 

Protecting patients while safeguarding pharmaceuticals, managing visitor access while ensuring staff safety, and maintaining compliance while operating efficiently — all these challenges demand a level of coordination that traditional security approaches simply cannot provide. 

Anthony Canale started his career in law enforcement, where he performed the roles of Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain before rising to Chief of Police at a South Jersey Police Department. There, he led full operations and directed a team of 75 law enforcement members and administrative workers.

Joel Downing, VP Global Security and Safety Officer, shares his 17 years in law enforcement before joining the private sector.

Alan Saquella, Assistant Professor at the College of Business, Security and Intelligence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, discusses the red flags that precede a workplace violence incident.

In an age where convenience, efficiency, and security reign supreme, air travel has adapted accordingly.

A former Chief Privacy Officer to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shares insights on managing insider risk.