When it comes to a top-notch security program, good relationships with external entities are paramount to success. It’s a concept Josh Ball, Director of Public Safety at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, Kentucky, has prioritized.

Which security programs are leading the way? These 500 enterprises have been ranked through metrics to determine the forerunners in 20 sectors.

The Security 500 tracks 20 vertical markets and collects unique data where appropriate (such as number of unique facilities in healthcare) and applies this data to key metrics.

What are the critical issues and trends in your sector this year, and how does your enterprise compare to your peers? These 17 Security 500 Sector Reports provide benchmarking data about budget changes, security leadership responsibilities, reporting structure and more.

The Philosopher Hericlitus once opined – “You can’t step in the same river twice,” implying that no concept remains static but is always churning and evolving.

You have just started your role as a senior security leader in a new organization. After having gone through an extensive interview and evaluation process, both you and your new employer likely start this relationship feeling very positive about the future.

For years, manufacturers have been finding ways to make products more appealing to kids, either by design or through the senses (i.e. smell, taste).

Walk-through metal detectors will be in place this season for University of Arkansas home basketball games at Bud Walton Arena.

In a recent Security webinar, How You Can Turn Security Training and Awareness into Action, Pieter Danhieux, Co-Founder and CEO of Secure Code Warrior, says there are 111 billion lines of code written by an estimated 22 million developers every year. “Building code is like building a house. If you do everything well, you end up with a beautiful, modern and secure house,” says Danhieux.