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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 Security Isn’t a Commodity. Neither Is Off-Duty Law Enforcement During periods of economic pressure, leadership teams inevitably begin asking the same question: “Where can we cut security spend without increasing risk?”

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305-security-isnt-a-commodity-neither-is-off-duty-law-enforcement Product Spotlight on Risk Assessment Monitoring Security magazine highlights a few risk monitoring solutions for 2026.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102271 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102271-product-spotlight-on-risk-assessment-monitoring Why Most Workplace Violence Prevention Starts Too Late If your people are running, hiding, or fighting, the prevention window has already closed.


]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102302 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102302-why-most-workplace-violence-prevention-starts-too-late Why Security Leaders Need to Move Beyond the Mental Illness Narrative For mental health awareness month, Brian LeBlanc highlights why security is pivotal to preventing a crisis in the workplace.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102267 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102267-why-security-leaders-need-to-move-beyond-the-mental-illness-narrative Partners in Protection: How to Utilize a Canine Security Force Organizations of all sizes are looking for innovative ways, including canine teams, to advance their security programs.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102256 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102256-partners-in-protection-how-to-utilize-a-canine-security-force Inside the Modern Warehouse: Securing the World’s New Front Door Greg.Schreiber@boonedam.com (Greg Schreiber) Through perimeter protection, layered safety measures and systemic security, security leaders can protect an essential element of the supply chain: warehouses.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102252 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102252-inside-the-modern-warehouse-securing-the-worlds-new-front-door 12 Tips for Building an Effective Security Budget Alan Saquella, CPP, shares 12 tips for building a strong security budget.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102247 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102247-12-tips-for-building-an-effective-security-budget Building Public/Private Partnerships That Actually Move the Needle Public and private sector partnerships strengthen security at every level.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102223 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102223-building-public-private-partnerships-that-actually-move-the-needle Connected Security: How Proactive Real-Time Tech Keeps Security Workers Safe New technologies are allowing companies to take more proactive approaches and monitor vulnerable employees. 


]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102272 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102272-connected-security-how-proactive-real-time-tech-keeps-security-workers-safe Why De-Escalation Must Be Part of a Layered Safety Strategy in Healthcare What healthcare security leaders need to know about de-escalation training. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102265 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102265-why-de-escalation-must-be-part-of-a-layered-safety-strategy-in-healthcare How Physical Security Data Is Supporting Public Safety Challenges The use of physical security data is driven predominantly by concerns for officer safety. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102262 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:05:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102262-how-physical-security-data-is-supporting-public-safety-challenges Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Security magazine speaks with the expert partner behind this program. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102237 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102237-safe-learning-101-program-supports-schools-in-strengthening-campus-security When Metal Theft Becomes a Life Safety Crisis Lessons from telecommunications infrastructure attacks. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102244 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102244-when-metal-theft-becomes-a-life-safety-crisis Former UK Ambassador, Linked to Epstein, Failed Security Vetting Yet Received Clearance Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the United States, failed security vetting clearance before taking his position. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102239 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102239-former-uk-ambassador-linked-to-epstein-failed-security-vetting-yet-received-clearance ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign ICE acting director Todd Lyons is set to resign at the end of May. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102238 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102238-ice-acting-director-todd-lyons-to-resign How CSOs Can Win Board Support for Gunshot Detection Technology How CSOs can win board support for gunshot detection technology.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102211 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102211-how-csos-can-win-board-support-for-gunshot-detection-technology Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook A new model is needed for a new era of executive protection.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102210 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102210-beyond-the-bodyguard-why-executive-protection-requires-a-new-playbook School’s Out, But Security’s Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) To best prepare for the summer months, school security leaders must understand how the threats they face change once the school year ends.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102206 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102206-schools-out-but-securitys-not-preparing-for-k-12-summertime-security Baltimore Security Guards On Strike Baltimore security guards are participating in a strike. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102224 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102224-baltimore-security-guards-on-strike Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk Protecting executives’ digital and physical environments is no longer optional. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102208 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102208-healthcare-executives-face-a-new-era-of-personal-risk Physical Security in Global Arenas: How AI Improves Security at Scale Transforming physical security from passive surveillance to proactive prevention.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102205 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102205-physical-security-in-global-arenas-how-ai-improves-security-at-scale World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) A snapshot of the state of the cloud in cybersecurity and physical security. 


]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102204 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102204-world-cloud-security-day-breaking-down-the-state-of-the-cloud-cybersecurity-and-physical-security 8 in 10 AI Chatbots Likely to Help Plan Attacks, Hate Crimes Most AI chatbots are likely to assist a user in planning a violent attack. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102201 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102201-8-in-10-ai-chatbots-likely-to-help-plan-attacks-hate-crimes Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice Training programs provide essential baseline knowledge, but training alone does not make someone proficient. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102200 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102200-beyond-the-certificate-why-real-expertise-in-investigative-interviewing-comes-from-practice The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats The corporate world has witnessed a dramatic shift in how companies safeguard their top leaders.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102199 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102199-the-rising-tide-of-executive-protection-corporations-ramp-up-security-in-an-era-of-heightened-threats Beyond Locking Doors How access control data can support operational improvements.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102197 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102197-beyond-locking-doors Mexico Security Crisis: Never Waste a Crisis The recent crisis in Mexico with the government actions against organized crime pressure tested company security programs to protect their people, property and reputation. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102185 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102185-mexico-security-crisis-never-waste-a-crisis Document Protection: Why Hybrid Storage Is the Future of Security Strategically choose which data lives on a server and which lives physically.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102177 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102177-document-protection-why-hybrid-storage-is-the-future-of-security Security Team Member Dies in Standoff with Dallas Police A member of Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s security team was killed in a standoff with the Dallas police. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102179 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102179-security-team-member-dies-in-standoff-with-dallas-police Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion? Some may consider the use of force in security to be a challenging discussion, but it must be had in order to improve functionally and ethically.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102161 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102161-discussing-use-of-force-in-security-a-challenging-discussion