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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 Charter Names Chris Hacker Head of Corporate Security Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Chris Hacker has been named Head of Corporate Security, succeeding Jane Rhodes, who has announced her retirement.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102352 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102352-charter-names-chris-hacker-head-of-corporate-security Why Are People Entering NYC’s Sewers at Night? algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The NYC sewer case reveals critical infrastructure blind spots. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102350 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102350-why-are-people-entering-nycs-sewers-at-night 3 Hospital Security Guards Assaulted A man was arrested after assaulting three security officers. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102348 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102348-3-hospital-security-guards-assaulted How Hotels Can Stay on Top of Security During Travel Season algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The security teams for hotels and other lodging accommodations often have less bandwidth during heightened traveling periods. Effective visitor management systems can support them.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102344 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102344-how-hotels-can-stay-on-top-of-security-during-travel-season How the Current Iran-US Conflict May Impact World Cup Security Political tensions involving Iran are multi-pronged and create a uniquely sensitive environment surrounding fan activity and demonstrations. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102342 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102342-how-the-current-iran-us-conflict-may-impact-world-cup-security Residential AI Data Centers: Security, Privacy, and Governance Concerns The concept of placing mini data centers and distributed AI computer nodes inside residential homes may appear innovative from an energy efficiency perspective, but it introduces significant security concerns. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102334 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102334-residential-ai-data-centers-security-privacy-and-governance-concerns Strong El Nino May Be Imminent: What Security Leaders Need to Know algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) This year’s forecast is causing concern for two primary reasons.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102336 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102336-strong-el-nino-may-be-imminent-what-security-leaders-need-to-know Breaking Down UK Surveillance Levels: Who Is Most Watched? algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Mapping the United Kingdom’s surveillance, including cameras, facial recognition technology and automatic number plate recognition. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102331 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:15:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102331-breaking-down-uk-surveillance-levels-who-is-most-watched Allied Universal Acquires Canadian Investigative Firm IRM Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Investigative Risk Management (IRM), a provider of workplace investigations, insurance claims investigations, and risk management services based in Ontario, Canada.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102324 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102324-allied-universal-acquires-canadian-investigative-firm-irm 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 Axis Communications Opens 20th Experience Center in the Americas Axis Communications recently announced the opening of its 20th Axis Experience Center (AEC) in the Americas, located in Detroit, Michigan.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102323 Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102323-axis-communications-opens-20th-experience-center-in-the-americas 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