Security Management, April 2025

A jury in North Dakota ordered Greenpeace International to pay a hefty fine for its involvement in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

To create a truly impactful proposal, security leaders must customize and target it to fit the unique dynamics and goals of the project or organization.

Learn how to measure sustainability in your security systems and align with ESG goals to secure stakeholder support and budget approval.

IT professionals continue to play a bigger role in physical security system management decisions, outranking most physical security departments when it comes to purchasing decisions.

Security leaders still face growing pressure to justify their budget needs while demonstrating clear business value.

Corporate decision-makers committed to achieving sustainability goals must distinguish between vendors who genuinely practice sustainability and those that engage in greenwashing.

If budgets and financial reports are hampering your professional growth as a security leader, it might be time to review the basics.

Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, Security Management spoke with a first responder, Ken Winkler, who assisted in recovery efforts. He shared his experience and lessons learned for emergency managers.

When looking at K-12 schools, security and safety stakeholders from across the sector—facilities, nurses, psychologists, safety directors, and school resource officers—touch on notable gaps and strengths.

Mo Canady sees a high bar set for school resource officers—they must make crucial connections with students, staff, and the community at large.

Terri Hinkley, CEO for the National Association of School Nurses, sees value in bringing nurses to teams developing school emergency response plans.

Emilie Ney, a director for the National Association of School Psychologists, looks for holistic solutions to tackle a range of threats to school communities.

Jason Stoddard, chair of the National Council of School Safety Directors, lists four free efforts that can make all the difference in school safety and security.

For Brandon Payne, executive director of the National Council on School Facilities, school security demands training, planning, maintenance, and support from everyone.

Building supportive school communities can help decrease negative behaviors in schools while establishing positive relationships between students, staff, and administrators.

Along with certification, one of the things Selbourne Webb values most about being an ASIS member is the opportunity to connect with peers in the industry both locally and across the globe.

Security practitioners gathered in Dublin, Ireland, in March to discuss trending security topics and challenges. One top-of-mind issue was travel risk management.

Before you step out the door for your next work trip, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office suggests taking these steps to stay safe abroad.

The world has become a more dangerous place for business travelers, who are at heightened risk of being wrongfully detained in transit.

Fifty-four Americans were wrongfully detained or held hostage overseas in 17 countries in 2024, according to an annual report from the James Foley Foundation.

In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, multinational companies should design a structured, multi-layered travel risk management framework that covers the entire travel cycle.

In 2005, Schiphol’s security team recognized the need for a more sophisticated key management system to integrate security innovations into its ecosystem. The solution continues to evolve to adapt to new security challenges.

Without a thoughtful integration strategy for a new TRM system, misaligned expectations and operational bottlenecks can cause serious disruption. Here are some steps to consider for an effective transition.