
Setting the Tone for Success: Nakasone Shares Skillsets of Effective Security Leaders
Ahead of his keynote at GSX 2025, General (retired) Paul M. Nakasone shares lessons in leadership learned during his career in the U.S. Army.

Paradigm Shift: Sol Rashidi on What It Takes to Thrive in Today’s Workplace with AI
Tuesday GSX keynote speaker Sol Rashidi spotlighted how leaders can ready their workforce to use AI instead of being replaced by it.

Interactive Workshop Focuses on Crime Prevention and CPTED Fundamentals
Three security experts led a workshop at GSX 2025 for attendees looking to add to their crime prevention and CPTED toolboxes.

3 Emerging Trends for SOCs
Delving into the details of facility security design during a workshop at GSX 2025 for attendees, security experts highlighted where support is needed for security operations centers.

Here’s to Security Excellence
ASIS International honored the winners of ASIS and U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) at GSX 2025.

Bremmer: A Power Vacuum in Global Leadership Leaves Room for Giant Geopolitical Shifts
The United States’ decreasing leadership on the global stage means its traditional allies are struggling to find their footing amid significant geopolitical shifts, according to Ian Bremmer, general session speaker at GSX 2025 in New Orleans.

To Realize Opportunities, Approach Issues with Appreciative Inquiry
At the 2025 CSO Center Secure Horizons event, security executives learned how appreciative inquiry can help influence and woo others by homing in on what people value and aiming for those outcomes, rather than focusing primarily on problems.

From Prevention to Effective Response to Recovery: All Aspects Covered in School Security Education
Weeks after releasing the ground-breaking School Security Standard, ASIS International continues its dedication to schools’ safety and security with the School Security Zone at GSX 2025.

The Role Security Leaders Play in Building Organizational Resilience
In a special Game Changer session at GSX 2025, three security leaders will share their perspectives on how to effectively build resilience at your organization.

GSX 2025 Product Showcase

Q&A: How AI is Impacting the Security Industry
GSX Daily spoke with Quang Trinh, chair of the ASIS International Emerging Technology Community, to learn more about how artificial intelligence developments are affecting the security industry.

When High-Profile Means Danger, Security Must Change Tactics
In the wake of a high-profile CEO killing in 2024, organizations scrambled to boost their executive protection programs. Now, it’s time to right-size with effective intelligence and nuance.

Brazil Beckons ASIS LatAm 2026
São Paolo, the epicenter of security in Latin America and the Caribbean, will be the next host city for ASIS LatAm come May 2026.

Come Face-to-Face with History at ASIS Celebrates!
The GSX 2025 ASIS Celebrates! party, sponsored by Johnson Controls, will provide exclusive access to the National WWII Museum.

Securing the Future Together at the ASIS Asia-Pacific Conference
The two-day event in November 2025 will explore security’s future across physical, cyber, and converged domains, including geopolitical risk, artificial intelligence threats, and more.

Where to Network and Eat in New Orleans During GSX
Whether you just need a quick bite and strong cup of coffee before a full day at GSX 2025, or you’re looking to keep networking while enjoying drinks and dinner, we’ve taken the guess work out of where to go.

Antwerp Awaits ASIS Europe 2026
Belgium will next host ASIS Europe: From Risk to Resilience, Europe’s premier education and networking event for leading and aspiring security professionals.

Against Attackers, Security Needs More Than an Ounce of Prevention
Risk might be everywhere, but the right prevention programs and support for a culture of safety can mitigate and perhaps prevent those risks from impacting an organization.

Ian Bremmer: Navigating Leadership in a G-Zero World
Geopolitical analyst and GSX 2025 keynote speaker Ian Bremmer brings his perspective on global leadership gaps to the stage.

Take Charge of Your Career at Career HQ
Want another set of eyes to look over your résumé or need guidance on your career path? Book some time with the career coaches available at GSX 2025.

Rashidi on Remembering the Need for Human Critical Thinking in the AI Age
While artificial intelligence platforms and tools can offer security teams cutting edge advantages, GSX keynote speaker Sol Rashidi stresses the need for security to step into leadership roles and guide organizations on parameters of its use.

ASIS News: New Executive Protection Standard, Global Events, and More
The new ASIS International Executive Protection Standard includes comprehensive needs analysis and security risk assessment methodologies, strategic program frameworks, and guidance on personnel management and operational planning.

For Violent Incident Recovery, Listen and Lead with Compassion
The path forward after someone is killed or significantly injured in an act of violence at work is a rocky one. But these experts provide guidance on how to walk it, to set your team on the path to recovery.

5 Skills of Effective Post-Incident Security Leaders
Security managers play a critical role in the post-incident response and recovery process. We asked an expert to share the five characteristics that set effective managers apart.

How to Navigate Memorials and Remembrance Days After a Violent Incident
After a violent incident occurs on campus, it’s natural to want to memorialize it in some way. Experts offer guidance on how to decide what type of memorial and remembrance is appropriate for your community.

How to Debrief and De-Escalate Emotions After Traumatic Events
After a violent incident occurs, tools like critical incident stress management can help employees cope with the trauma they may have experienced. Experts from the zoo industry share how.

Fast Facts: 13 Elements of a Strong Post-Incident Recovery Plan
A standard from ASIS International outlines the steps to implement in a recovery plan after an act of workplace violence occurs.

What You Should Know About Using Therapy Dogs for Incident Recovery
After a violent incident occurs, many people find it therapeutic to interact with dogs. We spoke to an expert to learn what sets therapy dogs apart from the rest of the pack.

Getting Back to Basics: Perimeter Security for Substations
While the latest tools can supplement a perimeter security program, a strong foundation in the five D’s is crucial for protecting critical infrastructure facilities.

The Project Delivery Conundrum: What Method Works?
Choosing the right project delivery method is an essential and often undervalued step in meeting a project’s goals, and it happens shortly after deciding to move a capital project forward.

Mitigating Vehicle Ramming Threats with Layered Protection
A protective design engineering approach uses layered protection to leverage against the evolving threat of modern vehicles ramming attacks.

Fast Facts: 4 Core Types of Bollards
Do you know what kind of bollards these are?

Protecting Data Centers with Visibility, Vision, and Viability
Security specialist Nicholas Peloso discusses the three fundamental elements for protecting a critical infrastructure facility.
Fake Faces, Real Damage: The Corporate Risk of AI-Powered Manipulation
The widespread availability of our personal data has made open-source data the key ingredient for highly effective AI-driven deception and disruption and enabled the creation of deepfakes.

Certification Profile: Silvia Fraser, CPP
Although she initially aimed for a career in law enforcement, Silvia Fraser, CPP, came to appreciate the vital role private security plays in keeping communities safe and decided to fully dedicate herself to a career in the field.

Widening the Lens: A Strategic Guide to Body-Worn Camera Programs Across Sectors
The private sector is increasingly interested in deploying body-worn cameras to create safer and more transparent workplaces. Here are some key factors to keep in mind when considering a body-worn camera program of your own.

Industry News: Motorola Expands Footprint with $4.4 Billion Buy of Mission-Critical Technology Provider
Catch up with the latest security sector awards, announcements, mergers, and partnerships in this edition of Industry News.

Q&A: Change Management to Achieve Holistic Security
Organizational change principles can prove notably effective when pursuing partnerships for holistic security and resilience, research finds.

Turning Resistance into Readiness with Change Management
A change management plan empowers teams to understand and respond to potential business impacts by proactively identifying affected individuals and tailoring training and communication to their specific roles.

Fast Facts: 6 Reasons People Resist Change
Leaders seeking to influence change often run up against resistance from employees, managers, executives, and outside stakeholders, which can endanger future-facing projects.

5 Team Management Concepts for Navigating Organizational Change
When a disruption is caused by corporate restructuring, budget adjustments, leadership turnover, or external crises, it is time for real leaders to shine.

Redefining Security’s Value Proposition After an Acquisition
When an infant formula manufacturer was acquired by a multinational consumer goods company, its corporate security team faced an uphill battle to prove its value.

How to Steadily Navigate an Organization’s Path
Like security professionals, facility managers face competing priorities in organizations’ efforts to transform processes and achieve effective results.

6 Books to Guide Change Management
Welcome to the change management book club, curated by security and business professionals.
Security News
Isn't It Ironic: Scammers Fake FBI Website For Reporting Cyber Crimes
The FBI published a warning on 19 September alerting the public that its website for reporting cybercrimes has been spoofed.
War Risk Insurance Market Grows Amid Global Volatility
Increased armed conflicts, geopolitical uncertainty, and heightened civil instability are markedly boosting the war risk insurance market as organizations and individuals seek to transfer some of their financial risk related to conflict.
European Commission Releases Sanctions that Propose Complete Ban of Russian LNG Imports
The European Commission is seeking to completely ban Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports as part of a new round of sanctions announced on Friday.
Italy Becomes the First EU Member to Pass Thorough Legislation on AI Use
The Italian parliament approved a new law that establishes comprehensive regulations on the use of artificial intelligence, emphasizing keeping a human hand at the wheel.
What Do Business Travelers Want? More Security Guidance
More than two-thirds of the 2,000 business travelers surveyed for a new World Travel Protection report said they would decline trips if safety were not prioritized.
Research: Security Needs to Bust the Silos
A new report from the Clarity Factory names silos as one of the top obstacles security leaders face, and discusses how the obstacle can be overcome.
Perceived Political Violence Risks Push Factions Toward Preemptive Retaliation, Researchers Warn
Is America at a turning point or a flashpoint when it comes to political violence? Political scientists seem at odds when evaluating the current situation following the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
Authorities Arrest Suspect in Death of Charlie Kirk
Police arrested a suspect in the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on Thursday evening, roughly 33 hours after the initial incident.
Hoax Threats Target HBCUs, Causing Disruption on Campuses Across United States
At least six historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) locked down their campuses, ordered students to shelter in place, or canceled classes Thursday after receiving threats of violence.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Emphasizes Danger of Roiling Political Anger
Experts discuss the risks presented by escalating political violence in the United States and what it means for protective teams and university security.
Police Arrest Hundreds During French ‘Block Everything’ Protests
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered for largely peaceful protests across France, including in Lyon, Marseille, and Montpellier. But some demonstrations became disruptive and tense.
Nepal Experiences Deadly Protests Over Social Media Ban and Corruption
Mass protests throughout Nepal resulted in at least 19 deaths and the nation’s prime minister announcing his resignation.
Mexico Announces Crackdown on Fuel Theft and Smuggling
Fuel theft—known as huachicol—is a major problem in Mexico, and it has cost the state-owned oil company Pemex $3.8 billion in five years.
D.C. Attorney General Sues to End National Guard Troops’ Policing Role
Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed a lawsuit to end the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard for law enforcement purposes in the District.
AI’s Potential as a Natural Disaster Preparedness Tool
A RAND commentary examined the potential uses—and pitfalls—of using AI in natural disaster preparedness and response.
DHS Should Improve Metrics Around Fentanyl Countertrafficking Measure Effectiveness, GAO Report Says
In 2024, fentanyl-linked overdose deaths reached around 48,000 in the United States—accounting for 60 percent of the nation’s overdose deaths, the GAO noted.
Credit Reporting Agency TransUnion Data Breach Exposes More Than 4.4 Million Americans’ Sensitive Information
TransUnion disclosed that a recent hack involving a third party resulted in the exposure of more than 4.4 million people’s highly sensitive data.