Editorial Calendar
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2023 Editorial Calendar
January
Security Management
Management: Leading Through Crisis
Launches 2 January
Change management, mental health, team management, crisis communications
Also in January
Bomb Threat Basics
Launches 16 January
Higher education security, active assailant, terrorism, security K9s, incident response, security screening
Pipeline/Energy Security
Launches 23 January
Critical infrastructure and utilities, cybersecurity, ransomware, operational technology (OT), resilience, climate change
Editorial deadline: 11/1/22
Closing deadline: 12/1/22
Materials deadline: 12/12/22
Note: Earlier materials deadline due to winter holidays
February
Security Technology
Supply Chains
Launches 1 February
Semiconductor shortages, supply chain delays, counterfeits, cyber vulnerabilities, third-party risk assessment, sanctions, risk monitoring
Also in February
Reputation Security
Launches 13 February
Brand management, event security, disinformation, threat monitoring, employee activism
Security Officer Mental Health
Launches 20 February
Crisis response, security services, healthcare, active assailant, incident response, banking & finance
Editorial deadline: 12/1/22
Closing deadline: 1/3/23
Materials deadline: 1/17/23
March
Security Management
Buy-in Strategies
Launches 1 March
Pitching programs up to the C-suite, getting buy-in from the frontline, budgeting
Also in March
Houses of Worship and Extremism
Launches 13 March
Cultural property security, terrorism, active assailant, extremism threats, soft targets, site hardening, perimeter security
Mass Evacuations
Launches 20 March
Conflict zones, executive protection, employee safety, duty of care
Investigations
Launches 27 March
Interviewing 101, remote investigations, working with HR, privacy, forensics and evidence management
Bonus Show Distribution: ISC West
Editorial deadline: 1/6/23
Closing deadline: 2/1/23
Materials deadline: 2/6/23 (print) & 2/15/23 (Web)
Note: Two materials deadlines, for print and Web
April
Security Technology
Executive Protection
Launches 1 April
Employee protection and online abuse, travel security, duty of care, nonlethal weapons, social media monitoring, transportation services, security drivers
Also in April
Insider Threat
Launches 17 April
Intellectual property security, data protection, active assailant, workplace violence
Includes retrospective: 10 Years After Snowden
Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Launches 24 April
Mental health, de-escalation, domestic violence, weapons screening, visitor management, video surveillance, access management
Editorial deadline: 2/3/23
Closing deadline: 3/1/23
Materials deadline: 3/15/23
May
Security Management
How to Become a CSO
Launches 1 May
Career pathways, leadership skills, career transitions, risk management techniques, communications, networking, mentorship
Also in May
Climate Change and Business Continuity
Launches 15 May
Extreme weather, emergency preparedness, antifragility, supply chains, insurance, risk management
Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones)
Launches 22 May
Legal limitations, detection systems, security education, risk management, threat assessment, perimeter security, surveillance, radar
Editorial deadline: 3/3/23
Closing deadline: 4/3/23
Materials deadline: 4/14/23
June
Security Technology
Fire Prevention and Mitigation
Launches 1 June
Threat monitoring, resilience, infrastructure management, fire prevention, fire response, emergency response, drones/UAVs
Also in June
Fuel Theft and Cartels
Launches 12 June
Organized crime, oil and gas industry, theft, crime prevention, supply chain security
Active Assailant in Schools
Launches 19 June
Designing age-appropriate drills, hardening soft targets, education, visitor screening, weapons screening, lockdowns, workplace violence, threat assessment, access control
Editorial deadline: 4/7/23
Closing deadline: 5/1/23
Materials deadline: 5/15/23
July
Security Management
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Launches 3 July
Mentorship, hiring, workplace culture, neurodiversity, women in security, inclusive security measures
Also in July
Nonprofit Security
Launches 17 July
Fraud, cyberattacks, operating on a tight budget, risk management, reputation management
Travel Security
Launches 24 July
Airports and firearms, transportation, port security, weapons screening, business continuity, video surveillance
Editorial deadline: 5/5/23
Closing deadline: 6/1/23
Materials deadline: 6/15/23
August
Security Technology
Mobile Technology and Access Authentication
Launches 1 August
Mobile access control, smartphone security, cybersecurity, two-factor authentication, systems monitoring, video surveillance, threat monitoring
Also in August
Corporate Activism
Launches 14 August
Activist investors, risk management, reputation security, disinformation
Finance and Cryptocurrency
Launches 21 August
Fraud, crime, banking and finance, cybersecurity, ransomware, investigations
Editorial deadline: 6/2/23
Closing deadline: 7/3/23
Materials deadline: 7/14/23
September
Security Management
Workforce Development
Launches 1 September
Cyber talent shortage, talent management, outreach and recruitment, training, upskilling
Also in September
Marathons and Mass Event Security
Launches 11 September
Boston Marathon bombing retrospective, active assailant, terrorism and extremism, emergency preparedness, video surveillance
ESRM
Launches 18 September
Risk management, security threat assessment
Security Design 101
Launches 25 September
Security architecture, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), access control, identity management, video surveillance, perimeter security, entrance security
Bonus Show Distribution: GSX
Editorial deadline: 7/7/23
Closing deadline: 8/1/23
Materials deadline: 8/4/23 (Print) & 8/15/23 (Web)
Note: Two materials deadlines
October
Security Technology
Organized Crime
Launches 2 October
Drug trafficking and illegal substances, cybercrime, fraud, cartels, encryption, Dark Web marketplaces, crime prevention, investigations
Also in October
Traffic Deaths
Launches 16 October
Security services, workplace safety, life safety, liability, security drivers
How to Fire People Safely
Launches 23 October
Workplace violence, risk management, working with HR, threat monitoring, termination security, continuous monitoring
Editorial deadline: 8/4/23
Closing deadline: 9/1/23
Materials deadline: 9/15/23
November
Security Management
Soft Skills
Launches 1 November
Mentoring, communications, empathy, kindness in leadership, active listening
Also in November
Space Security
Launches 13 November
Satellites, communications disruptions, national security, business continuity planning
Dynamic Risk Assessment
Launches 20 November
Crisis roadmaps, developing risk intelligence, integrated incident response, security services, emergency preparedness, threat assessment
Editorial deadline: 9/8/23
Closing deadline: 10/2/23
Materials deadline: 10/16/23
December
Security Technology
Social Media
Launches 1 December
Event management, social media monitoring, geofencing, misinformation and disinformation, corporate espionage, romance scams, fraud
Also in December
Retail Theft
Launches 11 December
Retail crime, loss prevention, organized crime, supply chain risk, crime prevention, video surveillance, asset tracking, asset management, video analytics
Cyber Incident Response
Launches 18 December
Do’s and don’ts, forensics and evidence management, convergence, cybersecurity, incident management, communication, after-action reports
Editorial deadline: 10/6/23
Closing deadline: 11/1/23
Materials deadline: 11/15/23
Deadline Definitions:
Editorial deadline—please connect with Security Management editors prior to this date to discuss potential contributions.
Closing deadline—for advertisers and sponsors; please contact your sales manager prior to this date to discuss opportunities, openings, and deliverables.
Materials deadline—for advertising and sponsorship content.
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