Security Management covers a wide range of security-related topics including cybersecurity, guard force management, active assailant, and much, much more. Find out which editions of the award-winning publication align with your marketing-strategy needs.
Please note that the editorial calendar is subject to change.
June
Lead Topic—Privacy in Security Systems
1 June 2026
Regulations, liability, facial recognition, biometrics, artificial intelligence (AI), digital risk management, activism, buy-in, security policies
Also in June
Insider Threats
15 June 2026
Layoffs and terminations, intellectual property theft, social engineering, government security, personnel management, partnerships with HR, threat assessments
Industry Insights
Transportation
Event
Security LeadHER:
15–16 June, Minneapolis, MN
Security Solutions Spotlight
13 May
Perimeter protection
Editorial Deadline: 4/10/2026
Closing Deadline: 5/1/2026
Materials Deadline: 5/15/2026
July
Lead Topic—Cyberbullying in Schools
1 July 2026
Threat assessment, social media security, OSINT, digital risk management, mental health and wellness, student health, cross-department partnerships
Also in July
Agricultural Security Resilience
13 July 2026
ESRM, geopolitical resilience, supply chain security, climate change, risk management, multinational corporation security, business continuity, food defense
Editorial Deadline: 5/8/2026
Closing Deadline: 6/1/2026
Materials Deadline: 6/15/2026
August
Lead Topic—Security Technology: Drones
1 August 2026
Video surveillance, radar, perimeter security, detection systems, stadiums, festivals, intellectual property protection, utilities, campus safety, airports and transportation, public/private partnerships
Also in August
Crisis Communications
17 August 2026
Executive skills, leading through crisis, public speaking, media training, public relations, security training, resilience, leadership, reputation management
ASIS Security Issues Research
(Sponsorable)
Industry Insights
Schools & Campuses
Editorial Deadline: 6/12/2026
Closing Deadline: 7/1/2026
Materials Deadline: 7/15/2026
September
Lead Topic—Workforce Engagement
1 September 2026
Management, soft skills, effective feedback, guard force management, cross-generational leadership, mental health and wellness, professional development, mentorships
Also in September
GSX Daily
14–16 September 2026
Leadership, professional development, security education, networking, security technology and services
Asset Management
21 September 2026
Anti-poaching, radar, remote sites, video surveillance, guarding, soft targets, open-source intelligence, video monitoring, drones, analytics
Event
GSX
14–16 September, Atlanta, GA
Special Security Management Print Edition, Including GSX Product Showcase.
Editorial Deadline: 7/10/2026
Closing Deadline: 8/3/2026
Materials Deadline: 8/14/2026
October
Lead Topic—Security Operations Centers
1 October 2026
Alarm management, video surveillance, budgets, security analysts, GSOCs, analytics, crime prevention, business intelligence, return on investment
Also in October
Deepfakes and Fraud
19 October 2026
Vendor security, banking and finance, digital risk management, reputation security, fraud, artificial intelligence (AI), authentication
Industry Insights
Cybersecurity
Editorial Deadline: 8/7/2026
Closing Deadline: 9/1/2026
Materials Deadline: 9/15/2026
November
Lead Topic—Security Technology: Credentials
1 November 2026
Mobile access, NFC, badging, printers, key management, biometrics, school security, identity management, authentication, security officer training, visitor management
Also in November
Vehicle-Borne Attacks
9 November 2026
Extremism, public event security, car ramming attacks, crime prevention, perimeters, bollards, barriers, circles of protection, carjacking, self-driving vehicles
ASIS Security Issues Research
(Sponsorable)
Event
OSAC/DSAC Annual Briefing
Banking and finance
Security Solutions Spotlight
18 November
Banking and finance
Editorial Deadline: 9/11/2026
Closing Deadline: 10/1/2026
Materials Deadline: 10/15/2026
December
Lead Topic—Data Centers
1 December 2026
Fire and life safety, contract management, access control, digital risk management, downtime mitigation, campus security, construction, resilience
Also in December
Travel Security
14 December 2026
Business continuity, traveler monitoring, communication, emergency management, resilience, natural disasters
Industry Insights
Retail
Editorial Deadline: 10/9/2026
Closing Deadline: 11/2/2026
Materials Deadline: 11/16/2026
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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