The ASIS Subject Area Communities, and the steering committees that guide them, work to deliver engaging content and conversations on challenges and opportunities in the security profession. There are 37 communities in all, plus four additional working or interest groups, in ASIS Connects, and every ASIS member has access to all of them.
To ensure you don’t miss what is happening in these communities, as well as the ASIS Connects Open Forum, the ASIS Blog will take a monthly look at events, conversations, and resources that make these vibrant communities hum. Here are the things we think you won’t want to miss:
3 Things You Won’t Want to Miss
FIFA World Cup 2026: A Pragmatic Security Guide for Hospitality, Transport, Recreation, and Venue Operators
White Paper, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Tourism Security Community
It’s been 30 years since North America last hosted a World Cup. Much has changed about the atmosphere and the risks related to the quadrennial event, and this paper explains the unique security challenges coming to Canada, Mexico, and the United States starting in mid-June.
Barometric Extremes Amplifying Weather Hazards: Impacts to Stability of Sites, Security, Staff, and Society
15 April, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Tourism Security Community
The HET Community welcomes Sunny Wescott, former lead meteorologist for the United States Air Force and an expert in how extreme weather events affect emergency response, supply chain management, and critical infrastructure.
Crisis Communications: Lessons from the Frontlines
22 April, Crisis Management Business Continuity Community
Join ASIS International Vice President of Communications Andy Cutler who will interview security leader Don Aviv, CPP, PSP, PCI. Aviv will share his real-world experience navigating high-stakes crises across multiple industries and what it takes to be a master at crisis communications planning and execution.
Other Upcoming Community Events
Crisis, Conflict, and Duty of Care in the Middle East
Live (Arlington, Virginia) and online event, Travel Risk Management Community
9 April
Civil Response to Active Shooter Events
Commercial Real Estate Community
22 April
Best Practices in Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention
Healthcare Security Community
23 April
Highlighted Discussions and Community Resources
Implementing AI in Threat Assessments
FAQ, Executive Protection Community
SOC as a Decision System
Discussion, Open Forum
Fireside Chat on Leadership with Visa Head of Global Security and Former NYPD Commissioner Jimmy O’Neill
Event Recording, Law Enforcement Liaison Community
IT Security Community 6 Controls Mapping for a Complex Security Landscape
Information Sheet, IT Security Community
Is Your Early-Stage Research a Target for University Foreign Influence Risks?
Event Recording, Sensitive Information Protection Community
Ratio of Guards to Other Metric, Such as People or Square Feet
Discussion, Open Forum
Movie Clips as Training Aids
Discussion, Open Forum
Scott Briscoe is the Content Development Director for ASIS International. Reach him at [email protected].
