A new partnership will deliver accredited counterterrorism protective security training to university and healthcare security professionals across the United Kingdom.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- May 22, 2026
San Diego police credit a slain security guard’s rapid lockdown response with preventing further casualties during a targeted shooting.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- May 21, 2026
Transition periods create unique vulnerabilities that hardware alone cannot fix. Learn how to align security staffing and protocols with the school day rhythm.
- By Tom McDermott
- May 07, 2026
The TO PROTECT Model helps higher education institutions navigate security requirements mandated by the upcoming Martyn’s Law legislation.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- April 10, 2026
The program offers $2,500 awards to students at three partner universities to support emerging talent in risk and intelligence.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- March 03, 2026
Healthcare facilities are often regarded as sanctuaries of care and healing, yet they are increasingly becoming hotspots for workplace violence. Nurses, physicians, technicians, and support staff face threats ranging from verbal abuse to physical assault with alarming frequency. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), healthcare workers are four times more likely to suffer workplace violence injuries than workers in private industry overall. This grim reality not only jeopardizes staff safety but can also disrupt patient care, erode morale, and increase turnover — a cascading risk for an industry already grappling with labor shortages.
- By Michael Peveler
- September 08, 2025
The ‘25-’26 academic year will challenge campus security teams as they grapple with a range of heightened risks, potentially with fewer resources than before.
- By Dave Baker
- September 03, 2025
The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) has released its 2025 CIS MS-ISAC K-12 Cybersecurity Report at the SXSW EDU conference in Austin, Texas, to an audience of educators, administrators, innovators, and technology experts. The report details the increasing sophistication, frequency, and impact of cyber attacks against K-12 schools. This is CIS’s third annual report dedicated to K-12 cybersecurity, and the second year partnering with the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), bringing together experience, expertise, and resources to address this critical issue.
Just like going to the doctor for your annual health check-ups; the same holds true for schools who need to go through an extensive security check-up annually. The main reason is to ensure they are fully prepared for any type of emergency that arises on school grounds.
- By Monique Merhige
- December 08, 2023
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) in La Plata, Md., recently announced that it has selected an AI visual gun detection solution to keep students, staff, and faculty safe against the backdrop of increasing active shooting incidents in schools, according to a news release.
- By Matt Jones
- March 20, 2023