Two professors—Jillian Peterson and James Densley—are combing through thousands of incidents of violence in workplaces, healthcare facilities, and schools to find actionable advice to prevent future crime. Then Security Management senior editor Megan Gates follows the trail of violent cases working their way through the justice system and a new U.S. federal rule on drone take-downs. Finally, we hear from Christian Poonwah, who offers drone-safety training in Ukraine to humanitarian and other nonmilitary staffers living and working in a 21st-century war zone.

This episode is generously sponsored by Acoem.

Additional Resources

Learn more about Acoem, this episode’s sponsor, here: https://acoematd.com/

Find out more about Peterson and Densley’s data and takeaways on lethal violence at work, in hospitals, and on campus in their article for Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/07/lethal-violence-databases/

Explore the full datasets from the Violence Prevention Project online here: https://www.theviolenceproject.org/

Organizational culture plays a large role in violence prevention. Look into recent ASIS Foundation research and other analysis about security culture here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/07/security-culture/

Culture can help change the pathway to violence into a pathway to hope, says Dr. Karie Gibson from the FBI. In the ASIS North America Conference, she explained the mindset shift and how it can mitigate targeted violence threats: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/june/pathway-to-hope/

Recent high-profile incidents have sparked notable interest in targeted violence risks. Reexamine what happened in the deaths of a United Healthcare CEO (https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2024/december/alleged-unitedhealthcare-assassin-captured/) and a right-wing activist (https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2025/september/kirk-death-suspect/).

How did executive protection change a year after Luigi Mangione allegedly killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson?

https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/08/threat-assessment/tackling-online-radicalization/

The U.S. Supreme Court justices asked for more physical and cybersecurity, citing increases in threats, writes Security Management senior editor Megan Gates:

https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/july/Supreme-Court-Funding-Executive-Protection/

Security practitioners are adopting drone technology and drone detection solutions to better protect their organizations. Read more about these efforts in the August issue of Security Technology: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2026/drones-august/

Learn more about the new drone take-down guidance in the United States:

https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/july/US-Issues-Rule-On-Local-Law-Enforcement-CUAS/

Did you hear that a drone collided with a plane in New York?

https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/june/drone-jetblue-jfk-collision-droneshield-2026-report/

The Global Peace Index says things are getting worse.

https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/june/Global-Peacefulness-Deteriorates/

Have you identified all of your trade secrets? It feels like table stakes, but it’s a critical first question to get all parties on the same page about trade secret protection, says Thomas Stutler, CPP. Then, ASIS Content Development Director Scott Briscoe shares some of the findings from the latest ASIS research report, sponsored by FacilityOS—including key takeaways about compliance, security controls, and adding value to the organization. To wrap up, Bruno Dias, CTM, PCI, explains how children’s behavior in-person and online is affected by their development. That context should inform behavioral threat assessments to avoid overreaction.

Additional Resources

Explore more about trade secret theft and protection in this article from Thomas Stutler, CPP: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/06/insider-threat/trade-secret-theft-the-overlooked-fault-line-in-modern-security/

Learn how to apply storytelling to your corporate communication efforts: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/04/improving-presentations/storytelling-superpower/

Interested in more insider threat issues? Check out the content package from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/06/insider-threat/

Employees need to know their rules about artificial intelligence (AI) use and how it could endanger trade secrets. Read more about AI issues in the security industry here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2026/Agentic-AI/

ASIS International conducts regular research on benchmarking, security best practices, and emerging challenges. See past research here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-news/security-research/

Dig into the findings of the latest ASIS research on security controls, sponsored by FacilityOS, in this on-demand webinar: https://store.asisonline.org/excelling-at-security-visibility-and-controls.html

Read more about the school shooting case in Newport News, Virginia, and the subsequent legal action here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/may/Virginia-Charges-Dismissed/

Are you focused on cyberbullying in your school district? Maybe it’s time to take a closer look. Explore the topic with Security Management here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/07/cyberbullying-in-schools/

Little can prepare security teams for the sheer noise, pyrotechnics, national pride, and fan enthusiasm around FIFA World Cup events, but in this episode of Security Management Highlights, we’ll give it a shot. First, Anton Kalaydjian shares how his experience on close protection details for celebrities and VIPs at World Cup events translated to a broader career in soccer security. Then, Efrén Vera Torres, CPP, explains how fraudsters take advantage of the World Cup and what that means for banking and finance institutions. And finally, Mason Wilder, CFE, research director for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) shares some of the findings from the association’s latest occupational fraud report—not strictly about soccer, but a good reminder not to take your eye off the ball for insider threats.

This episode is sponsored by public safety and security company SoundThinking. Gilbert Farrulla, director of customer success at SoundThinking, joins this episode to talk about growing tensions in security checkpoints.

Additional Resources

Learn more about this episode’s sponsor, SoundThinking, here: https://www.soundthinking.com/

Read more about World Cup security in Security Management’s content package here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/05/world-cup-security/

Focused on executive protection around World Cup matches and travel? Learn how to run an effective two-stage advance and build multiple contingency plans: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/05/world-cup-security/executive-protection-advance/

Fan culture and rivalries in global football are core factors in World Cup security. Hospitality personnel can play a key intelligence role to detect signs of trouble early. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/05/world-cup-security/hospitality-awareness/

The World Cup could drive upwards of $41 billion in GDP this year. Fraudsters are already taking advantage of the tournament’s economic force to drive scams and counterfeit schemes. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/05/world-cup-security/scam-economy/

ASIS members can join the Banking and Financial Services Community via ASIS Connects and view the recording of a May webinar about the potential impact of the World Cup on financial institutions: https://community.asisonline.org/viewdocument/workshop-fifa-world-cup-2026-the-potential-impact-on-financial-institutions?CommunityKey=4b4dfeed-1f93-4457-a265-ed282c53d03d&tab=librarydocuments

Explore more findings from the ACFE Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations in Security Management’s coverage: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/may/fraud-prevention-background-checks/

Read the full ACFE Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations here: https://www.acfe.com/fraud-resources/report-to-the-nations

Learn more about white collar crime in SM’s content package from 2024: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/11/white-collar/

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) solutions are here, and they can both streamline and endanger your operations. In this episode, sponsored by global security integrator Northland Controls, the chair of the ASIS Emerging Technology Community, Quang Trinh, PSP, discusses some of the bad habits agentic AI can pick up from its users and how to help correct those assumptions. Then, Jordan Hill of Hivewatch explains how adding a flexible AI triage layer for alert monitoring can alleviate user stress, uncover activity patterns, and refine operations in SOCs. Technology writer Sage Lazzaro rounds out this episode by outlining the technical use cases of AI for security to mitigate liability risk, but also where agentic AI could complicate accountability.

Additional Resources

Learn more about this episode’s sponsor, Northland Controls, here: https://www.northlandcontrols.com/

Read more about the importance of interoperability in security—especially during emergency response—in this sponsored article from Northland Controls CTO Henry Hoyne: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2026/Agentic-AI/sponsored-interoperability-isnt-optional/

Explore the full Security Technology issue about agentic AI here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2026/Agentic-AI/

Start playing around with AI and upskill your knowledge with business courses on Coursera, as Quang Trinh, PSP, recommended: https://www.coursera.org/learn/agentic-ai

ASIS members can access ASIS Upskill courses about AI for free, including sessions on AI essentials and practical AI uses at work. Explore all courses here: https://store.asisonline.org/learning-programs/asis-upskill.html

Read Jordan Hill’s article about how agentic AI can help address burnout in security operations centers: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2026/Agentic-AI/human-and-tech-collaboration-how-socs-become-truly-intelligent/

Read Sage Lazzaro’s deep dive into agentic AI and liability risk from Security Technology here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2026/Agentic-AI/Risk-vs-Reward-What-Security-Leaders-Need-to-Know-When-Using-Agentic-AI/

Explore more technology coverage by Sage Lazzaro here: https://www.sagelazzaro.com/

See new guidance from CISA, NCSC-UK, and other government agencies on implementing agentic AI safely: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/may/agentic-ai-safety-guidance/

For more about how AI is affecting security, watch this on-demand ASIS webinar about navigating emerging AI-linked threats in the workplace: https://store.asisonline.org/ai-extremism-navigating-emerging-threats-in-the-workplace.html

Are your presentations falling flat, even though they’re chock full of metrics? You might be missing some human connection. Peter Rudge, CEO of HumanStory, explains how the effective and efficient use of storytelling structures makes your concepts hit home. Then, freelance journalist Rachel Muller-Heyndyk shares some of her research into the risks faced by extremism researchers in academia and beyond, and what their organizations can proactively do to help protect them.

Additional Resources

Interested in learning more about the value of storytelling in presentations and corporate communication? Read the article from Peter Rudge and Rachel Briggs here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/04/improving-presentations/storytelling-superpower/

Explore the full topic on how to improve your presentation skills in Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/04/improving-presentations/

You’ve got the executive presence, now what about those metrics? Learn how to collect and leverage metrics that matter in this 2025 article: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/03/metrics/crafting-metrics-story/

Discover the philosophy behind successful professional influence in this article recap from the 2025 CSO Secure Horizons event at GSX: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/12/influence-philosophy/

“We act on logic, but we buy on emotion,” said executive coach Lida Citroën at Secure Horizons 2023. Learn how to connect emotionally in 30 seconds in this article: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/gsx-daily-2023/for-an-impactful-elevator-pitch-aim-to-connect-emotionally/

Read more about harassment against extremism researchers in this article from Rachel Muller-Heyndyk here: http://asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/03/misogyny-and-extremism/researching-extremism/

Explore more about risks to extremism and misogyny researchers in this content package from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/03/misogyny-and-extremism/

Security analysts and professionals face vicarious trauma and burnout from reviewing videos of violent incidents or extremist activity. Read more about the neuroscience behind surveillance review here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/01/burnout/surveillance-review/

Is finding sufficient staffing a challenge for your organization? The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has been in that boat for years, and its staffing shortages have had notable effects on correctional facilities’ safety and employees’ security, says Gretta Goodwin, director of homeland security and justice at the U.S. Government Accountability Agency (GAO). Corporate security functions are also scrambling to hire and retain enough specialized intelligence analysts to help keep organizations ahead of emerging challenges and geopolitical strife, says senior security specialist and GSOC manager Shane Clymer. But turnover is inevitable; even so, organizations that invest in holistic security system life-cycle management and governance can protect themselves from disruption after key personnel leave, notes security consultant Mohammed Atif Shehzad.

Additional Resources

Interested in learning more about staffing and screening challenges in correctional facilities? Check back in with Security Management for our deep dive later this month.

What else is on the GAO’s High-Risk List? Review the full set here: https://www.gao.gov/high-risk-list

An annual U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General report found that understaffing is one of the top challenges the Bureau of Prisons will face in 2026. Read the report here: https://oig.justice.gov/tmpc/challenge-1

Read a September 2025 GAO report about the need to prevent and address employee misconduct in Bureau of Prisons facilities—a challenge that has been exacerbated by staffing mismanagement: https://files.gao.gov/reports/GAO-25-107339/index.html

Take a look at the First Step Act and what it means for corrections facilities here: https://www.bop.gov/inmates/fsa/overview.jsp

How can organizations better position themselves to recruit and retain trained intelligence analysts? Shane Clymer explores the subject in his December 2025 Security Management article: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/12/employee-retention/silent_skills_loud_impact_recruiting_and_retaining_intelligence_talent_in_the_private_sector/

Are you transitioning from the public to the private sector? ASIS International has resources for you. Check out Operation Career Change: https://www.asisonline.org/professional-development/operation-career-change/

You could also explore organizations like Hire Heroes USA: https://www.hireheroesusa.org/

Learn more about recruitment and retention in security here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/12/employee-retention/

Explore recent ASIS International research and benchmarking about security and threat intelligence here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/08/research-security-intelligence/

Early risk detection would give their organizations a competitive advantage, said 80 percent of the senior risk decision-makers in a recent survey. But only 20 percent said they are capable of verifying risk information at speed. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2025/december/dizzying-risk-outlook/

Want to future-proof your security system life-cycle management? Read more from Mohammed Atif Shehzad in his recent Security Management article: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/03/security-system-life-cycle-management/holistic-asset-management-framework/

At high-profile basketball games, VIPs and celebrities are often in coveted courtside seats, making executive protection challenging. Players also face risks from fans within arm’s reach, and unruly behavior can spill over quickly onto the court. Security leaders Darcy Leutzinger and Larry Thompson share their insights on EP, crowd dynamics, and risk management in sports security.

Then, luxury hotel security professional Ricardo Flores, CPP, shares his own personal experience with executive protection threats—when he was abducted, threatened, and ransomed while on the road in 2024.

Additional Resources

Read more about the risks associated with courtside seating at basketball games in this article from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/fan-misbehavior/risk-sits-courtside-at-basketball-games/

Explore more about sports security and unruly fan behavior in this collection of articles from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/fan-misbehavior/

As fan misbehavior evolves, adopting a holistic risk mitigation approach is key. Learn more in this article from James DeMeo: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/fan-misbehavior/6-considerations-for-managing-fan-misbehavior-in-modern-sports-venues/

Explore how technology can enable a more effective security advance: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2023/april/tech-advance-how-executive-protection-leverages-technology/

Study the use of force continuum in this Security Management video: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2025/june/The-5-Steps-in-a-Use-of-Force-Continuum/

De-escalation is a powerful tool for security professionals to defuse initial tensions. Explore it here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/11/deescalation/

Learn about the digital breadcrumbs—including on social media—that can expose principals and executives to risk: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/executive-protection/digital-breadcrumbs/

Read more about Ricardo Flores’s kidnapping experience in his article for Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/executive-protection/highway-kidnapping/

In an uncertain world, it can be difficult to see past the next 48 hours. But future-proofing exercises can help security and business leaders get more strategic about what they want to achieve in the next few years and how to get there, says futurist Heather Vescent. She helps outline how to step back and take a different worldview to uncover emerging risks and opportunities. Then, Scott Fitzsimmons talks about how to chart a path forward from individual contributor to manager to leader in security—for yourself or your employees—and how to instill a culture of reflection and professional growth in your organization.

Additional Resources

Get to know our colleague and friend, Mariah Bartz, in the ASIS Blog here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-news/blog/2025/in-loving-memory-mariah-bartz/

Read more about how to incorporate future-proofing into security tabletops and thought exercises in Heather Vescent’s article for Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/tabletop-exercises/future-proofing/

Want to test out Vescent’s future-proofing Mad Libs exercise? Use this video for a walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4Yt6HYOyk&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asisonline.org%2F&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ

Worried about how artificial intelligence is changing the security industry? It’s worth thinking about with both discernment and an open mind, according to this Security Management article from August: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/08/guards-to-guardians/

In an AI age, human skills are increasingly valuable. Learn how to leverage core debate skills for critical thinking: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/08/debate-skills-for-ai/

Read more from Scott Fitzsimmons about security leadership and professional development here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/12/employee-retention/from_officer_to_leader_rethinking_leadership_development_in_security/

Interested in advancing your career in 2026? Don’t miss out on the ASIS International resources in our Career HQ: https://www.asisonline.org/professional-development/career-hq/

Chemical and biological attack attempts can be hard to detect, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t happening, including at major events and sports games, says Jeff Brodeur in this month’s Security Management Highlights podcast, sponsored by Acoem. We look at other blind spots this episode, including in multitenant building security with René Reider, CPP, PSP, who explains how changing perspectives from flat, concentric circles of security to vertical strategies makes a difference for tenants. Then, Kim Pacelli outlines some of the frequently encountered challenges in discrimination and Title IX investigations and how security personnel can get involved.

Additional Resources

Learn more about this episode’s sponsor, Acoem, and the ATD gunshot detection system here: https://acoematd.com/

Read more from Jeff Brodeur about chemical and biological weapon risk and screening in the latest issue of Security Technology: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2025/december/essential-security-strategies-threat-of-chemical-attacks/

Dive deeper into screening skills and considerations here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2025/december/

Want to learn more about multitenant facility security and the challenges of porous facilities? Check out Security Management’s coverage here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/11/multitenant/

If you’re facing pushback on security controls, read this analysis here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/11/multitenant/canny-communication/

Before introducing new security measures, consider your change management process: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/09/change-management/

Want to boost your creative, concierge-style security? You can learn from museums. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/04/concierge/

What are your responsibilities during a Title IX investigation? Security personnel are often the first responders. Learn more in these Security Management articles: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/11/title-ix-investigations/

Have you ever felt manipulated into doubting yourself and your abilities, even though your track record shows that you’re doing well? You might have encountered a gaslighter, says Michael Gips, CPP. These individuals’ manipulative shenanigans can be costly to personnel and productivity unless managers intervene promptly. Also in this episode, disruptive behavior extends beyond the office. Yan Byalik, CPP, of Newport News, Virginia, shares how and when security teams can intervene in unwanted behavior in public spaces—such as libraries, city halls, and parks—and how to communicate about access rights and restrictions with staff and visitors.

Additional Resources

Read Michael Gips’s article about gaslighters here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/disruptive-behavior/gaslighting/

Gaslighters are the only adversarial personalities you might meet at work. Read the list here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/disruptive-behavior/adversarial-personalities/

Incivility in the workplace can be very expensive. Explore the costs and risks of disruptive behavior in this collection of articles from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/disruptive-behavior/

Concerned about panhandlers or other disruptive behavior near your organization’s property? Explore some of the legal protections around those behaviors in this article: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/disruptive-behavior/securing-public-spaces/