Security Management Highlights

J. Kelly Stewart, CEO and Founder of Newcastle Consulting and former secret service agent, discusses security at the U.S. Presidential inauguration. Plus, Kristin Rubin, Legislative Director for Government Affairs and Public Policy at ASIS International, discusses how the Society is paying attention to the new Congress and administration.

Homeland Security Editor Lilly Chapa discusses Internet censorship abroad, Legal Report Editor Megan Gates provides a wrap-up of the 114th U.S. Congress, plus an interview with Joe LaSorsa, CPP, on investigations.

Wireless Emergency Alerts, how drug-related violence in Mexico is affecting international commerce, plus, how a maturity model can take your metrics program further.

Detecting a data breach, how open-carry laws in the United States have been affected by recent violence and high-profile events, plus Paul Steiner, CPP, security manager at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, talks security preparations for the 2016 Republican National Convention.

William Cottringer, executive vice-president for employee relations for Puget Sound Security Patrol, Inc., discusses the concept of the "two-way manager" and how leaders can adopt this effective management style.

What the Fort McMurray wildfire in Alberta, Canada teaches us about disaster response, hackers up their game with business email compromise scams, plus a member spotlight on Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PSP, of DSI Security.

Scott Stewart, VP of Tactical Analysis at Stratfor, speaks to Homeland Security Editor Lilly Chapa from ASIS 2016 about the terrorism threat in the United States and beyond.

This month we take a look at security trends, including workplace compliance, soft target security, and how managers can use "nudge theory" to encourage employees and patrons to comply with their security programs.

In conjunction with the 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits, ASIS International is launching its inaugural ASIS Security Week, Sept. 11-15 in Orlando. The program will provide small business owners with free expert-led education on the fundamentals of security and preparedness planning. Security Week kicks off with a free Community Preparedness and Prevention Seminar on September 11 from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency. Hear from expert panelists with decades of experience working in local and national security.

Study on surveillance camera use in schools, Olympic Games security concerns, new European Union data regulations, and trade secret theft.