Beyond day-to-day operational needs, organizations must continuously assess conditions and risk factors and adjust the security program to best meet long-term risk management objectives.

Paul Bandstra joined Allied Universal in 2014 after serving more than 24 years in the U.S. Army.  He decided to serve his country for all that the military has done for him and his family. 

Construction sites are seeing a rise in thefts and crime due to their ease of access, little to no security, and the opportune time for theft after hours and on weekends.

Security professionals are challenged by a negative perception that exists in the security industry, and most likely in their organizations. Physical security is often viewed as a cost that is more of a burden to the organization than a benefit.

You have a choice as an Enterprise leader are tasked with ensuring a comprehensive security approach that reduces risk and protects assets, while at the same time meeting stakeholder expectations for cost effectiveness and return on investment.

 Wearable technologies are increasingly more common and the next generation of connected security officers will wear body accessories that are powered by sensors that gather information from their immediate surroundings and then relay that information for storage and analysis at the edge or in the cloud.

As an industry, security must be mindful of taking an untried path, to avoid opening up security risks as we make the transition to Security 4.0. If done correctly, our transition will bring similar benefits in efficiency, effectiveness, and overall empowerment for the human side of the human-technology team.
 

Today’s security leaders encounter many challenges. They have to operate with reduced budgets and face challenging and evolving risks daily.
 

Whether a company's security program is in-house, outsourced, or a hybrid of both, the leading global security executives and decision-makers are acutely aware of how to effectively leverage the resource capabilities of intelligence professionals within their organization.