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    In executive discussions, risks are routinely described as “mitigated,” often with an implicit assumption that mitigation equates to resolution. Controls are implemented, policies are updated, or technologies are deployed, and leadership takes comfort in the belief that exposure has been sufficiently addressed. From an ESRM perspective, however, mitigation is only one of several risk treatment options, and it is rarely absolute.
    From cyber-physical convergence to insider threats and supply chain exposure, ESRM practitioners know that mitigation only reduces risk; it does not eliminate it. The challenge...
    June 16, 2026
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    The revolution of self-driving autonomous vehicles is an idea I'm truly not ready to embrace.
    “You're traveling through another dimension — a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are those of imagination...
    June 12, 2026
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    In healthcare, an officer isn't just watching a door; they are managing aggressive patients, responding to clinical 'codes,' and coordinating with police during violent incidents.
    Today’s frontline security officers are expected to manage violence, operate advanced technologies, de-escalate crises, and protect people in increasingly volatile environments...
    June 12, 2026
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    Security executives must recognize that physical security is no longer only about preventing loss. It is about protecting continuity. When replacement costs are higher, materials are harder to source and businesses have less room to absorb avoidable setbacks, the risk equation changes to: “What would happen to the business if this asset, area or operation were unavailable tomorrow morning?”
    Rising costs, supply chain volatility, and operational disruption are forcing organizations to rethink physical security as more than loss prevention. Today’s security leaders...
    June 12, 2026
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    As physical security systems evolve into interconnected, software-defined environments spanning cloud, on-premise, and hybrid architectures, the volume and complexity of project data have increased significantly.
    Modern security systems may be technically sound, but fragmented workflows, disconnected project data, and inconsistent handoffs continue to drive delays, rework, and margin erosion...
    June 12, 2026
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    The better question is not, 'Does the CSO or CISO own cameras?' The better question is, 'Who owns each risk created by video?'
    Video surveillance has evolved from a security tool into a high-value data system, forcing organizations to rethink ownership, governance, and risk accountability across physical...
    June 12, 2026
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    While AI strengthens the security stack, it’s also part of the attack surface. Models can be manipulated, hostile inputs engineered, and outcomes influenced. In some cases, the security system can become an unwitting participant in the threat it was designed to detect.
    As AI transforms video surveillance from passive monitoring into autonomous decision-making, security leaders face a new reality: camera systems that don’t just observe environments...
    June 12, 2026
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    As organizations accelerate AI adoption across every department, the implicit trust employees place in AI systems is now a liability that attackers are exploiting with precision.
    Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to disguise malware inside trusted workflows, legitimate-looking tools, and AI-generated guidance that employees increasingly ...
    June 12, 2026
    Security Executive's longtime and beloved columnist, John McCumber, and his traveling companion and wife, Linda Marie, prepare for the next road trip. Safe travels my friend!
    In his final column for Security Executive after more than two decades, cybersecurity veteran John McCumber reflects on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the surprising...
    June 12, 2026
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    As physical security systems become more software-driven and network-connected, Ray Bernard explains why organizations must move beyond outdated product-based specifications and...
    June 12, 2026
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    Leadership flips that equation upside down. Now your success depends on whether your team succeeds. Your mindset must evolve from focusing primarily on your own performance to focusing on the success, growth, and effectiveness of the people you lead.
    Too many organizations promote high performers into leadership roles without preparing them for the realities of managing people, accountability, and organizational responsibility...
    June 12, 2026
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    Far too many executives and administrators still believe they are not legally required to train every employee on workplace emergencies.
    June 12, 2026
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    At ISC West 2026, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools unveiled major updates to its security guidelines, new implementation and assessment platforms, and expanded training ...
    June 12, 2026
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    With limited budgets, lean IT staff, and growing exposure to ransomware and phishing attacks, rural hospitals are increasingly leveraging collaborative threat intelligence networks...
    June 11, 2026
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    The security industry's buyer's guide, featuring new products in 8 different categories
    May 15, 2026