Security Management (US)

ASIS News:ASIS Call for Volunteers Opens as GSX Nears 21 August 2026 ASIS Call for Volunteers Is Now Open ASIS International is a vibrant global community of 34,000 security professionals, and active involvement is the single best way to maximize the value of your membership. Whether you're brand-new to the industry or have spent decades as a security management professional, your perspective and expertise are valued and needed.

News 20 August 2026 The ASIS Subject Area Communities, and the steering committees that guide them,workto deliver engaging content and conversations onchallenges and opportunities in the security profession. There are 37 communities in all, plus fouradditionalworking or interest groups, in ASIS Connects, and every ASIS member has access to all of them.

Skip to content News 19 August 2026 The countdown is on for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026. From 14 -16 September, the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta will host the annual flagship event of ASIS International and the most comprehensive gathering of security professionals anywhere in the world. With attendees from 100 nations, GSX is less a conference than a full recalibration of how the industry thinks, operates, and prepares for what comes next.

Critical Leadership Lessons from the FDNY’s Response to 9/11 Crises are catalysts for change; they can force people and organizations to reevaluate their priorities and their mission. On 9/11, 343 members of the New York Fire Department (FDNY) were killed, including firefighters, paramedics, chaplains, and FDNY Chief William Feehan, who died when the South Tower of the World Trade Center fell on his command post.

The Readiness Gap: Why Organizations That Test the Plan Still Struggle in Crisis At 8:40 a.m. on a routine Tuesday, a regional manufacturing facility fell silent. A key supplier had suddenly halted shipments, stopping the automated production line midcycle. Within hours, employees flooded the HR hotline seeking guidance. By midday, major customers were inquiring about delayed deliveries.

Skip to content News 12 August 2026 The First Corporate Security Congress of Honduras concluded successfully on 3 July 2026, marking a milestone for the development of corporate security in both the country and Central America region. Organized by the 313 Honduras Chapter of ASIS International under the direction of its president, Mauricio Suárez, CPP, and vice president, Jorge Daniel Mejía, PSP, the event brought together more than 200 participants in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

News 10 August 2026 The ASIS Subject Area Communities, and the steering committees that guide them,workto deliver engaging content and conversations onchallenges and opportunities in the security profession. There are 37 communities in all, plus fouradditionalworking or interest groups, in ASIS Connects, and every ASIS member has access to all of them.

Why Corporate Security Influence Expands in Crisis and Contracts in Routine Operations Corporate security leaders often recognize a recurring organizational rhythm. When the organization faces a serious incident, an escalating threat environment, or intense regulatory attention, security becomes central to how decisions are made. Senior leaders want briefings, resources are made available quickly, and security advice shapes priorities across functions.

UN and Red Cross Issue Renewed Appeal for Restrictions and Bans on Autonomous Weapons The leaders of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are calling for legally binding rules on autonomous weapons systems, cautioning that the risks attached to such weapons have increased.

Today’s Portrait of a Museum Thief Changes for the Worse Think of an art thief and you typically picture a cat burglar—someone stealthy, cunning, with a high degree of planning and deception. But today’s museum thief is in a different category. Museum thefts are becoming increasingly aggressive, with more violence and force involved. Europol claims this change in targets indicates the involvement of new criminal networks and the ease of illicit resale.