Corporate security programs have been around for decades. Many large corporations employ a dedicated security person or persons who are responsible for a wide range of corporate security issues spanning different industries. There are also hundreds of private corporate security businesses which offer for-hire services and training programs to guide businesses and corporations to enhance […]

The movie “Argo” was awarded the 85th Academy Awards “Oscar” for Best Picture of 2012. This fast-paced, action-drama was drawn from a real-life CIA “rescue mission” of six Americans who had fled the U.S. Embassy in Tehran during its takeover by Iranian revolutionaries and subsequently hid in the home of the Canadian ambassador. The Hollywood […]

It is no secret that the United States armed services highly value education and training. In the U.S. Air Force, education is an essential element to advancement. The U.S. Air Force is committed to education, and there are several Air Force education programs that airmen can take advantage of on or off base. Some Air […]

Students interested in counterterrorism careers must have an in-depth knowledge of terrorism and counterterrorism. Counterterrorism careers are demanding and those individuals who are successful in this field must have a strong understanding of terrorist motivations, terrorist techniques, historical cases, as well as methods in which to disrupt terrorism. What exactly does one mean by “in […]

With national security and global security matters holding so much attention today, it appears that jobs within these areas are here to stay. That is, the nature of the world today is one where there is an increased need for highly educated, trained, strategic security professionals. One area of strategic security that is particularly in […]

The security industry is as diverse as the people it aims to protect. From physical security to risk mitigation and security planning, the goal of the security planner is to ensure the well-being of the organization, both financially and physically. Risk management is a large tool in the process of providing the security and safety […]

The recent shooting at the theatre in Colorado once again brought the topic of crisis response to the forefront. The officers at the scene were faced with an unimaginable situation and yet they remained calm and positioned themselves according to their training. While the officers most likely received the training from in-house sources, those sources […]

There are many intelligence and security agencies within the United States federal government. Many of those agencies are often referred to as “three letter” agencies because of the familiar three letter abbreviations that have come to be so well known, such as CIA and FBI. In addition to the more familiar agencies, the different branches […]

A security management degree is becoming the degree of choice for those interested in the field of security. The degree has application from public services at the local and federal level, to private corporations. Beyond security administration, physical security, risk management and security assessments, security management incorporates incident management training, which is vital to the […]

There will always be a debate as to whether American jobs should stay in the U.S. or go overseas. No matter which side of the debate someone is on, the fact remains corporations have a financial interest in oversea ventures. However, a venture is only beneficial if the risks involved do not outweigh the benefits. […]