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In a sting operation, a U.S. government watchdog successfully obtained small quantities of highly radioactive isotopes from domestic suppliers that could be used to create a dirty bomb. asisonline.org/security-manag…

Back by popular demand... the GSX Puppies! During GSX stop by and take a break on the 13th and 14th from 10:30-1:30, with the cutest members of our #MyASIS community. Not yet registered for GSX? Time is running out! #GSX2022 #security #MyASIS fal.cn/3rz1x

Labor unions are gaining momentum across the United States. Claire Meyer spoke with some legal experts about how this movement impacts security teams and workplace surveillance practices. asisonline.org/security-manag…

BREAKING: A senior U.S. intelligence official says Russian missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, killing two people. A Polish government spokesman did not immediately confirm the information, but said leaders were meeting on "crisis situation." apnews.com/article/russia…

While mis- and disinformation are nothing new on Twitter and other social media platforms, Elon Musk has slashed staffing in departments that are usually in charge of content moderation. Here's what that means for your brand's security: asisonline.org/security-manag…

Looking for a full-time, remote-first, digital designer position? Our Security Management/ASIS International team is hiring! Full details here: workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default…

We've published more than 600 stories so far in 2022. Here are the 12 our readers kept returning to. asisonline.org/security-manag…

How diverse is the security industry? We sat down with Rachel Briggs OBE to discuss her research findings on security leaders and DE&I. asisonline.org/security-manag…

There have been 40 mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year. New analysis released today from the U.S. Secret Service identifies common behaviors of these mass attackers: asisonline.org/security-manag…

Security practitioners are regularly exposed to traumatic incidents in the course of their work. In a deep dive, Claire Meyer took a look at how managers can help their teams be more resilient and cope: asisonline.org/security-manag…

To get ahead of potential extremist attacks, many security professionals are turning to threat and behavioral assessment techniques and teams. Claire Meyer shares insights on this trend, as well as sessions and exhibit hall opportunities at #GSX2023. asisonline.org/security-manag…

A good mentor can be invaluable. But not every mentor is a good fit for every mentee, and mentors themselves can always improve. asisonline.org/security-manag…

CEOs and other corporate leaders are often risk-accepting and this leads them to discount executive protection needs and potential threats. But their family members are often much less accepting of risks leaking into their personal safety and home lives. asisonline.org/security-manag…