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Registration Open for Next Generation Security Leader GSOC Course

May 16, 2023 – A new 10-week online course will offer security leaders expert guidance...

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Suite of Assessments Provides Comprehensive View of Security

March 30, 2023 – The Security Executive Council’s suite of corporate security-specific assessments helps security...

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Convergence Report: Relationship, Not Structure, Key to Security Optimization

March 7, 2023 – The Security Executive Council’s Security Leadership Research Institute has released highlights...

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SEC Welcomes Capt. Chris Schaffer to Emeritus Faculty

February 28, 2023 – The Security Executive Council is proud to add Captain Chris Schaffer,...

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SEC Opens Applications for 2023-2024 Next Generation Security Leader Scholarship

February 9, 2023 – The Security Executive Council (SEC) has opened applications for its annual...

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SEC Releases Industry Impact 2022

January 3, 2023 – The Security Executive Council has released its yearly engagement and impact...

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Nine Practices of the Successful Security Leader

December 13, 2022 – The Security Executive Council is offering security leaders a special holiday...

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Bob Hayes Shares Insights on Sullivan Conviction

October 12, 2022 – SEC Managing Director Bob Hayes recently shared his thoughts on the...

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SEC Congratulates Inaugural Scholarship Recipients

September 27, 2022 – The Security Executive Council proudly congratulates Joshua Kojo Asante Atuahene, Joshua...

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Francis D’Addario Wins OSPA Lifetime Achievement Award

September 15, 2022 –The Security Executive Council (SEC) is proud to announce that Francis D’Addario,...

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SEC Announces 2022-2023 Board of Visionary Leaders

August 26, 2022 – The Security Executive Council is proud to introduce its 2022-2023 Advisory...

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SEC Named Finalist in Outstanding Security Performance Awards

August 16, 2022 – The Security Executive Council (SEC) has been selected as a finalist...

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Security Executive Council Brings Pay Transparency to Practitioners with the Security Compensation Research Report

July 28, 2022 – For the first time, the Foushée Group’s total cash compensation information...

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Hundreds of Corporate Security Resources in Improved Online Hub

June 16, 2022 – The Security Executive Council (SEC) has launched the redesigned www.securityexecutivecouncil.com, making...

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SLRI Survey Will Find Average Cost of Loss from Fraud, Theft, Abuse

March 10, 2022 – The Security Executive Council’s (SEC) Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) is...

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SLRI Seeks Input on Continuum of Convergence

March 3, 2022 – The Security Executive Council’s (SEC) Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) is...

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SEC – ESC Alliance to Define Energy Sector Security Success Factors

February 24, 2022 – The Security Executive Council (SEC) and the Energy Security Council (ESC)...

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SEC Provides Scholarships to University Partners for the Next Generation of Security Leaders

January 13, 2022 – The Security Executive Council (SEC) will continue its work of preparing...

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SEC, Mercyhurst Partner to Advance Intelligence and Business Information Analysis in Corporate Security

October 7, 2021 – Two leading U.S. organizations specializing in intelligence analysis and corporate security...

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Kathleen Kotwica featured on Security Podcasts: Women in Security Edition

September 29, 2021 – Kathleen Kotwica, Executive Vice President and Chief Knowledge Strategist at the...

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SEC Named Finalist in Outstanding Security Performance Awards

August 10, 2021 – The Security Executive Council (SEC) has been selected as a finalist...

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New Benchmark Offers Detailed Comparison Data for Security Programs

July 22, 2021 – The Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) has released the results of...

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Security Executive Council Welcomes Five New Security Experts

April 29, 2021– The Security Executive Council (SEC) is proud to welcome Tom Bello, Coral...

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D’Addario Recognized as Protective Intelligence Thought Leader

March 24, 2021 – The Security Executive Council congratulates Emeritus Faculty of Strategic Innovation Francis...

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George Campbell Recognized for Lifelong Security Leadership

October 6, 2020 – SEC emeritus faculty member and subject matter expert George Campbell has...

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Survey Shows Increased Collaboration Between Cyber and Corporate Security

September 22, 2020 – A Security Barometer poll conducted by the Security Executive Council finds...

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Security Program Validation Tops Security Leaders' Wish List

May 5, 2020 – A Security Barometer peer poll by the Security Executive Council has...

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Security Executive Council Launches COVID-19 Security Resource Page

April 15, 2020 – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, time is scarce and the amount of...

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What Would Add the Most Value to Your Security Program?

March 5, 2020 – If you could choose three things that would enhance your security...

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SEC Renames GSOC Best Practices Group

February 11, 2020 – The Security Executive Council is renaming its Global Security Operations Center...

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Justifying Improvements Is Security's Biggest Challenge

January 9, 2020 – Security practitioners still frequently struggle to show the value of security...

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SEC Welcomes New Subject Matter Experts

December 17, 2019 – The Security Executive Council is proud to announce the addition of...

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Is Security Underpaid? Foushee Survey Helps Define Competitive Compensation

December 5, 2019 – Many security leaders suspect they are underpaid but have no way...

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SEC Poll Identifies Challenges for Security Departments

October 31, 2019 – The Security Executive Council, which tracks trends among security practitioners, has...

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New Series Explores Security Leadership Success Factors

September 24, 2019–The Security Executive Council is launching a new online series: Key Security Success...

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New Series of Free Corporate Security Videos Available

July 15, 2019– The Security Executive Council is proud to announce the release of a...

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Security Seldom Involved in Certain Preparedness Exercises

June 17, 2019– A recent practitioner poll by the Security Executive Council found that security...

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Security Executive Council Welcomes Brad Brekke to Faculty

April 29, 2019– The Security Executive Council (SEC) is proud to welcome Brad Brekke as...

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Security Leadership Event Offers Peer Engagement, Resilience Knowledge Sharing

April 15, 2019– The City of Calgary and The Security Executive Council are joining to...

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Security Executive Council Developing A Maturity Model for Corporate Security

January 16, 2019 – The Security Executive Council has released a series of abbreviated corporate...

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Security Executive Council Welcomes New Experts

November 30, 2018 – The Security Executive Council (SEC) has added five new members to...

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Four out of Five Security Officer Programs Face Significant Budgetary Pressure

October 29, 2018 – A recent practitioner poll by the Security Executive Council found that...

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Security Executive Council Captures Snapshot of BYOD Usage

June 25, 2018 – The Security Executive Council has been watching the data on the...

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Security Career Opportunities Perceived to Be Growing

April 6, 2018 – Security practitioners perceive career opportunities within security to be holding steady...

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Corporate Security Not Always Responsible for Security Risk-Related Policies, Poll Shows

December 11, 2017 - Policies are now the primary driver of conduct and activities in...

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SEC Expands Capability with Four Security Experts

May 17, 2017, Boston, MA--The Security Executive Council (SEC) has recently welcomed four additional experts...

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SEC's Next Generation Security Leader Event Geared for the Evolution of Security

February 8, 2016, Boston, MA--Are you a security practitioner or a business person? This is...

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Key Security Leaders Join the Security Executive Council

ATLANTA, GA, November 25, 2014. The Security Executive Council has expanded its professional resources with...

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Practitioner Based Educational Resources Now Available to Security Students

(LAS VEGAS, NV: April 10, 2013): The Security Executive Council (SEC) is partnering with Elsevier...

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The Security Executive Council Joins Forces With Pfeiffer University on Faith-Based Security

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 29, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Security Executive Council is partnering with...

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Francis D’Addario Awarded Charles A. Sennewald Distinguished Service Accolade

May 8, 2012, Washington, DC—Francis D’Addario, Security Executive Council Emeritus Faculty for Strategic Influence and...

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Top Security Executive Salaries Increased in 2011, According to Report

April 11, 2012, Washington, DC—Leading compensation research firm and Security Executive Council strategic alliance partner...

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New Alliance Formed to Address Business Risks

March 26, 2012, Columbia, SC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) and the University of South Carolina...

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Security & Compliance Compensation Survey Can Help Managers Justify Employees’ Salaries—and Their Own

December 30, 2011, Washington, DC—Leading compensation research firm and Security Executive Council strategic alliance partner...

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New Executive Development Program Bridges Security-Business Gap

November 1, 2011, Atlanta, GA—In January, the Security Executive Council will launch the first course...

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New Benchmark Report Offers Fresh Insight on Security Budgets and Structure

September 20, 2011, Boston, MA—The Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI), the research arm of the...

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Report Explores Nine Practices of Successful Security Leaders

September 19, 2011, Atlanta, GA—The Security Executive Council has released “The Nine Practices of the...

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Security Executive Council Offers Free Security Leadership Assessment

August 25, 2011, Washington, DC— The Security Executive Council invites security leaders to visit www.securityexecutivecouncil.c...

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Security Executive Council Identifies Nine Attributes that Spell Security Success

February 16, 2011, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council has identified a list of attributes that...

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Security Executive Council’s Bob Hayes to Speak at The Great Conversation™

January 27, 2011, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council is pleased to announce that Managing Director...

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Proven Practices Library Built Upon Experience of Successful Practitioners

September 14, 2010, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council’s newly launched Proven Practices Library shares on-demand...

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Management Perceptions May Pose Biggest Threat to Security Employment

October 19, 2010, Washington, DC—Change in corporate leadership, a lack of leadership buy-in or support...

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Security Executive Council Names Solution Innovation Partner Advisory Board

August 31, 2010, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council is pleased to announce the formation of...

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Security Executive Council Eyes 2020 Solutions and Leadership

June 8, 2010, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council is pleased to announce the new Security...

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New Business Continuity Alliance Formed to Continue Work of MSU CIP Program

April 14, 2010, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council and Michigan State University have partnered to...

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Security Executive Council Enters Strategic Alliance with Continuum Worldwide

April 21, 2010, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council is pleased to announce a new strategic...

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Security Executive Council Announces Solution Innovations Initiative

March 5, 2010, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) has announced Solution Innovations, its latest...

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Nominations Open for Annual Public/Private Partnership Award

March 10, 2010, Washington, DC—The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is accepting nominations...

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Former Head of Starbucks Security Makes Business Case for All-Hazards Preparedness

Feb 8, 2010, Washington, DC—In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, many security...

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Security Executive Council Releases Revised Book on Security Careers

December 8, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council has released the second edition of Security...

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2010 Security & Compliance Compensation Survey Now Open

December 10, 2009, Washington, DC—Leading compensation research firm and Security Executive Council strategic alliance partner...

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Security Leadership Research Institute Launches This Week

October 8, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council is proud to announce the official launch...

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Change in Mexican Drug Law Will Impact U.S. Business and Critical Infrastructure Sectors

September 3, 2009, Washington, DC—The Associated Press reports that on August 21, Mexico decriminalized the...

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Security Executive Council Live: Are Your Resources Under Fire?

August 24, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council has announced the date of the next...

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New Book Provides Proven Baseline for Risk Management Programs

July 28, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council has released Adding Business Value by Managing...

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Security Executive Council Enters Strategic Alliance with DataGuidance

July 22, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council, a risk mitigation research and services organization...

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Security Executive Council Live Seminars Now Available on Demand

July 1, 2009, Washington, DC—After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback on its first two Security Executive...

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SEC Announces Merger with Business Security Advisory Group

June 8, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) is proud to announce its merger...

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Security Budget Research Report Shows Both Increases and Cuts

April 20, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council has released the results of its 2009...

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Don Hubbard Joins Emeritus Faculty of Security Executive Council

February 11, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) has announced the addition of Don...

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Security Executive Council Launches SEC Live with Nelson at Helm

January 27, 2009, Washington, DC—Building upon its reputation as a creator of innovative security industry...

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Annual Compensation Survey Provides Leverage in Tough Economic Times

January 12, 2009, Washington, DC—Leading compensation research firm and Security Executive Council strategic alliance partner...

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New Security Executive Council Web Site to Become Security Knowledge HQ

October 1, 2008, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) today launched its fully redesigned Web...

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New Book Helps Public-Sector Security Pros Transition to Private Business

January 15, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) is proud to announce the availability...

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Francis D’Addario Joins Emeritus Faculty of Security Executive Council

February 2, 2009, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) has announced the addition of Francis...

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SEC Releases International Security Programs Benchmark Report

September 12, 2008, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) has released summary results of its...

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SEC Releases Demonstration and Protest Statutes Compilations

June 27, 2008, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) now offers compilations of state-specific statutes...

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Cohn Creative Training Videos Now Available in SEC Store

June 2, 2008, Washington, DC—The Security Executive Council (SEC) online store has added three new...

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Security Executive Council Partners with ASIS International

February 26, 2008, Framingham, MA— The Security Executive Council (SEC), an international membership organization for...

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Security Executive Council Launches Events Calendar for Security Executives

January 8, 2008, Framingham, MA—The Security Executive Council (SEC) has added an Events Calendar to...

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2007 Hotline Benchmarking Report Helps Execs Assess Ethics and Compliance

November 15, 2007, Framingham, MA--The Security Executive Council (SEC) has released the 2007 Corporate Governance...

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Security Executive Council Invites You to Ask the Experts

September 19, 2007, Framingham, MA—The Security Executive Council (SEC) founded by CSO magazine (formerly the...

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Survey Shows Security Programs Missing Opportunity

August 23, 2007, Framingham, MA—The Security Executive Council (SEC) founded by CSO magazine (formerly the...

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Book Series Offers Investigations Guidance to Non-Security Professionals

April 27, 2007, Framingham, MA—The Security Executive Council (SEC) founded by CSO magazine (formerly the...

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New Study Highlights Change in Hiring Trends and Skills for Security Leaders

March 28, 2007, Framingham, MA—The Security Executive Council (founded by CSO magazine), an international professional...

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New Database Helps Security Executives Benchmark Their Operations

March 30 2007, Framingham, MA—The Security Executive Council (SEC) founded by CSO magazine (formerly the...

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CSO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ANNOUNCES NEW POSITION TO REFLECT MEMBERSHIP

Framingham, MA—September 1, 2006—The CSO Executive Council, a professional membership organization serving top security executives,...

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NATION'S SECURITY CHIEFS MOBILIZE TO SOLVE PRESSING SECURITY PROBLEMS

Framingham, MA—April 12, 2005—IDG’s CXO Media, publisher of CIO, CMO and CSO magazines, announces the...

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