Strengthening perimeter protection can increase the amount of time between detection of an intrusion and the point at which an attack would be successful, which layers of security help to facilitate. But how far out should you go?

Until a negative incident occurs, it is tempting for a business to assume their protective shield is as strong as ever. But security systems on "autopilot" are actually in a state of decay.

Making society resilient against manmade and natural disasters is not the only reason why cash acceptance is critical; "cashless" retailers also do disservice to the public.

Intelligence tradecraft in the private sector has expanded significantly. Done right, it supports strategic decision-making related to risk and security, as well as strategic opportunity, and positions organizations ahead of events.

The world’s critical infrastructure is a greater target and more vulnerable than ever, facts that demand a comprehensive approach to protection that aligns physical and cybersecurity and requires collaboration on many fronts. This Q&A primer outlines issues involved and provides entry-level context to a pressing global security challenge.