Scaling Security Across Remote and Multi-Site Energy Operations
Energy companies operate across hundreds of sites, spanning dense industrial corridors and towns that barely show up on a map. For security leaders responsible for that entire footprint, the challenge isn’t just keeping each site covered. It’s doing it consistently, at speed, when the work never stops.
National Police Week: Supporting the Mental Health of Law Enforcement Officers
As the country observes National Police Week, the Chicago Tribune published an op-ed by Anthony Varchetto and Jeffrey Salvetti, co-founders of Bank the Blue and leaders within Blue Star Security, Protos Security’s Specialized Services Division, addressing the growing mental health challenges facing law enforcement professionals.
Security Sales & Integration Feature: What Integrators Must Understand About Public-Private Partnerships
Featured in a recent SecurityInfoWatch.com article, Dan Arnold, SVP of National Operations provides insight into how public-private security partnerships are transforming modern threat response. Learn why security integrators play a critical role in reducing false alarms, improving communication and strengthening collaboration between private security teams and law enforcement.
Lay-down Yards and Pipeline Construction Security
Pipeline construction is not a forgiving environment. The sites are large, the timelines are long, the assets are expensive and the regulatory oversight is unrelenting. Energy is among the most heavily regulated industries in the United States, and the security programs that support pipeline construction and lay-down yard operations are not exempt from that scrutiny.
Anthony Varchetto Quoted in Reuters Article: Washington Hilton Attack Spotlights Hotel Industry’s Nagging and Costly Security Problem
Anthony Varchetto, Co-Founder of Blue Star Security and President of Protos Security’s Specialized Services Division, told Reuters that hotels frequently focus resources on external threats while underestimating dangers from registered guests. “This is a common oversight,” Varchetto said. “People get complacent, they understaff and a lot of it comes down to budget.”
Petrochemical Facility Security: Managing Insider Threats, Theft and Organized Crime
This blog explains why petrochemical facilities require a highly specialized security approach due to their scale, regulatory demands and exposure to sophisticated threats. Most incidents are planned and often involve insider knowledge, particularly during high-risk turnaround periods when large numbers of subcontractors are on site.
Refinery Turnaround Security: Managing Risk During the Highest-Stakes Window
Refinery turnaround security requires a different level of planning and control than day-to-day industrial facility security. For most industrial facilities, day-to-day operations carry a predictable rhythm. The same crews, the same access points and the same routines. But when a refinery goes into turnaround, that rhythm breaks entirely.
World Cup 2026: What Fans Don’t See Behind the Scenes
Featured in a recent SecurityInfoWatch.com article, Dan Arnold, SVP of National Operations highlights the behind-the-scenes security operation required to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The article explains that the greatest risks don’t occur during the match itself, but at high-traffic transition points such as stadium entrances, transit hubs and surrounding public spaces.
Protos Security Acquires AT-RISK International, Accelerating the Buildout of a Global, Intelligence-led Protective Services Platform
Protos announced the acquisition of AT-RISK International, a globally-recognized provider of executive and general protective services, intelligence and risk consulting services. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Protos’ strategy to build a differentiated, software-enabled integrated protection platform with expanding global reach. Learn more in the full press release.
How to Think About House of Worship Security: A Guide for Faith Leaders and Security Directors
This guide provides a practical framework for building an effective house of worship security program that protects congregants without compromising a welcoming environment. It outlines how faith leaders and security teams can start by assessing their institution’s unique threat profile, then align the appropriate level of security. Read our full series on security in religious institutions to learn more.
