Security Budgeting 101: How to Balance Cost & Risk
Private security is one of the smartest investments a business can make to protect its people, property and assets. But how do you balance strong protection with cost? In this blog, we’ll break down security budgeting strategies, explain how to measure ROI and explore how outsourcing can enhance your program without compromising safety.
Workplace Safety & Security: Building a Strong Safety Culture for National Safety Month 2025
June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about health risks and safety hazards in the workplace and beyond. Founded by the National Safety Council, this month-long observance focuses on minimizing unintentional injuries and promote safer environments across the United States. In this article, we will explore strategies for building and sustaining workplace safety culture.
Workplace Violence Prevention Checklist: Top 10 Strategies to Keep Your Team Safe
Workplace violence is a growing concern that affects organizations across every industry. This comprehensive list outlines practical workplace violence prevention strategies that you can take to reduce incidents in your work environment and create a supportive space for everyone who enters.
Direct-to-Agency vs. Outsourced Off-Duty Law Enforcement Services: Why Protos is the Smarter Choice
When it comes to securing your people, property or projects with off-duty law enforcement, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to manage it yourself or outsource to a trusted partner. At Protos, we help clients unlock the full return on investment (ROI) of their security spend by delivering a better way to manage off-duty law enforcement programs. We eliminate the hidden costs of internal coordination, elevate the quality and consistency of off-duty law enforcement programs and assume full risk through comprehensive insurance coverage.
The People, Places and Purpose Behind Protos’ Guarding Services
Did you know that Protos Security is considered one of the fastest-growing guarding companies in North America? Since being acquired by the private equity firm Southfield Capital in 2019, Protos has experienced remarkable growth – acquiring new businesses, increasing our workforce, advancing the proprietary software that first set us apart and broadening our service offerings to include guarding, off-duty, specialized and remote services divisions.
Workplace Violence Risk Management: Identifying Threats Before They Escalate
Workplace violence isn’t just a headline issue, it’s a growing threat that affects employees across industries. Organizations that take a proactive approach to workplace violence risk management position themselves to protect employees and operations more effectively.
Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies: How to Create a Safer Work Environment
Workplace violence affects every industry, posing risks to employee safety, business continuity and legal compliance. At Protos, we believe that prevention starts with preparation. In this article, we explore actionable workplace violence prevention strategies, training approaches and risk management frameworks to help organizations create safer, more resilient environments.
Protos Whitepaper: Adapting Security Strategies in a World Where Change Is the Only Constant
In today’s retail environment, businesses face growing challenges from organized theft, public behavior and budget pressures. This whitepaper outlines how leading retailers are evolving their security strategies – using integrated technology, flexible staffing and data-backed insights to stay ahead of risk.
Raising the Bar in our Security Posture: Protos Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance
We’re proud to share a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to safeguarding client data and meeting the highest standards in data security: Protos has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance.
Product Marketing in Security: Translating Innovation into Impact at ISC West 2025
The security industry has long been defined by boots-on-the-ground execution, but in 2025, it’s apparent: software and technology are reshaping everything. This year at ISC West 2025, Protos made it clear we’re not just keeping up – we’re leading through our integrated protection solution.
