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.
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.
Multi-Site House of Worship Security: A Smarter, Scalable Approach
Multi-site houses of worship face complex security challenges across campuses, neighborhoods and service schedules. Learn how centralized oversight and the right mix of security resources can strengthen your religious institution security program.
The Value of Off-Duty Law Enforcement for Houses of Worship
This article explains why many houses of worship are reevaluating their security approach as threats become more targeted and severe. It highlights how off-duty law enforcement provides a higher level of deterrence, authority and situational awareness compared to traditional or volunteer-based security models.
In a More Automated World, How Do CFOs Think About Succession Planning? CFO Peer Audit
Featured in a recent CFO.com article, Protos Security CFO Tony Escamilla highlights how modern succession planning goes beyond simply filling roles. By rotating employees through different finance functions, he emphasizes building well-rounded, engaged team members who are constantly learning and less likely to leave. Learn more in the full interview.
ISC West 2026 Show Floor Spotlight: SecurityInfoWatch Interview with Mark Hjelle
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviewed Protos Security CEO Mark Hjelle, focusing on how organizations are managing contract security programs and coordinating guarding services across multiple locations.
A Legacy Model Showing Its Age: How Protos Security Is Rewiring an Industry Stuck in the Past
Long plagued by inconsistency, opacity and sluggish response times, the traditional contract-guarding model is under pressure. Protos Security is betting that a software-driven, network-based approach, fueled by data, integration and cultural alignment, can deliver the accountability and agility enterprise clients have long demanded.
Why Off-Duty Law Enforcement Works So Well in Religious Settings
Security outcomes are shaped not only by coverage and data but by the psychology of safety, how employees and customers perceive their environment, the credibility of the security presence and the quality of interactions during tense situations. Read our full blog series about the psychology of safety in workplaces and communities.
