Tag: Iran
Allied Universal’s EPS unit navigates one of its busiest periods on record
April 1, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
LAS VEGAS—Allied Universal’s Enhanced Protection Services (EPS) unit is operating at an elevated tempo as geopolitical conflict, domestic threat activity and rising executive exposure converge to create one of its busiest stretches, says Glen Kucera.
“What people think of as executive protection has changed dramatically,” said Kucera, who leads the EPS unit, during ISC West. “This is all executive protection...
Industry reckons with fear of Iranian cyberattacks
March 11, 2026Ken Showers
YARMOUTH, Maine — Military action involving Iran in recent days has sparked fears of digital reprisal, as cybersecurity experts across the industry prepare for potential attacks targeting critical systems and private data.
The consequences of such attacks could even spill into the physical world, according to RunSafe Security CEO Joe Saunders.
“With the U.S. and Israeli military bombing of Iran, the cyber domain becomes a channel for asymmetric response,”...
Conflict abroad, security crunch at home
March 3, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
As the conflict escalates between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the security industry is bracing for a wave of new demand.
Early strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliatory attacks across multiple countries have pushed organizations worldwide to reassess their readiness - accelerating the need for stronger physical security, tighter cyber defenses, and converged operations at a scale not seen in years.
With civilian and military...
World Cup security conditions plagued with shortcomings, vulnerabilities
November 21, 2022Ken Showers
DOHA, Qatar – Today marks the opening of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a first for the small Middle Eastern country, however the security conditions in place for one of the world's largest sporting events are concerning to many.
Reuters reported earlier this month that the country had trained as many as 50,000 to provide security during the events. That number is bolstered by a number of experts and staff from visiting countries participating in the World Cup. For the U.S.,...