Physical Security in 2026: A Preview of Things to Come1 min read
When we look back at the physical security environment of the mid-2020s, the greatest hurdle was not a lack of technology, but a lack of connection. Campus safety teams were drowning in data, forced to operate within a complex network of security silos. The video management system (VMS) didn’t inherently talk to the access control system (ACS), […]
COSECURE Announces Appointment of Don Hough as Vice President – Public Sector, Bringing National Homeland Security Leadership to Advance Holistic Safety and Security Solutions3 min read
Philadelphia— January 12, 2026 — COSECURE, a national consulting practice specializing in holistic physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness, is proud to announce the appointment of Don Hough as Vice President – Public Sector. Don Hough joins the team with more than 15 years of national leadership experience in safety, security, and technology integration, most […]
Drew Neckar Featured in Campus Safety Magazine’s “ICYMI: Most Popular Campus Safety Webinars from 2025”36 sec read
Safety and security policies and procedures across K–12, higher education, and healthcare campuses continue to evolve in response to emerging risks, new technologies, and shifting regulations. Hearing directly from fellow campus protection professionals about their experiences and areas of expertise is invaluable—and one of the most effective ways to stay informed in this rapidly changing […]
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM): A Critical Gap in its Implementation2 min read
A recent study published by ASIS International revealed some eye-opening findings about Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) practices in schools. Only 15% of schools conduct social media or online footprint reviews every time they perform a BTAM assessment. 8% don’t check at all, and the rest only do so “sometimes.” That number is startling […]
COSECURE Partners with Safe & Sound Schools to Advance Security in K-12 Learning Environments1 min read
November 5, 2025, Philadelphia, PA –– Today, COSECURE, a national risk management and security consulting firm with an emphasis on physical security, emergency preparedness, active threat prevention, and cybersecurity, announced it has become a supporting partner of Safe and Sound Schools, the national nonprofit dedicated to school crisis prevention, response, and recovery. “Schools and communities […]
Why an Independent Security Assessment is a Must for Every Organization2 min read
Many organizations—especially schools and healthcare systems—make security decisions without the benefit of subject-matter expertise. Leadership teams understand the importance of safety, but without independent guidance, they often rely on vendors to define the problem and sell the solution. That’s where an independent physical security assessment delivers real value. Independent Insight, Without the Sales Pitch An […]
COSECURE Principal Consultant Joseph Hendry Quoted in the Houston Chronicle38 sec read
As schools nationwide navigate how to maintain safety while supporting student well-being, Joseph Hendry, Principal Consultant at COSECURE and Education Co-Chair for the International School Safety and Security Community, shared his insights with the Houston Chronicle. With decades of experience in emergency preparedness, threat assessment, and school security infrastructure, Joe emphasized how proactive measures, such […]
The ASIS International School Security Standard6 min read
ASIS International, the largest association for security industry professionals in the world, recently published the first edition of the ASIS School Security Standard. This standard is the culmination of three years of work from a team of fifty school security experts, including COSECURE’s Joe Hendry and Drew Neckar, and establishes a comprehensive framework for developing, implementing, and maintaining a school security program across K-12 educational environments. It provides structured guidance to help schools assess risks, design protective strategies, and integrate physical security, behavioral threat assessment and management, and emergency operations planning into a cohesive and sustainable program.
Celebrating Excellence: Drew Neckar Wins 2025 OSPA for Outstanding Security Consultant3 min read
We are proud to announce that Drew Neckar, CPP, CHPA, CPD, Principal Consultant at COSECURE, has been awarded the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Outstanding Security Consultant, one of the highest honors in the security industry. The OSPAs are part of a global awards program that recognizes and celebrates excellence in security […]
Colleges Must Respond to Active-Shooter Hoaxes with Care and Speed6 min read
Over the past two weeks, more than a dozen U.S. universities—including Villanova, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University of Arkansas, University of Colorado Boulder, University of South Carolina, Iowa State, Kansas State, Northern Arizona University, and others—were targeted by “swatting”: false active-shooter or bomb threat calls designed to provoke an emergency response[1]. These hoaxes often […]