The Top 19 Blogs and Publications for Security Professionals

Trackforce

August 15, 2018 · 13 min read

Blog Resources Every Security Professional Should Follow v2

The security industry changes fast. Regulations shift, client expectations rise and new technology reshapes how officers work on every shift. The good news is that some of the most valuable industry knowledge is free and available online, whether you run a contract security firm or lead an in-house security team.

Below are 19 security blogs, magazines and associations that cover security operations, officer training, law enforcement, sales, marketing, regulation and more. We refreshed this list for 2026, replaced publications that have stopped publishing and added a note on who each source is best for. At the end, you will find a simple reading routine and practical ways to put what you learn to work in TrackTik security operations software.

Key takeaways

The best security publications are free to follow.
Most offer newsletters, podcasts or webinars, so staying current takes minutes a week, not hours.
Mix national, trade and regional sources.
Magazines track the big trends, while associations such as NASCO, CALSAGA and ASSIST cover the regulation and legislation that directly affects guard companies.
Match the source to the role.
Owners, operations managers, sales leaders and officers each get more value from different publications, so share the right reading with the right people.
A short, repeatable routine beats occasional binge reading.
Twenty minutes a week and one shared takeaway turns reading into better decisions across your team.
Knowledge only pays off when it changes operations.
TrackTik turns new ideas into post orders, tours, training records and client reports, so improvements show up in the data your clients see.

The 19 Best Security Blogs and Publications at a Glance

Use this quick-reference table to find the right source for your role. Full details for each publication follow below.

Publication	Type	Best for
1. ASIS International	Association and magazine	Security leaders, standards and certification
2. SDM Magazine	Trade magazine	Integrators, dealers and business trends
3. Security Magazine	Business magazine	Security executives and enterprise programs
4. Security Today	News and product site	Current news and technology
5. Security Solutions Media	Magazine (Australia)	International perspective
6. Professional Security Magazine	Magazine (UK)	UK and European guarding news
7. Security Info Watch	News and product site	Product research and webinars
8. Officer.com	Law enforcement publication	Officer training and public safety
9. Campus Security Today	Trade publication	Education and campus security
10. Security Journal Americas	News magazine	Industry news across the Americas
11. Security Sales & Integration	Trade magazine	Sales, marketing and growth
12. Trackforce Resources	Blog, guides and webinars	Security operations and TrackTik best practices
13. Security Industry Association	Trade association	Standards, policy and research
14. NASCO	Trade association	Contract security advocacy
15. Private Officer International	Professional association	Officer professionalism and ethics
16. RealPage Blog	Industry blog	Understanding property management clients
17. CALSAGA	State association	California regulation and legislation
18. ASSIST	State association	Texas regulation and legislation
19. El Dorado Insurance Agency	Insurance blog	Risk, liability and insurance
Bonus: Robert H. Perry & Associates	Advisory firm	Mergers, acquisitions and industry data

Quick-reference summary of the security publications in this guide.

Digital Security Blogs and Magazines

The internet has made officer training, business development and industry news accessible 24/7/365. These are the online security blogs and magazines worth checking regularly.

1. ASIS International

ASIS International, formerly the American Society for Industrial Security, is widely considered the premier source for security learning, standards, research and networking. Its publication, Security Management magazine, is an excellent source of practical industry knowledge, and ASIS credentials such as the CPP and PSP are respected across the profession. Learn which credentials are worth pursuing in our guide to essential security career certifications.

Best for: security leaders, managers and anyone pursuing professional certification.

2. SDM Magazine

SDM Magazine covers security management and technical solutions, with a focus on the sale, installation, service and monitoring of electronic security systems. Follow it for the business and operational trends affecting the wider security industry, including its annual SDM 100 ranking of leading systems integrators.

Best for: integrators, dealers and owners tracking business trends.

3. Security Magazine

Security Magazine delivers news and analysis on security leadership, technology and risk, written for security executives. Its management and physical security coverage is especially useful for guard services companies and corporate security teams alike.

Best for: security executives and enterprise security programs.

4. Security Today

Security Today keeps security professionals informed on current trends, news and products across physical security, access control, video surveillance and cybersecurity.

Best for: staying current on industry news and technology.

5. Security Solutions Media

The award-winning Security Solutions Media, publisher of Security Solutions Magazine, is one of Australia’s leading security resources, covering industry news, equipment, operations and reviews. It offers a valuable international perspective for firms that serve clients in more than one country.

Best for: readers who want an international perspective on security operations.

6. Professional Security Magazine

Stay up to date with UK and European security news and views by following Professional Security Magazine. Its coverage of guarding, training and regulation is useful for any firm serving clients in the UK.

Best for: UK and European guarding news.

7. Security Info Watch

Security Info Watch provides security professionals with news, product reports, reviews, webinars and podcasts. It is a reliable place to compare security technology and follow industry announcements.

Best for: product research and industry news.

8. Officer.com

One of the top publications of the law enforcement community, Officer.com is great for security professionals who want to stay current on law enforcement practices. Much of its training content also applies to private security officers, especially on patrol tactics, de-escalation and report writing.

Best for: training managers, supervisors and officers.

9. Campus Security Today

Campus Security Today, a sister publication of Security Today, is a strong resource for professionals focused on campus safety or on winning business in the education sector. It covers school districts, colleges, universities and healthcare facilities, including emergency planning topics such as lockdown procedures. If you protect colleges and universities, see how TrackTik supports higher education security.

Best for: education and campus security teams.

10. Security Journal Americas

Security Journal Americas is a security news magazine that covers industry developments, technology and leadership perspectives across North and South America.

Best for: leaders tracking industry news across the Americas.

11. Security Sales & Integration

Security Sales & Integration focuses on the business side of security, with practical coverage of sales, marketing and growth strategy. While much of its audience works in electronic security, many of the same principles apply directly to companies providing guard services. Pair it with our guide to modern security company marketing tactics.

Best for: sales and marketing leaders.

12. Trackforce Resources

Shameless plug here. At Trackforce, the company behind TrackTik, we publish blogs, guides, webinars and customer stories built around the real work of running security operations. Browse the Trackforce resource library for practical advice on scheduling, reporting, officer retention, compliance and client communication.

Best for: owners and operations teams looking for practical, technology-driven best practices.

Security Associations

Beyond the blogs above, some of the largest private security associations in the United States and abroad publish content on a consistent basis. They are also the best source for the regulatory and legislative updates that affect how you hire, train and deploy officers. Learn why getting involved pays off in our article on the importance of regional associations.

13. Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) publishes news, research, standards and policy updates from security industry experts. Its coverage of emerging technology and regulation, including data privacy topics such as GDPR, is especially useful for technology-minded security leaders.

Best for: technology, standards and policy.

14. NASCO

The National Association of Security Companies (NASCO) is a leading trade association for the contract security industry in the United States. It advocates for high standards in private security and shares news on legislation, regulation and upcoming industry events.

Best for: contract security firm owners and executives.

15. Private Officer International

Private Officer International works to raise professionalism in the security industry through standards, ethics and education, and engages in the political process on behalf of the industry.

Best for: officers and supervisors focused on professional development.

16. RealPage Blog

For security professionals serving property managers, the RealPage blog, home of the former Property Management Insider, helps you understand your clients’ world, from occupancy and operating costs to resident experience. Knowing what keeps property managers up at night makes you a better partner. See how TrackTik supports property management security.

Best for: firms that protect residential and commercial properties.

17. CALSAGA

The California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA) is a knowledgeable voice of the industry in California, sharing news, events and updates on state regulation and legislation.

Best for: California security companies.

18. ASSIST

The Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas (ASSIST) has long played a key role in shaping the private security regulatory environment in Texas. It advocates for security and investigation companies, supports officer training and shares legislative updates with members.

Best for: Texas security and investigation companies.

How to Build a Security Reading Routine That Sticks

Following great publications only helps if the insights reach the people who run your operation. Use this simple five-step routine to keep your whole team informed.

Pick three core sources. Choose one national magazine, one association and one publication tied to your most important vertical, then subscribe to their newsletters.
Block 20 minutes a week. Put reading on the calendar like any other meeting so it does not get pushed aside by daily fires.
Share one takeaway with your team. Post a short summary in your team channel or cover it during a shift briefing.
Turn insights into action. Update a post order, training module or report template whenever something you read changes how your team should work.
Benchmark against your own data. Compare industry trends with your own numbers. The Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report is a good place to start.

Turn Industry Knowledge Into Better Operations With TrackTik

Reading about best practices is the easy part. Putting them into practice across dozens of sites, hundreds of officers and every shift is where most security teams struggle. TrackTik, the security workforce management platform from Trackforce, closes that gap by giving you one connected place to put new ideas to work.

Keep training and credentials current. TrackTik business administration monitors certification expiry dates and matches qualified officers to the right assignments.
Build best practices into every shift. Turn new procedures into post orders, guard tour checkpoints and site tasks your officers complete in the TrackTik mobile app.
Raise the quality of every report. TrackTik incident reporting guides officers step by step and adds time-stamped photo, video and GPS evidence, while ReportPro AI helps turn rough notes into polished, compliance-ready reports.
Prove the value to clients. Real-time dashboards and a client portal show clients exactly what your team delivered at their sites.

Want to see how that looks with your own sites and post orders? Book a TrackTik demo and we will walk you through it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the most useful sources are Security Management from ASIS International, Security Magazine, SDM Magazine, Security Today and Security Info Watch for news and trends, plus associations such as SIA, NASCO, CALSAGA and ASSIST for regulation and advocacy. For practical advice on running a guard operation day to day, Trackforce publishes guides, webinars and customer stories built around TrackTik security workforce management software.

Start with your state or regional association, since it covers the licensing rules and legislation that affect you most directly, such as CALSAGA in California or ASSIST in Texas. Then add a national organization such as NASCO for contract security advocacy or ASIS International for education, certification and networking. Membership also gives you a voice when new regulations are proposed.

Choose three core sources, subscribe to their newsletters and block about 20 minutes a week to review them. Share one takeaway with your team each week and turn anything important into an updated post order, training module or report template. A small, consistent routine keeps your whole operation informed without pulling managers away from the field.

ASIS International offers some of the most recognized credentials, including the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP). Most states also require specific guard licenses, and many require ongoing training. TrackTik business administration helps employers monitor certification expiry dates and match qualified officers to the right assignments, so credentials stay current across every site.

TrackTik connects scheduling, guard tours, incident reporting, dispatch and client reporting in one platform. When you adopt a new best practice, you can build it into post orders, guard tour checkpoints and reporting workflows so every officer follows it on every shift. ReportPro AI then helps officers turn rough field notes into clear, compliance-ready reports.

Understanding your client’s world makes you a better partner. Property management, education and healthcare publications reveal the budget pressures, risks and goals your clients care about, which helps you shape proposals, service levels and reports around what matters most to them. Explore how TrackTik supports the industries security teams protect.

Industry benchmarks show clients how your performance compares with the market, while your own operational data proves the value you deliver at their sites. TrackTik business intelligence turns tours, incidents and response times into dashboards and KPIs you can share with clients. To see how it works with your own site list, book a TrackTik demo.