Entries by Andrew Ciccone

Navigating Travel Disruptions Amid the Government Shutdown

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is impacting air travel, with air traffic controller shortages leading to increased flight delays and cancellations. Approximately 13,000 controllers and 50,000 TSA officers continue working without pay, exacerbating staffing challenges and operational strain at major airports like Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Newark Reuters. […]

Layered Security Entry Systems for Warehouses

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services “The integration of layered secure entry systems can transform warehouse protection” (ASIS International, 2025). For warehouse and operations leaders: Prevent unauthorized access and theft Gain real-time visibility into activity Strengthen overall security posture without slowing operations Layered entry systems aren’t just technology—they’re a strategic tool to protect assets, […]

Preventing Violence During Employee Terminations

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services “Firing an employee is already disruptive… but it can also escalate from a disruption into violence” (ASIS International, 2025). Leaders and HR professionals can reduce risk by: Planning terminations carefully with clear procedures Ensuring security presence when needed Training managers to spot warning signs Protecting staff and the […]

Navigating Different Work Styles that May Clash with Your Own

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services “You can’t always pick your colleagues, but you can find the best way to work together—even with others whose work styles may clash with your own” (ASIS International, 2025). For leaders and teams, this means: Adapt communication to bridge style gaps Focus on shared goals, not differences Leverage […]

Closing Critical Security Gaps

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Leaders today face evolving threats that demand a new framework: visibility, adaptive defense, and identity-infused response (ASIS International, 2025). This approach shifts security from reactive to proactive—helping organizations anticipate risks, protect assets, and empower people. In a world where threats move fast, integrating identity into your defense strategy […]

Protecting Public Spaces: The Balance Between Safety & Rights

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services “Protecting public spaces is a delicate balancing act that must support safety while respecting and recognizing constitutionally given rights to lawfully access these sites.” (ASIS International, Security Management, 2025) ASIS International For leaders in public-space and facility management: Recognize that open access is a civic right, not just […]

Workplace incivility is on the rise — is your organization ready?

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services With an expected increase of incivility in the workplace on the horizon, what can leaders do to curb the fallout? For HR leaders, this is a pivotal moment. Incivility doesn’t just damage culture — it quietly drives turnover, disengagement, and burnout. Here’s how to get ahead of it […]

When Prestige Meets Vulnerability: Lessons from the Louvre Museum Heist

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Thieves recently executed a swift and highly effective breach at the Louvre — underscoring a provocative truth: even the world’s most-renowned institutions are not immune to basic security failings. French authorities continue to search for the thieves responsible for Sunday’s Louvre heist as the museum security community reckons […]

The Rise of Drone and Robotics Solutions in Security & Surveillance

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services According to Security Magazine, drones and robotics are transforming how organizations approach security and surveillance. From real-time perimeter monitoring to rapid response and data-driven situational awareness, these technologies are enhancing safety, efficiency, and coverage across industries. As AI and automation continue to evolve, we’re witnessing a shift from […]

Virtual Reality and the Future of Retail

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s becoming a strategic tool in retail transformation. From immersive customer experiences that redefine engagement to real-world employee training scenarios that enhance skills and support loss prevention, VR is unlocking new dimensions of value across the industry. Yet, […]