Entries by Andrew Ciccone

Closing the Influence Gap: Why Security Professionals Must Be Heard

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services New research highlights a concerning trend: security professionals often lack the influence they need, and many organizations are struggling to perform even the most basic security risk management functions effectively. (ISACA, 2025) For enterprises navigating increasingly complex threat landscapes, this is a critical wake-up call. Without strong influence […]

Securing the Supply Chain: Strengthen Your Enterprise from Every Angle

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Is your enterprise a fortress with the back door left wide open? With supply chain attacks rising 68% last year, your trusted vendors — the very partners you rely on — may be your biggest vulnerability. (Verizon, 2024) Enter Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM): a proactive approach […]

Turning Intelligence Into Action — How CSOs Can Drive Smarter Risk Management

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services In today’s complex business environment, Chief Security Officers (CSOs) face a growing array of challenges: emerging threats, competing priorities, and rapidly evolving operational landscapes. Research abounds on these risks, but how can CSOs transform information into actionable strategies that drive both security and business outcomes? Leverage Threat Intelligence […]

Mobile Patrols Are Leading the Way — Why Today We Need More Flexible Security

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services   As organizations look for cost-effective, high-impact protection, mobile patrol security has emerged as a top choice. It delivers a strong, visible presence across wide areas — without the expense of a full-time, on-site guard. In a landscape where threats shift quickly and budgets remain tight, mobile patrols […]

Smarter Coverage, Stronger Deterrence — Why Mobile Security Patrols Matter More Than Ever

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services In today’s fast-moving threat environment, security can’t afford to sit still. That’s why mobile security patrols have become a critical layer in modern protective strategies — delivering flexibility, visibility, and rapid response far beyond what static posts can provide. Mobile security service strengthens your perimeter and protects your […]

United in Resolve — Standing With Our West Virginia National Guard After a Senseless Attack

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Two members of the Air National Guard — heroically serving with the West Virginia National Guard — were viciously attacked while answering our nation’s call. The shooting near Washington, D.C. was senseless and brutal. https://www.wsaz.com+2West Virginia National Guard+2 As quoted by Duke Pirak, Acting Director of the Air […]

Security Guard Stops Violence in Its Tracks — Knife-Wielding Attacker Shot at Hospital ER

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services A serious incident at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh highlights the urgent role private security plays when public safety resources are strained. On the night of November 13, a 45-year-old man allegedly pulled a fire alarm in the hospital’s emergency-room lobby, then brandished a knife and […]

The New Front Line: How Private Security Is Filling the Gap in America’s Police Shortage

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services As police departments across the U.S. struggle with record staffing shortages, private security is stepping in — but not without raising serious questions about training, trust, and accountability. With fewer sworn officers available, many cities and institutions are turning to private security firms to help fill the gap. […]

Shoplifters: Opportunistic theft — not organized rings — makes up the majority of cases.

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Most shoplifters are not hardened criminals seeking to resell goods; they’re regular people reacting to an easy opportunity. COPS Portal+1 That means the best defense is not complicated surveillance or locked-up merchandise — it’s presence, service, and vigilance. Why “opportunistic” matters Research shows that a small percentage of […]

Retail theft isn’t just being recorded anymore — it’s being stopped in real time.

By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services Today’s smart video systems use AI to detect suspicious behavior, unusual audio, and even loitering before a retail theft occurs. Retail Insider For retailers, that translates into less shrinkage, safer stores, and smarter operations. This is the future of loss prevention — and it’s already here. From passive […]