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 –
✅ Model and reward respect at every level
✅ Train managers to spot and address micro-conflicts early
✅ Create safe, trusted feedback channels
✅ Measure civility as a key culture metric
Civility isn’t about being “nice” — it’s about building trust, performance, and retention. The most resilient organizations will be those that treat respect as a strategy, not a slogan.
#HRLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #Civility #Inclusion #PeopleStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalHealth #FutureOfWork #SecurityManagement
Source:
ASIS International. (2025). With an expected increase of incivility in the workplace on the horizon, what can leaders do to curb the fallout? Security Management. Retrieved from https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/
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 with the aftermath of a simple, yet stunningly effective, breach of security.”
This incident forces us in the security community to confront several critical questions:
- Are we over-investing in the exotic rather than ensuring the basics (perimeter controls, access points, human vigilance)?
- Could our breach scenarios be too narrow or outdated, focused on high-profile threats but neglecting low-tech, high-impact methods?
- How often do we pause to ask whether our top value assets are placed / protected in alignment with our layered-defense strategy?
This isn’t a legacy asset problem. It’s a strategic one. The Louvre heist isn’t just about jewels—it’s about credibility, national heritage, and the trust of every visitor, stakeholder, and employee.
Let this serve as a wake-up call:
✅ Review your perimeter threats (including “low tech” tools)
✅ Re-examine your visitor-flow control and access routes
✅ Re-validate your security layers for modern, adaptable attack methods
Because when even the Louvre can be breached in a matter of minutes, no one can assume immunity.
#MuseumSecurity #RiskManagement #SecurityLeadership #PerimeterDefense #PhysicalSecurity #SecurityStrategy #LossPrevention #VulnerabilityAssessment #SecurityMagazine #LouvreHeist
Reference:
Alger, J. (2025, October 24). The Louvre heist: What was the state of the museum’s security? Security Magazine. https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101966-the-lourve-heist-what-was-the-state-of-the-museums-security
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 reactive to proactive security operations — where machines extend human capability, rather than replace it.
The challenge now lies in integration, regulation, and trust — ensuring these systems operate safely, ethically, and effectively alongside traditional security measures.
#SecurityTechnology #Drones #Robotics #Surveillance #AIinSecurity #SecurityInnovation #PhysicalSecurity #TechTrends #Automation #SecurityMagazine #FutureOfSecurity
Reference:
Sutherland, T. (2025, August 6). Product Spotlight on Drones & Robotics. Security Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101971-product-spotlight-on-drones-and-robotics
