An Alternative Approach to Corporate Security Leadership. When an organization decides to formalize its security function, the default assumption is often that doing so requires a dedicated executive hire. But for many organizations, particularly those building a security function for the first time, the Chief Security Officer model introduces structural constraints that are easy to underestimate and difficult to reverse. Insite Risk Management's Managed Security Program (MSP

Public backlash against AI is quickly gaining momentum The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure has created a new class of critical facilities: hyperscale AI data centers, massive facilities designed for large-scale workloads. At the same time, public sentiment towards AI technology is deteriorating sharply. Recent polling and reporting indicate that skepticism around AI is no longer limited to privacy advocates or labor activists; it is increasingly mai

As organizations expand globally, employee travel introduces risks that extend well beyond borders. While many companies have travel policies and booking tools in place, these alone do not address the broader challenge of managing risk at scale. To address this gap, organizations are increasingly turning to ISO 31030 as a guiding framework for structuring travel risk management. ISO 31030 is a governance framework that defines how organizations should structure and manage tra

Duty of care has evolved from an ethical concept into a clear operational expectation. Organizations today are evaluated not only by their intent to protect employees, but by their ability to do so consistently, whether individuals are in the office, at a remote site, or traveling internationally. While many companies recognize this responsibility, fewer have built the governance structures required to deliver on it in a reliable, scalable way. This is where modern corporate

In many organizations, clear ownership of corporate security is not well defined. Responsibility for security frequently falls to leaders whose primary roles lie elsewhere such as Chief Operating Officers, Human Resources leaders, General Counsel or Chief Legal Officers, and facilities managers. As companies grow, expand into new locations, or distribute operations across regions, security requirements must scale accordingly. Different teams assume pieces of the security func

Corporate Security has rapidly evolved into a core business function standing alongside HR, Finance, and IT as an essential pillar of any well‑run organization. Today’s risk landscape is populated by threats such as individuals acting on personal grievances, activist groups searching for their next protest target, business travelers needing immediate assistance while traveling abroad, and other generalized safety risks facing every organization. This complexity, combined with