Security is no longer just a concern for high-risk industries or major corporations—it’s a critical priority for every business. In 2025, the biggest security threats aren’t just digital—they’re physical.
From increasing risks to executives and on-premise threats to facility vulnerabilities and a lack of emergency training, businesses are facing challenges they can’t afford to ignore.
This isn’t about fear—it’s about being prepared. A single security failure can lead to financial loss, reputational damage, and, in worst-case scenarios, loss of life. So, is your company ready?
Here’s what’s happening in 2025 and what you can do right now to protect your people, executives, and facilities.
1. Executive Protection: Business Leaders Are More Vulnerable Than Ever
The Problem
Gone are the days when only celebrities and politicians needed bodyguards. Corporate executives, high-profile employees, and key decision-makers are becoming prime targets for threats.
Why?
🔹 Rising corporate activism – Public backlash against company decisions often turns into personal threats against executives.
🔹 Economic and political instability – Business leaders are at risk when traveling in high-risk regions.
🔹 Doxxing and online exposure – Personal information (home addresses, family details, travel schedules) is being leaked online.
According to ASIS International (2023), the number of corporate-related security threats against executives has risen dramatically in the past two years.
What Companies Can Do
✅ Prevention Over Reaction – Waiting until an incident happens is a mistake. Businesses should regularly assess risks for key personnel.
✅ Low-Profile Security Presence – Not all executives want visible security. Undercover protection is often a better solution.
✅ Secure Travel Plans – Executives should have secure transportation, emergency plans, and travel risk assessments (Pinkerton Global Intelligence, 2024).
✅ Digital Footprint Cleanup – Reduce exposure by removing personal details from public sources.
💡 Take Action Now: Does your leadership team have a personal security strategy in place? If not, it’s time to build one.
2. Armed Security on Premises: A Growing Necessity?
The Problem
Not every company needs armed security, but every company needs to consider the risks.
Businesses in industries like finance, healthcare, tech, and logistics are at greater risk for violent incidents, break-ins, or corporate espionage. The Security Industry Association (2023) reports that workplace violence incidents are increasing, and many security teams aren’t trained to handle them.
What Companies Can Do
✅ Assess Your Risk First – Not every business needs armed security. Conduct a security audit (Freedonia Group, 2024) to decide if armed guards are necessary.
✅ Training Is Non-Negotiable – Armed security should be highly trained in de-escalation, legal compliance, and emergency response, not just carrying a firearm.
✅ Balance Visibility and Effectiveness – The placement of security personnel matters—employees should feel safe, not intimidated.
✅ Run Live Scenarios – Active shooter drills and response simulations should be conducted quarterly to test readiness.
💡 Take Action Now: If your company relies on security personnel, make sure they are trained to handle modern security threats, not just act as deterrents.
3. Facility Security: Is Your Building an Easy Target?
The Problem
Most companies assume their offices, warehouses, or corporate facilities are secure—but they’re not.
Why?
🚨 Many buildings haven’t had a professional security audit in years.
🚨 Entry points are often poorly secured or easily bypassed.
🚨 Employees don’t know how to respond to security threats.
Deloitte’s Global Corporate Security Survey (2024) found that 78% of businesses haven’t conducted a physical security audit in the past two years, leaving them vulnerable to break-ins, unauthorized access, and workplace violence.
What Companies Can Do
✅ Audit Every Entry Point – Many breaches happen because doors, loading docks, and secondary entrances aren’t properly secured.
✅ Visitor & Access Control Upgrades – Employees should use badge access, and visitor check-in procedures should be enforced (ASIS International & RIMS, 2023).
✅ Emergency Plans Need to Be Realistic – Run fire drills, active shooter simulations, and lockdown procedures at least twice per year.
✅ Crime Trends Should Inform Security – Adjust security protocols based on local crime statistics and industry-specific threats.
💡 Take Action Now: When was your last facility security audit? If it’s been more than a year, it’s time to schedule one.
4. Training Saves Lives: Are Your Employees Prepared?
The Problem
Most employees don’t know how to handle a security emergency. This leads to panic, delays, and unnecessary injuries or fatalities.
The American Heart Association (2024) found that companies with trained employees had 40% faster emergency response times, significantly reducing casualties.
What Companies Can Do
✅ CPR & AED Training for Employees – Every department should have trained individuals who can respond to medical emergencies.
✅ BLS & First Aid for Security Teams – Security personnel should be trained in basic trauma care, bleeding control, and airway management (OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Training, 2023).
✅ Real-World Emergency Drills – Fire drills, active shooter response training, and evacuation procedures should be conducted at least every six months.
✅ Create a Crisis Response Team – Select employees should be trained to take action in emergencies and assist first responders.
💡 Take Action Now: The first five minutes of an emergency are the most critical. Are your employees ready to act? If not, start training them today.
Final Security Checklist for 2025: Are You Prepared?
✅ Do you have a protection plan for your executives?
✅ Are your security teams trained beyond basic deterrence?
✅ Have you conducted a security audit of your facilities in the last year?
✅ Are your employees prepared to handle a medical or security emergency?
If you answered NO to any of these, your company may have critical security gaps.
