Mark Herrera 8/3/26 Mark Herrera 8/3/26

HOW REDROCK SAFETY PREPARES FOR MAJOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

Today's major events require intelligence-led planning, integrated command structures and continuous operational oversight to protect thousands of attendees while preserving the guest experience.

At Redrock Safety, the dedicated safety division of Redrock Entertainment, this philosophy guides every stage of event planning.

Mark Herrera 7/23/26 Mark Herrera 7/23/26

GAP and VSX 2026 Launch a New Security Partnership

Mary Klida 7/8/26 Mary Klida 7/8/26

The Show Must Go On: Building Cyber Resilience for Venues

Every venue exists to deliver memorable experiences.

Whether it’s a sold-out concert, game day, convention, graduation, or community event, success depends on countless moving parts working together to deliver a safe, secure, and memorable experience. Fans expect to be entertained. Performers expect the show to go on. Sponsors expect their brands to be protected. Leadership expects operations to continue, even when things go wrong. Increasingly, cybersecurity is essential to delivering on those expectations.

Mark Herrera 6/30/26 Mark Herrera 6/30/26

From Reaction to Prevention: Technology, Sustainability, and Hospitality in Event Safety

The meetings, conventions, and events industry is at a defining moment. Today, organizers are not only expected to create memorable experiences; they must also create environments that are safe, resilient, sustainable, and prepared for an increasingly complex world. This was one of the central themes of the workshop I had the honor of presenting in Acapulco during AMEREF: modern event safety can no longer depend solely on reaction. It must be built through prevention, early observation, coordinated teams, and a culture of hospitality that protects the guest experience.

Mary Klida 6/15/26 Mary Klida 6/15/26

Defensible Training: The Foundation of Hospital Security Screening

When a violent incident occurs inside a hospital, the first question from legal counsel, regulators, and the public is rarely "Did you have security?" It's "Did you train them — and can you prove it?" That distinction matters!

Mary Klida 5/6/26 Mary Klida 5/6/26

World Class Guest Experience Meets Real World Security

Global Awareness Professionals (GAP) and BC Group have partnered to deliver a next-generation training model that integrates proven security strategy with world-class guest experience principles.

Mary Klida 4/20/26 Mary Klida 4/20/26

From Training to Action: Real-World Impact at ArtsQuest

In late April, 2026, GAP provided security training to the ArtsQuest team, one of many over the years. The work being done by the team at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem, PA is a strong example of what happens when training is not only delivered, but implemented.