Protos Security

06/18/2026

As organizations face increasing pressure to reduce costs, security leaders must carefully balance budget decisions with risk exposure.

In a Security Magazine article, Protos CFO Anthony Escamilla explores why off-duty law enforcement should be viewed as a strategic security investment, not a commodity, and how businesses can align security resources with their unique risk profile.

Read the full article here: https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305-security-isnt-a-commodity-neither-is-off-duty-law-enforcement

06/17/2026

What a great time we had at NRF Protect last week!

We loved meeting new faces and reconnecting with friends, colleagues and clients throughout the event. These moments are exactly what trade shows are all about and reflect one of our core values at Protos: Building Relationships.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us, share insights and connect. We truly enjoy hearing from you and learning about the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry.

If we didn’t get a chance to connect in Grapevine, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re always open to starting the conversation.

Did you enjoy NRF PROTECT as much as we did? Let us know your highlights in the comments below!

06/16/2026

The visible rate is not the contract.

Many security programs start drifting after award through small line items and billing assumptions that barely register at first: extra tech fees, dark hours, pass-throughs, and rate creep.

One example from our Dirty Dozen ebook:
a $0.35/hour technology access fee becomes about $35,000 a year across 50 guards working 40 hours a week for 50 weeks.

That is the kind of math buyers miss when the RFP only compares one visible rate.

Download the eBook to see 12 hidden-cost tactics and the buyer safeguards that stop them before award.

https://protossecurity.com/dirty-dozen-ebook-download/

06/15/2026

Major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup create security challenges that extend far beyond stadiums and official venues. Retail stores, hotels, office buildings, logistics facilities, restaurants and commercial properties may all experience increased foot traffic and higher demand for security coverage.

Is your organization prepared?

In our latest blog, we break down how enterprise security, facilities and operations teams can assess risk, prioritize locations and build scalable security plans before crowds and local disruption increase.

Read the full article here: https://protossecurity.com/blog/event-security-planning-for-businesses/

06/12/2026

Dan Arnold, Senior Vice President of National Operations at Protos, joins the Morning Brew podcast to provide an insider’s perspective on the extensive security planning required for major global sporting events like the FIFA World Cup.

Drawing from his operational expertise, Dan discusses the coordination involved in managing fan movement through stadiums, preventing and responding to pitch invasions, addressing fraudulent ticket scams and ensuring safe transportation for attendees before and after matches.

Listen to the full podcast: https://bit.ly/4v8FDmP

06/11/2026

Critical infrastructure security is more complex than ever.

From insider threats and organized crime to pipeline construction projects, refinery turnarounds and multi-site operations, energy and petrochemical organizations face a growing range of security challenges that can impact safety, continuity and performance.

Our Petrochemical & Energy Security Blog Series explores the realities of protecting complex, high-risk operations, offering insights into the strategies, considerations and security programs helping organizations strengthen resilience across their facilities.

Explore key topics from the series and read our blogs to learn more in the link below!

https://protossecurity.com/knowledge-hub/?_search=refinery

06/10/2026

Dan Arnold, SVP of National Operations at Protos, was featured in a Bloomberg Businessweek Daily interview discussing World Cup security and operations.

During the interview, Dan explains the scale of the event, the coordination required among security stakeholders and the evolving threats that organizers must address.

Watch the full video here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-06-05/security-logistics-in-focus-as-world-cup-looms-video

Dan Arnold, SVP of National Operations at Protos Security, joined Bloomberg's Carol Massar, Tim Stenovec and Vanessa Perdomo to discuss World Cup security and operations.

06/10/2026

Day 2 at NRF Protect is underway!

We’re back on the show floor connecting with retail security leaders, sharing insights and demonstrating how Protos helps organizations stay ahead with innovative security solutions.

If you’re attending, stop by and say hello at booth #908. We’d love to talk about your security challenges and goals.

06/09/2026

Meet the faces at the booth!
Check out the video below and come say hello to the team at NRF Protect, Booth #908. We’re ready to connect, chat and show you what Protos can do for you.

06/08/2026

This is not a generic sales call.
It is a working session for teams with an active security RFP, rebid, or vendor review in flight.

We review:
• pricing structure
• KPI and accountability requirements
• ETK and reporting controls
• transition and coverage risk

You leave with:
• the biggest blind spots
• the clauses to tighten
• the next fixes before release

If bids are going out soon, this is when to do it.
https://protossecurity.com/security-rfp-consultation/