Obsidian Security

02/24/2026

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Meet James, who went from uncertified to a site supervisor in just six months after completing Defencify's online courses. He gained confidence, skills, and the certification that opened doors in his security career.

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02/24/2026

We’re proud to share that Obsidian Security has been featured in the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association’s Member Monday Spotlight.
Being recognized early among AzLTA members is something we don’t take lightly. This is an organization that represents Arizona’s $24+ billion hospitality industry and the people responsible for operating it safely and successfully. �
AzLTA
From day one, our focus has been simple:
security isn’t just presence—it’s risk control, accountability, and protecting the guest experience.
We’re looking forward to continuing to build relationships within Arizona’s hospitality community and supporting properties that understand that risk is expensive—competence is not.
If you’re part of the lodging, resort, or tourism space and want to talk about how we approach security differently, let’s connect.
— Obsidian Security

01/17/2026

In Practice: When Supervision Is Only Theoretical

In many cases, supervision exists on paper—but not in practice.

This In Practice post shows how investigators and insurers evaluate supervision after an incident, and why informal oversight rarely holds up under scrutiny.

This is exactly why we emphasize active, documented supervision.

Read more here:
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Security Services company based in Scottsdale Phoenix Arizona

01/10/2026

Supervision Is a Liability Control—Not an Admin Task

Supervision isn’t about checking a box.
It’s about catching problems before they escalate and documenting decisions before they’re questioned.

This week’s Insight explains why supervision failures are often the real issue behind security incidents—and why they’re judged harshly after the fact.

Read the Insight here:
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Security Services company based in Scottsdale Phoenix Arizona

01/03/2026

In Practice: When Security Reports Collapse Under Review

We recently published an Insight on why most security reports fail under legal scrutiny.

This follow-up shows how those failures appear in the real world—when reports are vague, timelines are missing, and decisions aren’t clearly explained.

These are the kinds of issues that don’t matter until they suddenly matter a lot.

Read the full In Practice post:
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Security Services company based in Scottsdale Phoenix Arizona

12/27/2025

Obsidian Security has entered into an agreement with Defencify Training to provide access to on demand security training through our training platform at training.obsidianaz.com. These courses support licensing and continuing education requirements while allowing individuals and organizations to complete required training in a flexible and structured format.

This agreement allows us to integrate Defencify Training established online curriculum into our broader training framework, which includes in person instruction, supervision, and clearly defined operational standards. Training is not treated as a checkbox. It is a core control in how we manage risk, accountability, and performance.

By incorporating on demand education from a dedicated training provider, we reinforce a simple operating principle. Competence is built intentionally, maintained continuously, and expected at every level.
Learn more at https://training.ObsidianAZ.com

12/27/2025

12/26/2025

Why Most Security Reports Fail in Court

Most security incidents aren’t judged in the moment.
They’re judged later—by attorneys, insurers, and investigators—using one thing: documentation.

Our latest Insight explains why security reports often fail under scrutiny, and how small documentation gaps turn routine incidents into legal exposure.

Read the full Insight here:

👉 https://obsidianaz.com/insights/f/security-issues-in-the-headlines-what-the-industry-should-notice

This isn’t theory. It’s what happens when incidents are reviewed months or years later.

Security Services company based in Scottsdale Phoenix Arizona

12/23/2025

Why Training Matters After the Shift Ends

Training isn’t just about what happens during a shift.
It’s about how decisions hold up later—when incidents are reviewed, questioned, or challenged.

Poor training shows up in:

Inconsistent responses

Weak documentation

Unclear authority

Preventable escalation

We built our training platform to focus on practical, real-world decision-making—not check-the-box compliance.

Our on-demand courses are designed for security professionals who want to understand why standards matter, not just what they are.

Learn more about our training programs:
👉 Training.ObsidianAZ.com

Because competence doesn’t end when the shift does.

Obsidian Security, Phoenix Arizona's #1 source for Security Officer Training, unarmed courses, and continuing education for your Arizona Guard Card.

12/23/2025

Get Your Arizona DPS Unarmed Guard Card, Online and On Your Time

Whether you’re starting in security or advancing your credentials, getting your Arizona DPS Unarmed Guard Card is the foundation for operating legally and confidently in this state.

Our 8-hour online Arizona Guard Card course is designed to get you prepared, compliant, and ready to apply for your DPS card.
It’s thorough, clear, and focused on what officers actually need to know, not just what a test requires.

📍 Take the Guard Card course here:
👉 https://training.obsidianaz.com/products/arizona-dps-new-unarmed-guard-card-course-8-hours

We also offer a growing catalog of other professional security training courses that support:

Documentation skills

Report writing

Supervision practices

Use-of-force awareness

Liability reduction and more.

Explore all our courses and elevate your skills:
👉 https://training.obsidianaz.com

Training is not just a requirement — it’s what keeps officers safe, credible, and effective on duty.

— Obsidian Security Training

Have questions about the Guard Card process or which course you need next? Drop them in the comments or send us a message.

Obsidian Security, Phoenix Arizona's #1 source for Security Officer Training, unarmed courses, and continuing education for your Arizona Guard Card.

12/22/2025

Introducing Our Insights Series

Most security problems don’t announce themselves.
They surface later—during investigations, disputes, or legal review—when documentation and decisions are examined closely.

Our Insights series is designed to explain:

Why security programs fail after incidents

How documentation, training, and supervision affect liability

What organizations should understand before something goes wrong

This isn’t marketing content. It’s perspective drawn from real-world experience in law enforcement, military operations, and high-risk environments.

We’ll also share real examples showing how small gaps turn into expensive problems.

You can find the full Insights series on our website:
👉 ObsidianAZ.com/Insights

If you oversee security decisions—or inherit the consequences—you’ll find this useful.

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