With almost four decades of healthcare security experience, we understand the unique challenges of providing a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and caregivers. WarSec Security is led by President and Chief Consultant Bryan Warren, MBA, CHPA, CPO-I. Recognized by Security Magazine as one of the Top 20 Most Influential People in Security in the US and by Forbes as one of the Top 30 Voices in Healthcare Security, Bryan brings a deeply specialized expertise to facility assessments, regulatory compliance, and staff education. His distinguished career includes conducting global assessments and training workshops, serving as a Past President of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), and contributing to critical national task forces for the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services. Notably, he has directly shaped industry safety benchmarks by serving on The Joint Commission’s Standards Review Panel for workplace violence prevention and holding a copyright for an innovative process designed to determine optimal security staffing levels in healthcare environments
WarSec Security is not only well versed in healthcare security, safety and emergency management solutions, but is also a significant contributor to best practices in the industry and Bryan Warren is considered a subject matter expert in the field, having served for many years on the IAHSS Guidelines Council and Joint Commission standards review panel. Our core expertise is rooted entirely within the complex and highly regulated environment of modern healthcare. We specialize in translating strict industry standards into practical, cost-effective protection strategies. Our focus on clinical-domain knowledge spans crucial health sector challenges, including the design of robust workplace violence detection and prevention programs, active threat response, patient surge protocols, and the management of high-risk scenarios. Well-versed in the intricate compliance mandates of numerous agencies (CMS, TJC, DNV, OSHA, etc.), WarSec Security provides that your physical security countermeasures, screening protocols, and response plans seamlessly align with regulatory requirements while prioritizing patient care, staff safety, and operational continuity.
By analyzing each client's specific issues, WarSec creates value added services by identifying potential inefficiencies and addressing them with reasonable and cost effective solutions. We treat each security program as if it were our own, and understand the challenges of validating security resources and proving the "value" of our services to the organization. We provide our healthcare partners with proprietary, ready-to-implement resources that translate complex safety strategies into everyday practice so they can proactively manage evolving threat landscapes while continuously auditing and strengthening its protective posture.
Navigating the stringent and ever-evolving requirements of healthcare oversight demands a consultant with direct, inside knowledge of the regulatory landscape. WarSec Security specializes in preparing healthcare institutions for critical surveys and ensuring continuous compliance with major accrediting bodies, including The Joint Commission (TJC), DNV Healthcare, and others. Led by Bryan Warren, who has served directly on The Joint Commission’s standards review panel for workplace violence prevention, our firm provides unmatched expertise in aligning physical environment controls, security management plans, and emergency preparedness protocols with CMS Conditions of Participation and OSHA guidelines. We proactively identify vulnerability gaps, transform complex mandates into actionable operational strategies, and protect your organization from costly non-compliance penalties while safeguarding your facility's most vital assets: your patients and your staff.
When no tool or process exists regarding a specific healthcare security or safety issue, WarSec Security can create one through research and development. Beyond standard consultative risk assessments, WarSec Security delivers actionable, operational tools designed to immediately enhance organizational resilience and security compliance. We provide our healthcare partners with proprietary, ready-to-implement resources that translate complex safety strategies into everyday practice. Examples of such offerings include a specialized Workplace Violence Hotwash Scorecard, which allows clinical leaders to rapidly debrief, evaluate, and capture critical data immediately following an incident, as well as a comprehensive Weapons Screening Toolkit that guides facilities through the logistics, technological integration, and policy frameworks necessary to establish effective, low-friction entry point detection.
At WarSec Security, our strength is amplified by deep-rooted industry alliances and a commitment to collaborative leadership across the global safety community. We maintain powerful professional networks with leading organizations such as the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) and the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), allowing us to stay at the forefront of emerging security technologies and regulatory trends. Furthermore, our close working partnerships with local, state, and federal public safety entities, alongside specialized providers in the healthcare security space, enable WarSec Security to bridge the gap between private healthcare operations and public sector emergency response. These strategic relationships ensure our clients benefit not only from our proprietary expertise, but also from a robust system of vetted security partners, top-tier technical resources, and unified community safety strategies.