Global security encompasses military and diplomatic measures that nations take to ensure their own safety and the stability of the international system. Coursework in this track explores traditional notions of security based on the nation-state, as well as 21st century conflict, peace-building efforts, and global sustainability challenges.

A rising world of new risks requires new thinking and innovative solutions. Security leaders must be able to anticipate, and prepare for, threats that were once local or regional but now have the potential to destabilize entire regions or even impact the whole planet.

The world faces unprecedented and complex issues including escalating geopolitical tensions, gray-zone warfare actions, the AI arms race, insider threats, fragmented extremism, and more. Security leaders must be able to understand and address the global security trends that could affect their operations, clients, and stakeholders in 2025 and beyond.

As global political and economic threats become increasingly complex, security leaders are recognizing the need to take a holistic approach. This means integrating a variety of disciplines—economics, diplomacy, history, anthropology, sociology, and other fields—into their security analysis and decision-making process. As a result, they’re seeking out integrated software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that can support the entire security ecosystem across physical and digital environments. The experts at Kent State discuss the need for a new security model and how its development is shaping the future of the industry.