CORPORATE SECURITY IN THE GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: KEY CHALLENGES AND CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the importance of corporate security in the gaming and entertainment environment and to identify the key security risks and contemporary approaches to their management. Particular attention is given to the integration of organizational, personnel, and technical measures aimed at protecting employees, guests, property, data, and the reputation of gaming and entertainment organizations.

 Methodology: The paper is based on a review and content analysis of professional and scientific literature in the fields of corporate security, physical and technical security, information and cybersecurity, and risk management in the gaming and entertainment environment. Individual areas of security are examined in terms of their specific characteristics and interconnections.

 Results and Conclusions: Due to the large flow of people and money, the processing of personal data, and the continuous availability of services, the gaming and entertainment environment is exposed to specific security risks. The most significant risks include theft, fraud, unauthorized access, conflict-related incidents, data misuse, cyber threats, and money laundering. Effective corporate security therefore requires the integration of physical and technical security, information and cybersecurity, organizational procedures, and appropriately trained personnel. A particular challenge is maintaining a high level of security while preserving a positive customer experience and a welcoming environment.

 Research limitations: The paper is based on a review of existing findings and does not include original empirical research. Due to differences in the size, organizational structure, technological development, and scope of operations of gaming and entertainment organizations, individual security solutions cannot be directly and uniformly applied to all organizational settings.

 Practical and/or Social implications: The findings highlight the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to corporate security management. Important measures include the use of modern video surveillance and access control systems, transaction monitoring, data analytics for detecting unusual patterns, and effective cybersecurity measures. Particular attention should also be given to employee training, cooperation with public authorities and law enforcement agencies, and compliance with regulations concerning gambling, personal data protection, and the prevention of money laundering.

 Originality: The paper provides a comprehensive perspective on corporate security in the gaming and entertainment environment by integrating its physical, technical, information, cybersecurity, personnel, and organizational dimensions. It particularly emphasizes the need to balance effective security risk management with the provision of a safe, high-quality, and welcoming environment for guests.

 Keywords: corporate security, gaming and entertainment environment, organization, personnel, technology, security, protection.