In a recent excerpt from Secured, Mike Matranga highlights the importance of focusing on the "Three F's" in school security: foundation, framework, and finishes. Matranga compares security planning to building a house, stressing that many vendors at educational security conferences push unproven, flashy products—"finishes"—before addressing the foundational security needs. He warns schools not to fall for theoretical solutions and instead prioritize building a strong security foundation before adding high-tech gadgets and systems.
