Scientific paper ID 2710 : 2025/3

The report examines the importance of private security in the transport sector as a key factor in ensuring the security of passengers, cargo and infrastructure. The main challenges facing the sector are identified: regulatory shortcomings, staff shortages and the need for specialized training. Attention is drawn to the increased risks arising from urbanization, terrorist threats and hybrid attacks against transport facilities.

Every day, thousands of passengers and tons of cargo pass through the transport system - roads, railways, airports, ports. In this dynamic and sometimes risky context, the need for reliable security is more than obvious. Private security, as an essential part of transport security, is of strategic importance for the functioning of the economy and society. While state structures provide the basic framework of public safety, it is private security that is a key complementary element, especially in the private sector. The role of security companies in preventing crime, maintaining public order and supporting state authorities in cases of incidents and crises is analyzed. The challenges and prospects for private security in transport are examined with a focus on the realities in Bulgaria, but also with a view to good practices in Europe.

In conclusion, the prospects for the development of private security in transport are outlined, including the need for a comprehensive strategy for integrated security in the transport system.