In light of the terrorist attacks, homeland security emerged as a rising subject matter in the academic realm, reflecting positively on national security globally. However, industrial security is an area that has not been emphasized in academia unlike homeland security, criminology, cybersecurity and management. Therefore, university graduates entering the industrial security field lack a holistic understanding of industrial security, as they come from only slightly related academic majors. This session will showcase this gap in the real-world, and delve into the critical integration of industrial security as a university major, addressing the escalating demand for skilled professionals who are well-prepared for this field.