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Flowers and candles were laid in front of Brown University's Barus and Holley building, seen here on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, after a shooting left two dead and nine injured on Saturday.
The after-action reviews underway at Brown highlight a national reckoning for higher education: campus safety failures are rarely about missing technology, but about fragmented...

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Police officers remain on the scene of a shooting that killed two and wounded at least eight at Brown University on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island.
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The 2026 Security Megatrends report explores how AI, automation and changing delivery models are reshaping the security landscape.
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In today’s rapidly evolving physical security landscape, alliances among industry leaders such as Honeywell, Sony, Genetec, and Lenel are reshaping how organizations protect their people and assets.
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Industry News

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A new report from the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security warns that the United States is unprepared for persistent cyber conflict and calls for a shift toward continuous cyber defense and national resilience.
A report released by the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security finds traditional cyber deterrence has failed as cyber threats continue below the level of armed conflict.
Dec. 23, 2025
The transaction brings together a national fire and life safety provider and a long-established Long Island security and fire alarm company, expanding service coverage across the Northeast.
The acquisition expands Pye-Barker Fire & Safety’s security alarm footprint in the Northeast while bringing a long-established Long Island provider into its growing fire and life...
Dec. 23, 2025
Dormakaba announced a binding agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems, an entrance systems control solution provider.
Avant-Garde adds entrance systems control expertise to dormakaba’s core portfolio, with a focus on full-service solution delivery.
Dec. 17, 2025
Netwatch provides AI-enabled security services and operates globally across multiple industry verticals.
Under the definitive agreement, Netwatch will join GI Partners’ portfolio while maintaining its existing leadership structure.
Dec. 17, 2025

Security Executives

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AI is increasing the speed, frequency, and sophistication of attacks. Not only are attackers using AI, but its presence in computing environments (whether sanctioned by a company or used individually by employees as shadow AI) increases risk.
As AI accelerates attacks and security stacks reach saturation, organizations must reset expectations and elevate recovery, resilience, and realistic risk management to the same...
Dec. 26, 2025
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As organizations embrace flexible work models and “connect from anywhere” policies, the endpoint has become both the enabler of productivity and the front line of risk.
Discover how lightweight, stateless Thin Clients with read-only OS architectures support compliance, extend hardware lifespan, and align with Zero Trust principles, transforming...
Dec. 26, 2025
ZBeta appointed Jim McCormack to lead its learning and development initiatives across the organization.
The appointment supports ZBeta’s focus on scalable learning programs, technical excellence and employee development.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Most of us know from experience that breaches rarely happen because we couldn’t “see” the problem. They happened because the controls we trusted weren’t working.
As cybercrime accelerates and security teams face budget cuts and workforce reductions, organizations can no longer rely on expanding their security stacks. The real risk lies...
Dec. 18, 2025

Integrators

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Read how integrators and consultants continue to make a solid and positive impact on the communities they serve.
Dec. 22, 2025
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In addition to security monitoring, mobile surveillance trailers can provide other data analytics, such as parking lot queues and people counting.
With clear RMR opportunities, integrators are poised to enter the mobile surveillance trailer (as a Service) era.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Dec. 22, 2025
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How to maintain success in an evolving sales atmosphere.
Dec. 22, 2025

Video Surveillance

FLIR demonstrates its next-generation iXX-Series thermal cameras and connected inspection workflows at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
FLIR will use CES 2026 to demonstrate next-generation thermal cameras and connected workflows designed to streamline inspections, reduce reporting time, and expand access to advanced...
Dec. 26, 2025
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March Networks is expanding its use of cloud storage to support cost-efficient long-term video retention.
March Networks says deeper use of Amazon S3 enables faster video search while reducing long-term storage costs.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Milestone Systems announced new vision language model capabilities aimed at helping transportation agencies extract actionable insight from traffic video while reducing the time and effort required to review footage.
Milestone announced the traffic-focused VLM, powered by NVIDIA Cosmos Reason, supports automated video summarization in XProtect along with API-based access for third party integrations...
Dec. 22, 2025
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The security industry's buyer's guide, featuring new products AND the winning products in the annual SecurityInfoWatch Readers' Choice Awards
Dec. 22, 2025

Access & Identity

Now is the time for mass transit agencies and operators to embrace compliance with the PCI PTS 6.x standard for transaction security.
As agencies worldwide phase out magnetic stripe systems, PCI PTS 6. x-compliant ticket validators are emerging as the foundation for secure, frictionless fare collection and stronger...
Dec. 17, 2025
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Over the past year, we’ve seen the aviation threat landscape escalate. High-profile breaches at airlines and vendors have exposed millions of passenger records.
Airports, airlines, and air traffic networks are under siege from increasingly complex cyberattacks as industry leaders and regulators race to modernize legacy systems.
Dec. 17, 2025
While the most visible benefit of body-worn technology is deterrence, its value is also realized after incidents occur.
Public confidence in mass transit hinges on how safe people feel. As body-worn cameras gain traction across transportation systems, agencies are discovering their value extends...
Dec. 17, 2025
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Increasingly, physical security system data is being integrated into IT SIEM and SOAR platforms, unifying physical and IT security information into a single operational picture. For instance, a notable Cloud-based security systems manufacturer now integrates camera and access-control data directly into enterprise SIEMs like Splunk and NetWitness.
From SOCs to smart cameras, AI-driven systems are transforming security from a reactive to a predictive approach. This evolution unites physical and cyber domains, improves situational...
Dec. 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

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Enterprise security teams increasingly rely on data-driven tools to monitor complex environments and manage risk at scale.
Rising complexity and staffing pressures are prompting security leaders to reconsider the role AI can play in improving operational efficiency, reducing false alerts, and delivering...
Dec. 19, 2025
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The largest public transit agency in the United States is already exploring that future. At a public hearing in early 2025, Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's chief security officer, said the MTA is evaluating AI software to detect potentially dangerous behavior on subways in real time.
In the wake of tragic subway accidents, artificial intelligence is stepping in to detect danger before it escalates. From predictive maintenance to real-time threat detection,...
Dec. 17, 2025
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Analysts are continually confronted with high volumes of alerts and event logs, sifting through vast amounts of data to identify threats and anomalous behavior that may indicate an adversary. Any delay in detecting a real incident can have significant consequences for an organization, but the sheer number of alerts can make a rapid response a considerable challenge for SOCs.
As AI adoption in security accelerates faster than governance frameworks can keep pace, SOC teams are discovering that meaningful outcomes depend on how intelligence is operationalized...
Dec. 16, 2025
Contractors across the skilled trades are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and streamline day-to-day operations, according to a new industry report from ServiceTitan.
A new industry report from ServiceTitan finds that contractors across residential and commercial trades are increasingly adopting AI to improve efficiency, streamline operations...
Dec. 16, 2025

Podcasts

Redefining Security in 2025 Part 1: Breaking Leadership Barriers with GMR CEO Mary Gates
Mary Gates discusses the GMR Security Consulting Group rebrand, the rise of human-centric security strategies, and the unique strengths female security leaders bring to the table...
Nov. 5, 2025
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Russ Munisteri discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the challenges facing cyber workforce development, and the critical role of training in defending against today...
Oct. 22, 2025
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Wesco's Tara Dunning explores how AI, IoT, and cloud technologies are transforming the role of today’s security integrators.
Oct. 8, 2025
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Leo McCloskey discusses executive orders, the critical role of radar in counter-drone operations, how easy drones are to buy (or build), and how to fortify our most critical sites...
Sept. 24, 2025

Webinars

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Dec. 18, 2025
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Discover how collaboration between end-users and systems integrators leads to stronger, more effective security solutions. This webinar explores real-world examples and best practices...
Dec. 4, 2025

Learning Resources

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Executive Overview: The Evolution of Healthcare Security Technology Over the past five years, healthcare security has undergone a profound transformation, reshaping how hospitals...
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Explore security-first access control strategies and find out how to strengthen your organization’s security posture in the White Paper, Meeting the Challenges of Cybersecurity...
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Before you dial in your access control strategy, read the new report: Trends in Access Controllers: How Modern Challenges Are Influencing Technology Innovation. See where the ...
July 23, 2025

Videos

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Radionix, part of Keenfinity Group, provides advanced intrusion systems that integrate access control and fire protection, delivering seamless, always-on security and centralized...
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DSI by Detex designs and manufactures heavy-duty security hardware — exit devices, turnstiles, alarms, access controls — built in the U.S. for durability, reliability and seamless...
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Ai-RGUS provides AI-driven software to monitor and maintain video surveillance systems, ensuring camera health, image quality and system reliability for enterprises and critical...
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NAPCO Security Technologies designs and manufactures security, fire, access control and locking systems through its Napco, Alarm Lock, Marks USA and Continental Access brands,...
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