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Two years after the Covenant School attack in Nashville, the school security gaps exposed – alarm differentiation, ballistic glass, shelter in place – remain largely unaddressed.
Two years after the Covenant School attack in Nashville, the school security gaps exposed – alarm differentiation, ballistic glass, shelter in place – remain largely unaddressed...

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As millions of fans travel across North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, security planners are preparing for threats ranging from drones and cyberattacks to crowd management and transportation disruptions.
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Mobile credentials and interoperable authentication standards are reshaping how organizations manage secure access to facilities and resources.
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Many organizations still approach AI governance primarily through the lens of the tools they use. They focus on identifying approved AI platforms, evaluating vendor security controls, and restricting access to authorized users. Those are all important steps, but they only address a portion of the overall risk.
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Security leaders increasingly must balance technology capabilities against deployment speed, staffing realities and long-term operational complexity when evaluating cybersecurity investments.
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Industry News

he executive appointments come as SimpliSafe approaches its 20th anniversary in the home security market.
SimpliSafe named a new chief financial officer, chief customer officer and chief administrative and legal officer as it looks to advance innovation, strengthen customer trust ...
June 11, 2026
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APi Group headquarters representation highlighting the company’s debut on the 2026 Fortune 500 list following strong 2025 revenue performance.
APi Group Corporation has entered the 2026 Fortune 500 list for the first time, securing the No. 486 position following a $7.9 billion revenue year.
June 10, 2026
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Evolv eXpedite AI-powered bag screening system operating alongside Evolv Express walk-through screening at a high-traffic venue.
Evolv Technology receives DHS SAFETY Act Designation for its Evolv eXpedite AI bag screening system, joining Evolv Express as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology under federal...
June 10, 2026
Andreas Hägele (left) and Hansjörg Herrbold will co-lead the Technology Systems Division at Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is introducing dual leadership for its Technology Systems Division as Hansjörg Herrbold and Andreas Hägele succeed Dr. Luis Alejandro Orellano starting July 1,...
June 5, 2026

Security Executives

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In executive discussions, risks are routinely described as “mitigated,” often with an implicit assumption that mitigation equates to resolution. Controls are implemented, policies are updated, or technologies are deployed, and leadership takes comfort in the belief that exposure has been sufficiently addressed. From an ESRM perspective, however, mitigation is only one of several risk treatment options, and it is rarely absolute.
From cyber-physical convergence to insider threats and supply chain exposure, ESRM practitioners know that mitigation only reduces risk; it does not eliminate it. The challenge...
June 12, 2026
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Nurses, physicians, and frontline staff are assaulted every day. These incidents occur not only in emergency departments and behavioral health units but also on general medical-surgical floors. Contrary to widely held assumptions, violence is not confined to patients with psychiatric diagnoses, gang affiliations, or those under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It cuts across all demographics, diagnoses, and communities.
As assaults against nurses, physicians, and frontline staff surge across every care setting, healthcare organizations are moving beyond reactive security measures toward enterprise...
June 12, 2026
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As a technology that allows users to control and monitor entry and egress within their space, access control is traditionally a proactive solution; it seeks to prevent unauthorized entry and actions in the first place.
From emergency departments to pharmacies and data centers, healthcare organizations are adopting unified physical security strategies that combine access control, video surveillance...
June 12, 2026
The partnership between Vigilis AI and the Security Executive Council will focus on advancing real-time operational intelligence and AI-enabled workflows for uniformed security teams.
The collaboration will combine Vigilis AI's operational technology with the Security Executive Council's research and advisory expertise to explore the use of real-time operational...
June 12, 2026

Integrators

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In post-merger and multi-site environments, access control fragmentation introduces real exposure. It slows integration, increases insider risk, complicates compliance, and erodes trust between security, IT, and the business.
Why mergers, distributed operations, and disconnected identity systems are forcing organizations to rethink physical access governance.
June 12, 2026
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As physical security systems evolve into interconnected, software-defined environments spanning cloud, on-premise, and hybrid architectures, the volume and complexity of project data have increased significantly.
Modern security systems may be technically sound, but fragmented workflows, disconnected project data, and inconsistent handoffs continue to drive delays, rework, and margin erosion...
June 12, 2026
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Video Surveillance

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The better question is not, 'Does the CSO or CISO own cameras?' The better question is, 'Who owns each risk created by video?'
Video surveillance has evolved from a security tool into a high-value data system, forcing organizations to rethink ownership, governance, and risk accountability across physical...
June 12, 2026
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While AI strengthens the security stack, it’s also part of the attack surface. Models can be manipulated, hostile inputs engineered, and outcomes influenced. In some cases, the security system can become an unwitting participant in the threat it was designed to detect.
As AI transforms video surveillance from passive monitoring into autonomous decision-making, security leaders face a new reality: camera systems that don’t just observe environments...
June 12, 2026
The O4DB1 video doorbell supports two-way communication through the Speco Blue App and includes a wireless chime and mounting hardware for installation.
Speco Technologies has launched the O4DB1, a 4MP video doorbell that includes a wireless chime, face detection and support for wired mechanical chimes.
June 10, 2026
Ted Wilkinson brings more than 30 years of experience in the technology and physical security industries, including expertise in channel development, key account strategy and go-to-market execution.
Ted Wilkinson brings more than three decades of technology and physical security experience to IQSIGHT's North American sales leadership team.
June 10, 2026

Access & Identity

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The ENFORCER SS-079C-MK2 under-desk door release switch from SECO-LARM is designed to provide discreet control of secured doors from beneath a desk or counter.
SECO-LARM has introduced the ENFORCER SS-079C-MK2, an under-desk door release switch designed to provide discreet control of secured doors in access control environments.
June 12, 2026
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As physical security systems become more software-driven and network-connected, Ray Bernard explains why organizations must move beyond outdated product-based specifications and...
June 12, 2026
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Plain language (LOCKED/UNLOCKED) and consistent hardware placement across campus reduce cognitive load significantly. Standardization is itself a safety feature – one that benefits all users under stress, not just those with intellectual disabilities.
Schools and universities already invest in lockdown protocols and drills, but the door hardware itself may be undermining those efforts for students and staff who have disabilities...
June 12, 2026
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At ISC West 2026, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools unveiled major updates to its security guidelines, new implementation and assessment platforms, and expanded training ...
June 12, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

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The revolution of self-driving autonomous vehicles is an idea I'm truly not ready to embrace.
“You're traveling through another dimension — a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are those of imagination...
June 12, 2026
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As organizations accelerate AI adoption across every department, the implicit trust employees place in AI systems is now a liability that attackers are exploiting with precision.
Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to disguise malware inside trusted workflows, legitimate-looking tools, and AI-generated guidance that employees increasingly ...
June 12, 2026
Shikhar Shrestha, co-founder and CEO of Ambient.ai, spoke with Security Business at ISC West 2026 about the company's push to make agentic AI the new operating standard for physical security.
The company has built an AI platform that thinks like a security operator. The industry is starting to pay attention, and some familiar business models may not survive the transition...
June 12, 2026
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A CONNECTIONS panel discussion on workforce development was moderated by Elizabeth Parks (far left), and featured Cathy Scruggs of American Technical Publishers (ATP), Louis Rogers of InFocus Technologies, Matt Adams of Houston City College, and Gary Rockis of Integrated Systems Technology Inc.
At Parks Associates' CONNECTIONS Conference, the AI data was encouraging, but the gaps – trust, complexity, and monetization – remain unsolved.
June 12, 2026

Podcasts

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Security DNA
A deadly shooting at Brown University is exposing critical gaps in campus surveillance strategies and accelerating the shift toward real-time, AI-driven security systems.
May 6, 2026
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Security DNA
Drawing on Kiteworks research, Tim Freestone warns that organizations racing to adopt agentic AI without proper governance and control are exposing themselves to significant security...
April 15, 2026
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Artorias co-founder Stefano Ritondale breaks down the intelligence failures that left enterprise security teams flat-footed, and why AI-driven OSINT is no longer optional.
March 18, 2026
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The latest SecurityDNA podcast episode unpacks the sweeping rollout of FedRAMP 20X and CMMC 2.0, revealing why tens of thousands of defense contractors may be unprepared for fast...
March 18, 2026

Webinars

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Physical security is no longer a “set it and forget it” responsibility for facility teams. The threats range from tailgating to insider risks to supply chain vulnerabilities, ...
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As buildings become smarter and more connected, their attack surface grows—particularly across HVAC systems, access control, IP cameras, and cloud-based management platforms. ...
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Resilient by Design reimagines security as a living, adaptive ecosystem—shifting from static defenses to identity-centric, breach-assumed operations that prioritize speed, visibility...
June 17, 2026
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Executive protection is no longer just about physical security—it’s a dynamic, intelligence-driven discipline shaped by political volatility, cyber threats, and the rapid amplification...
May 14, 2026

Learning Resources

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Video security systems are increasingly built across edge, cloud, and hybrid architectures that shape how and where video data is processed and analyzed. These deployment choices...
June 12, 2026
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Stop chasing false alarms and start acting on verified threats. Discover how to choose an AI gun detection platform that delivers real-time, actionable intelligence to protect...
April 21, 2026
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This comprehensive guide provides a strategic roadmap for organizations looking to move beyond traditional, reactive CCTV and basic cloud-based cameras. It identifies the 10 critical...
April 21, 2026
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Explore security-first access control strategies and find out how to strengthen your organization’s security posture in our White Paper.
Jan. 29, 2026

Videos

NAPCO highlights its new MVP Cloud-Based Access Control Platform at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Napco Security Technologies’ Rob Etmans, Director of Sales, focusing on how the company’s MVP Access cloud platform is helping dealers...
March 31, 2026
Prometheus exec explains the complications when physical and cybersecurity come together
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews PSG’s Jeremy Freeze-Skret, VP of Engineering, focusing on the convergence of cyber and physical security and how organizations are...
March 31, 2026
Live from the Traka booth at ISC West 2026!
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews TRAKA Technical Director Hector Melendez, focusing on trends in electronic key management and the role of intelligent key cabinets...
March 31, 2026
Schlage embraces the mobile credential evolution at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Olivia Renaud from Allegion, focusing on the evolution of wallet-based mobile credentials, the impact of their partnership, and ...
March 31, 2026