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High-pressure incidents often expose the strengths and weaknesses of an organization's communication, leadership and decision-making long before technology becomes the determining factor.
Security procedures assume people will think rationally under pressure. But stress changes how the brain processes information, making human behavior one of the most overlooked...

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The security deployment at Fenway Park established a scalable technology foundation that enables remote diagnostics, proactive maintenance and future expansion across the surrounding campus.
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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.
David K. Hernandez, Director of Global Security Design and Engineering for The Walt Disney Company, delivered the closing keynote at SIA's Perimeter PREVENT Conference.
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SecurityInfoWatch Editor-in-Chief Rodney Bosch (left) moderates the 'No Hype Allowed: An Honest Conversation About AI' panel during Milestone XPerience Days 2026 in Las Vegas. Panelists included John O'Connor, Managing Director of Administrative Services and Operations at Harvard Business School, and Dan O'Neill, President and CEO of Advanced Data Risk Management.
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Industry News

Dr. Elli Reges will serve as executive director of the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent while continuing as director of learning and development for the Security Industry Association (SIA).
Reges will lead FAST’ s efforts to expand awareness of careers in the electronic security and life safety industry while strengthening the workforce pipeline through education...
July 2, 2026
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Verizon Business' inaugural 2026 Breach Impact Study analyzes cyber insurance claims to examine how financial losses from cyber incidents have evolved across industries and organization sizes.
Analysis of approximately 70,000 U.S. cyber insurance claims identifies business interruption as the largest financial loss driver while highlighting the disproportionate impact...
July 2, 2026
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ASSA ABLOY acquired Level Home in 2024 to expand its residential smart lock portfolio, which also includes brands such as Yale and Kwikset.
ASSA ABLOY says it remains committed to the Level platform despite widespread layoffs and leadership departures.
July 1, 2026
Schneider Electric said the agreement is intended to expand industrial AI capabilities by integrating Cognite into AVEVA after the transaction is completed.
Schneider Electric has entered into an agreement to acquire industrial AI and data platform provider Cognite in a $3.1 billion all-cash transaction, with plans to integrate the...
July 1, 2026

Security Executives

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As AI rapidly transforms both the threat landscape and enterprise operations, directors are increasingly expected to oversee risks that extend well beyond traditional cybersecurity.
In this SecurityInfoWatch Executive Q&A, Nick Kakolowski of IANS and Steve Martano of Artico Search examine new benchmark findings that reveal why the quality of boardroom dialogue...
June 30, 2026
Chris Hacker will oversee Charter's Corporate Physical Security organization, including programs designed to help protect the company's employees, facilities and operations.
Hacker joins Charter after leading corporate security programs at Delta Air Lines and serving more than two decades in senior leadership roles at the FBI.
June 26, 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 22, 2026
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ZRG has acquired Fortium, expanding its Interim Solutions & Project Consulting business with interim, fractional and project-based CIO, CTO and CISO leadership services.
Acquisition adds interim, fractional and project-based CIO, CTO and CISO leadership to ZRG's advisory platform.
June 17, 2026

Integrators

Zeus Fire and Security has acquired Omaha, Neb.-based SEi, a provider of commercial security, fire protection and life safety solutions.
The addition of SEi extends Zeus Fire and Security's footprint across Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri while expanding its commercial security and fire protection capabilities.
June 25, 2026
Artist rendering of The Cortile redevelopment, where developers integrated security infrastructure into the apartment community's design before the first phase of leasing.
G & G Security designed and deployed an integrated platform combining video surveillance, access control, license plate recognition and emergency response capabilities across ...
June 25, 2026
The acquisition adds a Massachusetts security integrator and its Pennsylvania affiliate to Cobalt Service Partners' growing portfolio of companies.
CGL Electronic Security and CGL Technologies of PA become Cobalt Service Partners' 20th acquisition since December 2023.
June 23, 2026
Boon Edam has joined Convergint's Global Elite Partner Program, a collaboration designed to align the companies' global go-to-market strategies and support the deployment of secured entry solutions across key vertical markets.
Boon Edam and Convergint say the relationship will support long-term growth as both organizations continue expanding their global operations.
June 17, 2026

Video Surveillance

Verkada and NVIDIA are collaborating to accelerate physical AI development, enhancing AI-powered video analytics and search capabilities for security and operations.
Verkada is expanding its AI capabilities through a collaboration with NVIDIA aimed at improving video analytics, search accuracy and physical AI applications across the built ...
July 2, 2026
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Working with public agencies and technology partners, ALERTCalifornia uses a statewide network of cameras, AI and advanced sensors to provide real-time situational awareness for wildfire detection and response.
ALERTCalifornia's statewide network, which includes technology from Axis Communications, uses AI and real-time visual intelligence to support early wildfire detection and emergency...
June 23, 2026
Cosentino's Food Stores operates 31 grocery locations across Kansas and Missouri and employs more than 4,000 people. The regional grocer recently deployed Axon Body 4 cameras and related software tools to support its five-member loss prevention team, improve incident documentation and enhance employee safety efforts.
Cosentino’s says Axon body-worn cameras have helped reduce confrontational incidents while improving employee safety, incident documentation and loss prevention operations across...
June 15, 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

Access & Identity

Epson's new ColorWorks CW-D3800 color label and badge printer is designed for affordable, on-demand label production and visitor badge printing.
Epson has introduced the ColorWorks CW-D3800 color label and badge printer and the Label Boost software suite to simplify low-volume, on-demand labeling and visitor badge printing...
July 2, 2026
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The enhanced WinTeam Mobile platform adds biometric verification and photo capture features to help cleaning and security organizations improve workforce management, compliance and timekeeping accuracy.
TEAM Software has enhanced its WinTeam Mobile platform with biometric verification and photo capture capabilities to help cleaning and security organizations improve workforce...
July 2, 2026
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Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport has implemented Genetec Security Center to unify video surveillance, access control and alarm management as part of its terminal modernization project.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport has deployed Genetec Security Center as part of its terminal modernization project, giving the airport a unified platform for video surveillance...
July 2, 2026
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New research from Imprivata and Lexipol reveals that although most public safety agencies prioritize CJIS compliance, many continue to face staffing, infrastructure and identity...
July 1, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

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Dragos has introduced EmberAI, an OT-native AI capability built on the company's Intelligence Fabric to help security teams detect, prioritize and respond to operational technology threats.
Dragos has launched EmberAI, an OT-native AI capability that uses the company's Intelligence Fabric to help industrial security teams prioritize threats and accelerate response...
June 25, 2026
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Exabeam has launched Agent Behavior Verification and released the open source Praxen framework to help organizations validate AI agent security and governance before deployment...
June 25, 2026
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AI delivers the greatest value when it helps security teams make sense of information, communicate shared understanding and translate decisions into consistent action.
In this installment of the “Real Words or Buzzwords?” series, AI is examined through the lens of three human capabilities — sensemaking, communication and automation — to help...
June 16, 2026
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Federal and state-level pressures converge as policy shifts compound compliance risk across energy, financial institutions, healthcare and technology.
Norton Rose Fulbright's 2026 litigation study reveals mounting legal threats tied to cyber incidents, AI deployments and evolving state regulations, with technology, healthcare...
June 15, 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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Video surveillance is evolving from a passive security tool into a strategic intelligence platform that delivers actionable insights across operations, safety, and customer experience...
Aug. 5, 2026
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As cyber and physical threats converge, security leaders are rethinking traditional defense strategies to keep pace with AI-powered adversaries, supply-chain risks, and increasingly...
July 22, 2026
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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. ...

Learning Resources

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Drawing on conversations with industry leaders and feedback from our customers during security advisory council sessions, we’ve identified seven forces defining security strategies...
July 1, 2026
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Ready to drive greater ROI from your access control? Learn how a modern access control solution unlocks new insights and big returns.
July 1, 2026
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A 25-question checklist for evaluating VMS platforms across the eight categories that determine long-term value: scalability, integrations, AI readiness, cybersecurity, total ...
June 25, 2026
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As AI workloads, cloud expansion, and hyperscale construction drive unprecedented data center growth, security leaders face a new generation of physical and cyber risks. This ...
June 23, 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