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Network-connected surveillance cameras require ongoing security maintenance, with aging firmware and limited software support potentially exposing devices to vulnerabilities long after installation.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Lessons From the Past Shape the Future of Physical Security

Virtual guarding is activating passive camera infrastructure across the commercial market. The business model is proven, but integrators are still learning how to deliver it profitably.

Alarms & Monitoring

Remote Guarding: Rewriting the Surveillance Value Proposition

Cyber defenders must shift from static, signature-based defenses to dynamic behavior-monitoring tools that can identify algorithmic scraping and automated exploratory actions. State agencies should routinely audit legacy and archived web pages to ensure they do not leak digital credentials, security tokens, or administrative shortcuts.

Critical Infrastructure

Election Security at the Breaking Point: AI, Legacy Systems and the Quantum

SIA CEO Don Erickson moderated an interview with Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications and Björn Lidefelt, EVP and head of HID, during Securing New Ground 2026.

Integrators

AI’s Role in Integration Takes Center Stage at SNG

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Open vs. Closed Video Surveillance: Which Is Best for Your Business?

Nov. 1, 2026

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Battery Visibility in Security Systems: Site Checks to Central Monitoring

Nov. 1, 2026

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Inside the Controller: Why Developers Are Bringing Apps to the Edge

Oct. 1, 2026

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How Cloud Video Surveillance Improves Security

Oct. 1, 2026

Industry News

The scholarship program supports education, career development and leadership opportunities for women in the security industry.

Industry News

SIA Names 12 Recipients of 2026 Women in Security Forum Scholarships

SIA has awarded $10,000 scholarships to 12 recipients through its 2026 Women in Security Forum program to support education and professional development.

Nov. 6, 2026

Zenitel supplies intercoms, public address and voice alarm systems for critical environments, including hospitals, transportation facilities and high-security buildings.

Intercom Solutions

Zenitel Set for New Ownership Under FSN Capital

The agreement with 3d investors will support Zenitel’s technology development and international growth, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Nov. 6, 2026

Axon’s investment will help fund Skydio’s product development and expansion, with transactions expected to close in late 2026 and early 2027.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)

Axon to Invest $1.2B in Skydio, Gain Exclusive Public Safety Distribution Rights

The expanded partnership will make Axon Skydio’s exclusive distributor for public safety in the U.S. and Canada as the companies grow their Drone as First Responder offering.

Nov. 5, 2026

Motorola Solutions’ third-quarter awards included a $56 million fixed video order from a convenience store chain and a $139 million Louisiana contract spanning radio services, mobile video and command center solutions.

Video Surveillance

Motorola Reports Video Gains, Record Backlog in 3rd Quarter

On its third-quarter earnings call, Motorola Solutions detailed major surveillance and command center awards and raised its full-year financial outlook.

Nov. 5, 2026

Security Business

October 2026

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Security Executives

Melissa Rojo brings more than a decade of experience applying artificial intelligence to business operations to her new role at Immix.

Security Executives

Immix Names Melissa Rojo Vice President of Product Transformation

Rojo will lead platform development with a focus on monitoring efficiency, reliability and compliance.

Nov. 2, 2026

When a threat contains information that may have come from inside the organization, the investigation must widen. Domain controllers, backups, and financial systems still matter.

Security Executives

When a Cyberattack Becomes a Physical Threat

Ransomware and extortion campaigns are increasingly targeting the people behind the business, forcing cybersecurity, corporate security and executive protection teams to rethink...

Oct. 29, 2026

Cyber risks are equally severe and becoming more intertwined with physical ones. Data centers are vulnerable to ransomware with double-extortion tactics, advanced persistent threats (APTs) for long-term infiltration and data exfiltration, DDoS attacks, cloud misconfigurations, insecure APIs, and expanding attack surfaces from edge computing and IoT devices.

Critical Infrastructure

Data Centers Are Becoming the New Front Line of Converged Security

As AI workloads, cyber threats, physical attacks and OT vulnerabilities collide, protecting the digital backbone requires a security strategy that spans the entire facility.

Oct. 27, 2026

Security Executives

The Security Foundation Supports Public-Private Security Partnerships

The nonprofit provides funding and program support for security collaboration initiatives spanning domestic and international threats.

Oct. 26, 2026

Integrators

St. John’s Fire Equipment’s team will continue serving its customers following the company’s acquisition by Pye-Barker Fire & Safety.

Integrators

Pye-Barker Acquires St. John’s Fire Equipment in Florida

The acquisition adds fire suppression services in Central Florida, Northern Florida and the Florida Panhandle.

Nov. 5, 2026

StoneOne supports more than 37,000 customer relationships through more than 70 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.

Integrators

BearCom and Stone Security Adopt StoneOne Brand

The unified identity follows BearCom’s December 2024 acquisition of Stone Security and brings security, safety and critical communications services under one name.

Nov. 5, 2026

SecurityTrax’s updated platform lets security dealers manage leads, schedule installations and connect accounts to monitoring services in one system.

Integrators

SecurityTrax Launches AI-Assisted Platform for Security Dealers

The Alarm.com subsidiary’s updated platform adds a mobile interface, AI tools for lead and customer records and new billing features for dealers with multiple locations.

Nov. 4, 2026

During ADT’s third-quarter earnings call, Chairman, President and CEO Jim DeVries said customer data and privacy policies will remain unchanged under the proposed Thrive Holdings acquisition, with no new data sharing without customer permission.

Integrators

ADT Outlines Thrive Acquisition and Reports 4% Revenue Growth

During its third-quarter earnings call, ADT detailed its pending acquisition by Thrive Holdings and reported progress on ADT+, professional installation and new service initiatives...

Nov. 3, 2026

Video Surveillance

Milestone expands XProtect and Arcules capabilities with new video security management features.

Video Management Software/VMS

Milestone Systems Updates XProtect and Arcules Platforms With New Management and Security Features

Milestone Systems updates XProtect and Arcules with new tools for incident awareness, system administration, video retention and secure communication across cloud and hybrid deployments...

Nov. 6, 2026

Pimloc's redesigned Video Editor adds expanded detection and redaction tools for sensitive video and audio footage.

Cameras

Pimloc Redesigns Video Editor to Streamline Sensitive Footage Redaction

Pimloc has redesigned its Video Editor with expanded automated detection, bulk redaction and audio editing tools to help organizations manage sensitive footage more efficiently...

Nov. 6, 2026

Camect’s integration with 3Si lets dealers and the communities they serve retain control of their video data while sharing relevant information with first responders, according to Camect executive Ron Grubbs.

Video Surveillance

Camect, 3Si Partner to Share Video Intelligence With Public Safety Agencies

The integration links Camect’s AI-powered video analysis with 3Si’s DirectToDispatch platform so public safety agencies can receive information about incidents detected by existing...

Nov. 4, 2026

BCD Digital Asset Engine combines evidence collection, investigation and archival capabilities to support digital evidence management throughout its lifecycle.

Video Surveillance

BCD Announces Digital Asset Engine for Digital Evidence Management

BCD Digital Asset Engine integrates evidence collection, investigative collaboration and long-term storage into a vendor-neutral platform for law enforcement agencies.

Oct. 29, 2026

Access & Identity

Codelocks Americas named David Gordon (left) technical support and training manager and Dcorey Zeigler warehouse and logistics operations manager.

Access Control

Codelocks Americas Hires Managers for Logistics, Technical Training

Dcorey Zeigler will oversee the company’s two U.S. warehouses, while David Gordon will lead product training and technical support nationwide.

Nov. 4, 2026

Through their Predictive Security partnership, PCSC Security and Davista aim to help security teams see where alarms, camera triggers and access violations cluster across a facility or campus.

Access Control

PCSC Security Partners With Davista to Add Predictive Analytics to Access Control

PCSC Security announced a technology partnership with Davista.ai to bring AI-powered predictive analytics to its physical access control software. The initiative, called Predictive...

Nov. 4, 2026

A user presents an inepro credential to a printer-mounted reader. HID’s acquisition brings inepro ID into its Identification Technologies business area alongside the OMNIKEY authentication portfolio.

Access Control

HID Acquires inepro ID to Expand Secure Print Portfolio

The acquisition adds RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy authentication readers, software and professional services for printers, lockers and other shared devices.

Nov. 3, 2026

Zenitel Connect Essential brings intercoms and IP speakers together on a common communication platform for smaller deployments.

Intercom Solutions

Zenitel Launches Connect Essential for Smaller Communication Deployments

Zenitel Connect Essential brings secure, reliable communication capabilities to smaller deployments with support for up to 16 intercoms and IP speakers.

Oct. 29, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Talkaphone’s VOIP-700 Series features cloud-native connectivity, advanced security and integration capabilities for communication and security applications.

Artificial Intelligence

Talkaphone to Debut VOIP-700 Series Call Stations at ISC East 2026

Talkaphone will showcase a configurable emergency communication platform and AI-powered public assistance technology at ISC East 2026.

Nov. 2, 2026

System Surveyor’s AI Notetaker captures site survey conversations and project requirements to support system design and documentation workflows.

Artificial Intelligence

System Surveyor AI Notetaker Reaches General Availability

System Surveyor’s AI Notetaker is now generally available, helping security integrators capture site survey discussions and turn project requirements into documentation for system...

Oct. 29, 2026

Ambient.ai co-founders Shikhar Shrestha and Vikesh Khanna developed a platform that uses computer vision and AI to help organizations detect and prevent security incidents.

Artificial Intelligence

Allegion Ventures Makes Second Strategic Investment in Ambient.ai

Allegion Ventures has led a Series C funding round for Ambient.ai, marking its second strategic investment in the company as the AI-powered physical security platform reports ...

Oct. 28, 2026

Qualys CISO Nathan Smolenski says AI-driven cybersecurity requires stronger governance, business risk alignment and human accountability for autonomous security decisions.

Artificial Intelligence

Qualys CISO: AI Cybersecurity Requires Human Accountability

Steve Lasky interviews Qualys CISO Nathan Smolenski at the 2026 ROCon Conference, discussing AI-driven cybersecurity, autonomous remediation and the importance of human accountability...

Oct. 27, 2026

Podcasts

Security Executives

AI Agents Are on the Loose. Is Your Security Organization Ready?

Security DNA

Kiteworks Chief Strategy Officer Tim Freestone discusses the growing AI governance gap and why stronger collaboration, literacy and data security practices are essential for managing...

Sept. 10, 2026

Security Executives

After Brown University: What 1,200 Cameras Don't Tell You About Your Surveillance Gaps

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

Security Executives

Proving Control Over AI: Tim Freestone on Governance Gaps and the Path Forward

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

Security Executives

When the Middle East Exploded, Were GSOCs Ready?

Security DNA

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

Webinars

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The Future is Now: How Drone Technology is Emerging as a Serious Physical Security Deterrent

Drone technology is transforming physical security, evolving from an emerging innovation into an essential capability for proactive surveillance, autonomous patrols, and enhanced...

Dec. 2, 2026

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Webinars

Taking on Access Control Is Easier Than You Think

Moving on from legacy access control doesn’t have to mean a steep learning curve or added support challenges. Join Aiphone’s Brian Tate to discover how modern solutions like AC...

Nov. 17, 2026

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Webinars

Detected. Now What? From Threat Detection to Coordinated Response

Detecting a threat is only the beginning—what happens next depends on how quickly the right information reaches security systems, responders and occupants. This panel explores...

Nov. 12, 2026

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Rethinking Executive Protection and Enterprise Risk in an Era of Converging Threats

Chief Security Officers are redefining physical security as evolving threats—from executive exposure and workplace safety to geopolitical instability, travel risks, and cyber-...

Nov. 18, 2026

Learning Resources

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A Comprehensive Guide to Video Management

Discover how the right video management system (VMS) can strengthen enterprise security. Explore key challenges, real-world use cases, and emerging trends to help your organization...

Nov. 4, 2026

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2026 TRENDS IN ACCESS CONTROLLERS REPORT

Controller selection is an integral part of access control strategy. Get all the insights and key trends you need to craft a future-proof controller strategy in our new '2026 ...

Oct. 28, 2026

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Guide to Upgrading Physical Access Control Infrastructure

Understand when and how to upgrade your access control controllers with guidance on migration priorities, cybersecurity considerations and pathways from legacy to next-generation...

Sept. 29, 2026

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Access Control Systems for Smart Buildings

Explore the technologies that build modern access control systems featuring biometric authentication, secure connectivity, edge processing, and embedded security for smarter building...

Sept. 23, 2026

Videos

GSX

GSX 2026 Show Floor Spotlight: IQSIGHT

IQSIGHT develops video security cameras, analytics, software and cloud services that combine imaging, AI-powered intelligence and open integration to support real-time security...

Sept. 15, 2026

Hanwha Vision Explores the Next Generation of Video Surveillance at GSX 2026

GSX

GSX 2026 Show Floor Spotlight: Hanwha Vision

Hanwha Vision develops video surveillance and security solutions, including network cameras, video management, cloud services, access control and AI-driven analytics designed ...

Sept. 15, 2026

Radionix Brings Open Integration and Intrusion Innovation to GSX 2026

GSX

GSX 2026 Show Floor Spotlight: Radionix

Radionix, part of Keenfinity Group, provides intrusion alarm and access control systems built on Bosch security technology, including control panels, detectors and integrated ...

Sept. 15, 2026

Milestone Systems on the Evolution of Video Intelligence at GSX 2026

GSX

GSX 2026 Show Floor Spotlight: Milestone Systems

Milestone Systems develops open-platform video technology software, including XProtect video management software, BriefCam analytics and Arcules cloud video, helping organizations...

Sept. 15, 2026