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Integrated and orchestrated security technologies can create layers of protection that adapt to changing conditions while supporting broader organizational security objectives.
In this installment of the “Real Words or Buzzwords?” series, operationalizing security technology takes center stage as the key to turning individual functions into adaptable...

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Ninety-three percent of U.S. schools already have cameras. What's changing isn't whether schools record an incident, but whether they can detect one as it unfolds, and roughly a quarter of districts have now adopted AI tools designed to do just that.
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The industry has reached a rare moment of alignment. Detection is necessary but insufficient. Identity is foundational but incomplete. Zero Trust for agents means applying least privilege access at runtime, not just at the perimeter. The control that consistently holds is the one that supervises behavior in real time and stops an agent when it leaves its job.
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A panel-less, IP-native future is emerging. Advances in PoE devices, IoT connectivity, cloud platforms, and intelligent edge hardware could eventually eliminate the need for traditional door controllers, reducing infrastructure complexity and lowering deployment costs.
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Industry News

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Strip away the lab and what's left is a gap every security leader should recognize: a person defines the outcome, while the agent determines the steps.
OpenAI’s accidental Hugging Face intrusion shows why traditional security controls aren't enough for autonomous software. Agents can operate with legitimate credentials, improvise...
Aug. 11, 2026
SIA’s 2026 scholarship programs provide funding for education and professional development for security industry professionals, students and military veterans.
The RISE, Veterans in Security and Women in Security Forum programs offer funding for education, professional development and student loan repayment, with applications due Sept...
Aug. 11, 2026
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Motorola Solutions executives said AI is becoming embedded across emergency response workflows while competitive video wins and counter-drone mitigation are expanding the company’s public safety technology ecosystem.
Motorola Solutions executives used the company’s second-quarter earnings call to provide a deeper look at AI adoption in emergency response, competitive video wins and the growing...
Aug. 10, 2026
Access control industry analyst Lee Odess says the Gunnebo deal gives ASSA ABLOY greater control over pedestrian throughput, extending its reach beyond the door and further into the customer’s high-traffic, high-security path.
Access control industry analyst Lee Odess says the acquisition gives ASSA ABLOY greater control over pedestrian throughput while strengthening its competitive position in entrance...
Aug. 10, 2026

Security Executives

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One of the biggest shifts happening across cybersecurity right now is the move toward proactive exposure management.
Reactive tools remain essential, but organizations can’t afford to discover vulnerabilities, configuration drift and attack paths while an adversary is already inside. The next...
Aug. 11, 2026
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AI is changing both sides of the security equation. It can discover more vulnerabilities faster while also enabling organizations to build substantially more software in less time. If a development team can produce five times as much code as it does today, the security organization must accommodate a comparable increase in components, dependencies, configurations, and potential flaws.
AI-powered reasoning is dramatically accelerating vulnerability discovery while AI-driven development is expanding the software attack surface. The next era of AppSec will depend...
Aug. 10, 2026
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average age of a main instructional school building is 49 years and 38% of these facilities were built prior to 1970. This indicates a significant area of extreme exposure for as many as half of all schools in the United States.
As lawmakers race to mandate the latest school security technologies, many K-12 campuses still lack the most fundamental layer of protection: classroom doors that can be secured...
Aug. 5, 2026
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Security teams have been gathering data for years: license plate numbers, access times and locations, entry points, video surveillance data, and more. Combining these internal metrics with external sources improves resilience and supports broader organizational goals.
Physical security has entered a new era. By combining AI, unified security platforms, and real-time external intelligence, organizations can anticipate disruptions, protect people...
Aug. 5, 2026

Integrators

Vital Installs brings security systems, structured cabling and network installation expertise, while sudoVision Consulting serves commercial and government clients from Charlotte, North Carolina.
SAGE Integration has acquired Vital Installs and sudoVision Consulting, expanding the company’s security integration capabilities for commercial customers and government...
Aug. 11, 2026
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Employees at an ADI branch celebrate the company's first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange as an independent public company, watching the exchange ceremony on a large screen.
ADI Global Distribution begins trading as an independent public company while Resideo sharpens its focus on products and solutions and reduces debt.
Aug. 6, 2026
Founded in 1982, Scarsdale Security Systems designs, installs, services and monitors commercial security, fire alarm, access control and video systems for customers across a range of commercial markets.
Everon has acquired Scarsdale Security Systems, a New York-based commercial security and fire alarm integrator, in a move the company said strengthens its National Account program...
Aug. 6, 2026
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The new distribution agreement is intended to expand Squire's presence in the North American commercial security market through institutional and high-security channels.
Aug. 5, 2026

Video Surveillance

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GSX Booth 3945: HALOS offers a subscription-based body camera and technology solution designed to help organizations improve safety and security without up-front costs.
Aug. 11, 2026
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Motorola Solutions reported demand for its mission-critical communications, video and command center technologies remained strong during the second quarter, fueled by public safety modernization efforts and growing adoption of AI-assisted software capabilities.
Motorola Solutions reported record second-quarter sales and backlog as strong demand for public safety communications, video and command center solutions prompted the company ...
Aug. 7, 2026
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IQSIGHT's AUTODOME 7100s PTZ camera series is designed for outdoor surveillance with AI-enabled analytics, long-range zoom and infrared imaging capabilities.
IQSIGHT has expanded its outdoor video security portfolio with the AUTODOME 7100s PTZ camera series, combining AI-enabled analytics, long-range imaging and built-in security features...
Aug. 6, 2026
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There are people who master technology. Then there are the rare few who change the way an entire industry thinks about it. Charlie Pierce did both. The first time I met Charlie...
Aug. 5, 2026

Access & Identity

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GSX booth 1933: Axis Communications’ AXIS TP3604-E Cellular Back Box provides a cabling-free way to connect compatible cameras to private cellular networks.
Aug. 11, 2026
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GSX booth 2641: Restrata’s resilienceOS unifies location intelligence, threat intelligence, mass communications and crisis workflows to give organizations a shared operational...
Aug. 11, 2026
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GSX booth 3641: LVT's GuardGate combines mobile access control, remote visitor validation, surveillance and agentic AI for rapidly deployable security at restricted commercial...
Aug. 11, 2026
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GSX booth 1415: Smarter Security’s Fastlane Glassgate 150 LX combines optical turnstile security, tailgating detection and architectural lighting with bolt-for-bolt retrofit compatibili...
Aug. 11, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

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A compromised student account may expose personal information or academic records. A compromised faculty account could provide access to research data, grant information, or departmental communications. Administrative accounts are often higher-value targets because they can provide access to financial systems, identity management platforms, and student information systems.
Artificial intelligence has transformed phishing from mass email scams into highly personalized social engineering attacks that exploit institutional trust. Here's why schools...
Aug. 5, 2026
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Federal judges have established an open-source website where attorneys and judges can cite where AI has been used so that judges, litigants and defense attorneys can be warned of bogus legal work at court.
Emergency action plans created or influenced by artificial intelligence may create significant legal exposure after a workplace injury or fatality.
Aug. 5, 2026
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Infoblox’s 2026 Threat Landscape Report examines how automated tools, hidden infrastructure and specialized criminal services are reshaping the modern cybercrime landscape.
Infoblox’s 2026 Threat Landscape Report reveals how AI, specialized criminal services and hidden infrastructure are transforming cybercrime into an industrialized ecosystem designed...
Aug. 3, 2026
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Acalvio Technologies has introduced Deception Guardrails, a new capability designed to detect and disrupt compromised AI agents before they can impact enterprise systems.
Aug. 3, 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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As cyberattacks increasingly trigger physical disruption—and physical threats exploit cyber weaknesses—critical infrastructure faces a new era of converged risk. This panel explores...
Sept. 9, 2026
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As video security evolves into a valuable operational data source, organizations are looking for open platforms that seamlessly connect IT and OT systems. Join this webinar to...
Aug. 25, 2026
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Protecting the perimeter now requires more than physical barriers—it demands intelligent, AI-driven systems that detect threats faster, reduce false alarms, and strengthen operational...
Aug. 26, 2026
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Most security teams generate thousands of hours of video every day—but almost none of it is ever put to work. Discover how AI is transforming video into searchable intelligence...
Aug. 12, 2026

Learning Resources

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During a critical school emergency, every second counts. Outdated hardware, fragmented camera systems, and siloed data delay response times when rapid coordination with law enforcement...
Aug. 6, 2026
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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.
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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

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