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Gemns (formerly WePower) demoed its energy harvesting technology embedded in a Southco lock. The company aims to use this technology to eventually eliminate batteries in a wide range of devices relevant to the security and smart home markets.
Smart lock manufacturers target integration opportunities in several vertical markets, leading with technology innovation in power generation, biometrics, and more.

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In this new, post-deepfake age, organizations and end users alike must equip themselves with the right knowledge, tools, and policies to remain secure in a world where trust is scarce.
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When a pet approaches a Pawport wearing a UWB-enabled collar, the door unlocks and opens.
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The threat environment has indeed changed. GSOCs that restrict their purview to cybersecurity and local security concerns miss the bigger picture.
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Private-sector security teams are increasingly operating as frontline defenders without the federal coordination and intelligence-sharing infrastructure that once supported enterprise incident response efforts.
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Industry News

IQSIGHT, the new brand identity for Bosch Video Systems, is introducing its latest camera lineup including the FLEXIDOME dual 7100i IR, AUTODOME 7100i IR and DINION 7100s series.
IQSIGHT, formerly Bosch Video Systems, launches as an intelligence-first video security brand focused on expanded AI capabilities and edge-based analytics.
Feb. 17, 2026
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The SIA NPS Awards at ISC West recognize the security industry’s leading products, services and solutions
The Security Industry Association and ISC West are accepting entries for the 2026 SIA New Products and Solutions Awards, which recognize innovative security products, services...
Feb. 17, 2026
Vivint’s new builder-focused program packages connected devices such as cameras, smart locks, thermostats and sensors into a centrally managed system installed and serviced by the company’s in-house technicians.
The new "Vivint for Builders" platform gives home builders a turnkey smart home solution by managing system design, installation and ongoing homeowner support.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ken Francis will focus on aligning video surveillance and artificial intelligence capabilities with Digital Monitoring Products’ monitoring platform strategy, building on more than two decades of industry experience.
Ken Francis, former president of Eagle Eye Networks and CEO of Actuate, joins Digital Monitoring Products to advance unified, AI-driven video solutions for professional security...
Feb. 13, 2026

Security Executives

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Every day, banks and financial services firms collect Social Security numbers, government-issued IDs, financial statements, and payment data through online forms used for account openings, loan applications, KYC verification, and customer onboarding.
Why an overlooked data entry point is creating outsized cyber risk and compliance exposure for financial institutions.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Stratascale Field CISO Casey Corcoran on AI-driven threats, agentic identities, and embedding CTEM into enterprise strategy.
Feb. 16, 2026
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New identity integrations, Kubernetes visibility and query capabilities aim to close context gaps for AI-driven security teams
Feb. 12, 2026
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While high-profile attacks have elevated cybersecurity’s prominence in the C-suite, the report indicates that many CISOs must expand their comfort zones into emerging risk domains to stay ahead of evolving adversaries.
New research finds most CISOs see themselves as business enablers, yet only half feel prepared for AI-driven threats, and few prioritize software supply chain visibility.
Feb. 11, 2026

Integrators

The updated agreement positions the two companies to collaborate more closely across the Americas, EMEA and APAC in support of high-assurance, large-scale security deployments.
After nearly a decade of collaboration, Gallagher Security formalizes and expands its global partnership with M.C. Dean to deepen alignment in delivering integrated security solutions...
Feb. 17, 2026
Everon’s appointment to NASPO’s Supplier Advisory Group reflects its expanding role in public sector procurement, where the company delivers integrated security, fire and life safety offerings through its state and local government solutions portfolio.
Everon will provide strategic counsel on public procurement and cooperative purchasing initiatives for the 2026-’27 term.
Feb. 17, 2026
Security 101’s acquisition of Secure Lock Solutions expands its integration footprint in the Carolinas and adds door and lock expertise to support commercial and government customers.
The deal strengthens Security 101’s Southeast footprint by adding door and lock integration expertise and expanding service capacity between Charlotte and Charleston for multi...
Feb. 13, 2026
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Leaders from several national and regional integration firms were honored for contributions spanning marketing execution, technical deployment and customer engagement within Verkada’s partner ecosystem. Above, attendees gather at 2025 VerkadaOne in Chicago, Verkada’s annual conference for customers and channel partners.
Verkada recognized eight channel partners during its annual Sales Kickoff, citing performance across marketing, growth, technical execution and customer engagement categories....
Feb. 13, 2026

Video Surveillance

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Ring’s new mobile surveillance trailers and panoramic cameras send shockwaves through the security industry.
Feb. 13, 2026
Eyeo’s sensor architecture replaces both the color filters and microlenses found on current image sensors. When light enters the sensor, it hits a collection funnel that channels photons into a vertical waveguide. Inside the waveguide, the light splits into different colors, which are then injected into adjacent pixels. “Then, at the output, we inject different colors into the pixels,” Hoet explains. “This way, we don’t filter any light, but we split and guide the light into the pixel.”
The company’s nanophotonic color-splitting technology aims to triple image sensor light sensitivity at the hardware level, enabling sharper images in all lighting conditions without...
Feb. 13, 2026
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At CES Eureka Park, Paul Rothman and Pierre Bourgeix encountered an entrepreneur promoting a license plate frame that could be toggled remotely (via app) to completely obscure a license plate so it cannot be read at all.
While you may have seen ghost plates on the CES show floor, don’t expect to use them legally in most states.
Feb. 13, 2026
The integration connects Speco Blue Series cameras and recorders with the Manitou alarm monitoring platform to support event-based actions and centralized video management for monitoring operators.
Speco Technologies will integrate its Blue Series video products with Bold Group’s Manitou platform in March 2026, giving monitoring centers direct access to live video, alarm...
Feb. 12, 2026

Access & Identity

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Doma reunites Yves Behar (left) and Jason Johnson, creators of the smart lock brand August Home, who sold the brand to ASSA ABLOY in 2018.
At CES, the founders of August Home unveiled Doma, which aims to transform doors into motorized units with embedded smart lock, video doorbell, and more.
Feb. 13, 2026
Versa Director with Verbo, Versa’s AI-powered co-pilot, provides conversational visibility into system health and operational status. The interface illustrates how AI enhances observability and troubleshooting by surfacing real-time insights without requiring manual navigation across dashboards.
New release targets secure, scalable enterprise AI deployments across distributed environments without added complexity
Feb. 10, 2026
Electromechanical and access-related solutions remained a key contributor to ASSA ABLOY’s results.
ASSA ABLOY’s Q4 performance reflects growing reliance on technology-led security solutions, non-residential demand and targeted acquisitions amid uneven global markets.
Feb. 10, 2026
Yale is adding three new smart locks to its Yale Pro 2 portfolio for multifamily applications, while Master Lock is rolling out two smart lock models developed for commercial environments.
Yale and Master Lock are introducing professional-grade smart lock solutions designed to support scalable access management for multifamily housing and commercial buildings.
Feb. 5, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Ouster completed its acquisition of StereoLabs SAS in early February, adding the AI vision company as a wholly owned subsidiary.
Ouster said the acquisition of StereoLabs SAS combines lidar, AI vision and perception software into a single sensing platform aimed at Physical AI applications across multiple...
Feb. 10, 2026
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Building a cloud architecture that assumes an attack will never happen is no longer optional. Prevention-first design, zero-trust enforcement, and operational readiness are essential for securing modern workloads
To survive the modern threat landscape, enterprises must move beyond reactive "detect-and-respond" models and build cloud environments that assume breach and prioritize proactive...
Feb. 4, 2026
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The 2026 Security Operations Insights report shows that fragmented tech stacks, limited SIEM scalability, and misaligned AI adoption are undermining enterprise security performance...
Jan. 28, 2026
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Security teams increasingly rely on behavioral signals to detect abnormal activity as AI systems operate inside enterprise workflows.
As autonomous and unsanctioned AI tools spread across enterprise workflows, security leaders are being forced to rethink insider risk through the lens of behavior rather than ...
Jan. 21, 2026

Podcasts

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The latest episode of the Security DNA Podcast features Dr. John D. Byrnes, founder and CEO of the Center for Aggression Management.
Jan. 28, 2026
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

Webinars

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AI is redefining perimeter security as drones turn the airspace into a new frontline—forcing organizations to rethink what it truly means to defend the edge. This session explores...
March 18, 2026
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As cyber, physical, and cloud boundaries disappear, security is being redefined by convergence rather than control. This panel unpacks how leaders can turn fragmentation into ...
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Schools and hospitals anchor American communities, yet their open, mission-driven nature makes them increasingly vulnerable to both cyber and physical threats. As attacks grow...
Feb. 18, 2026

Learning Resources

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Videos

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Feb. 13, 2026
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Check out 7 security and smart home exhibitors live from the show floor
Feb. 13, 2026
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Security Business magazine Editor-in-Chief Paul Rothman and expert security technology consultant Pierre Bourgeix of ESI Convergent take their third-annual roam of CES Eureka ...
Feb. 13, 2026
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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...
Oct. 1, 2025