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GTCR’s SimpliSafe acquisition and Everon’s agreement to acquire ADT’s multifamily business signal accelerating consolidation across residential and multifamily security.
GTCR’s deal for SimpliSafe is unpacked with analysis from Kirk MacDowell and Elizabeth Parks covering strategy, competitive responses and the shift toward add-on services and ...

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Small and mid-sized businesses are embracing cloud-first and identity-driven approaches to strengthen cybersecurity and close the gap with larger enterprises.
Bridging Architecture and Security for Smarter Enterprises with The Consulting Group's Michael Niola
Keyfactor’s new music album blends cybersecurity themes with pop, rap, polka and more to raise awareness about digital trust in a creative, AI-assisted way.
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The Old Main Entrance at the University of Arizona, where the university serves nearly 53,000 students across a 392-acre campus in Tucson, Arizona. AoA just completed an innovative retrofit of its access control and ID system.
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Industry News

Everon’s agreement to acquire ADT’s B2B multifamily business underscores ongoing consolidation in the security industry.
Everon will acquire ADT’s B2B multifamily business, with analysis from Lee Odess on the economics, people dynamics and what the move could mean for integrators and operators.
Sept. 16, 2025
Mplify Enterprise Council Pushes for Mandatory SASE Certification Amid Rising AI-Powered Cyber Threats
The manifesto will be a featured topic at Mplify’s Global NaaS Event (GNE), scheduled for November 10–14, 2025, in Dallas.
Sept. 15, 2025
Hundreds fill a city park Thursday evening in Orem, Utah, in a tribute to Charlie Kirk. (Grace Toohey/The Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed the capture of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, with Trump declaring “we got him.”
Sept. 12, 2025
The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and is asking the public to provide tips as the investigation continues.
Federal investigators are intensifying their probe into the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, recovering evidence and appealing for public assistance after unveiling...
Sept. 11, 2025

Security Executives

Arrow Security Promotes Darren Claphan to Chief Security Officer
In his new role as Chief Security Officer, Darren will oversee the company’s security operations, risk management strategies, and compliance protocols.
Sept. 15, 2025
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A cybersecurity executive faces the challenge of balancing automation, AI tools, and workforce demands in today’s complex threat environment.
Axonius Chief Product Strategist Ryan Knisley shares the growing pressures CISOs are facing in complex digital environments.
Sept. 12, 2025
The Foundations Certificate program provides school leaders and staff with practical training to strengthen prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery in their communities.
Omnilert is underwriting scholarships for NCSSD’s Foundations of School Security Leadership Certificate to ensure cost does not prevent school leaders and staff from accessing...
Sept. 12, 2025
New Fast Guard App Brings 24/7 Private Security to New York
The service, now available in New York, gives users in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding areas immediate access to professional guards.
Sept. 10, 2025

Integrators

Pye-Barker Expands in Las Vegas with Phoenix Fire Protection Acquisition
The deal strengthens Pye-Barker’s reach in Southern Nevada, particularly in Clark and Nye counties.
Sept. 16, 2025
Triumph Protection Group leverages Security 101 mobile surveillance trailers to deliver scalable site security across Northern California.
Security 101 in Northern California partnered with Triumph Protection Group to launch Triumph Watchtower, a mobile surveillance trailer program designed to enhance security coverage...
Sept. 12, 2025
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Emergency communications centers nationwide are finding time savings by using The Monitoring Association’s ASAP Service to deliver alarm and sensor notifications directly to dispatch systems.
The city's Emergency Communications Center saved more than 33 hours a month in 2024 by adopting TMA’s ASAP Service to streamline alarm and sensor notifications.
Sept. 12, 2025
Gallaher & Associates, a Tennessee-based life safety systems provider, brings more than 50 years of expertise to the Zeus Fire and Security network.
Zeus Fire and Security has partnered with Gallaher & Associates to expand its fire and security services into Tennessee and the Southeastern U.S.
Sept. 11, 2025

Video Surveillance

Verkada Appoints Former Alteryx CEO Mark Anderson to Board of Directors
Anderson’s track record in growing enterprise technology businesses will be central as the company continues to expand its customer base.
Sept. 16, 2025
RAD-I RADCam Enterprise
The intelligent talking camera can be integrated quickly and seamlessly into virtually any professional-grade video system.
Sept. 15, 2025
Umojo NexShield
Umojo NexShield is an AI-powered video surveillance platform built on advanced computer vision and real-time AI analytics.
Sept. 12, 2025
Speco Technologies Expands Into Canada With New Ontario Warehouse
The move marks a step toward deepening Speco’s North American presence and addressing demand for faster, more efficient service in Canada’s security sector.
Sept. 11, 2025

Access & Identity

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Wavelynx introduces its APEX Reader as part of a broader growth strategy highlighted by leadership changes and industry adoption.
Industry analyst Lee Odess says Wavelynx’s leadership transition and launch of its new APEX Reader mark a mature step in the company’s next phase of growth.
Sept. 16, 2025
Wyze Palm Lock
The Wyze Palm Lock is a smart home lock that uses biometric technology to identify users based on the unique pattern of veins beneath the surface of the palm.
Sept. 16, 2025
Gallagher Security Names Matt Butts EVP of the Americas
As EVP, Matt will oversee Gallagher’s North, Central, and South American operations, guiding regional strategy efforts as the company expands its presence.
Sept. 15, 2025
Salto North America Names Bob Wilkins Director of Marketing and Category Management
Wilkins will oversee marketing strategy and category management while helping position the SALTO WECOSYSTEM portfolio in North America.
Sept. 15, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Autonomous and Unchecked: The Mounting Risks of Agentic AI
Agentic AI’s greatest strength, which is self-driven action, can be hijacked by malicious actors.
Sept. 12, 2025
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Security analysts face mounting alert volumes and rising fatigue, underscoring the urgent need for AI-driven tools to accelerate investigations and strengthen SOC effectiveness.
The 2025 State of AI in Security Operations report reveals how automation is shifting the SOC from repetitive alert triage to higher-value investigations and strategic defense...
Sept. 10, 2025
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AI agents, specifically designed for the corporate security industry, will enable in-house teams to deliver services that were previously unimaginable.
From guard posts to AI powerhouses: Why the future of corporate security starts now.
Sept. 9, 2025
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Zero Trust is often referred to as a strategy, but to implement it you have to use solutions that support the core rule of never trust, always verify. Nothing is allowed to operate without proving its identity and authorization, not just once but continuously.
Zero Trust isn’t just for firewalls—your badge readers, cameras, and controllers are now frontline targets, and continuous device verification is the only way to keep them from...
Sept. 9, 2025

Podcasts

Ethically Hacking Your Surveillance System With i-PRO's Will Knehr
i-PRO IT/Cyber Director Will Knehr discusses how threat actors can hack cameras to breach networks, why AI is becoming another attack vector, and what “ethical hacking” can do...
Aug. 27, 2025
Shaping the Future of Security Integration with Everon CEO Don Young
In this exclusive, join Everon CEO Don Young for a chat about his 90-day company roadmap, trending tech, mentorships and more.
Aug. 13, 2025
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Host Steve Lasky and March Networks Chief Product Officer Jeff Corrall explore one of the most transformative forces in video surveillance today—generative AI.
July 30, 2025
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On this episode of SecurityDNA, HiveWatch CEO Ryan Schonfeld reflects on his career, convergence, and challenges facing security leaders in this exclusive interview.
July 16, 2025

Webinars

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Learning Resources

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Videos

The State of the Locksmithing Industry: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities with Locksmith Ledger
Join Paul Ragusa of Locksmith Ledger for an exclusive expert-led webinar to learn which trends and technologies are shaping the future of the industry for locksmiths.
Sept. 5, 2025
Upgrade Your Electronic Access Control System with Locksmith Ledger
Join Paul Ragusa of Locksmith Ledger's exclusive expert-led webinar to learn how you can benefit from making the upgrade to an electronic access control system.
Aug. 8, 2025
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April 4, 2025
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Vosker is a provider of innovative surveillance solutions, specializing in solar-powered and cellular-enabled security cameras. Their products are designed for remote monitoring...
April 4, 2025