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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
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    The most effective leaders never stop asking questions because they know leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating an environment where better answers can emerge.
    The strongest leaders don't wait for problems to surface before asking for feedback. By making honest input a habit—from employees, peers, customers, and even strangers—they create...
    Aug. 5, 2026
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    DoD delayed Phase 2, but NIST, DFARS, and Phase 1 compliance requirements remain in effect.
    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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    As physical, cyber, and AI-enabled threats evolve, schools must move beyond legacy security measures. The path forward lies in integrated, adaptable technologies that protect ...
    Aug. 5, 2026