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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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Evolv Technology is seeing increased multiproduct adoption as customers combine weapons detection and automated bag screening within a common security workflow.
Evolv Technology added 70 customers during the second quarter as adoption of its AI-powered weapons detection and bag screening technologies expanded across education, healthcare...
Aug. 12, 2026
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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

Security Executives

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GSX 2026 booth 1456: Bluescape’s secure workspace brings critical security operations information together in one view to help teams align quickly and make decisions with speed...
Aug. 12, 2026
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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

Integrators

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The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks provides the backdrop for Securitas Technology’s efforts to honor those who lost their lives and those who responded.
Securitas Technology is supporting Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial and Tunnel to Towers Foundation through initiatives focused on education, remembrance and service.
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supports a wide range of panoramic camera models and installs on either side of most dock doors.
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Helps technicians maintain clear camera images without the need for ladders, lifts, or specialized access equipment
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Uses AI-powered transcription and summarization to record site walk discussions, observations, requirements and design notes during site surveys and collaborative planning sessions...
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Video Surveillance

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Security and operations teams can identify persons of interest during investigations, track vehicle activity for operational or security purposes, and verify that asset handling...
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Automates visual verification of day-to-day operating conditions across locations.
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Analyzes video streams with AI to detect brandished guns.
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Combines patented thermal infrared (IR) image signal processing with artificial intelligence (AI)‑driven perception
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Access & Identity

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Can handle up to 10,000 users
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Supports 10 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Hindi, and Russian.
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faster installs, fewer mistakes, fewer callbacks, and consistent installs.
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Smart lock features an integrated perovskite solar panel to help maintain its internal battery.
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Artificial Intelligence

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Equipped with roles, permissions, and domain-specific skills that allow them to reason about events, understand operational context, and take action alongside security, loss prevention...
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Managed AI Agent Operating System for Physical Security Teams
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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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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

Podcasts

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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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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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