A comprehensive new national survey commissioned by LogicMark, a provider of personal safety devices, related to women’s safety exposes a stark reality: walking alone at night dominates their concerns, with 67% of respondents identifying it as their primary fear –- significantly outpacing traveling in unfamiliar areas (55%) or navigating parking garages (42%). Findings reveal that safety concerns have become deeply embedded in women’s daily routines, with 38% forced to take precautionary measures every single day to feel secure.
Securitas, a security solutions partner with world-leading technology and expertise, has signed a partnership agreement with AlertMedia, the leading provider of risk and response solutions, to offer integrated, end-to-end crisis management solutions.
Laserfiche, a SaaS provider of intelligent content management and business process automation, recently released new survey findings on AI adoption in the workplace, revealing that nearly half of Americans (49%) who use AI at work keep it to themselves, with 15% deliberately avoiding telling their manager.
Picus Security recently released The Blue Report™ 2025, based on more than 160 million real-world attack simulations. Now in its third year, the report provides a data-driven assessment of how well security controls perform against today’s threats — and this year’s findings are the most concerning to date.
Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) today announced the publication of a new case study detailing the successful deployment and performance of RAD’s SARA™ platform at OneWatch, an Indiana-based monitoring center and a RAD authorized dealer. The release of this case study follows a recent presentation during The Monitoring Association’s Virtual Product Review (VPR) series, titled “Agentic AI Is Transforming Remote Monitoring Operations, Are You Ready?” The full webinar is available for viewing by following this link.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the creation of a new Retail Security Advisory Board and opened a call for SIA member volunteers to join. The expert-led group will advise the association and the SIA Board of Directors on key retail security topics, work to expand SIA’s influence and expertise in this area and advance members’ learning.
A community-supported video security initiative has transformed public safety in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The citizen-led collaboration demonstrates how open platform video technology can help revitalize struggling urban areas.
Some of the most revolutionary advances in artificial intelligence include browser-based AI agents, which are self-sustaining software tools integrated into web browsers that act on behalf of individuals.
VIPRE Security Group, a cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, has released its email threat landscape report for Q2 2025. Through an examination of worldwide real-world data, this report sounds the alarm on the most significant email security trends observed in the second quarter of 2025, enabling organizations to develop effective email security defenses for the remainder of the year.
Verkada, a provider in AI-powered physical security technology, today announced it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) ‘In Process’ designation for Verkada Command in AWS GovCloud and is now listed on the FedRAMP marketplace.
Veracode, a provider of application risk management, recently unveiled its 2025 GenAI Code Security Report, revealing critical security flaws in AI-generated code. The study analyzed 80 curated coding tasks across more than 100 large language models (LLMs), revealing that while AI produces functional code, it introduces security vulnerabilities in 45 percent of cases.
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is now an official member of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Through this membership, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions will actively engage in standards development, technology programs, and government initiatives.
Napco Security Technologies is driving greater support for its dealer and installer community with expanded content on the NAPCO YouTube Channel, a free, on-demand library of How-To Hints & Tips videos, developed in direct response to the most frequently asked questions received by Napco Technical Services across all divisions.
HID, a worldwide provider in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution— designed to help organizations deploy and manage passkeys at the enterprise scale. New research from FIDO Alliance shows that while 87% of enterprises are adopting passkeys, nearly half of those that are yet to deploy cite complexity and cost concerns as primary barriers. HID’s solution streamlines the shift to passwordless authentication.
Security needs continue to evolve and end users are under pressure to address emerging risks and safety concerns. For many, that focus starts with upgrading perimeter openings and layering technologies—beginning at the door.
- By Julia Kamody
- Aug 04, 2025
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the third annual 25 on the RISE Awards—a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders with the generous support of Genetec and HID. Each year, this initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry.
In today's security landscape, we are witnessing a fundamental transformation in how organizations manage digital evidence. Law enforcement agencies, campus security teams, and large facility operators face increasingly complex challenges with expanding video data, tightening budget constraints and inflexible systems that limit innovation.
Recently, Simbian introduced the first benchmark to comprehensively measure LLM performance in SOCs, measuring LLMs against a diverse range of real alerts and fundamental SOC tools over all phases of alert investigation, from alert ingestion to disposition and reporting.
There is a new trend touting the transformational qualities of AI’s ability to deliver actionable data and predictive analysis that in many instances, seems to be a bit of an overpromise. The reality is that very few solutions in the cyber-physical security (CPS) space live up to this high expectation with the one exception being the new generation of Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) software – herein recategorized as PIAM+.
- By Sharad Shekhar
- Jul 31, 2025
Resideo Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and controls products and solutions for residential and commercial end-markets, today announced its intention to separate its ADI Global Distribution business ("ADI") through a tax-free spin-off to Resideo shareholders. Following the completion of the separation, Resideo's Products & Solutions business ("P&S") will continue to operate as Resideo, and ADI will become an independent public company.
Concentric AI today announced that it will showcase its industry-first enterprise data protections across GenAI use cases at Black Hat USA 2025. During the event on Aug. 6 and 7, Concentric AI will demonstrate its newly acquired capabilities for identifying “shadow GenAI” and safeguarding data while utilizing public GenAI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
Acoem, a provider of advanced acoustic threat detection solutions, today announced the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Brennen as Business Development Manager for its ATD (Acoustic Threat Detection) team. With more than 35 years of experience across public sector technology and electronic security, Brennen will lead Acoem’s channel partner development efforts in North America.
It is game day. You can feel the crowd’s energy. In the parking lot. At the gate. In the stadium. On the concourse. Fans are eager to party. Food and merchandise vendors ready themselves for the rush.
- By Mark McCormack
- Jul 30, 2025
The ongoing acceptance of AI and advanced data analytics has allowed surveillance camera technology to shift from being a tactical tool to a strategic business solution. Combining traditional surveillance technology with AI-based data-driven insights can streamline transportation systems, enhance traffic management, improve situational awareness, optimize resource allocation and streamline emergency response procedures.
- By Zareh Megerdoonian
- Jul 30, 2025
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for two key SIA scholarship programs: the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship and the James Rothstein Business Scholarship. These scholarships offer funds to security industry professionals, as well as students, to help them further their career, professional development and educational goals.
Four people were killed, including a NYPD officer, in a midtown Manhattan shooting on Monday. That’s according to CNN.
- By Brent Dirks
- Jul 29, 2025
Biometrics applications for security, workplace time clocks, and access control authentication have advanced rapidly, especially over the past 25 years. Innovations in facial identification have made some of the most dramatic recent strides.
Once limited to large corporate and government sites that required the highest level of security and could justify the cost, biometric technology has become much more practical, affordable, and trustworthy for an increasingly wider array of useful and important purposes.
- By Albert Nissimoff
- Jul 29, 2025
The future of smart city technology is not being shaped in Silicon Valley — it is taking root in Dubuque, Iowa. With a population of about 60,000, this mid-sized city has become a live testbed for AI-driven traffic management thanks to a unique public-private collaboration led by Milestone Systems. Project Hafnia demonstrates how cities can transform urban mobility and safety through Responsible Technology—without costly infrastructure overhauls.
- By Howard Carder
- Jul 29, 2025
Public safety communications have long been used to help first responders save lives and to help keep first responders safe, improve response time, and enhance interagency coordination. These communication solutions may include mobile (5G), radio telecommunication and mass notification systems.
- By Bruce Czerwinski
- Jul 28, 2025
AI innovation is rapidly transforming video security. Edge-based AI centered on object detection excels at detecting people and vehicles to alert to threats like brandished guns or perimeter breaches. However, the onus is on the user to gather more details to fully understand the situation.
- By Matthew Cirnigliaro
- Jul 28, 2025