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TSA Executive Joins K2 Security Screening Group

K2 Security Screening Group is excited to announce that Keith Jeffries, formerly the Federal Security Director (FSD) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), will be joining the company next month as Vice President.

Arcules Experiences Rapid Growth as Demand Soars for Secure and Flexible Video Surveillance-as-a-Service Solutions


Arcules has announced a strong quarter for the company with growth driven by enhanced services, partnerships, customer wins, and global expansion.

TSA Begins Testing Drone Detection Technology at LAX

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced that it has begun testing state-of-the-art technology designed to detect, track and identify (DTI) drones entering restricted air space around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Business Leaders Rank Cybersecurity as Most Serious Risk Facing Their Company

Amid increasing geopolitical tensions and consumer privacy concerns, business leaders (40%) ranked cybersecurity as the number one serious risk facing their companies. It’s not just top of mind for Chief Information Security Officers and Chief Risk Officers—executives across the entire C-suite ranked cybersecurity as a serious risk

Securing Data Centers from the Inside Out

By the end of 2013, the world’s datasphere had grown to approximately 4.3 zettabytes large. By 2018, as artificial intelligence, smart devices, streaming services, cryptocurrency, 4G and other data-heavy applications exploded—the size of the world’s datasphere swelled sevenfold to 33 zettabytes. Come 2025, the International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts the world’s datasphere to swell to 175 zettabytes.

New Report Looks at the Trends and Current State of the Access Control Market

HID Global, provider in trusted identity solutions, announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends.

ADT Partners With Uber to Provide In-App Safety Feature for Riders and Drivers Nationwide

ADT recently announced a partnership with Uber to integrate ADT mobile safety solutions into the Uber app for riders and drivers. Uber users in the United States can now get live help, via phone or text, from ADT professional monitoring agents.

It Is Just About Time

Looking back on my security industry experiences, I believe I have attended just about 25 GSX events, formerly known as ASIS. I have many stories, and met some amazing people.



Live From GSX 2022: Pre-Show Update

GSX 2022 is less than two weeks away, and the Security Today team is headed to Atlanta, Ga., to catch up on the security industry’s latest developments. Every year, through our “Live From” program, we partner with a few different vendors to bring the show floor experience straight to your doorstep.

What to See at GSX 2022

We’re a week away from the beginning of GSX 2022 in Atlanta, Ga., scheduled from Monday, Sept. 12, to Wednesday, Sept. 14. More than 400 exhibitors from all corners of the security industry are coming together to present and share their developments from the past year.

Security Today 2022 New Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

Security Today magazine, the leading industry media brand providing technology, education and solutions for security professionals, and securitytoday.com, the preeminent editorial website for the security industry, has announced the winners of the Security Today 2022 New Product of the Year Award.

Former Buffalo Police Officer Aaron Salter, Jr. is Recipient of 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Award

ASIS International announced that the late Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal security professional and retired police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers at the Tops Friendly Market during a mass shooting, is the recipient of the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award.

Personnel Changes in the Security Industry

GSX seems like the perfect time to print who is joining the security industry, or where security veterans are moving. Have a look at this list of activity.

New Jersey County Upgrades VMS to Better Manage 600 IP Cameras

Qognify, aprovider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, has announced Cape May County as one of the first organizations in the world to deploy Qognify VMS, a truly next generation open architecture enterprise-class VMS that delivers low total cost of ownership, business process support, advanced ecosystem integrations and cloud readiness.

Security Industry Association Announces 2022 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named seven recipients for the 2022 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry.

ESA Establishes Resolution to Support Alarm Dispatch Reduction by Adopting Technology

The Electronic Security Association’s board of directors unanimously passed a resolution on August 24, 2022, to support efforts to reduce false alarms through more efficient and effective notification methods.

Keynote Speakers and Education Program Announced for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022

Keynote Speakers and Education Program Announced for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022 with in-person and digital experiences taking place 12-14 September at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA and via the online GSX event platform.

Report: Average Number of Gunfire on School Grounds Incidents Nearly Quadrupled During 2021-2022 School Year

As children go back to school for the new school year, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, in collaboration with the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), today released a report detailing new data about the rise of gunfire on school grounds and solutions to prevent school shootings and keep students and educators safe.

Study: 64% of Businesses Suspect They’ve Been Targeted or Impacted by Nation-State Cyber Attacks

Venafi, provider of machine identity management, today announced the findings of new research that evaluates the security impact of the increasing number of nation-state attacks and recent shifts in geopolitics. Venafi research into the methods used by nation-state threat actors shows the use of machine identities is growing in state-sponsored cyberattacks.

Paxton Founder Tony Ratcliffe Retires – Passes the Reins to His Son

Thirty-eight years after founding Paxton, Tony Ratcliffe, group chairman of technology manufacturer Paxton Access Ltd., is stepping down. His son, Sholto Ratcliffe will take on the role, continuing Paxton’s international journey and his father’s legacy.

Alcatraz AI Names Tad Druart Vice President of Marketing to Accelerate Growth

Alcatraz AI has announced that it has hired Tad Druart as vice president of marketing. In this role, Druart will oversee the company's global marketing programs, including brand strategy, product marketing and communications to accelerate growth.

SIA NCRSF Will Host 9th Charity Golf Outing

SIA NCRSF Will Host 9th Charity Golf Outing

The Security Industry Association (SIA) National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF) – a community of leading D.C.-area security professionals representing industry and government – has revealed the details for its ninth annual charity golf tournament.

National Security Expert Brian Harrell Joins Shooter Detection Systems in Advisory Role

SDS works with education, business, government, healthcare, manufacturing and other customers to deliver smart, sensor-driven active shooter detection solutions to reduce response time during active shooter incidents.

SALTO Partners with Southwest Architectural Sales to Increase Presence in Texas and Neighboring States

SALTO Systems has hired Southwest Architectural Sales (SWAS), LLC, to sell and market SALTO’s innovative security products in Texas and neighboring states in the South.

Global VMS Market Projected to be Valued at $30 Billion in a Decade

Global VMS Market Projected to be Valued at $30 Billion in a Decade

The global video management software market is expected to value $4 Billion in 2022 and reach $30 Billion by 2032 while displaying a CAGR of 22.63% during the forecast period.

ESA’s Executive Management Professionals Group Accepting New Members

ESA’s Executive Management Professionals (EMP) Group is accepting applications for new members. It is the leading community for individuals charged with the strategic and financial leadership of electronic security integration and monitoring companies.

Study: U.S. Corporations Facing Increasing Volume of Threats

Study: U.S. Corporations Facing Increasing Volume of Threats

U.S. corporations are facing an increased volume of threats driven by persistent political, social and economic issues, including Roe v. Wade, gun control, diversity, equity and inclusion, the war in Ukraine, return-to-office and COVID-19.

Survey: 58 Percent of Organizations Say Third Parties and Suppliers Were Target of Cloud-Based Breach

Survey: 58 Percent of Organizations Say Third Parties and Suppliers Were Target of Cloud-Based Breach

Proofpoint, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance company, announced the release of its latest study, Cloud and Web Security Challenges in 2022, in collaboration with The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).

Security Industry Association Announces RISE Scholarship Opportunity

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for young professionals.

Prioritizing Vulnerabilities is a Flawed Process: What’s Needed

The topic of zero-day exploits and exposed vulnerabilities is always trending within cybercriminal communities, both on clear web platforms and on the underground. From 280-character tweets circulated among cybercriminals on Twitter, to POC exploits released on clear web code repositories, to exploit kits and tools shared across the forums and markets of the deep and dark web, threat actor discourse revealing which vulnerabilities they plan to target is far from scarce.

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    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

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New Products

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation. 3

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 3