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Building the NaaS Experience: Connect, Innovate, Transform at MEF’s Global Event

MEF’s Global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) event (GNE) in Dallas, Texas 28-30 October brings together the entire NaaS ecosystem to discuss the vision of a new generation of NaaS and provide a snapshot of the industry for service providers, technology vendors, wholesale providers, retail providers, hyperscalers, system integrators and of course, the end-user enterprise community.

The Importance of Power Generation Utilities

Power generation plants are critical infrastructure for providing electricity to local communities. Generating electric energy requires a vast array of equipment, including massive generators, turbines, boilers and transformers. They also have a large footprint with multiple buildings and worksites, often occupying hundreds of acres.

Sharp as a Hawkeye

The security engineering services team at the University of Iowa recently underwent a process that many institutions of higher education face – integrating innovative technology with its existing security system, specifically with key management solutions. Understandably, they were hesitant at first and ran into challenges. Still, when they identified the correct technology to communicate with their existing ecosystem, the immediate results necessitated expanded adoption.

ZeroEyes and Raptor Technologies Partner to Protect Against Gun-Related Violence with Emergency Alert System

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and Raptor Technologies, the leading provider of school safety software, today announced their system technology integration partnership to enhance emergency response and school safety. The companies unveiled their first joint customer, Angleton Independent School District (ISD), which has successfully adopted ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and situational awareness software integrated directly with the Raptor Alert silent panic alert technology systems.

Creating Value for Security Integrators

In recent years, we have seen an influx of security systems integrators getting on the recurring monthly revenue (RMR) bandwagon post-pandemic. During this time, the security industry has experienced a high demand for as-a-service offerings, not only from customers, but on the integration side.

Into the Breach: Why Employees Remain the Achilles Heel

The past half decade has seen culture and flexibility springboard to the top of employees’ priority lists. As a recent survey conducted by job site Monster shows, 26% of U.S. workers would alarmingly rather get a root canal than work in the office five days a week, while 38% stated that they would consider quitting their jobs if they were told that they had to work in the office just one day a week.

Registration Now Open for ISC East 2024

ISC East 2024 opens registration with its premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter. ISC East is the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event and will return to the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on November 19 (SIA Education@ISC: November 19-21 | Exhibit Hall: November 20-21).

Report: Cargo Theft Soars 49 Percent in First Half of 2024

Freight hubs and major cities across North America are witnessing an alarming surge in cargo theft, with incidents skyrocketing by 49% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, Overhaul's United States & Canada H1 2024 Cargo Theft Report.



Manufacturing is Top Targeted Industry for Cybercrime So Far in 2024

Critical Start, a provider of in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and a pioneer in Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), recently released its biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2024, and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the manufacturing, healthcare, technology, professional services, engineering, and construction industries. The report also includes actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their security posture and proactively mitigate potential cyber risk.

Livingston County, Michigan Implements Eagle Eye 911 Emergency Security Camera Sharing

With the common goal of improving security and emergency response in the event of a critical incident, community members in Livingston County have deployed technology that turns their standard security cameras into a powerful resource for 911 Emergency Communications Center telecommunicators (911 professionals).

Milestone Systems to Showcase Latest Video Innovations at Los Angeles XPerience Days

Milestone Systems, a prvider in video technology, is at the forefront of the video security industry, emphasizing responsible technology innovation across its operations. The company will host this free, one-day event on September 5, in Los Angeles.

72 Percent of Senior Executives Targeted by Cyberattacks in the Last 18 Months

Senior executives are prime targets for cybercriminals, with a staggering 72% of surveyed cybersecurity professionals in the US reporting that this group has been targeted by cyberattacks in the past 18 months. This trend, highlighted in GetApp’s 2024 Executive Cybersecurity Report, underscores the growing sophistication of attacks, including the rising use of AI-generated deepfakes, which have been involved in 27% of the attacks.

Securitas Technology Apprentice Program Launches

Securitas Technology Corporation, a provider of security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, is proud to announce the launch of the Securitas Technology Apprentice Program. Developed in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA), this groundbreaking initiative aligns with our key business priority of "Investing in Our People" and reflects our deep commitment to the growth and development of our associates.

Government Sector Hit Hard By Ransomware Attacks According to New Report

ExtraHop recently released its global ransomware trends report, a data-driven analysis of ransomware impacts across geographies, industries, and organizations of different sizes.

ZeroEyes Launches ZeroEyes One Proactive Gun Detection Solution for Smaller Deployments

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, reently announced the availability of ZeroEyes One (ZEO), a first-of-its-kind AI-powered, human-verified gun detection solution available for deployments ranging from 1-16 IP cameras

Survey: More Than Half of IT Security Professionals Are Concerned About AI-Powered Threats

Pluralsight recently released results from a survey that polled over 200 technologists about cybersecurity and AI. The findings show that 56% of security professionals are concerned about AI-powered threats. Additionally, the survey explores the top cybersecurity skills in today’s tech landscape and emerging cybersecurity roles.

Genetec Security Center 5.12 Added to FIPS 201 Approved Product List

Genetec Inc., a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, trecetnyl announced that Security Center 5.12 now complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program.

Mission 500 Welcomes Tristin Vaccaro as New Community Engagement Coordinator

Mission 500, the security industry's non-profit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tristin Vaccaro as the new Community Engagement Coordinator. Tristin, the owner of Vaccaro Copywriting and Marketing Solutions, brings a wealth of experience in communications within the security industry.

More Than 30,000 Products Models are ONVIF Compliant

ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability.

Allegion Announces Pure Access Cloud Integration With Tagmaster North America RFID Reader

Allegion US, a pioneer in seamless access control solutions, today announced a new integration with TagMaster North America (TMNA), a leading provider of intelligent vehicle identification solutions (License Plate Recognition (LPR) and RFID) to enhance vehicle ID and tracking with a minimal hardware footprint.

Cybersixgill Introduces Pulse: Disrupting Cyber Threat Intelligence with Personalized Content Stream

Cybersixgill, global cyber threat intelligence (CTI) data provider, announced today Cybersixgill Pulse, revolutionizing how threat analysts and security practitioners consume and act upon cybersecurity threat intelligence. Pulse is the first such offering that delivers personalized, streamed CTI content, individualized to each user according to relevance, usage patterns, interests, sector, and geography.

Safe's Newly Appointed Channel Chief To Aggressively Pursue $4 Billion Third-Party Cyber Risk Business

Safe Security, provider of AI-driven cyber risk management, announced today the appointment of Michael Nagao as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Worldwide Channel Sales and Alliances. Before joining Safe Security, Michael was Area Vice President - America's Channel for Rubrik, Inc., where he played a leadership role in delivering $800m + ARR channel business. Michael is leading the charge for Safe Security's drive to build a 100% channel first business.

New State of Physical Access Control Report Highlights Five Trends

HID recently announced the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control.

Hanwha Vision Opens New Innovation and Technology Center in Irvine, California

Hanwha Vision opened its newest Hanwha Innovation and Technology Experience (HITE) on July 30, 2024 in Irvine, Calif. The new 5,200 sq. ft Center, Hanwha’s third HITE in the United States, presents the company’s vision for the future of security and surveillance through a combination of interactive product demonstration stations, a training center, and presentation areas.

Paxton Launches Security Events at ADI Locations Across the US

Paxton Access, the international security technology manufacturer, is launching the Paxton Tech Tour across the continental United States in September.

Securitas Technology Celebrates Two Year Anniversary

Securitas Technology proudly celebrates the second anniversary of its transformational acquisition of STANLEY Security and STANLEY Healthcare. The STANLEY businesses joined together with Securitas Electronic Security to form Securitas Technology, a $3.2B business and the world’s second largest commercial electronic security, health, and safety provider.

Altronix Announces Strategic Partnership with LiftMaster

Altronix, provider of power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LiftMaster, a leading brand of professionally installed access solutions including smart video intercoms, smart door controllers and gate operators. This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up to 16 door systems from a single enclosure.

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Addressing Cybersecurity Risks in Manufacturing Networks

Manufacturing networks are complex and interconnected, involving numerous stakeholders from suppliers to customers. This interconnectedness, while beneficial for efficiency, also introduces multiple entry points for cyber threats. As the manufacturing industry continues to embrace digitization, the need to secure networks becomes increasingly important.

Comprehensive Partner Platform Streamlines and Enhances acre security’s Partner Experience

Recently, acre security, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the launch of its new Partner Relationship Management (PRM) platform. The partner portal is a comprehensive, one-stop shop designed to streamline the partner experience by providing centralized access to support, marketing, sales and training materials.

COPS Monitoring, NAPCO Partner with Connected and Protected Solutions to Support Tunnel to Towers

Connected and Protected, in a significant partnership with COPS Monitoring and NAPCO Security Technologies, is proud to announce its support for the Tunnel to Towers (T2T) Foundation. Launched on July 4th, a day that symbolizes freedom and the sacrifices of our veterans, this collaboration initiated a security campaign to provide life safety devices to over 800,000 veterans and retired military personnel.

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  • DHS Releases Framework for Safe, Secure Deployment of AI in Critical Infrastructure

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a set of recommendations for the safe and secure development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in critical infrastructure, the “Roles and Responsibilities Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure” Read Now

  • Making the Grade with Locks and Door Hardware

    Managing and maintaining locks and door hardware across a school district or university campus is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Knowing the basics of common door hardware, including locks, panic devices and door closers, can make a difference in daily operations and emergency situations. Read Now

  • Choosing the Right Solution

    Today, there is a strong shift from on-prem installations to cloud or hybrid-cloud deployments. As reported in the 2024 Genetec State of Physical Security report, 66% of end users said they will move to managing or storing more physical security in the cloud over the next two years. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Security Risks for U.S. Retail Chains

    Interface Systems, a provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge. 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