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Security Industry Association Launches Retail Security Advisory Board

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.

Verkada Achieves FedRAMP 'In Process' Designation

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.

HID Unveils Next-Generation FIDO Hardware and Centralized Management at Scale

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.

ASSA ABLOY Joins Telecommunications Industry Association

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 Expands Access to Free 24/7 How-To Video Library for Dealers, Techs on YouTube Channel

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.

Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for 2025 “25 on the RISE” Awards

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.

First LLM Benchmark Provides Vendors and SOC Teams Needed Guidance to Select the Best LLM

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.

Resideo Announces Intention To Separate ADI Business, Creating Two Independent Public Companies

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 Showcasing Industry’s Most Comprehensive and Powerful Data Security for GenAI at Black Hat USA 2025

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 Appoints Edwin Brennen to Lead North American Gunshot Detection Channel Strategy

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.

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