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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

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    Every year, the security industry debates whether artificial intelligence is a disruption, an enabler, or a distraction. By 2025, that conversation matured, where AI became a working dimension in physical identity and access management (PIAM) programs. Observations from 2025 highlight this turning point in AI’s role in access control and define how security leaders are being distinguished based on how they apply it. Read Now

  • Report: Cyber Attackers Continue to Turn to AI-Based Tools to Avoid Detection

    Comcast Business recently released its 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a comprehensive analysis of 34.6 billion cybersecurity events detected between June 1,2024 and May 31, 2025. Now in its third year, the report offers business leaders a unique perspective into the evolving threat landscape and provides actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their defenses and align cybersecurity with business risk. Read Now

  • Axis Communications Creates AI-powered Video Surveillance Orchestra

    What if cameras could not only see the world, but interpret it—and respond like orchestra musicians reading sheet music: instantly, precisely, and in perfect harmony? That’s what global network technology leader Axis Communications set to find out. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.