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SIA Women in Security Forum Launches Sixth Annual CAN DO Challenge to Combat Food Insecurity

The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) has officially launched the sixth annual CAN DO Challenge, a charitable initiative running Oct. 13 through Dec. 3, 2025, designed to unite the security industry in the fight against food insecurity during the holiday season.

Eagle Eye Networks Launches AI Camera Gun Detection

Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, recently introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform.

HID Signs Agreement to Acquire IDmelon, Expand Passwordless Authentication Capabilities

HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider that streamlines the adoption of passwordless authentication through its proprietary software platform.

Securitas Technology Releases 2026 Global Technology Outlook Report

Securitas Technology, the world’s second-largest commercial electronic security company, today released its 2026 Global Technology Outlook Report on the state of security technology, with recommendations on how organizations across the globe can position themselves for success in the years to come.

Convergint Opens New U.S. Headquarters

Convergint, a global safety and security technology solutions integrator, today announced the opening of its new U.S. headquarters, the Convergint Development Center. Located at Bell Works, 2000 Center Drive, this marks a milestone in the company’s growth and notable achievements. Over the past year, Convergint has expanded its reach with strategic acquisitions in the U.S. and Canada; strengthened its ability to deliver cutting-edge technology integrations and consistent, high-quality service on a global scale; and significantly increased revenue by serving clients across industries and geographies.

Report: AI is Supercharging Old-School Cybercriminal Tactics

AI isn’t just transforming how we work. It’s reshaping how cybercriminals attack, with threat actors exploiting AI to mass produce malicious code loaders, steal browser credentials and accelerate cloud attacks, according to a new report from Elastic.

Totem Achieves Immix Central Station Certification Status

Immix, the global provider of commercial central station and remote SOC software for managed video and security services, today announced that Totem has achieved status as a certified video monitoring center through the Immix Central Station Certification program.

ONVIF to End Support for Profile S, Recommends Profile T as Replacement

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S, and is recommending the use of its successor, Profile T.



Pragmatism, Productivity, and the Push for Accountability in 2025-2026

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.

PCC Secure and LandSkyAI Form Strategic Alliance

PCC Secure, a provider of threat mitigation and protective architecture, has announced a strategic alliance with LandSkyAI, a technology firm specializing in AI-driven autonomous drone surveillance. The collaboration introduces SkyGuard, an advanced aerial monitoring solution designed to enhance perimeter security and situational awareness for high-risk properties.

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  • Security Industry Association Announces the 2026 Security Megatrends

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both near- and long-term change in the global security industry. Read Now

  • The Future of Access Control: Cloud-Based Solutions for Safer Workplaces

    Access controls have revolutionized the way we protect our people, assets and operations. Gone are the days of cumbersome keychains and the security liabilities they introduced, but it’s a mistake to think that their evolution has reached its peak. Read Now

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.”

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.