On the evening of Oct. 29, 2024, the owner of 300 Guard based in Houston, was shot while on duty at a convenience store. He returned fire. He was wearing a plated vest and thankfully recovered in the hospital.
The lock and key have been around since time immemorial. In fact, the locksmith profession is one of the oldest in the world when you consider the earliest wooden tumbler lock debuted three-plus millennia ago.
- By Peter Boriskin
- May 05, 2025
Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port now has precise surveillance cameras that capture high-quality nighttime images, while reducing the amount of artificial lighting that negatively impacts the surrounding ecosystem.
ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Mike Lavway as its new Principal Consultant. With more than 15 years of expertise in enterprise security risk management, physical security technologies, and emerging solutions, Lavway will be key in advancing ZBeta’s client strategies and innovation efforts.
By 2027, many organizations will be facing a world in a state of constant upheaval. We're anticipating a lot of disruption from geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters, and from ever-rapid technological shifts that we continue to see and have grown accustomed to.
- By Steve Durbin
- May 05, 2025
Omnilert has announced that Amerant Bank has chosen Omnilert’s AI technology to help bolster the security at all of its locations in Florida.
The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced today that Anoka County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has dramatically reduced the amount of time that 911 telecommunicators spend on calls generated by alarm and sensor systems as a result of implementing TMA's ASAP Service.
The first initiative as partners included a joint fundraising campaign to enhance school safety, generating $42,000 for Safe and Sound Schools programs.
This investigation is based on a complaint filed with OCR by Parents Defending Education (now "Defending Education") alleging that CPS has an academic-achievement initiative that discriminates against students, on the basis of race.
Winsted is expanding its industry-leading Pinnacle Technology Furniture collection, building on the success of the Pinnacle console. Featuring the industry's first-ever sliding worksurface, the console enables uninterrupted cable management and serviceability without disrupting operator workflow.
Everon LLC, a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the United States, has announced its award of a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract in the state and local government category.
Verizon Business recently released its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which reveals a significant increase in cyberattacks. The report found that third-party involvement in breaches has doubled to 30%, and exploitation of vulnerabilities has surged by 34%, creating a concerning threat landscape for businesses globally.
Encore Atlantic Shores is a residential complex of 240 luxurious townhomes for ages 55 and over in Eastport, New York. Completed in 2011, the site boasts an 11,800 square foot clubhouse, with amenities such as a fitness center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool spa, multi-purpose ballroom, cardroom and clubroom with billiards, tennis courts and an outdoor putting green.
Honeywell has signed a new 10-year global distribution agreement with Milestone Systems, a provider of video management systems (VMS). This agreement marks a significant expansion of a partnership that began with Honeywell’s LenelS2 brand in 2017, when Honeywell first became a distributor for Milestone in North America, growing into a global distributor role by 2020.
Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 winners in The Govies Government Security Awards. The awards honor outstanding government security products in a variety of categories.
Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider focused on data and identity threats, today announced the release of its annual global 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report based on a global survey of 2,150 IT and security professionals from 121 countries. It reveals that 60% of organizations are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their IT infrastructure and 30% are considering implementing AI.
Axis Communications, the global industry leader in video surveillance, has released its latest research report, ‘The State of AI in Video Surveillance,’ which explores global industry perspectives on the use of AI in the security industry and beyond. The report reveals current attitudes on AI technologies thanks to in-depth interviews with AI experts from Axis’ global network and a comprehensive survey of more than 5,800 respondents, including distributors, channel partners, and end customers across 68 countries. The resulting insights cover AI integration and the opportunities and challenges that exist with regard to security, safety, business intelligence, and operational efficiency.
Today, the Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion in total economic impact and supporting over 2.1 million jobs.
IBM recently released the 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlighting that cybercriminals continued to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat actors relied heavily on to scale identity attacks.
DSI Security Services, one of the nation’s leading providers of security solutions, is proud to announce a strategic reorganization of its executive leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to delivering stability, innovation, and exceptional service to its customers.
Florida State University law enforcement officials have issued a stay in place shelter advisory after a gunman entered the campus student union and opened fire.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 17, 2025
Everon, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., today announced the promotion of Chris Heugle to Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales & Integrated Solutions, and Greg Mastroserio to Vice President, Commercial & Integrated Solutions Sales to lead companywide strategic sales initiatives.
Reconeyez, a provider of wireless outdoor intrusion detection systems with AI visual verification, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Young as Chief Executive Officer.
Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., proudly announces its new line of Deadbolts and Interconnected Locks, designed for superior security, effortless egress, and smart integration—ideal for commercial, multi-family, and residential applications.
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org.
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its Phishing Threat Trend Report, detailing key trends, new data, and threat intelligence insights surrounding phishing threats targeting organizations at the start of 2025.
The National Retail Federation recently announced its support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. The act was introduced by Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Representative Dave Joyce, R-Ohio.
ISC West 2025, organized by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands.
Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using patented intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, recently gathered law enforcement officials to its headquarters for a special invitational lunch-and-learn event. The function exemplifies Elite’s multifaceted mission to strengthen private-public partnerships by educating officers on how remote guarding directly prevents crime and protects properties in real-time, eliminates false alarms, boosts law enforcement apprehensions productivity, and enhances their safety via critical, live crime scene information.
DataKrypto, provider of advanced fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) solutions for continuous data protection, announced today that Digimat has selected its FHEnom for Images™ to enhance data security for satellite imagery. A global leader in digital transformation and smart technology, Digimat’s adoption of this technology marks an industry-first for satellite missions.