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CISA and FBI Warn of SafePay Ransomware Threat

Attackers exploit exposed systems and stolen credentials, disable backups and threaten to release victims’ data.

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Stephenie Haldane Selected for SIA Progress Award

The HID executive will be recognized for mentoring women and connecting students with security industry careers.

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Drone as First Responder Programs Lead Public Safety Technology Investment Plans, Report Details

A Haivision survey found 45% of respondents plan to invest in drone programs for initial emergency response.

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Secret Service Issues First Workplace Violence Prevention Guide

Federal threat assessment methodology has been adapted for private sector security and corporate human resources teams.

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Invixium Names Shreyans Vasa to Lead Regional Sales

India and neighboring South Asian markets are the focus of an appointment targeting industrial customers and critical infrastructure.

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Codelocks Adds Logistics and Technical Training Managers

Two appointments assign oversight of warehouse operations and nationwide product instruction to new managers.

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DHS Orders DeepSeek Removal from Civilian Agency Systems

Federal purchasing restrictions also cover affiliated suppliers and outside vendors using DeepSeek technology.

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Research: State and Local Government Cyberattacks Rose 242 Percent in First Half of 2026

SonicWall recorded more than 300 million intrusion alerts as aging systems and delayed updates left public agencies exposed.



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Tech and Retail Giants Suffer Trillions in Valuation Losses

A new study reveals shifting consumer habits and post-pandemic recalibrations wiped out major corporate market caps since 2021.

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Large Enterprises Appoint AI Security Leaders as Board Oversight Lags

Nearly two-thirds of major companies have assigned a head of AI security, but board-level oversight of artificial intelligence remains rare.

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Critical PHP Flaws Exposed Web Servers to Remote Takeover

Emergency security updates address two critical flaws in PHP request processing that allow unauthenticated code execution.

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Industrial Sector Drives Ransomware Surge in Third Quarter

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rose 23% quarterly despite a late summer drop in monthly activity.

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Veterinary Network Cuts False Alarm Dispatches by 97%

A national veterinary hospital network consolidated security services across more than 1,000 locations to cut fines and modernize video systems.

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Knightscope Deploys Signals Security Software at Headquarters

The operating system combines camera and sensor feeds in a continuously updated 3D site model for remote monitoring and virtual patrols.

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Acuity International Awarded Security Services Task Order at US Army's Redstone Arsenal

Guard staffing, access control and operational oversight are included in the company’s assignment at the Army installation.

SoftBank Reportedly Considering Allied Universal Acquisition

A potential deal could value Allied Universal at approximately $18 billion, although discussions remain preliminary, according to Reuters.

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Global GRAB Technologies Acquires Barrier 1 Systems

North Carolina physical security manufacturer joins perimeter defense provider in recent industry consolidation deal.

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EOS Opens Larger Facility in Michigan to Expand Production

Security 101 unit doubles space in Fenton to support mobile surveillance trailer deployment and nationwide growth.

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Veridos Reports Decade of Credential Production Exceeding 175 Million

The production milestone spans government programs using technologies such as laser engraving, ultraviolet features and microprinting to secure identity documents.

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Keeper, Tenable Link Cloud Detection with Remediation

New integrations connect security findings with corrective actions and let vulnerability scanners retrieve centrally stored credentials.

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FAA Restricts Border Drones to Counter Cartel Threats

New FAA flight limits clear airspace along the US-Mexico border to help military laser systems target cartel drones.

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Financial Institutions Face Security Risks From AI Traffic Bypasses

New survey shows four in five financial firms detected malicious bots spoofing legitimate AI assistant identities to breach perimeter defenses.

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Study Links Ransomware Attacks to Threats Against Staff

Forty percent of attacks reported in Semperis research involved psychological or physical threats against employees.

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SIA Honors John Mack III with George R. Lippert Memorial Award for Industry Service

The Raymond James executive will be honored at Securing New Ground for his work supporting security industry initiatives.

Four Killed, Two Injured in Oregon Elementary School Shooting

A 16-year-old suspect entered the school by firing at locked doors before being shot by a community member who followed him inside, authorities said.

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Security 101 Promotes Robert Guarino to New England General Manager

The security solutions provider named the industry veteran to oversee market expansion and operations across the region.

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Annual Holiday Food Drive Unites Security Sector Against Hunger

The seventh annual CAN DO Challenge aims to combat hunger through local volunteer work and virtual food donations through Dec. 1.

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Security Industry Association Names Bill Squires Insightful Practitioner Award Winner

Venue security veteran William D. Squires earns the 2026 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award for leading innovative security implementations.

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Milestone Systems to Preview New BriefCam Capabilities at IACP 2026

New analytics capabilities planned for IACP include searches using written descriptions, customizable detection models and real-time alerts.

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NVIDIA Pledges $250M for UK Agentic Safety and Security Research

A five-year commitment valued at $250 million will support studies of AI agent safeguards, model security and robotics safety.

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