Dealers & Integrators


SecurityCEU.com Creates Library of Online Essential Skills Business Courses

Recognizing that security industry business companies need more than technical training, SecurityCEU.com, a division of The CMOOR Group, now offers a library of essential skills business courses, sometimes also called “soft skills” courses.

New Research from acre security Reveals Key Trends in the Adoption of Visitor Management Solutions

Today, acre security unveiled a comprehensive report on the latest trends in visitor management systems. The research, conducted in collaboration with Censuswide, highlights significant insights into the adoption of visitor management solutions in mission-critical industries, such as financial services and pharmaceuticals.

ASIS International and SIA Release “Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading security associations for the security industry – have released ”Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”, a new research report that provides insights into the equipment, technologies, and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research.

The Monitoring Association Appoints New Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Council Co-Chair

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Rickert to the co-chairmanship of its Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Council. In this important role, Rickert joins seated Committee Co-Chair Richard Flores, Puget Sound, in leading TMA’s Rickert is currently the Manager, Global Security Operations, Corporate Security & Business Resilience for Thrivent Financial.

The Viking 2024 Catalog is Now Available

Viking Electronics Inc. announces the release of its brand new 2024 Product Catalog. The catalog features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products – such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones, and more. The catalog is a comprehensive “go-to” resource - offering countless ideas and custom solutions for “Access Control” to “Zone Paging” and everything in between.

Brinks Home Appoints Mike Hackett as SVP Enterprise Business Development

Brinks Home, one of North America’s leading home security and alarm monitoring companies, welcomes sales veteran Mike Hackett as its Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Development. With a proven track record of driving growth and establishing successful partnerships throughout his more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience, Hackett is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Brinks Home's strategic initiatives.

ESX 2024 Reveals Comprehensive RMR-Focused Educational Programming for Security Professionals

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX), presented by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), is thrilled to unveil its full educational program for the upcoming 2024 conference. Taking place at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky, from June 3 to 6. ESX 2024 promises to be a comprehensive educational journey designed specifically for security professionals.



Oberholtzer Promoted to Vice President, Sales and Operations at CSV Marketing

CSV Marketing, a manufacturers’ representative agency offering a diverse array of high-quality, industrial and safety products, is announcing the promotion of Beck Oberholtzer as vice president, sales & operations.

DSI Security Services Announces Promotion of Jamie Ridenhour to Director of Quality Assurance

DSI Security Services, a security solutions provider, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Ridenhour, CPP, to Director of Quality Assurance.

Students Invited to Apply for 2024-2025 Next Generation Security Leader Scholarship

The Security Executive Council (SEC) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering up to $7,500 to qualifying students enrolled in specific academic programs of study in the 2024-2025 academic year.

ESA Announces Call for Nominations: 2024 Board of Director Election

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is pleased to announce the commencement of the annual election process for the Board of Directors. The Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (LINC) invites Integrator and Associate Members of ESA in Good Standing, serving as Voting Representatives for their organizations, to participate in this crucial process.

Security Industry Association Announces Commitment to Expand Outreach to Native American Communities

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a commitment to grow its outreach to Native American and indigenous communities beginning in 2024, including expanding access to SIA services and programs such as its training, scholarship and mentorship offerings.

XTEN-AV LLC Secures Strategic Investment from Resideo Technologies

XTEN-AV LLC, a provider of Pro AV (Professional Audio-Visual) design and proposal software, proudly announces it has received a minority investment from Resideo Technologies, Inc. This investment marks a significant milestone for XTEN-AV and sets the stage for expanded growth across the Pro AV industry.

The California Alarm Association Launches Women In the Security Evolution (WISE)

The California Alarm Association (CAA) is excited to announce the launch of the Women In the Security Evolution, “WISE”, committee that is dedicated to supporting, empowering, and promoting women across all disciplines within the security industry spectrum of professional roles.

Convergint Launches High School Apprenticeship Program to Drive Career Opportunities in Security Systems Integration

The security systems integration industry has historically suffered from a talent shortage and lack of diversity, as well as a lack of awareness around what it takes to have a successful career path in the industry. Convergint – a global leader in service-based systems integration – recognized an opportunity to address these challenges and is tackling them head-on with the recent launch of its Technical Apprenticeship Program.

Security Industry Association Launches SIAcademy, a Learning Management System for SIA Members

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new learning management system (LMS) – SIAcademy – as part of its efforts to advance industry professionalism through premier education and training

Milestone Systems announces Milestone KiteTM Camera to Cloud

Milestone Systems, a leading provider of video technology, today announced the upcoming release of a new camera-to-cloud deployment option for its Milestone Kite video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) software.

Camden Door Controls Enters The Latin American Market and Appoints William Mejia As Latam Sales Manager

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce its entry into the Latin American (LATAM) market. The new regional sales manager, William Mejia, will oversee sales of Camden products to the entire LATAM region, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. He will also be providing first-level customer support in both Spanish and English.

ProdataKey Named to MountainWest Capital Network's 2023 Utah 100 for Eighth Consecutive Year

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of a leading cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced that the company has once again been named to the Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) 's annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. 2023 marks the eighth consecutive year that ProdataKey has been designated with this elite status.

Featured

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    Organizations are increasingly turning their attention to human-focused security approaches, as two out of three (68%) cybersecurity incidents involve people. Threat actors are shifting from targeting networks and systems to hacking humans via social engineering methods, living off human errors as their most prevalent attack vector. Whether manipulated or not, human cyber behavior is leveraged to gain backdoor access into systems. This mainly results from a lack of employee training and awareness about evolving attack techniques employed by malign actors. Read Now

  • Report: 1 in 3 Easily Exploitable Vulnerabilities Found on Cloud Assets

    CyCognito recently released new research highlighting critical security vulnerabilities across cloud-hosted assets, revealing that one in three easily exploitable vulnerabilities or misconfigurations are found on cloud assets. As organizations increasingly shift to multi-cloud strategies, the findings underscore significant security gaps that could provide attackers with potential footholds into networks. Read Now

  • Built for Today, Ready for Tomorrow

    Selecting the right VMS is critical for any organization that depends on video surveillance to ensure safety, security and operational efficiency. While many organizations focus on immediate needs such as budget and deployment size, let us review some of the long-term considerations that can significantly impact a VMS's utility and flexibility. Read Now

  • Paving the Way to Smart Buildings

    In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, the convergence of on-prem, edge and cloud technologies are critical. The physical security landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid digitalization of buildings and the evolving needs of modern organizations. As the buildings sector pivots towards smart, AI and data-driven operations, the integration of both edge and cloud technology has become crucial. Read Now

  • The Cybersecurity Time Bomb

    If you work in physical security, you have probably seen it: a camera, access control system, or intrusion detection device installed years ago, humming along without a single update. It is a common scenario that security professionals have come to accept as "normal." But here is the reality: this mindset is actively putting organizations at risk. Read Now

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    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • 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.