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Transforming Door Opening Design

Stop managing building openings with binders and spreadsheets; discover how unified software platforms are streamlining compliance and BIM integration.

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Trends of the Day: 8 Promising Trends That Are Redefining Identity In 2026

From invisible security in air travel to AI-powered fraud detection, discover the pivotal shifts making the person the ultimate credential.

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Keeping Pace: How Schools Can Plan And Execute a Pilot Program For a System Migration

Stop the rip-and-replace anxiety with a controlled pilot program that validates tech performance, engages stakeholders and proves ROI.



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The Key to Convergence: Mobile Access Moves Towards Wallet-Based Credentials

Adoption of mobile-based identity is surging as 74% of organizations ditch plastic badges for the security and convenience of digital wallets.

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The Hidden Attack Surface: Why Physical Security Needs Help From The IT World

From gunshot detection to door sensors, black box testing is no longer optional as life-safety devices become high-stakes nodes on the IT network.

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Protecting Today's Executives as Political Tensions Rise

With 42% of security leads reporting increased threats to leadership, executive protection is shifting from physical bodyguards to intelligence-led strategy.

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Cyber Goes Physical: When IT Problems Become Facility Problems

Connectivity makes systems easier to manage but also easier to misuse as networked cameras and badge readers become the new front line of risk.

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A Smarter Approach: Video Data Storage Calls For Modern Security Systems

As AI and high-resolution video push storage limits, learn how formatted allocation, tiered archiving, and hybrid cloud models close the data gap.

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Establishing a Standard: Physical Access Control Safeguards the Data Center Boom

Beyond cybersecurity, intelligent key cabinets and asset lockers are becoming critical infrastructure for managing high-stakes physical security at scale.

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New Phishing Campaign Exploits Calendar Invites to Steal Tokens

Security researchers identify a shift toward "CalPhishing" tactics that bypass traditional email filters and persist in user workflows.

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UK Grants Funding for Advanced Airport Security Tech

The Department for Transport and Connected Places Catapult offer £500,000 to improve automated alarm resolution at airport checkpoints.

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Elite Named 2026 Monitoring Center of the Year

The Monitoring Association recognizes remote guarding firm for industry leadership and record-setting crime prevention results.

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SIA Announces Perimeter PREVENT 2026 Speaker Lineup

The Security Industry Association has revealed the full agenda for its upcoming symposium focused on the latest advancements in physical site protection and edge security.

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Security Control Room Market to Hit $20 Billion

Growing urban expansion and infrastructure investments are fueling a decade of steady growth for centralized security hubs.

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Inter-Con Security Names New Chief People Officer

David Oken will lead global talent acquisition and retention strategies following a period of significant company growth.

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NetSPI Launches AI Driven Continuous Penetration Testing

New proactive security platform combines human expertise with artificial intelligence to secure evolving cloud and external attack surfaces.

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World of Volvo Secures Experience Center With Unified Platform

The 22,000-square-meter Gothenburg facility deploys Genetec Security Center to manage site surveillance and streamline multi-site operations.

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COSECURE Hires Campus Safety Expert Marlon Lynch

Marlon Lynch joins the security consulting firm as principal consultant after serving as vice chancellor of public safety at CU Boulder.

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  • 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.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • 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.