Napco Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, NY, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Elliot Bean to Director of Distribution for all its security, access, and locking divisions, driving channel management of the Company’s product lines, promotions, stocking levels, distribution activities & events.
Five years after the pandemic, organizations need a flexible work reset to stay productive and support any work arrangement. Despite the pandemic-fueled workplace shift that began five years ago, companies across industries and geographies continue to increase flexible work configurations. However, many tools adopted during COVID onset remain in place today, and they now need a reset to keep employees productive and secure regardless of location. Security leaders must re-evaluate existing practices and reinvest in zero trust security, passwordless environments, and automation adoption to improve efficiency and productivity.
Construction sites represent a unique sector of perimeter security, especially amidst a steady increase in commercial construction. As in any security environment, assessing weaknesses and threats remains paramount and modern technology, coupled with sound access control principles, are critical in addressing vulnerabilities at even the most secure construction sites around the world.
- By Brian Davidson, Andy Rudisill
- Feb 25, 2025
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco will each receive a 2025 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honorees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched Startups in Security, a new community and accelerator program for security innovators. This dynamic initiative, guided by SIA’s Executive Advisory Board, is designed to identify, support and partner with innovative startups, scale-ups and industry leaders shaping the future of security technology.
Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, is pleased to announce that it has been Certified by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at Interface.
In the wake of the tragic murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, media coverage flooded the airwaves with images, videos and detailed timelines of the suspect’s movements. While such post-incident analysis is not new, today’s 911 centers now have access to similar data in real-time. This technological evolution marks a pivotal transformation in emergency response, transitioning from analog calls to a digital ecosystem capable of saving more lives.
- By Zachery LaValley
- Feb 24, 2025
Alarm Lock, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to introduce its new TL-Series Trilogy Touch™ as part of its class-leading standalone & wireless networked models.
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. Dakota Mackie of Northland Controls serves as chair, with Kelly Ann Christensen of BCD now serving as vice chair.