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NAPCO Expands Access to Free 24/7 How-To Video Library for Dealers, Techs on YouTube Channel

Napco Security Technologies is driving greater support for its dealer and installer community with expanded content on the NAPCO YouTube Channel, a free, on-demand library of How-To Hints & Tips videos, developed in direct response to the most frequently asked questions received by Napco Technical Services across all divisions.

HID Unveils Next-Generation FIDO Hardware and Centralized Management at Scale

HID, a worldwide provider in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution— designed to help organizations deploy and manage passkeys at the enterprise scale. New research from FIDO Alliance shows that while 87% of enterprises are adopting passkeys, nearly half of those that are yet to deploy cite complexity and cost concerns as primary barriers. HID’s solution streamlines the shift to passwordless authentication.

Unlocking the Possibilities

Security needs continue to evolve and end users are under pressure to address emerging risks and safety concerns. For many, that focus starts with upgrading perimeter openings and layering technologies—beginning at the door.

Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for 2025 “25 on the RISE” Awards

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the third annual 25 on the RISE Awards—a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders with the generous support of Genetec and HID. Each year, this initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry.

Freedom of Choice

In today's security landscape, we are witnessing a fundamental transformation in how organizations manage digital evidence. Law enforcement agencies, campus security teams, and large facility operators face increasingly complex challenges with expanding video data, tightening budget constraints and inflexible systems that limit innovation.

First LLM Benchmark Provides Vendors and SOC Teams Needed Guidance to Select the Best LLM

Recently, Simbian introduced the first benchmark to comprehensively measure LLM performance in SOCs, measuring LLMs against a diverse range of real alerts and fundamental SOC tools over all phases of alert investigation, from alert ingestion to disposition and reporting.

Accelerating a Pathway

There is a new trend touting the transformational qualities of AI’s ability to deliver actionable data and predictive analysis that in many instances, seems to be a bit of an overpromise. The reality is that very few solutions in the cyber-physical security (CPS) space live up to this high expectation with the one exception being the new generation of Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) software – herein recategorized as PIAM+.

Resideo Announces Intention To Separate ADI Business, Creating Two Independent Public Companies

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and controls products and solutions for residential and commercial end-markets, today announced its intention to separate its ADI Global Distribution business ("ADI") through a tax-free spin-off to Resideo shareholders. Following the completion of the separation, Resideo's Products & Solutions business ("P&S") will continue to operate as Resideo, and ADI will become an independent public company.



Concentric AI Showcasing Industry’s Most Comprehensive and Powerful Data Security for GenAI at Black Hat USA 2025

Concentric AI today announced that it will showcase its industry-first enterprise data protections across GenAI use cases at Black Hat USA 2025. During the event on Aug. 6 and 7, Concentric AI will demonstrate its newly acquired capabilities for identifying “shadow GenAI” and safeguarding data while utilizing public GenAI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity.

Acoem Appoints Edwin Brennen to Lead North American Gunshot Detection Channel Strategy

Acoem, a provider of advanced acoustic threat detection solutions, today announced the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Brennen as Business Development Manager for its ATD (Acoustic Threat Detection) team. With more than 35 years of experience across public sector technology and electronic security, Brennen will lead Acoem’s channel partner development efforts in North America.

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New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • 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.

  • 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.