March/April 2026

  • Automated Safe Deposit Systems in Casinos to Prioritize Privacy and Security
  • Optimizing Surveillance Through Multi-Streaming
  • Modernizing Perimeter Protection
  • From Video to Metadata


Cover Story

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Smart Surveillance in Modern Casinos

By Robert Prady

From AI-driven analytics to 4K data infrastructure, discover how casinos are navigating shifting regulations and tech to protect the bottom line.


Features

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The Future of Access Control In 2026

By KeShia Thomas

Explore the five key trends as physical security and digital infrastructure converge to create more connected, user-centric, and open ecosystems.


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The Fast Pace of AI Innovation

By David Antar

From Vision Language Models to Agentic AI, discover how the next generation of multimodal systems is transforming threat detection and response.


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Why The Future of Security Starts at the Edge

By Adam Lowenstein

Discover how a metadata-led approach and Edge AI are replacing traditional video streaming to slash cloud costs and improve real-time response.


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The First Line of Defense

By Brach Bengtzen

Modern perimeter protection is evolving beyond simple fences, combining physical barriers with smart sensors to create welcoming yet secure environments.


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Identity has Become Core Infrastructure

By Rob Sutton

As global travel volumes soar, airports are ditching siloed manual checks for integrated biometric systems to eliminate identity bottlenecks.


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Modernizing Perimeter Protection with the Defense in Depth Method

By Alex Reichard

As US utilities face 60 new vulnerabilities daily, a defense-in-depth strategy is essential to protect aging infrastructure from physical attacks.


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Automated Safe Deposit Systems in Casinos to Prioritize Privacy and Security

By Emmanuel Harir-Forouch

Automated safe deposit systems integrate with casino infrastructure to provide 24/7 private asset storage without the need for staff intervention.


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Community Driven Video Technology

By Sam Phillips

How Lancaster, PA transformed from a crime-ridden "tipping point" to a thriving downtown using a unique, nonprofit-led 4K video surveillance network.


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Optimizing Surveillance Through Multi-Streaming

By Eddie Acosta

Critical infrastructure demands smarter stream management to balance high-res forensic recording with low-bandwidth live monitoring.


Departments

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The Rise of Weapon Detectors in Hospitals

By Marilyn Thaxton

Healthcare facilities are ditching reactive security for proactive weapon detection to combat rising workplace violence and meet new regulations.


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What Are You Reading for Fun?

By Ralph C. Jensen

From ICE enforcement to rising crime statistics, a look at the massive operational challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security in 2026.


New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.