Veterans on the Frontlines of Cybersecurity: Navigating the Risks of Remote Work Environments

The cybersecurity landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years, especially with the rise of remote work settings. As more organizations shift to decentralized models, protecting sensitive information and ensuring operational integrity has become increasingly complex. For businesses seeking to navigate these evolving threats, veterans offer a unique advantage.

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What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night? Featuring LOUD Security

This month I am talking with my long-time friend and fellow ESA volunteer, John Loud, founder and President of LOUD Security Systems based in Kennesaw, GA. LOUD Security Systems has been in business since 1995 and serves the Atlanta area where they offer installation and monitoring services to both the commercial and residential industry segments. 

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The Agility of Startups: Lessons for Newcomers, and Industry Veterans

Whether you’re an experienced business owner, a newcomer trying to break into the industry, or an executive at an established firm, understanding how startups operate can provide crucial insights into your own business strategy. Startups thrive because they can pivot quickly and adapt to market demands. This agility allows them to challenge industry giants and, in many cases, disrupt long-standing business models.

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It’s Complicated: Physical Security and Surveillance In The U.S. Legal System

The conflict between security and privacy intensifies as technology develops and monitoring capabilities become more advanced. The United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment, which safeguards people from arbitrary searches and seizures, is a key document which influences the laws governing video surveillance. The notion of a “reasonable expectation of privacy” plays a crucial role in establishing the legality of monitoring.

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Focused on the Future: Synectics Security Rebrands as Ocular Integration.

Synectics Security is rebranding to Ocular Integration (Ocular) under new leadership. The rebrand reflects the company’s independence and visionary focus on delivering the latest technical solutions and innovations to customers in government, high-security, public space, heritage, transport, custodial services, utilities, and other critical infrastructure. It also sees the appointment of new Managing Director, Chris Jepson.

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Season 3 of ASSA ABLOY’s Security Perspectives Debuts

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is excited to release Season 3 of the Security Perspectives Podcast. This season takes a new spin as the podcast brings exclusive content and interviews from ASSA ABLOY’s Integrated Access Management and Security Summit (IAMSS) held in Park City, Utah, earlier this year. Hosted by Jeremy Saline, Senior Director of Business Development, each episode of Season 3 dives deep into the discussions and presentations delivered at the summit, offering valuable insights from leading security professionals representing various institutions and applications.

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Security Industry First: Titan Protection Achieves Nationwide FAA Drone Authorization

Titan Protection and Consulting has become the first in the industry to earn a nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), bringing the company to the forefront of drone technology. This groundbreaking achievement allows Titan to operate surveillance drones across the United States without requiring individual, location-specific waivers.

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Tech Systems Inc. (TSi) Joins PSIA Board

PSIA

As the security industry continues to experience a convergence of logical and physical security, TSi is committed to being at the forefront of this conversation. As a result, the company is fully engaging with the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) and its members. Few organizations in our industry address this challenge head-on in a collaborative, non-competitive way.

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BlueHalo Brings Defense Technologies, High-Wage Jobs to Lawton’s FISTAInnovaAon Park

BlueHalo expands its footprint to Lawton, Oklahoma’s Fires InnovaNon Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) InnovaNon Park—bringing more highly-skilled, high-wage jobs to the region to tackle our NaNon’s criNcal security missions. The new Oklahoma presence will allow BlueHalo to beWer serve its U.S. Army customers at Fort Sill, working shoulder-to-shoulder to develop and deliver innovaNve, next-generaNon Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) soluNons and air defense training technologies.

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University of New Haven Deploys ZeroEyes’ Proactive Security Technology

ZeroEyes announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution is deployed at the University of New Haven. This integration marks the first time a Connecticut university has adopted ZeroEyes, enhancing the safety and security measures across the campus and surrounding areas. The University of New Haven, located on a suburban campus near New Haven, Connecticut, serves a community of over 10,000 students, faculty, and staff.

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VIVOTEK’s All-in-One “Device Manager” Software Boosts Operational Efficiency for Enterprises

As demand for high-efficiency security systems rises among large enterprises, the global leading security solution provider VIVOTEK (3454-TW) introduces new software service “Device Manager”. This all-in-one remote management service allows large enterprises to manage thousands of network cameras, assign IPs, and update firmware remotely—significantly reducing time and labor costs, acting like a dedicated security manager for your company. For instance, when a camera goes offline, the system immediately sends a notification, effectively preventing potential security incidents and helping businesses improve their operations.

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Alcatraz AI Partners with Convergint to Boost Security Through AI-Driven Facial Authentication Solution

Alcatraz AI announced its partnership with Convergint. Alcatraz AI joins Convergint’s broad network of partners and integrators, amplifying the power of facial authentication to enterprise customers around the world. Convergint is a $2 billion global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems.

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AMAG Technology Hosts Inaugural Security Engineering Symposium Europe

AMAG Technology hosted the Security Engineering Symposium (SES) Europe conference October 17 – 18, 2024 in Tewkesbury, UK. Over 70 end users, integrators and consultants from EMEA attended the event held at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel.  While this event has been held in the US many times, it is the first time it has been held in the United Kingdom. AMAG Technology President, David Sullivan and Director of Sales-EMEA & APAC, James Clark opened the symposium by welcoming attendees and sharing the new vision for the company.

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National Monitoring Center Strengthens Dealer Efficiency with Proven After Hours Technical Support

National Monitoring Center continues to support its dealers with its successful After Hours Technical Support, ensuring reliable assistance for basic alarm system needs around the clock. This service has been a valuable resource, helping NMC dealers provide reliable support to their customers, even when emergencies or technical issues arise outside regular business hours.

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Introducing Halo Select – Powerful Smart Door Lock Security with Flexible Wi-Fi and Matter Connectivity

Kwikset an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, today announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for your home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits you best, and easily switch if your smart home needs evolve.

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Introducing Halo Select – Powerful Smart Door Lock Security with Flexible Wi-Fi and Matter Connectivity

Kwikset a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a smart door lock designed to provide a convenient and versatile security solution for your home. Halo Select stands out by offering both Wi-Fi and Matter built-in for homeowners seeking flexible, reliable, and integrated smart home security. Choose the connection method that suits you best, and easily switch if your smart home needs evolve.

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TRENDnet Launches its First Industrial Multi-Gigabit Switches

TRENDnet® is expanding its robust industrial switches portfolio with the introduction of the company’s first industrial multi-gigabit switches. The first industrial multi-gigabit model to launch is the 6-Port Industrial 2.5G DIN-Rail Switch with 10G SFP+ Ports (TI-G5062), featuring four 2.5G RJ-45 ports, and two 10G SFP+ ports. Later this year, TRENDnet will launch the 6-Port Industrial 2.5G DIN-Rail Switch with 2 x 10G Ports (TI-G50611) and the 9-Port Industrial 2.5G DIN-Rail Switch with 10G SFP+ Port (TI-G5091).

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