Cyber Security
Siemens And Viakoo Partner To Strengthen OT/IoT Security
Siemens partners with Viakoo to deliver an advanced OT and IoT security solution that automates cyber hygiene, enhances compliance, and protects enterprise device ecosystems. The collaboration leverages the Viakoo Action Platform to provide real-time monitoring, vulnerability detection, and scalable device management for modern connected environments.
Merger And Acquisition Trends In Fire And Security 2026
Fire, Security, and Suppression industry mergers in 2026 are being driven by AI adoption, smart building integration, cybersecurity readiness, and recurring revenue growth. Buyers are prioritizing companies aligned with emerging technology and institutional markets, making strategic positioning critical for maximizing valuation and deal success.
Axis Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation
Axis Communications has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, independently validating the effectiveness of its cloud cybersecurity and operational controls over time. The audit covers Axis Cloud Connect and key cloud-enabled solutions, providing enterprise customers and integrators with verified assurance of security, availability, and confidentiality in production environments.
Genetec Shares Data Privacy Best Practices For Security Teams
Genetec Inc., has outlined a set of data privacy best practices to help organizations protect sensitive physical security data while maintaining effective and compliant security operations. Physical security systems generate large volumes of information, including video footage, access control records, and license plate data.
Selling A Life Safety Or Security Integration Business With Public Sector Contracts
Life safety and security integration companies that serve the public sector occupy one of the most desirable positions in today’s mergers and acquisitions market. Federal, state, municipal, educational, and institutional clients rely on long-term partnerships, making these contracts highly stable. For buyers seeking predictable cash flow, recurring revenue, and lower customer attrition, businesses with significant public sector portfolios often command a premium.
HID PKIaaS Achieves TX-RAMP Certification For Texas Agencies
HID’s TX-RAMP certified PKIaaS enables Texas public sector agencies to procure secure, compliant cloud-based certificate management faster and with reduced administrative burden.
Interface Launches TamperShield, Proactive Alarm Monitoring Technology
Interface Systems announced the launch of TamperShield, its breakthrough monitoring technology designed to identify alarm system interference before an intrusion occurs. Traditional alarm monitoring only reports once an alarm is triggered. TamperShield continuously verifies that the alarm panel can communicate properly, providing faster visibility into communication failures, device tampering, and system health issues.
Trackforce Unveils 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report
Trackforce has launched its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study offering a comparative look at both contract security providers and enterprise security teams. Based on a survey of over 300 professionals worldwide, the report provides an in-depth view of the state of physical security operations, covering workforce trends, technology adoption, and the growing intersection of physical and cybersecurity functions.
Realm.Security Raises $15M To Redefine SOC Data Pipelines
Realm.Security announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by Jump Capital, with participation from Glasswing Ventures and Accomplice. The investment will accelerate product innovation and market expansion as enterprises grapple with soaring SIEM costs and unmanageable log volumes.
Cybersecurity Without The Jargon: What Low-Voltage Pros Already Understand
To many business owners, those terms sound like they belong to big IT departments or Fortune 500 companies. They feel abstract, distant, maybe even irrelevant. But if you install alarms, cameras, access control, or smart home systems, you already understand what they mean—you just call it something else.
Canada Suspends Hikvision Operations Over National Security Concerns
At the end of June, Canada ordered Chinese video surveillance company Hikvision to cease its operations in the country after a government review found that it posed a national security risk.
Genetec Shares Best Practices For Enhancing Cyber Resilience In Cloud-Based Systems On World Cloud Security Day
In recognition of World Cloud Security Day of April 3rd, Genetec shares key insights and best practices to help organizations protect their data and operations from increasing cyber threats. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, organizations must look beyond traditional cybersecurity solutions.
Physical Security And Cybersecurity: A Convergence
In 2008, the physical security market when through a convergence. That convergence was digital IP-cameras becoming the de-facto surveillance camera technology. It would actually be 2012 before that really occurred. Today, the physical security market is undergoing another convergence. Cybersecurity as an integral component of the physical security / video surveillance infrastructure. Today,
the convergence of physical security and cybersecurity is no longer a futuristic concept but a critical reality.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Transforms Operations Using Data Insights from Genetec Security Center
Genetec announced that Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), a civil and military airport in Kentucky, USA is using Genetec™ Security Center to drive operational improvements to enhance efficiency and security while improving customer experience. SDF is a critical hub in the U.S., serving over 4.6 million passengers annually and processing more than six billion pounds of cargo through the UPS Worldport, the center point of their world-wide air network and the largest automated package handling facility in the world.
Axis Communications Announces New ARTPEC-9 Chip Featuring Significant Enhancements for Cloud-Based Video and AI Applications
Axis Communications announced the 9th generation of its purpose-built system-on-chip (SoC). The new ARTPEC-9 SoC offers advanced video compression to reduce bandwidth and storage needs, especially beneficial for cloud-based video solutions. With an incredibly low bitrate, the SoC helps deliver high-quality imaging with outstanding forensic detail. Additionally, ARTPEC-9 offers enhanced deep learning capabilities that allow users to leverage the latest video analytics and accelerate the implementation of AI technology.
New Interface Report Reveals Top Security Risks for U.S. Retail Chains
Interface Systems has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Offering valuable insights to strengthen store security and protect employees, the report provides an overview of the critical challenges faced by retailers.
IT And Physical Security: How Their Convergence Impacts The Industry
For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate and often at cross-purposes. Even though computer infrastructure and data needs were becoming more important in the security industry, and video surveillance network traffic and access control data were becoming more interesting to IT professionals, the departments often worked in silos. Today, these practices can no longer be divided. Physical security depends on network security, and vice versa.
Mercury MP Controller Fact Sheet
Mercury is based in Long Beach, Calif. Mercury was founded in1992, and was acquired by HID in 2017.
For over 30 years, Mercury has partnered with OEMs and Fortune 500 companies to develop and refine access control systems for reliability and longevity. Mercury has the largest installed base in the industry, with over 5 million authentic Mercury controllers sold to partners worldwide.
Securing the Future: The Role of Veterans in Cybersecurity
In today’s digital age, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the need for skilled professionals to protect critical information and infrastructure is paramount. Veterans, with their unique training and experience, are perfectly positioned to meet this demand. AllegiantVETS helps service members transition into cybersecurity roles by facilitating their acquisition of essential credentials and certifications.
ISC West 24 Reveals Pain Points of Video Surveillance Retention and How LTO Data Tape with Cozaint’s Marcia is Part of the Solution
The International Security Conference held its annual west coast trade show in Las Vegas on April 10 -12. ISC West is the premier showcase for the latest innovations and solutions spanning a broad range of security technologies for security professionals, system integrators, manufacturers and consultants. This year’s expo featured some 700 exhibitors and more than 35,000 eager attendees who crowded the aisles and booths and created long lines everywhere. In a nutshell, the show was red-hot with lots of cool stuff to see and learn about.