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Jake Voll

Beyond Perks & Pizza Parties: Building a Company Culture That Sticks

Jake Voll of SS&Si
Jake Voll
April 20, 2026

Culture is not built by checking boxes. A pizza party cannot repair distrust. An employee-of-the-month plaque cannot offset unresolved tension. If leaders want people to buy into the mission, they first have to create an environment where respect is the norm and conflict is addressed honestly.


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editors angle

Musings on AI

Karyn Hodgson
April 6, 2026

Where is AI really headed in the security and life safety industry?


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HID PKI Study

HID Highlights Top PKI Trends, Threats & Innovations Shaping the Age of AI, Automation & Post-Quantum Computing

SDM Editors
April 1, 2026

As certificate lifespans shrink, modern PKI strategies require solutions that scale, integrate and stay ahead of emerging threats, according to HID’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in the Age of AI and Automation market study.


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Avi Rosenthal

Don’t Break the Band That Security Systems Depend On

Avi Rosenthal
Avi Rosenthal
March 31, 2026

As the FCC evaluates potential changes to the lower 900 MHz band, it’s important that policymakers understand how these systems operate in the field.


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Jake Franklin

When a Customer Asks About Zero Trust: What Integrators Need to Say & Do

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Jake Franklin
March 20, 2026

When customers ask about Zero Trust, they are asking about a discipline that spans software design, integrations, hardware and identity management. Integrators who can articulate how their solutions establish, limit, monitor and revoke trust differentiate themselves from those who just focus on features. 


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Mike Coogan

The Evolution of Home Security: Innovation and the Reality of Converging Protection

Mike Coogan
Mike Coogan
March 13, 2026

In the connected home, protection is no longer divided into categories. It is a single, integrated responsibility to safeguard both the physical space and the digital systems that now sustain it.


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Brian Lohse, Alarm.com

What’s the DNA of the 2030 Integrator?

Brian Lohse, General Manager, Alarm.com
Brian Lohse
March 4, 2026

The transformation of the security systems integrator is already underway. The integrators who recognize this shift early and adapt intentionally will not only remain relevant but will also help shape what comes next within the security industry.


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SIA Corporate Credential Design Guide 2026

Security Industry Association Releases New Corporate Credential Design Guide

SDM Editors
March 3, 2026

The publication, produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group, offers recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by corporate security teams.


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Jake Shild of LandSkyAI offers autonomous solutions

Autonomous Security Solutions: The Next Frontier

Industry veterans and pioneers explain why they believe autonomous security solutions like robots and drones are going to be the next big thing in security.
Karyn Hodgson
March 2, 2026

Industry veterans and pioneers explain why they believe autonomous security solutions like robots and drones are going to be the next big thing in security.


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Steve Lindsey of LVT

The Cellular Technology Security Gap & How to Fix It

Steve Lindsey of LVT
Steve Lindsey
March 2, 2026

Vendors that neglect cybersecurity requirements introduce recurring, costly risks that jeopardize their customers’ digital and physical livelihoods. By adhering to proper standards and a unified security approach that starts with air gapping, we can lead the industry forward and innovate from a security-first mindset.


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