In this week’s Security News Roundup, applications open for the 2026 TMA/SDM Excellence Awards, Pye-Barker acquires two companies, Security 101 acquires Blackhawk Security and SIA recognizes three security professionals.
Companies were chosen based on 100 different metrics across 11 categories such as financial performance, media opinion, customer sentiment, employee ratings and more.
Recipients are selected for demonstrating a successful mix of achievements and positive impacts on their organization through strong contributions, innovative programs and exhibiting notable leadership skills.
Martin Gren, co-founder of Axis Communications, will be recognized for his dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event.
Meininger received an honorable mention for the 2024 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award in recognition of his actions during an active shooter incident.
This annual recognition honors privately held companies that embody the Evergreen 7Ps Principles — purpose, perseverance, people first, private, profit, paced growth, and pragmatic innovation — and commit to building businesses designed to last 100 years or more.
Located near Geneva on the Swiss-French border, the CERN’s security team employs Iris ID’s advanced iris recognition solution to maintain the safety and security of the facility, its invaluable assets, and the host of renowned international scientists and staff registered for access to the facility.
The Baltimore City Council voted on June 8 to approve what would be the most extreme ban by a local jurisdiction on personal and business applications of facial recognition technology.
The U.S. Senate has passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260), which significantly increases investment in research and development, education and training, supply chain security and the broader U.S. innovation ecosystem.
