The company ranked No. 584 on TIME magazine’s “Works Best Companies of 2025” list and placed No. 9 in the “business and professional services” category of Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trusted Companies in 2025” list.
In this week’s Security News Roundup, Alcatraz appoints Kasia Hanson as vice president of strategic partnerships, and three security companies — Pye-Barker, Security Fire Systems, and Zeus Fire and Security — complete acquisitions.
The group welcomed Hubertus Muehlhaeuser as chairman to guide the businesses into the future. As of January 1st, 2026, the KEENFINITY Group will operate as a holding consisting of four businesses.
As part of its entry into the country, the company is growing a dedicated India-focused team and has opened a data center there through an AWS partnership to serve customers in the region.
Johanna Chu of HID and Tanner LaRocque of Evolon will receive scholarships to support their education and career development at the Securing New Ground conference.
Glen Kucera and Rachelle Loyear of Allied Universal weigh in on rising concerns about the safety of senior company leaders, with nearly half of U.S.-based CSOs reporting that the threat of violence toward executives has increased in the last two years, and 64% predicting physical security budgets will increase in the next year.
In this role, Hanson will be responsible for expanding Alcatraz’s partner ecosystem and deepening relationships for the company across key sectors, including critical infrastructure, corporate campuses, higher education, and major stadiums and venues.
This acquisition bolsters Pye-Barker’s presence in the state, supporting security services designed to save lives and businesses with greater reach and reliability.
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