In this week's Security News Roundup, Morgan Stanley acquires Security 101, the Life Safety Alliance recognizes its inaugural class of security legends and the Security Industry Association releases a new resource for corporate credential design.
Through this program, SS&Si will donate 10% of its gross profit from Kidde Commercial fire alarm product sales in 2026, up to $10,000, to Embers of Hope. Kidde Commercial has agreed to match SS&Si’s donation.
The result is faster call processing, better-informed dispatch decisions and the elimination of transcription errors and miscommunication between ECC and alarm-monitoring center personnel.
The partnership expands professional monitoring beyond fixed locations, enabling security companies to deliver protection that follows their customers wherever life takes them.
This acquisition amplifies Pye-Barker’s presence in Southern California and the Southwest, integrating fire alarm and security services into Pye-Barker fire protection capabilities in the region.
The Legends Program was created to define, preserve and uphold the profession’s most enduring contributions. It acknowledges individuals whose contributions have significantly benefited their organizations or fields.
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.
This strategic acquisition expands Haig Service Corporation’s footprint and enhances its ability to deliver scalable security solutions across a broader geographic area.
The facility features three advanced laboratories for R&D, system validation and deployment of next-generation physical security technologies. Two labs are customer-owned.