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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.

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.

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.

In the world of security mergers and acquisitions (M&A), 2025 delivered a surprising year, from a large spark of confidence in the residential sector to the lack of financial impact despite high interest rates and tariffs.

New research from HID highlights seven trends shaping identity, access and trust, alongside rising ethical and privacy concerns.

Brivo’s new strategic guide to aligning security investments with business priorities shows how AI-driven video technology can promote safety, compliance, operational performance and revenue growth.

The findings reveal a clear inflection point: while security remains foundational, organizations are rapidly adopting intelligent video as a powerful business sensor, unlocking insights that improve performance, reduce costs and enable automation at scale.

SDM attended the last the last “Barnes” Buchanan conference, as Mike Barnes is stepping back from his traditional role in the event starting next year. The conference covered various trendy security topics, including the impact of AI (particularly on small businesses), an overview of the alarm industry, an M&A outlook and threats/opportunities for security in 2026.

Counter-drone is no longer an accessory capability or a federal specialty. It is becoming a core public safety discipline, and this shift has direct implications for the dealers and integrators responsible for designing, deploying and supporting modern security systems.

Genetec’s 2026 State of Physical Security Report highlights modernization priorities across the healthcare sector.