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To say that security professionals’ plates are full at the moment would be an understatement. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the industry has stepped up to play a vital role in keeping people safe, secure and even healthy through uncertain and scary times.

Wizards District Gaming was crowned the 2020 NBA 2K League Champions after defeating Warriors Gaming Squad in game four of a best-of-five game series by a score of 70-55. 

Allied Universal today announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Service Works Inc. (SWI), a security and IT infrastructure integrator in the tristate area offering turnkey and custom solutions to clients nationwide. 

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected 12 recipients for the inaugural SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship — a program developed  by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for a diverse security workforce.

Selling security as a service has become top of mind for systems integrators, especially as the pandemic creates poor economic conditions. With security services, dealers can receive recurring monthly revenue (RMR) from customers, making it easier to withstand a slowdown in business.

Proceeds raised at the event will benefit the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation Children’s Camp, which makes it possible for burn victims under the age of 18 to attend a program where they can enjoy their time together while putting their physical scars aside.

Representatives Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) introduced the Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act on August 25, which will hopefully help identify and eliminate barriers to the quickly developing IoT network.

Dunbar Security Solutions, a provider of integrated manned and electronic security solutions for commercial properties across the Mid-Atlantic region, has finalized a deal to acquire assets from Trust Security Services to provide manned security services in Washington, D.C.

According to a new FLIR Systems survey conducted online by The Harris Poll July 28-30, among more than 2,000 adults, Americans overwhelmingly favor requiring thermal temperature screening to enter many semi-public and private venues to help slow the spread of COVID-19.