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Cybersecurity Chronicles

Defense in Depth: A Layered Approach to Cybersecurity

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Chris Maulding
December 11, 2025

In cybersecurity, the principle of defense in depth is a strategy that layers multiple security measures to protect data and systems, ensuring that if one layer fails, others still stand.


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Project Management or Project Mayhem? How to Fix Job Handoff Chaos

John Arnold, security operations manager at ATS Integrated Solutions
John Arnold
December 4, 2025

Strong communication and accountability between sales, operations and service can turn handoff headaches into profitable, repeatable success. 


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2025 Dealer of the Year

Bucking the Trend

Karyn Hodgson
December 2, 2025

Alarm New England faced a tough choice in 2024: either take the path of growing the enterprise side with the Sonitrol division, or focus exclusively on the residential and small commercial business. They chose the latter.


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Security Law

Insurance Company Protective Safeguards Endorsement at Issue in Texas Case

Lessing E. Gold
December 1, 2025

Court considers what defines a “local fire alarm” in a Texas case.


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Valuing Experience, Talent & Service (VETS): How the Security Industry Is Fostering the Talent Pipeline by Engaging Military Veterans

SDM Editors
November 20, 2025

How the security industry can fill the talent pipeline by considering military veterans.


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Security Law

Are Home Security Measures Compensable Under MVRA?

Lessing E. Gold
November 10, 2025

A recent federal court ruling dives into the limits of victim restitution under the MVRA — where do necessary expenses end, and personal security begin? 


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The Leadership KPI No One Tracks: Decision Velocity

Marc Hauck, Vice President of Global and Strategic Programs at Allied Universal Technology Services
Marc Hauck
November 6, 2025

In security integration, speed isn’t just efficiency; it’s risk management. Every delayed decision potentially creates exposure, while every timely call builds trust. 


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Cybersecurity

Time to Ditch the Silos

Karyn Hodgson
November 6, 2025

Cybersecurity convergence is here and a critical issue to understand for security integrators.


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Security Law

Does a Security Company Have the Right to Collect Biometric Identifiers?

Lessing E. Gold
October 16, 2025

A security company’s AI and biometric model cameras are called into legal question. Are they in violation of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act?


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Cybersecurity Chronicles

Why Physical Penetration Testing Matters for Security Integrators

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Chris Maulding
October 9, 2025

Understanding physical penetration testing, a practice designed to uncover weaknesses in a facility’s defenses, is crucial for security integrators to validate their installations and stand out among competition.


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