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Modern ‘Minutemen’

Karyn Hodgson
October 2, 2025

The 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year.


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Going Beyond the Checklist for Effective Cybersecurity

Andrew Chisholm, director, engineering at Paladin Technologies
Andrew Chisholm
October 2, 2025

Concrete steps to make sure both your cybersecurity stance and your customers are up to date.


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5 Policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act That Integrators Should Know About

Lauren Bresette,  senior manager of government relations, SIA
Lauren Bresette
September 25, 2025

Five OBBBA policies to watch for security integrators.


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Security Law

Missing Diamond at Issue in Recent Court Case

Lessing E. Gold
September 15, 2025

Did a jewelry store breach its insurance warranty by not having a working security alarm? 


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Marketing Madmen

Stop Selling Security, Start Selling Peace of Mind

David Morgan
David Morgan
Alex Chavez
September 11, 2025

It’s time to start selling peace of mind. Instead of approaching clients with technological terms like “door/window sensors” and “monitoring services,” dealers should help their clients emotionally experience the transformation from vulnerable to protected.


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Becoming a Great Leader: Actions That Build Loyalty & Longevity

Brian Glendon, Senior Account Executive, Sage Integration
Brian Glendon
September 4, 2025

What makes a great leader and how can you become a better one?


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Trends & Industry Issues

Change is Hard

Karyn Hodgson
September 4, 2025

Learning new sales skills, systems and training approaches are challenging but necessary when it comes to implementing active shooter solutions.


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Cybersecurity Chronicles

SIEM Threat Hunting: A Critical Layer in Modern Security Defense

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Chris Maulding
August 26, 2025

Unlike traditional reactive security methods, threat hunting is an active pursuit — searching for signs of compromise before alerts are triggered or damage is done. When powered by a SIEM system, this approach offers a comprehensive, data-driven way to uncover hidden threats across both digital and physical domains. 


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Security Law

How Security Alarm Companies Use Contract Provisions to Manage Risk

Lessing E. Gold
August 14, 2025

This tongue-in-cheek column looks at how AI would describe limited liability.


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SDM Project of the Year

On Excellence

Karyn Hodgson
August 7, 2025

Pro Edge Technology wins the 2025 SDM Project of the Year award.


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