SDM Magazine

SimpliSafe Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Three Strategic Appointments

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:24:58 -0400

The company appointed Mike Buckley as chief financial officer, Sandra Yang Scirpo as chief customer officer, and Sharon Segev as chief administrative and legal officer.

ESA Launches Updates to CAT Level 1 Course

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:17:09 -0400

Updated content includes expanded focus areas such as wireless technology, IoT systems, cybersecurity fundamentals and interactive learning experiences designed to improve retention and real-world application.

The Limits of AI in Video Forensic Search

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

AI is reshaping video forensic search, turning hours of footage into minutes of insight. But expectations often outpace reality. This article examines the gap between promise and performance and what security professionals should really expect from today’s AI technology.

New FIDO Alliance & HID Study Reveals Major Gap Between Identity Security Confidence and Reality

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:46:22 -0400

The research reveals that 94% of enterprises claim they can revoke employee access within 24 hours, yet 35% experienced delays or failures in the past two years.

Connected Technologies Expands Connect ONE Cloud-Hosted Security Management Platform Through New Partnerships

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:38:12 -0400

The company’s new partners, SRREP and REPWORKS, both companies have extensive experience in physical security, low-voltage and audiovisual, bringing a fresh sales approach to Connected Technologies.

Strategic Command Centers Releases the SCC Spectrum Security Almanacs

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:55:10 -0400

The new reference standards unify the regulations, accreditation criteria and industry best practices a security program must satisfy, so practitioners have a standard to build to.

Paxton Solo Training Is Available to Security Installers

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:29:19 -0400

The free Solo training course takes two hours and is delivered by Paxton’s expert training team at range of locations across the U.S. The course includes demonstrations and hands-on exercises covering system setup, configuration, user management and commissioning.

LakeComm 911 Automates Alarm Processing With ASAP Service to Advance Emergency Response Efficiency

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:23:15 -0400

The integration eliminates the need for telecommunicators to manually answer and process thousands of alarm calls each year — reducing delays, improving accuracy and freeing staff to focus on higher-priority emergencies.

ZBeta Releases New Technology Perspective on Public Key Open Credential & the Future of Physical Access Control

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:13:02 -0400

The tech perspective, created by ZBeta LabZ, examines how PKOC — an open credential standard based on asymmetric/public key encryption and developed by PSIA — could influence the future of physical access control.

IQSIGHT Appoints Ted Wilkinson as Vice President of Sales, North America

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:37:20 -0400

In his new role, Wilkinson will be responsible for accelerating sales growth, executing regional go-to-market strategy and deepening engagement with IQSIGHT’s channel partners and customers.

Brinks Home Relocates Headquarters to State-of-the-Art Class A Facility in Dallas

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:25:56 -0400

Brinks Home selected a seventh-floor suite within the established Park West complex and built out the space entirely from a blank canvas.

ESA’s Research Center Is Designed to Help Security Dealers Grow Their Businesses

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:02:59 -0400

SDM went behind the scenes with Mike Barnes, Scott Elkins and Taylor Criddle to discuss the ESA Industry Research Center, a new resource designed to give the security industry a new lens into performance, growth and what’s ahead.

The Devices You Install Are Your Next Revenue Stream

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:09 -0400

Security integrators already own the hardware, the relationships and the access. Here’s how to turn that into a recurring cybersecurity practice, before someone else does.

How Security Integrators Can Lead the Next Era of Physical & Electronic Access Security

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:48:55 -0400

The companies that will thrive in this new era of security are those willing to embrace convergence, invest in education, and see themselves not simply as product providers, but as long-term technology partners helping customers navigate whatever comes next.

Hinds County Launches County-Wide Public Safety Camera Initiative With Brivo Technology

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:50:49 -0400

The Hinds County Safety Camera Initiative brings smart camera technology and Brivo Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing to counties, cities, schools and neighborhoods, to deter crime, accelerate emergency response and improve safety for citizens and officers.

NetOne Names Jeannette Munroe as President

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:49:04 -0400

An accomplished leader in security, Munroe brings diverse experience across government, nonprofit, academic and global commercial sectors to her position at NetOne.

ZeroEyes Partners With Academic Innovators to Help Universities Anticipate Threats, Strengthen Preparedness & Respond With Confidence

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:22:53 -0400

The alliance enables the two companies to combine complementary strengths to help higher education institutions navigate both long-term transformation and immediate safety challenges through a referral program.

Gallagher Security’s Command Centre v9.50 Boosts Security Investment Value

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:16:06 -0400

Headlining the release is the full integration of AccessNow, Gallagher Security’s cloud-native platform that automates the entire access and credential request process from request through to approval and provisioning.

Kingspan Light + Air North America Expands Service Capabilities Through Strategic Partnership With Life Safety Services

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:11:04 -0400

This expanded service offering is designed to help customers proactively manage risk, reduce operational disruptions and extend the lifespan of key building systems.

HiveWatch: Only 19% of Security Teams Consistently Meet Their Own SLAs Despite 93% Confidence in Threat Detection

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:02:01 -0400

HiveWatch’s new benchmark research reveals growing operational gaps in enterprise security, with false alarm rates nearing 44% at large organizations and AI emerging as a defining marker of mature programs.

SAFR Guard Introduces a Modern Approach to Retail Security

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:53:31 -0400

SAFR Guard combines real-time proactive alerts with new investigation capabilities, all without server bloat. With built-in privacy guardrails, it’s designed for responsible use from day one.

Teledyne’s Boson SX8 Delivers High-Performance Thermal Imaging

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:47:45 -0400

Designed for high-performance and optimized for size, weight and power constrained defense and industrial applications, the Boson SX8 family enables integrators and operators to see more, see farther and deploy high-performance thermal imaging at production scale.

Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair of SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:46:16 -0400

Tony Manna of Allegion will lead the expert group of security industry privacy leaders.

Nice Expands Western U.S. Representation with Thomasson Marketing Group

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:36 -0400

The new partnership strengthens dealer support and drives growth for 2GIG solutions across key regional markets.

IQSIGHT Strengthens Cybersecurity Commitment as Newly Appointed CVE Numbering Authority

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:26:22 -0400

This milestone reinforces IQSIGHTʼs dedication to transparency and proactive security management, allowing the organization to issue unique, standardized identifiers, known as CVE records, for vulnerabilities found in its software and firmware.

Beyond the Buzzwords: What Security Integration Really Looks Like Today

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Terms like ‘single pane of glass,’ ‘AI’ and ‘consultative selling’ may dominate today’s security conversations, but real-world integrations remain far more complex.

FieldResolve Expands Knowledge Base to 40,000+ Documents Across 36 Manufacturers

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:58:54 -0400

With this expansion, projects built inside FieldResolve can now encompass virtually any security or fire product an integrator or dealer works with, from access control panels and intrusion detection systems to fire alarm controllers, video surveillance equipment and beyond.

Alarm Detection Systems Launches AI-Powered Remote Video Monitoring Platform SEEKER to Deliver Proactive, Real-Time Security

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:34 -0400

The new platform combines AI analytics and live operator intervention to help businesses detect and stop threats as they occur.

Security Industry Association Welcomes Jasvir Gill as New Vice Chair of SIA Utilities Advisory Board

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:24:08 -0400

Jasvir Gill will join chair Joey St. Jacques in leading the expert group of utility security thought leaders.

Fire, Failure & Future Growth Take Center Stage at ESX 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:17:31 -0400

ESX 2026 delivered a mix of inspiration, emotion and practical insights. Attendees explored fire market growth, leadership through failure and cost-effective strategies for thriving in today’s security landscape.