Archive: 2024
SIA announces the 2025 Security Megatrends
December 12, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2025 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2025 Security Megatrends were selected based on fall 2024 survey data and focus group input received from hundreds of top security industry business leaders, association...
Updates coming to RapidSOS UNITE in early 2025
December 11, 2024SSN Staff
NEW YORK — RapidSOS has said that RapidSOS UNITE will bring enhancements in early 2025 to simplify workflows for 911 telecommunicators by further unifying emergency intelligence with RapidSOS HARMONY for one AI-powered, end-to-end platform.
RapidSOS cited a growing 911 staffing shortage as the impetus to improving the functionality of its platform.
“911 does incredible, heroic work every day despite increased call volumes, less staff, and disparate systems,” said Michael Martin,...
Brinks Home plans for a tough 2025 residential market
December 11, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — After a year of volatility in the residential security market, Brinks Home has launched a program aimed at helping companies determine the value of their portfolio and drive their next move in 2025.
“Smaller smart home security companies and dealers may not be as capable of handling the stagnancy in the number of new household accounts,” said Natalie Bracamontez, vice president of marketing at Brinks Home. “Especially sales dealers and representatives...
Eagle Eye Cabinet Systems extending video security reach
December 11, 2024SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — Eagle Eye Networks has launched its latest in a suite of cabinet systems that allows businesses to put high-performance AI-powered security cameras wherever they’re needed outdoors including remote locations without power or internet.
Cabinet systems can be standalone or an extension of an existing video surveillance system. They come equipped with Eagle Eye’s cybersecurity protections and AI-capabilities—such as AI-powered Smart Video Search, real-time...
Hanging by a thread
December 11, 2024SSN Staff
To paraphrase a popular children’s cartoon of the past few decades, “If I had a nickel for every time I discussed an assassination on this blog, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.”
Last week, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was gunned down by an assassin on his way to an investor meeting. I could lay out the moral implications at great length in this blog, but that’s not terribly important...
Execs scramble for protection following fatal CEO shooting
December 11, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4 has led to a surge of requests for executive protection, says Glen Kucera of Allied Universal.
Kucera, president of the Enhanced Protection Services business unit at Allied, noted that the phones started ringing at the company about 15 minutes after the story broke of the shooting. Since then, Allied has received hundreds of inquiries from existing and new customers.
“This...
SIA releases updated Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology
December 10, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released an updated version of its Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology, a reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
Currently, 13 states and 23 local jurisdictions have laws specifically addressing facial recognition technology. It can be challenging to navigate this legal landscape, as all such laws are relatively new and untested. Some...
Snap One adds Qolsys and DSC to partner portal
December 10, 2024SSN Staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Snap One has expanded its security portfolio with the addition of Qolsys and DSC PowerG security sensors to the Snap One Partner Portal.
Snap One called the addition a direct result of the integration of Snap One and ADI and said that it strengthens its security offering. Snap One customers now have additional buying and integration options, as well as solutions and additional support for their end customers.
“The addition of Qolsys and PowerG sensors, locks, and...
News Poll: AI, cyberattacks at the forefront of threats in 2025
December 10, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — AI and cyberattacks have dominated headlines for the past few years, and the trend looks to continue into 2025, according to the results of the latest SSN News Poll.
The vote for the most significant security threat in 2025 was split between cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and AI-driven phishing and social engineering, with both garnering 41.18% of votes. The remaining votes went to insider threats and employee negligence, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
“(An)...
Becklar receives investment from Graham Partners
December 10, 2024SSN Staff
BOSTON—Becklar, a provider of innovative connected safety and monitoring solutions, announced that it has received an investment from Graham Partners, a private investment firm with a track record of supporting high-growth, technology-driven businesses.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in Becklar's mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions that protect and connect people, businesses, and communities....