Tag: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GSX panel to explore AI-driven disruption in security
August 19, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity threats and changing customer expectations are reshaping the physical security industry.
Those themes will take center stage during “Disruption Unlocked: How AI, Cybersecurity and Innovation Are Reshaping Physical Security,” an educational session scheduled for Sept. 15 at GSX 2026 in Atlanta.
The panel will feature Jeffrey Slotnick, CPP, PSP, president of Setracon; Kasia Hanson,...
Goessel USD 411 deploys ZeroEyes gun detection platform with Kansas grant funding
August 18, 2026SSN Staff
GOESSEL, Kan.—Goessel USD 411 has deployed ZeroEyes' artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform across its two-campus district, with funding provided through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program.
The rural Kansas school district serves approximately 285 students and employs 75 faculty and staff members. District officials said the technology was identified as a school safety priority through coordination...
Veritone, ZeroEyes partner on threat detection, post-event investigations
August 14, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Veritone and ZeroEyes have entered into a referral partnership aimed at combining real-time weapons detection with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered post-event investigation tools, the companies announced.
The partnership brings together ZeroEyes’ weapons detection and situational awareness platform with Veritone’s AI technology for evidence review and investigative analysis, creating what the companies describe as a more...
SIA responds to cyberattacks on U.S. water facilities, plans utility security initiatives
August 13, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) issued a statement Aug. 12 in response to recent cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater utilities across multiple U.S. states, outlining plans to expand resources and guidance aimed at helping utilities address converging physical and cybersecurity threats.
According to SIA, cyberattacks in late July affected water and wastewater facilities in at least a dozen states, highlighting the increasingly interconnected nature...
March Networks launches midyear release following VIVOTEK merger
August 13, 2026SSN Staff
OTTAWA, Ontario—March Networks has announced a midyear product release that expands artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search, cloud video intelligence and security system integrations, marking the company's first major product launch since its merger with VIVOTEK's branded business in April.
The release introduces what the company calls "Connected Intelligence for Modern Security," a strategy designed to connect video surveillance, operational data and...
Mindgard raises $30M Series A to expand AI security platform
August 12, 2026SSN Staff
BOSTON—Artificial intelligence (AI) security startup Mindgard has raised $30 million in Series A funding as organizations increasingly look to secure AI systems against emerging threats and vulnerabilities, the company announced.
The funding round was led by Album VC, with participation from Karma Ventures and existing investors .406 Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, IQ Capital and Lakestar. Mindgard said it plans to use the capital to expand...
SimpliSafe eyes broader reach, crime prevention push through Walmart partnership
August 12, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
BOSTON – SimpliSafe is leveraging its new retail partnership with Walmart to expand access to home security while advancing a strategy centered on crime prevention, according to President Ty Shay.
The company recently announced that its home security products are now available in more than 800 Walmart stores and on Walmart.com, including a Walmart-exclusive seven-piece security system priced at $199.99.
"We're really excited about the Walmart partnership,"...
Lincoln USD 298 deploys ZeroEyes gun detection technology
August 11, 2026SSN Staff
LINCOLN, Kan.—Lincoln Unified School District 298 has deployed ZeroEyes' artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection and situational awareness platform across its campuses as part of an effort to strengthen school safety and improve response to potential gun-related threats.
The rural Kansas district serves about 330 students in grades pre-K through 12 and employs 85 faculty and staff. Its two campuses include a preschool, daycare, elementary school, high school and...
Aikido Security, Belfius team up to accelerate AI-based threat detection
August 6, 2026SSN Staff
GHENT, Belgium – Belfius and Aikido Security have announced a partnership around Aikido Machine, a dedicated AI server with Nvidia GPUs, which will be located within the Belfius own premises and will deploy more than 200 ethical AI hackers to test and challenge its own systems. The AI agents will search for vulnerabilities 24/7, enabling these advanced security tests to be performed continuously. Potential risks can therefore be identified and addressed quickly. As a result, the bank’s...
Iveda completes EU AI Act initiative
August 6, 2026SSN Staff
MESA, Ariz. – Iveda has completed a comprehensive European Union Artificial Intelligence (EU AI) Act readiness initiative, positioning IvedaAI for continued responsible deployment as the company expands across Europe. The initiative combines a documented risk-classification assessment with an extensive governance framework addressing human oversight, transparency, data protection, AI fairness, prohibited uses and ongoing lifecycle management. The EU AI Act, a comprehensive legal framework governing...