Tag: Min Kyriannis
Smarter security: Why automation needs AI - and humans
December 11, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK— As cyber and physical threats converge, security automation is no longer optional, it’s essential, according to industry experts.
That was the focus of a session at ISC East 2025 titled, “Security Automation for Cyber-Hardened Facilities,” that explored how automation, AI and human oversight intersect to create resilient operations. Moderated by Brittany Board, director of technology partners at PSA Security Network, the panel featured:
Min Kyriannis,...
FEHSF protects those who protect country
May 13, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) continues to live up to its nickname of “financial first responder” thanks to the fundraisers it holds to support federal agents responsible for ensuring national security.
On May 5, FEHSF hosted its third annual golf outing at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest, N.J. FEHSF Sargeant at Arms John B. Devito noted that 82 golfers attended the event, and although they were unable to complete 18 holes...
‘I don’t think the industry is really prepared,’ Trainor says
April 16, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS — The incoming administration has made for rough waters in every corner of the political sphere, and the evolving cybersecurity and privacy regulatory landscape is no exception as a panel of experts discussed during ISC West 2025.
Moderated by host Min Kyriannis, CEO, AMYNA Systems, “Cybersecurity and Privacy Regulations in 2025: Navigating the New Landscape Under the New Administration” discussed key policy shifts, emerging challenges, and strategies for...
SIA announces new chair-elect, executive committee and board members
April 1, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its new Board of Directors chair-elect and presented its new and returning members to the SIA Board of Directors on April 1 at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, and the following Board of Directors meeting during ISC West.
The SIA Board of Directors ratified the selection of Mike Mathes, executive vice president (EVP), western operations at Convergint and former treasurer of the SIA...
Tech-Ops taps AMYNA Systems for ‘fundamental shift’ in communication
March 19, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—Technical Operations has a new strategic partnership with AMYNA Systems to efficiently secure its networked audio-visual devices.
The company turned to AMYNA Systems, which develops operational technology network security solutions, to provide what he terms a “fundamental shift” in how devices communicate on its network.
“In our conference room, we have a test layout for (AMYNA Systems),” said Achille Raspantini, CEO and founder of Tech-Ops....
ISC West Teaser: Min Kyriannis on closing the gap in video surveillance
March 10, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS — Who watches the watchmen? According to panelist Min Kyriannis law enforcement and private industry need to close the gap when it comes to collaborative security enforcement.
SSN spoke with Kyriannis, the CEO of AMYNA Systems, to learn more about the panel “Securing the Watchers: Battle Against Threats in Video Surveillance” at this year’s ISC West conference.
“The focus is on the collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the private...
Cybersecurity is a ‘continual battle,’ but industry can’t be ‘complacent,’ experts say
March 7, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—With the rash of nation-state cyberattacks in 2024, as well as the assault of ransomware attacks impacting critical infrastructure and businesses, cybersecurity experts cited three key elements in preventing future incidents.
During the most recent Security Insights webcast, “Structural Integrity: discussing cybersecurity for an uncertain future,” moderated by Security Systems News Managing Editor Ken Showers, panelists offered advice on how to tackle...
Technical Operations partners with AMYNA Systems to transform AV security
February 19, 2025SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Technical Operations Inc. (Tech-Ops), a provider of AV and broadcast technology integration since 1994, has announced a strategic partnership with AMYNA Systems Inc., a developer of operational technology (OT) network security solutions.
This collaboration will bring the patented AMYNA Converged Network Security Platform (CNSP) to Tech-Ops' clients across the corporate, financial, education, government, broadcast, and entertainment sectors.
The partnership follows...
SIA announces 2025 Board of Directors nominations
February 13, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that its Nominations Committee has recommended nine individuals to serve as members of the SIA Board of Directors, pursuant to the SIA bylaws.
These nominations will be submitted for ratification at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering during ISC West 2025 in April.
The following three individuals have been nominated for an initial two-year term starting in 2025:
Min Kyriannis,...
Moms in Security Global Outreach adds members to Executive Advisory Board
June 1, 2022Paul Ragusa
NEW YORK—Moms in Security Global Outreach (MISGO), a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and rescuing victims of child sex trafficking, has announced the addition of five new Executive Advisory Board members, including Security Systems News Managing Editor Cory Harris and industry veteran John Moore.
Izabela Regula, MBA, Sales Executive, Fire Life Safety and Security Solutions, JCI; Connie Moorhead, Owner and CEO, The CMOOR Group; and Elizabeth Hall, Co-Owner at C’ville...