Tag: security integrators
Athena Security unveils AI X-Ray Drone Defense System
November 25, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas —In response to increasing drone threats, Athena Security has developed a drone defense system, the newly unveiled Drone Defense Detection Model.
Integrated into the company’s AI Assisted X-ray screening system, the model detects and flags drone components, including those hidden within cargo or luggage, before they can be assembled or reach secure perimeters.
According to Athena Security the frequency of major drone incidents worldwide has risen more than 60%, and...
ESX extends expo hours to meet demand
October 17, 2025SSN Staff
IRVING, Texas — ESX will extend expo hours at its 2026 event to accommodate increasing interest from security professionals.
The extended expo programming will give security integrators, dealers, and monitoring professionals additional dedicated time to discover innovations, compare solutions, and build partnerships that drive recurring revenue and operational excellence.
“While many shows are seeing increases in end user attendance, ESX has stayed true to its niche and mission...
Security unlocked: Cloud access control empowers integrators' scalability, speed
August 27, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Cloud-based access control is positioning security integrators at the forefront of the industry’s transformation by better equipping them to meet modern challenges and deliver enhanced value, experts said during a recent industry webcast.
In “Unlocking the future: cloud-based access control for modern security integrators,” which was hosted by Security Systems News, moderator and Editor Cory Harris engaged panelists on how cloud technology is reshaping...
Fortress America: School safety gets spotlight at debate, conferences
October 2, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — A few years ago, school safety might have seemed like a less important subject for candidates on the political trail, but as rising gun violence in the United States takes center stage, it’s become a topic of debate, including at an Oct. 1 vice-presidential debate.
In September, suspect 14-year-old Colt Gray allegedly shot 11 people at Apalachee High School near Winder, Ga. Two students and two teachers were killed, while nine others were injured.
“I,...
Brivo releases 2024 Global Security Trends Report
March 20, 2024SSN Staff
BETHESDA, Md. – Brivo has published its 2024 Top Global Security Trends Report, detailing the most important changes for physical security teams across the globe.
Brivo described its seventh annual trends report as being based on 850 responses from security professionals across the U.K., U.S., and Europe, asking the opinions of physical security teams in financial services, technology & IT, manufacturing, retail and more.
According to the company, among the key trends detailed in the...
ISC West session interview: PSLA VP Gary Hoffner
March 27, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
This week Security Systems News is live at ISC West. In keeping with that theme, the editorial staff has interviewed different key speakers from education sessions at this year's show. Read on to see our interview with Gary Hoffner, vice president of PSLA Security on his presentation for Increasing Cyber Awareness for Security Integrators.
SSN: Could you tell me a little about yourself and PSLA Security Systems Mr. Hoffner?
Hoffner: I started in the security industry in sales at 20...
Go West, Young Man
March 22, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
This is it, we’re only one week away from ISC West, and if you’re reading this, then - like me - you’re just counting the days.
My itinerary and show schedule are set and let me tell you it is packed full! Editor Cory Harris told me to make sure that I had a good pair of shoes for walking the floor and I had the good fortune to order a brand-new pair this week. They’re scheduled to get here Friday…I hope.
Either way me and whatever kicks I’m sporting will...
COVID-19 funding supports K-12 schools, institutions of higher learning
June 15, 2020SSN Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine—Coronavirus has disrupted the education system as was known, with a large portion of the nation’s students “educating from home” during the latter part of the 2019-2020 school year. In some areas, next school year doesn’t look any different. In fact, tax revenue losses could sharply cut education funding.As part of the March-approved $2 trillion stimulus package, Congress allocated approximately $13.2 billion of the $30.75 billion allotted to the Education Stabilization...
Business resiliency during crisis
April 8, 2020
YARMOUTH, Maine—At this point in the global pandemic, unemployment is soaring; furloughs are plenty; some businesses are no longer in existence; and according Bloomberg Economics' model, chance of recession in the U.S. now stands at 100 percent. The time is now for security integrators to quickly adapt to these and other disruptions while at the same time maintaining continuous business operations and keep people safe by prioritizing what is most critical to be done. Easier said than done.The...
New book for security integrators written from the customer's perspective
September 24, 2019SSN Staff
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Security industry veteran Daniel Schmelzer has brought to market an easy-to-read guide book, “Securing Trust: A Guide for Security Technology Sales Professionals Written from the Customer's Perspective,” written to equip today's security integrators with the tools and knowledge they need to close more sales and enhance their customer relationships.The book's pages are pack with useful sales tips, based on real-life security selling techniques that have helped senior...