Home Tags Security Systems News (SSN)

Tag: Security Systems News (SSN)

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...

AMYNA Systems, Empire State Realty Trust, i-PRO Americas, Ken Showers, Min Kyriannis, Sandy Jacolow, Security Insights, Security Systems News (SSN), Will Knehr

Read Full Article

General News

News Poll: Tariffs import costs, export uncertainty

March 7, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – Tariffs on imported goods will likely increase costs for customers, but it’s unclear whether this will create long-term disadvantages, say the respondents to a recent SSN News Poll. Without a doubt, respondents anticipate there will be an increase in costs when it comes to component prices that will impact their businesses. 39.13% of respondents predict a significant increase in associated costs, while 47.83% predict a slight increase. Only 8.7% believe the...

manufacturing, News Poll, security industry, Security Systems News (SSN), tariff

Read Full Article

Commercial

Specifically Speaking: Saurabh Pethe discusses airport security consulting and enhancing regulatory guidance

March 6, 2025Cory Harris, Editor

PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Saurabh Pethe founded Kinexis Consulting to address the need for specialized security consulting services for airports and commercial clients, but he knows there is more work to be done. “Moving forward, there is a growing need to improve the efficiency of security operations while maintaining cost-effectiveness,” he stated. “Airports face increasing budget constraints, making it essential to implement solutions that enhance security without unnecessary...

Identity Management Systems (IDMS), Kinexis Consulting, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), Saurabh Pethe, Security Systems News (SSN), Specifically Speaking

Read Full Article

On The Editor's Desk

And the winner is…

March 5, 2025Cory Harris, Editor

Hollywood just handed out the Oscars for excellence in film. Now it’s the security industry’s turn to showcase its finest. The next few weeks will be jam-packed with awards presentations for security professionals and companies that go above and beyond protecting people and assets. Let’s take a sneak peek at what’s in store on the security awards docket for the rest of the month and into early April. First, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will reveal...

Corporate Social Responsibility, Humanitarian Award, Integrator of the Year/Bill Bozeman Awards, ISC West, Mission 500, Power 100, PSA Security Network (PSA), PSA TEC, Security 5K, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Systems News (SSN), SIA New Products & Solutions (NPS), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), The Oscars

Read Full Article

Women in Security

Women in Security Profile: ‘Women need to empower each other to know they belong at the table,’ says Emma Barkley

March 4, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Emma Barkley, strategic sales manager for JCI Security Products, believes that there are several key elements that could increase diversity in the security industry. “This past summer, I had the pleasure of leading a workshop at the Security LeadHER Conference called ‘Security Women Actively Supporting Women,’" she said. “While it's common for women to say they support each other and participate in groups like WISF, we need to ask ourselves:...

Emma Barkley, Johnson Controls (JCI) Security Products, Security LeadHER, Security Systems News (SSN), Shelly Zalis, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)

Read Full Article

General News

SIA names ADT’s Holly Borgmann as 2025 SIA Chair’s Award honoree

February 21, 2025SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Holly Borgmann of ADT as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Chair’s Award. The award is presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. SIA will present Borgmann with the award at Security Hill Day, an executive event that raises the collective...

20 under 40, ADT, Axis Communications, Board of Directors, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Holly Borgmann, Power 100, Sara E. Jackson Award, Scott Dunn, Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Systems News (SSN), SIA Chair's Award, SIA Industry Advocate Award, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)

Read Full Article

Commercial

‘No master plan’ in place to rebuild Pacific Palisades after wildfires, Zatulov says

February 5, 2025Cory Harris, Editor

LOS ANGELES—As someone who leads a company that is committed to the safety and security of its customers, Michael Zatulov is finding it extremely challenging as he spearheads efforts to rebuild the Pacific Palisades city and community devastated by the recent wildfires that have left thousands of families homeless. Zatulov, the president of Elite Interactive Solutions and a member of the Security Systems News 40 under 40 (Class of 2023), and his family are among those who...

2028, 40 under 40, Elite Interactive Solutions, FIFA World Cup, Los Angeles, Michael Zatulov, Olympics, Pacific Palisades, Security Systems News (SSN)

Read Full Article

General News

Managing expectations, compatibility top concerns for physical security integrators

February 5, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine — It’s all about letting customers have it their way, while keeping things in scope and budget, according to the most recent SSN News Poll. Security Systems News (SSN) asked its readers about the trends and challenges facing the installation of physical access control systems for its clients. According to our results, the most significant challenge faced by integrators was managing client expectations and budgets for 60% of respondents and overcoming challenges...

Biometric, Mobile Credentials, Physical Access Control, Security Systems News (SSN), Video Surveillance

Read Full Article

Women in Security

Women in Security Profile: ‘We need to shift our thinking about diversity to one of opportunity and growth,’ says Nikki Williams

January 29, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine— Nikki Williams, North American regional marketing manager at Integrated Control Technology (ICT), cites two factors that can serve as catalysts for increased diversity in the security industry. “We need to shift our thinking about diversity to one of opportunity and growth,” she explained. “Diversity will only fuel the evolution of the security industry for the better. There’s so much talent out there in the next generation of security...

Integrated Control Technology (ICT), Nikki Williams, Security Systems News (SSN), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)

Read Full Article

Commercial

Specifically Speaking: Robert Miller explains 'simple yet effective solution’

January 29, 2025Cory Harris, Editor

DETROIT—In light of the recent vehicular attacks in Germany and New Orleans that killed 20 people and injured nearly 300 others, Robert Miller knows the importance of designing perimeter security plans to prevent such disasters from happening. “Bad things continue to happen,” said Miller, owner and president of Imperial Professional Consulting. “School shootings, hostile vehicle attacks, threats to critical infrastructure, or simply a distracted driver at the...

American Fence Association, ASIS International, Imperial Professional Consulting, Robert Miller, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Systems News (SSN), Specifically Speaking

Read Full Article

Tag: Security Systems News (SSN)

Sponsored Stories