Tag: threat detection
Xtract One selected to support Nova Scotia Health
December 18, 2025SSN Staff
TORONTO — Xtract One Technologies has announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Nova Scotia Health to strengthen security measures and provide AI-powered weapons detection across facilities province-wide, with an initial order of 25 systems.
Nova Scotia Health, in tandem with its nurses’ union, is working to modernize and strengthen security across its facilities. Xtract One was selected for its ability to accurately detect knives, a top priority for the organization.
“Violence...
RaySecur announces strategic investment from IQT
November 19, 2025SSN Staff
BOSTON — RaySecur, a provider of real-time 4D Terahertz (T-ray) imaging for concealed threat and contraband detection, has announced significant market momentum and investment from IQT, a strategic investor for the U.S. national security community.
The IQT investment comes on the heels of a breakthrough year for RaySecur, beginning with the launch of the MS400, the world's first commercial 400 GHz T-ray security imaging system. Powered by RaySecur's proprietary T-ray technology platform,...
ZEGS launches portable drone-based AI threat detection public safety offering
October 16, 2025SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA — ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of ZeroEyes, has launched ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD), a portable, drone-based AI threat detection and intelligent situational awareness solution designed for public safety agencies.
The kit provides operators with a stand-alone drone solution that can be deployed in minutes from agencies' existing drone platforms to detect firearms, people, vehicles, drones, and maritime vessels.
Outdoor spaces are among...
News Poll: Data privacy and compliance remain concerns for Agentic AI adoption
October 10, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Agentic AI is gaining momentum in the security industry but concerns over data privacy and compliance are slowing its stride, according to a recent SSN News Poll.
Used to automate complex monitoring operations, agentic AI is finding a use in any number of applications, but is the industry truly ready to embrace it? Over half of respondents are considering integrating agentic AI solutions into their security offerings in the next 12-24 months.
LVT recently...
‘Monitoring is on the verge of a major transformation,’ says Rick Sheets
October 8, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — As the security industry pivots from reactive response to proactive threat detection, integrators are under increasing pressure to deliver smarter, more predictive ecosystems that not only safeguard homes but also earn customer trust, says Rick Sheets of Brinks Home.
Driven by advancements in AI and automation, monitoring services are evolving beyond basic alerts to offer contextual intelligence, personalized service and seamless integration with smart home technologies....
Binghamton University unifies campus safety tools with Genetec
June 13, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
MONTRÉAL — Genetec recently worked with Binghamton University, a nationally recognized research institution and one of the four university centers of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, to implement its Genetec Security Center platform.
Spread across 930 acres with over 120 buildings and four locations, Binghamton University was facing increasing challenges with its legacy security infrastructure, which consisted of siloed video, access control, intrusion detection,...
Enhancing Campus Safety with Intelligent Threat Detection
May 21, 2025Gina Sansivero, VP, Marketing & Corporate Communications, AtlasIED
PHOENIX — In the ever-evolving landscape of school safety, ensuring the security and well-being of students, staff, and visitors has become a critical priority.
As incidents of violence, bullying, and other threats continue to make headlines, schools are investing in advanced safety technologies. AI-powered risk mitigation and threat detection technologies are becoming increasingly important components of a comprehensive school safety strategy.
These platforms don't just identify...
Verkada launches executive protection offering
April 25, 2025SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Citing recent violence against visible public figures, Verkada is launching its new Executive Protection offering.
Working closely with channel partners and security teams, Verkada said it will bring its enterprise security solutions with risk advisory services to address the security needs of high-profile individuals and their families.
“In today's increasingly connected world, we've seen an unprecedented shift in the kinds of threats that face high-profile...
Cohesity expands partnership with CrowdStrike
September 13, 2024SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cohesity has announced an expanded strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to strengthen threat detection and response.
Cohesity said that this partnership combines their robust data protection capabilities with CrowdStrike's world-class threat intelligence feeds, setting a new standard for comprehensive cybersecurity in backup and recovery solutions.
According to CrowdStrike’s 2024 Global Threat Report, adversaries have shifted to more effective tactics, such...
LLSSA hosts 2025 Dealer Conference
May 28, 2024SSN Staff
NATCHITOCHES, LA – The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association (LLSSA) recently hosted its 11th annual 2025 Dealer Conference.
Calling it a significant event in the life safety and security industry, the conference was held May 22-23, 2025, at the Natchitoches Events Center, welcoming a number of industry professionals, innovators, and policymakers.
Attendees participated in a comprehensive program featuring sessions that offered Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward LSPP license...