Tag: Zack Brunette
ZBeta names Conal O’Doherty and Jesse “JJ” Knutson as principals
December 8, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta, a provider of comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced that senior executives Conal O’Doherty and Jesse “JJ” Knutson have been named principals of the firm.
In their respective roles as chief growth officer and chief operating officer, O’Doherty and Knutson have been instrumental in shaping ZBeta’s identity by elevating the brand, enriching the client experience, advancing corporate strategy, strengthening operational...
ZBeta promotes Juli Riles to vice president of finance
October 30, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta, a provider of comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced the promotion of Juli Riles to vice president of finance.
Riles is a seasoned and well-respected finance executive with experience leading financial operations in both the competitive construction and technology industries.
Over the course of her career at ZBeta, she has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s financial foundation and helping guide it through a period of...
ZBeta appoints Hash Salehi as director of technology and innovation
May 20, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta, a provider of comprehensive physical security consulting services, announced that Hash Salehi has been selected as its new director of technology and innovation.
With more than two decades of experience across sales engineering, product development, and global strategy, Salehi steps into a pivotal leadership role guiding the growth and direction of ZBeta LabZ. His ability to bridge technical expertise with strategic vision positions him to shape how LabZ delivers high-impact...
ZBeta names Mike Lavway as principal consultant
May 5, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta, a provider of comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Mike Lavway as its new principal consultant.
With more than 15 years of expertise in enterprise security risk management, physical security technologies, and emerging solutions, Lavway will be key in advancing ZBeta’s client strategies and innovation efforts.
As principal consultant, Lavway will drive the strategy and execution of consulting services and guide the development of...
Specifically Speaking: Zack Brunette talks adapting to threats and evolving technologies
March 26, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
LARSKPUR, Calif.—Zack Brunette, founder and CEO of ZBeta, calls data centers a “rapidly evolving space and growing portfolio of business for us,” making it pivotal for the firm to keep up with emerging technologies to secure these mission-critical facilities of clients.
“It’s been interesting to watch how the security challenges in this sector have evolved alongside technology,” he explained. “The stakes are high - data centers are the backbone...
ZBeta launches LabZ
September 25, 2024SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO — ZBeta has announced the launch of LabZ, an program dedicated to driving the future of security technology through rigorous testing, independent evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Designed to be a center of collaboration for the security industry, LabZ is a resource for the testing of emerging innovations, complex integrations, and system and device convergence. LabZ is designed to help security leaders evaluate and analyze technologies to ensure that they can excel in...
ZBeta unveils engagement model to elevate physical security consulting
May 2, 2024SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta, a provider of comprehensive physical security consulting services, has announced the launch of its engagement model designed to transform the landscape of security strategy development and implementation.
This comprehensive approach extends beyond traditional consultancy services, providing clients with a sustained advisory, advanced technology and system design, and ongoing operational support.
Rooted in a philosophy that seeks to overcome the challenges posed by...