Tag: ZBeta
ZBeta launches drone and robotics consulting practice
September 21, 2026SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta has launched a new drone and robotics consulting practice aimed at helping organizations evaluate security risks and opportunities associated with autonomous and unmanned technologies.
According to the company, the new offering is designed to help organizations assess drone-related threats, evaluate available technologies and develop strategies for incorporating drones and robotics into broader physical security programs.
"Drones are effectively creating a new...
ZBeta launches Client Immersion Program
September 15, 2026SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta has launched a new Client Immersion Program designed to help organizations align security strategies and investments with broader business objectives before making major decisions.
The program brings executive leaders and key stakeholders together to establish a shared understanding of organizational priorities, operational requirements and long-term goals as security becomes increasingly intertwined with business continuity, resilience and growth initiatives.
According...
ZBeta names Brian Coulombe executive vice president of client programs
September 14, 2026SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta has appointed Brian Coulombe as executive vice president of client programs, bringing more than 20 years of experience in physical security operations, technology and consulting leadership.
In his new role, Coulombe will help lead and expand ZBeta's client programs, working with customers and internal teams to strengthen program strategy, improve delivery and help organizations develop security programs that can scale alongside their business needs.
Coulombe joins...
ZBeta releases tech perspective on PKOC, interoperability in access control
June 11, 2026SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta has released its first LabZ Tech Perspective, focusing on the Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) standard and its potential impact on the physical access control market.
The report examines PKOC, an open credential standard developed by the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) that is based on asymmetric, or public key, encryption. According to ZBeta, the framework is designed to move the industry away from proprietary credential ecosystems, with the goal...
ZBeta earns Great Place to Work Certification
May 14, 2026SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta, a physical security design and managed services firm, announced it has earned Great Place to Work Certification. This recognition underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where employees feel positioned to perform at their best.
Great Place to Work is a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation. Every year,...
ZBeta appoints Jim McCormack as learning and development manager
December 19, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—ZBeta, a comprehensive physical security consulting services provider, has announced the addition of Jim McCormack as learning and development manager.
In this role, he will focus on building the company’s commitment to learning, technical excellence, and collaboration.
McCormack will shape and oversee ZBeta’s learning and development initiatives, spanning onboarding, career growth, and knowledge sharing. His focus will be on creating programs that scale - helping...
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 announces Chris Martini as principal consultant
October 21, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—Physical security design and managed services firm ZBeta has announced the appointment of Chris Martini as principal consultant.
In this role, Martini will guide strategic initiatives, strengthen client partnerships, and help advance ZBeta's mission of delivering transformative solutions.
Martini is a board-certified security leader with more than 30 years of experience designing and leading enterprise risk, physical security, and resilience programs for large, complex...
Specifically Speaking: Michael Lavway on reimagining the role of security
June 25, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
LARKSPUR, Calif.—Michael Lavway sees security as “the great equalizer” - “every organization wants to protect its people, assets and reputation.” But as the industry evolves, he sees security as not only a “protective function” but also a “business enabler.”
“That’s why our mission is to deliver solutions and strategies that allow security leaders to thrive now and in the future,” says Lavway, principal consultant within...