Archive: 2024
The nature of our emergency
May 22, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
The security industry has a problem, and unlike the title suggests an AI doctor probably isn’t going to fix it.
In the past week I’ve probably seen half a dozen references to the shortage of manpower in the security industry. Which sector of the industry? All of it probably, but the two that stood out to me have been CISO’s and security operations centers personnel. Two cogs that are definitely needed for the larger machine to function, and currently AI isn’t...
Acadian Total Security names Javen Noel 2024 Employee of the Year
May 21, 2024SSN Staff
LAFAYETTE, LA — At the Acadian Companies annual meeting, Acadian Total Security leader Brandon Niles recognized Monitoring Team Leader Javen Noel as its 2024 Employee of the Year.
Acadian Total Security said that Noel joined the team in September 2021 and has since consistently impressed her colleagues and clients with her dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond. Noel is noted for actively participating in training new hires and readily taking on additional...
Leire Arbona Puértolas, Arielle Thomas named 2024 SIA Industry Advocate Award Honorees
May 21, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized two industry leaders – Leire Arbona Puértolas and Arielle Thomas – as the 2024 winners of the SIA Industry Advocate Award.
SIA presents the award to individuals who make an extraordinary contribution of professional time, leadership, and resources to position SIA and its members to address the public policy challenges impacting the security industry. Arbona Puértolas and Thomas were recognized...
Florida ECC goes live with TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol
May 21, 2024SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced that the Palm Beach County Fla. Sheriff's Office became the 144th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the U.S. and the 11th in the state of Florida to implement TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm monitoring centers to ECCs.
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Verkada awarded Red Dot Design Award
May 20, 2024SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Verkada has been recognized with the Red Dot Design Award for four of its new designs.
Red Dot Design's jury of industry experts awarded Verkada's AC12 Single Door Access Controller, CM42 Mini Dome Camera, GC31 Cellular Gateway, and GC31-E Cellular Gateway for their outstanding hardware engineering and industrial design.
"We thoughtfully design each of our products to offer powerful capabilities without sacrificing simplicity and ease of use," said...
Fortinet Global Threat Landscape Report shows a need for security professionals
May 20, 2024SSN Staff
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Research by cybersecurity company Fortinet has found that sophisticated cyberattacks targeting infrastructure and large entities increased in the latter half of 2023.
Fortinet has released its semi-annual Global Threat Landscape Report that examines threats and challenges faced in the cybersecurity field, both physical and existential. “If the growing number of attacks weren’t enough to keep most CISOs awake at night, the cybersecurity domain is simultaneously...
Acre adopts acre Intrusion branding
May 20, 2024SSN Staff
PLANO, Texas — Security system provider acre security is rebranding its SPC intruder detection system to acre Intrusion as part of its ongoing effort to unify and simplify its product offerings.
The company said that this rebranding marks a strategic alignment within the company's streamlined branding framework. This approach also includes the acre Access Control and acre Visitor Management solutions, bringing a cohesive identity to the entire portfolio.
Acre’s intrusion detection...
SecurityBridge introduces next-gen Security Dashboard
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
NEW YORK — SAP security solutions provider SecurityBridge has announced its Next-Generation Security Dashboard for SAP.
SecurityBridge said that its new dashboard provides a comprehensive suite of security functions customized for CISOs, SOCs, and SAP Basis teams, including real-time views into threat monitoring, compliance ratings, patching status, code vulnerabilities, interface traffic, and more.
The dashboard offers a library of predefined graphs and indicators, allowing customers...
Pye-Barker acquires Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm Company
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is expanding in South Carolina with the acquisition of the 99-year-old security solutions provider Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm, Co.
The companies noted that they are excited to provide expanded services to existing customers through the partnership.
Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm, Co., headquartered in Belton, South Carolina, provides burglar alarm, fire alarm, CCTV, video surveillance and alarm monitoring services throughout Upstate South Carolina....
FAST announces winners of 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) has announced the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
Now in its second year, this initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our communities.
The 2024 Security Technician of the Year awardees are:
Calvin Sprague,...