Tag: 2019
RAS Watch having success with GSOC-as-a-service model
August 12, 2020SSN Staff
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.—RAS Watch Founder and SSN Class of 2019 “40 under 40” Alumni Ryan Schonfeld said the idea to create an intelligent Safety & Security-as-a-Service model came after hearing Silicon Valley companies talk about how their growth was outpacing their security infrastructure needs.
“We asked ourselves, ‘How can we solve this?’ So, we came up with a scalable, Fortune 100-level program based on what a true safety and GSOC program should be, not just...
‘40 under 40’ award nominations open
May 13, 2020SSN Staff
The #SSNTalks’ Team is passionate about recognizing diverse, talented, young security professionals representing the next generation of industry leaders via our yearly “40 under 40” awards. We are thrilled to currently be seeking our “40 under 40” Class of 2020, comprised of consultants, integrators, monitoring professionals and end users. Submit nominations online here.
“I have always considered SSN’s ‘40 under 40’ the ‘gold...
Being nimble in trying times
April 15, 2020SSN Staff
I've been hearing and seeing the use of the word "nimble" lately when it comes to security businesses continuing their success during this trying time of the coronavirus, working from home and social distancing as our new norm. A recent example comes from an "online panel organized by Arcules" in which Ryan Schonfeld, founder & CEO of RAS Security Group and" SSN “40 under 40” class of 2019" said:�“ � I think being able to be�nimble�and adapt to changes quickly...
ADT, Vivint report big revenue gains for 2019
March 11, 2020SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. and PROVO, Utah—Both ADT and Vivint reported strong fourth quarter and overall annual revenue gains for 2019, with ADT up 12 percent and Vivint up 10 percent for the year.
Some of the highlights of the ADT report include:
• Total revenue growth of 10 percent for the fourth quarter;
• Total annual revenue of $5.1 billion, up 12 percent;
• Full year commercial organic revenue growth of 16 percent;
• Greater home automation with more than 80 percent...
ISC East resurgence continues
December 4, 2019Paul Ragusa
ISC East 2019, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City Nov. 20-21, continued to build on the positive momentum and growth it has experienced over the past few years, bringing more than 7,600 security and public safety professionals — up 6 percent from 2018 — together to discuss new trends and solutions, to celebrate industry successes and leaders and better define the roadmap for security moving forward.
The 2019 event welcomed 350 leading security brands, including more than...
Security Systems News welcomes “40 under 40” Class of 2019 winners
November 4, 2019SSN Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is excited to bring you this year's inaugural “40 under 40” class of 2019, made up of a diverse and talented mix of young professionals representing the next generation of leaders in security.
Opening the award up to consultants for the first time added new depth and perspective to this year's class, bringing all winners — consultants, integrators, monitoring professionals and end users — together into one “40 under...
“40 under 40†Class of 2019 — Matthew Webster, 29
November 1, 2019SSN Staff
Matthew Webster's electrical trades/integrated cabling teacher at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School in Toms River, New Jersey, encouraged him to mix his IT background with the skills he was developing. “IT and electrical trades meshed so well in the security field, it felt like a natural fit,” he said. “I competed in New Jersey Skills USA [a national organization serving teachers and students preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations], and after...
“40 under 40†Class of 2019 — JT Mendoza, 40
November 1, 2019SSN Staff
JT Mendoza is Deputy Director of the Air Force Insider Threat Hub, which was established by the Air Force to defend against insider threats, identify indicators of potential risk and mitigate those risks.
“On a day-to-day basis, I am focused on the outreach, strategy and integration of the Air Force's efforts to bring together a holistic program to detect, identify, prevent and mitigate potential insider threat events,” said Mendoza.
Prior to his current position, Mendoza was...
“40 under 40†Class of 2019 — Sean Owens, 34
November 1, 2019SSN Staff
While studying criminology at Florida State University, Sean Owens needed a job to help pay for college. “Retail loss prevention caught my attention and I was hooked!” he exclaimed. Roles, such as plain clothes detective and corporate level positions, prepped him for his current role in healthcare security.
Daily, Owens is responsible for all aspects of physical public safety and leads a team of public safety professionals whose sole focus is on providing for the safety and security...
“40 under 40†Class of 2019 — Michael Castillo, 32
November 1, 2019SSN Staff
Michael Castillo joined Aronson Security Group (ASG), a Security Risk Management Services (SRMS) provider, in June 2017. Since ASG merged with ADT Commercial in February 2018, his role has been essential in building and implementing eSRG's processes and procedures and plans to scale within ADT Commercial.
“I also simultaneously manage client security consulting projects and lead cross functional security teams with budgets in the hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars while also...