Tag: Security Systems News (SSN)
Lack of awareness, changing requirements lead to compliance concerns
May 12, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH — While respondents say they are confident their organizations are staying on top of compliance, they have reservations about maintaining that pace in the current environment, according to a recent SSN News Poll.
Most respondents believe their organizations are compliant with current security regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 and others, with half voting that they are fully confident and the other half somewhat confident. Their concern lays more with their ability to continue...
Women in Security Profile: ‘A broader spectrum of diversity’ is needed, says Julaine Simmons
May 6, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Julaine Simmons believes the security industry needs to take a more holistic approach to diversity, not only expanding the roles of women in the field but also adding experienced professionals in various areas, especially technology.
“While it's crucial to have women in leadership and engineering roles, true diversity goes beyond that,” said Simmons, senior vice president, M.C. Dean. “It means having women in the field actively implementing...
Specifically Speaking: Elisa Mula explains why designing security systems requires a ‘visionary approach’
April 30, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—Elisa Mula knows the importance of understanding how different security systems and technologies can either conflict with or complement one another.
“Over time, I’ve immersed myself in learning about the latest technologies and industry-best practices,” says Mula, president of EMD (EM Designs), a boutique security consulting firm. “Collaborating with colleagues who possess exceptional technical expertise has enabled me to refine my ability to...
Mission 500 closes out ISC West 2025 with celebration of industry changemakers
April 25, 2025SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500, the security industry's nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, ended ISC West 2025 on a high note with its annual awards ceremony, which celebrated individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact through service and philanthropy.
The Mission 500 Awards Ceremony took place on Thursday, April 3, at The Bridge within the ISC West exhibit hall.
This year’s Mission 500 Humanitarian Award was...
PrefTech becomes first two-time Bill Bozeman Award winner
April 9, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
HOUSTON—Preferred Technologies (PrefTech) President Shaun Castillo credits his hardworking employees as the main reason why his company is back at the top of the security integration mountain.
At PSA TEC in Denver, PrefTech became the first two-time winner of the Bill Bozeman Award as the overall top security integrator of the year, an award presented through a partnership between Security Systems News (SSN) and PSA Security Network.
“It’s a very rewarding...
Discovering what’s next
April 2, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
It’s time to pack your bags, hop on the plane, and head over to the biggest security industry event of the year.
That’s right, it’s ISC West week, which means that nearly 30,000 security professionals - covering access control, video surveillance, AI technologies, alarms, smart home, cybersecurity and so much more - will gather in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo for a whirlwind couple of days featuring education sessions, awards presentations, corporate functions, a charity run/walk,...
Women in Security Profile: ‘I see women raising the bar,’ says Lisa Sobek
March 31, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Lisa Sobek is a relative “newbie” in the security industry, but she has already seen the impact that women have made in a male-dominated field.
“I have the privilege of learning from and working alongside some truly inspiring women in the security industry,” said Sobek, senior channel marketing manager at Allegion. “Whether at Allegion or through my involvement with Security Industry Association (SIA) committees, I see women raising...
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...
Cybersecurity is a ‘continual battle,’ but industry can’t be ‘complacent,’ experts say
March 7, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—With the rash of nation-state cyberattacks in 2024, as well as the assault of ransomware attacks impacting critical infrastructure and businesses, cybersecurity experts cited three key elements in preventing future incidents.
During the most recent Security Insights webcast, “Structural Integrity: discussing cybersecurity for an uncertain future,” moderated by Security Systems News Managing Editor Ken Showers, panelists offered advice on how to tackle...
News Poll: Tariffs import costs, export uncertainty
March 7, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Tariffs on imported goods will likely increase costs for customers, but it’s unclear whether this will create long-term disadvantages, say the respondents to a recent SSN News Poll.
Without a doubt, respondents anticipate there will be an increase in costs when it comes to component prices that will impact their businesses. 39.13% of respondents predict a significant increase in associated costs, while 47.83% predict a slight increase. Only 8.7% believe the...