SDM Magazine

11/09/2025

Axon entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Carbyne, an innovative emergency communications and response platform.

This acquisition represents the next step in Axon’s strategy to modernize every stage of public safety, starting at the first call for help.

Read more about the acquisition:

The acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications and digital evidence from call to courtroom.

11/09/2025

How are security dealers adapting to rapid changes? How is technology shaping the fire alarm market? Gain market insights on video surveillance, fire, smart home, access control & more when you read the State of Security eBook: https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104389-ebook-sdm-state-of-security

11/09/2025

Viakoo established the “Cyber Defense Leadership” scholarship at the University of Nevada, Reno. This new program will provide $10,000 to fund an annual scholarship to recognize and nurture the next generation of cybersecurity talent and leadership at the university.

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This new program will provide $10,000 to fund an annual scholarship to recognize and nurture the next generation of cybersecurity talent and leadership at the university.

11/08/2025

In this week's Security News Roundup (SNR), Zeus Fire and Security acquires ClearLine Networks, Altus Fire & Life Safety appoints Cary B. Wood as president and CEO, and Minuteman Security & Life Safety acquires Life Safety Integrated Systems.

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In this week's Security News Roundup, Zeus Fire and Security acquires ClearLine Networks, Altus Fire & Life Safety appoints Cary B. Wood as president and CEO, and Minuteman Security & Life Safety acquires Life Safety Integrated Systems.

11/08/2025

ESA - Electronic Security Association plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025.

The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services.

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The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services.

11/07/2025

When cybersecurity is an afterthought, physical security fails.

Take a real-world example: Had cybersecurity been top of mind when implementing the Louvre’s video surveillance system, the password would not have simply been “Louvre,” and the museum may not have lost hundreds of millions of dollars in the recent heist.

SDM’s November issue opens with a focus on cybersecurity convergence. Experts speak to what it means for integrators, today and in the future, now that physical and cybersecurity are no longer siloed.

Check it out — and explore other key industry topics, including RMR opportunities and reselling body-worn cameras: https://digitaledition.sdmmag.com/november-2025/

11/07/2025

With 2026 around the corner, the Electronic Security Expo - ESX has opened the application process for industry professionals to contribute to its educational program.

2026 sessions will cover tactical advice across field operations, sales and marketing, management, monitoring and executive leadership to help businesses grow and stay competitive. Special emphasis is paid to building RMR or recurring revenue and on the business vertical of fire alarms.

This call for presenters officially closes on Jan. 30, 2026.

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With 2026 around the corner, ESX has opened the application process for industry professionals to contribute to its educational program. This call for presenters officially closes on Jan. 30, 2026.

11/06/2025

A Louvre employee just revealed that the password to the museum’s video surveillance system was ‘Louvre.’

“[This] just goes to show that many physical security integrators are not considering cybersecurity as a forethought,” said Chris Maulding, SDM’s cybersecurity columnist. “Cybersecurity needs to be second nature; their environment is an entry point to their customers.”

The Louvre incident underscores why unified security matters more than ever. Learn how to close the cyber-physical gap:

Physical and cybersecurity are no longer siloed — they are one and the same. And security integrators need to be prepared for what that means for their business today and in the future.

11/06/2025

From open platforms to AI-powered intelligence, the conversation around security’s future is accelerating.

This October, SDM hit the road for Axis Communications’ Connect & Converge Conference and the Eagle Eye Networks + Brivo Cloud Security Summit. The message was clear: integrators must embrace cloud, software and AI to stay ahead.

Discover the top five trends shaping the industry and how they’re redefining what it means to be a “joy to do business with,” and stay tuned for additional insight from top leadership next week:

October was packed with industry events highlighting the rapid evolution of the security landscape. Across the board, integrators were encouraged to embrace new technologies, adapt their business models and lead customers into the future of intelligent, connected security.

11/06/2025

In security integration, speed isn’t just efficiency; it’s risk management. Every delayed decision potentially creates exposure, while every timely call builds trust.

Improving decision velocity is as much about culture as process. This article by Marc Hauck of Allied Universal Technology Services explores why decision velocity matters and how organizations can improve theirs:

In security integration, speed isn’t just efficiency; it’s risk management. Every delayed decision potentially creates exposure, while every timely call builds trust.

11/05/2025

Congratulations to Lena Abdelahad (HID), Kristen J. Halligan (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), Vanessa Pires (Control iD), Kelli Tippett (U.S. Secret Service), and Nicole Williams (EY), who are all recipients of the 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards!

Security Industry Association will present the Women in Biometrics Awards at a special ceremony during SIA’s Identity and Biometrics Symposium.

Read more about the winners:

Five leaders from industry and government will be honored for their outstanding contributions in biometrics and security at the SIA Identity and Biometrics Symposium.

11/05/2025

Princeton Identity welcomed its newest executive advisor, Brian K. Tuskan, who brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement and corporate security leadership to his new role.

Tuskan will leverage his deep strategic security expertise and visionary approach to help guide the company’s growth in existing markets while advancing new applications for its iris and multimodal biometric technologies.

Read more about Tuskan’s appointment:

Tuskan brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement and corporate security leadership, having served as chief security officer for both Microsoft and ServiceNow, where he helped define programs in global security, safety and intelligence-driven operations.