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The demand for security hasn’t diminished, but the delivery model, he argues, is overdue for reinvention. Video and analytics are now a game-changer.
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As quantum risk moves from theory to inevitability, a new public-private collaboration aims to operationalize the shift to quantum-resilient cryptography across enterprise environments...
March 31, 2026
Members of the security industry gather on stage at The Bridge during ISC West 2026 to celebrate award winners and participants recognized by Mission 500.
The annual ISC West event recognized humanitarian and corporate social responsibility efforts while highlighting top performers from the Mission 500 5K/2K fundraiser.
March 30, 2026
ARK Systems has built a regional presence since 1973, serving customers across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
With the addition of ARK Systems, Sciens Building Solutions expands its fire and life safety, security and communications capabilities across key Mid-Atlantic markets, including...
March 30, 2026
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Attendees gather at the Milestone Systems booth during ISC West 2026, where the company highlighted advancements in video management software, AI-driven analytics and cloud-based security solutions.
Milestone Systems says XProtect remains its core growth engine as the company expands into analytics, cloud and AI-powered video intelligence.
March 26, 2026

Security Executives

Live from ISC West 2026: Protos CEO Mark Hjelle on contract guard services
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Protos’s CEO Mark Hjelle, focusing on how organizations are managing contract security programs and coordinating guarding services...
March 31, 2026
How the role of the security officer is changing, with PGS USA at ISC West
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews PGS USA’s Mattie Owencroft and Joey Swatzell, focusing on workforce challenges in contract security and how organizations are balancing...
March 30, 2026
Symmetry CONNECT 2.0 integrated with SwiftConnect recognized at ISC West for advancing centralized identity management across multiple access control systems.
Award-winning integration highlights growing demand for unified identity management across complex enterprise access systems.
March 26, 2026
Mark Hjelle (right) has been challenging the traditional legacy models of guarding and monitoring industries for decades. He asserts that traditional contract guarding lacks transparency, consistency, and responsiveness. After extensive time in the field, he says the gaps are not theoretical; that “guard companies are a dime a dozen,” leading to market saturation and systematic inefficiencies.
Long plagued by inconsistency, opacity, and sluggish response times, the traditional contract-guarding model is under pressure. Protos Security is betting that a software-driven...
March 26, 2026

Integrators

Risk Management deep dive with COSECURE at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews COSECURE’s Drew Neckar, Principal Consultant, and CEO Dan Pascale, focusing on how organizations are aligning security strategy,...
March 31, 2026
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Revenueify’s AI Sales Coaching platform enables commercial integrators to practice real-world selling scenarios while providing managers with data-driven insights to strengthen team performance and coaching effectiveness.
revenueify unveils an AI sales coaching platform designed to help commercial integrators build real-world selling skills and give managers actionable performance insights.
March 31, 2026
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Xthings highlights its unified security platform, autonomous X Tower and long-range Ulticam HaLow camera systems at ISC West 2026.
At ISC West 2026, Xthings introduced a series of solutions aimed at addressing persistent challenges in physical security, including system fragmentation, infrastructure limitations...
March 30, 2026
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Protos Security showcases its new AI-powered operational agent and integrated service platform at ISC West 2026 in Las Vegas.
Protos Security will unveil a new AI-powered operational agent at ISC West 2026, bringing real-time visibility and automation to guarding and off-duty programs.
March 27, 2026

Video Surveillance

IQSIGHT debuts at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews IQSIGHT Head of Product Marketing Matthew Cirnigliaro, discussing the company’s transition from Bosch Video Systems and how AI-driven...
March 31, 2026
FLIR showcases multi-layered security and early fire detection at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews FLIR’s Matt Strautman, focusing on how thermal imaging is enabling earlier detection and improving security across complex environments...
March 30, 2026
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Siemens and Viakoo partner to deliver automated OT and IoT security and compliance services.
New agreement brings automated cyber hygiene and compliance capabilities to growing fleets of connected devices.
March 27, 2026
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Honeywell and Rhombus partner to deliver an integrated cloud-based security platform combining access control and AI-powered video analytics.
Honeywell expands its cloud security portfolio through a new partnership with Rhombus, combining access control and AI-driven video management in a unified platform.
March 26, 2026

Access & Identity

Live from the Traka booth at ISC West 2026!
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews TRAKA Technical Director Hector Melendez, focusing on trends in electronic key management and the role of intelligent key cabinets...
March 31, 2026
Schlage embraces the mobile credential evolution at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Olivia Renaud from Allegion, focusing on the evolution of wallet-based mobile credentials, the impact of their partnership, and ...
March 31, 2026
ICT transforms access control into a unified security platform at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews ICT CEO Andy Bane, focusing on unified security platforms and how organizations are integrating access control, intrusion detection...
March 31, 2026
ASSA ABLOY showcases the latest in mechanical and electromechanical locks at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Corbin Russwin’s Josh Tucker, focusing on evolving approaches to door security and how modern locking systems are integrating with...
March 30, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Alpha Vision on the role of Artificial Intelligence in video surveillance
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Alpha Vision’s Davis Lim, CRO, focusing on the growing role of artificial intelligence in modern video security platforms.
March 31, 2026
Enabled in part by NVIDIA computing and AI frameworks, Asylon’s DroneIQ platform uses autonomous drones and centralized monitoring to surface potential security events for operator review.
The collaboration with NVIDIA adds an AI-enabled layer to Asylon’s DroneIQ platform, combining edge and cloud processing to enhance real-time monitoring and support human oversight...
March 23, 2026
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Securitas Technology and Ambient.ai announce a global partnership to deliver AI-driven, intelligence-led physical security solutions that enable real-time threat detection and automated response.
Securitas Technology and Ambient.ai partner to scale AI-driven physical security, bringing real-time, intelligence-led threat detection and automation to global enterprises.
March 23, 2026
https://i-pro.com/products_and_solutions/us-en/surveillance
The new X-Series fisheye camera from i-PRO Co., Ltd. enables natural-language interaction with live video at the edge.
i-PRO Co., Ltd. unveils X-Series fisheye cameras with edge-based generative AI, enabling real-time natural-language video detection without cloud dependency.
March 23, 2026

Podcasts

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The latest SecurityDNA podcast episode unpacks the sweeping rollout of FedRAMP 20X and CMMC 2.0, revealing why tens of thousands of defense contractors may be unprepared for fast...
March 18, 2026
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The latest episode of the Security DNA Podcast features Dr. John D. Byrnes, founder and CEO of the Center for Aggression Management.
Jan. 28, 2026
Redefining Security in 2025 Part 1: Breaking Leadership Barriers with GMR CEO Mary Gates
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Mary Gates discusses the GMR Security Consulting Group rebrand, the rise of human-centric security strategies, and the unique strengths female security leaders bring to the table...
Nov. 5, 2025
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Russ Munisteri discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the challenges facing cyber workforce development, and the critical role of training in defending against today...
Oct. 22, 2025

Webinars

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Physical security is shedding its siloed past, evolving into a unified, intelligence-driven platform that connects identity, access, and real-time analytics. As access control...
April 8, 2026
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AI is redefining perimeter security as drones turn the airspace into a new frontline—forcing organizations to rethink what it truly means to defend the edge. This session explores...
March 18, 2026
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As cyber, physical, and cloud boundaries disappear, security is being redefined by convergence rather than control. This panel unpacks how leaders can turn fragmentation into ...
March 4, 2026
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Schools and hospitals anchor American communities, yet their open, mission-driven nature makes them increasingly vulnerable to both cyber and physical threats. As attacks grow...
Feb. 18, 2026

Learning Resources

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Jan. 29, 2026
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Nov. 3, 2025
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Executive Overview: The Evolution of Healthcare Security Technology Over the past five years, healthcare security has undergone a profound transformation, reshaping how hospitals...
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Explore security-first access control strategies and find out how to strengthen your organization’s security posture in the White Paper, Meeting the Challenges of Cybersecurity...
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Videos

NAPCO highlights its new MVP Cloud-Based Access Control Platform at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Napco Security Technologies’ Rob Etmans, Director of Sales, focusing on how the company’s MVP Access cloud platform is helping dealers...
March 31, 2026
Prometheus exec explains the complications when physical and cybersecurity come together
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews PSG’s Jeremy Freeze-Skret, VP of Engineering, focusing on the convergence of cyber and physical security and how organizations are...
March 31, 2026
Rhombus talks cloud-managed security at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Rhombus’s Karen Chiang, focusing on how cloud-managed security platforms are simplifying deployment and helping organizations gain...
March 31, 2026
Valcom puts emergency communications in the spotlight at ISC West 2026
At ISC West 2026, SecurityInfoWatch interviews Valcom’s Mark Angel, focusing on how organizations are improving emergency communications reliability, location awareness and incident...
March 31, 2026