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What distinguishes the 2026 outlook from prior years is the loss of equilibrium. Several experts warn that the brief moment of balance between attackers and defenders, achieved in 2024 and 2025 through AI-enabled security tooling, is already eroding.
From autonomous agents and data trust failures to budget cuts and supply-chain exposure, 2026 will test whether security leaders can govern at machine speed—or fall behind it....

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Alper Cetingok, senior managing director of the security and safety sector for Raymond James, presented his findings on the M&A market at the recent 2025 SIA Securing New Ground Conference.
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Most organizations make the same mistake. They equate visibility with prevention. A new camera system, a locking system, or a panic alarm is installed at the front desk. These tools are valuable and necessary, but they only work once someone has already crossed a behavioral threshold.
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As DIY powers increased adoption and competition in the residential market, traditional security providers should consider integrating more lifestyle services.
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Industry News

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The CMMC framework is designed to ensure defense contractors can properly safeguard controlled unclassified information (CUI) and federal contract information (FCI). Over the next three years, nearly all DoD contractors will have to align with one of three cybersecurity levels outlined in CMMC.
With the November 10 deadline behind them, defense contractors face immediate compliance pressure, limited assessment capacity, and zero tolerance from the DoD, making CMMC readiness...
Jan. 20, 2026
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The Monitoring Association is developing a proposed standard focused on procedures for video-based alarm monitoring center operations.
The proposed TMA-VMS-01 effort focuses on establishing consistent, repeatable procedures for monitoring centers that handle video-based alarm events.
Jan. 16, 2026
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U.S. corporate legal teams report increased exposure to cybersecurity and data privacy disputes as regulatory enforcement and litigation risks continue to evolve, according to Norton Rose Fulbright’s 21st Annual Litigation Trends Survey.
The 21st annual litigation trends survey from Norton Rose Fulbright finds U.S. corporations faced increased cybersecurity and data privacy exposure in 2025, with risks expected...
Jan. 16, 2026
Taylor Criddle is Vice President of Advocacy and Public Affairs for the Electronic Security Association. Taylor.Criddle@esaweb.org
As threats continue to rise against public officials, the Electronic Security Association is pushing new legislation to help protect them in their homes and offices.
Jan. 16, 2026

Security Executives

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The association will recognize Dan Cremins for sustained volunteer leadership and contributions to SIA’s standards programs at The Advance during ISC West 2026.
Jan. 20, 2026
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As digital identities multiply and enterprise perimeters fade, insider threat programs must adapt. AI offers a path forward by providing insight and correlation capabilities far beyond what human analysts can achieve manually
Insider threats increasingly stem from compromised, careless, or fabricated identities. AI is emerging as the critical capability enabling security teams to connect identity exposure...
Jan. 20, 2026
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New platform capabilities aim to counter AI-driven fraud by continuously verifying identity across enterprise environments—without forcing infrastructure overhauls.
Jan. 20, 2026
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New Imprivata survey finds overwhelming support for passwordless access in healthcare, yet technical, clinical, and regulatory hurdles continue to slow adoption across U.S. hospital...
Jan. 20, 2026

Integrators

John Skowronski brings experience in scaling operations and standardizing processes across multi-location security organizations.
Integrated Openings Solutions has appointed John Skowronski as chief operating officer, bringing seasoned operational leadership to support the company’s focus on execution, scalability...
Jan. 16, 2026
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As physical and cybersecurity systems intersect in healthcare facilities, integrators and consultants can be the traffic cop to make it all flow smoothly
Jan. 16, 2026
Paul F. Benne is a 37-year veteran in the protective services industry. He is President of Sentinel Consulting LLC, a security consulting and design firm in based in New York City. Connect with him via LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/paulbenne or visit www.sentinelgroup.us
Adapt or die may take on a whole new meaning for integrators and consultants in the new year.
Jan. 16, 2026
David Morgan is Co-Founder at SD Marketing, a full-service marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the security industry. He has spent 14+ years helping security integrators and dealers grow through data-driven, innovative marketing strategies. Contact him at 626-806-6800, purplecow@sd.marketing or visit https://sd.marketing.
A simple template that generates engagement and upgrades
Jan. 16, 2026

Video Surveillance

Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President of the Americas for Axis Communications, is the author of 'Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems.'
Book royalties from "Intelligent Network Video" continue to support Mission 500 through a long-standing philanthropic effort led by Axis and Fredrik Nilsson.
Jan. 20, 2026
From left to right: Murat Keskinkilinc and Pawandeep Singh (KEENFINITY Group), Martijn van Bodegom (Avonic), as well as Walter Harrewijn (CEO of Avonic) and Lars van den Heuvel (KEENFINITY Group), at the signing ceremony of the acquisition agreement.
Keenfinity Group has signed an acquisition agreement with Avonic, expanding its conferencing portfolio with AI-driven video cameras and voice-tracking technologies for professional...
Jan. 16, 2026
The SecurOS Soffit from ISS was recently deployed at the Brand Road pedestrian crossing in Dublin, Ohio, in response to residents’ safety concerns.
The City of Dublin, Ohio, deployed ISS SecurOS Soffit at a pedestrian crossing to improve pedestrian visibility and driver awareness using AI-enabled illumination.
Jan. 14, 2026
Jeff Perri previously founded access control company PDK and later served as its President and COO before joining SiteStream Security.
SiteStream Security has appointed Jeff Perri as CEO as the company looks to strengthen its dealer ecosystem and support its next phase of growth.
Jan. 14, 2026

Access & Identity

David Bunzel is the Executive Director of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA). www.psialliance.org.
Why integrators should care about the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance’s PKOC credential specification
Jan. 16, 2026
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AI models trained on human behavior can catch these gaps. Not by matching against a list of known bad signatures, but by noticing when something just doesn't look like a real person.
Deepfakes and bots are yesterday’s problem. Today’s threat is AI-built identities that behave almost like humans—and require behavior-based detection to stop them.
Jan. 13, 2026
Sign In Solutions has acquired The Receptionist, integrating the Denver-based visitor management company’s Radical Support® service model into the Sign In Solutions and Sign In App portfolios.
The acquisition brings The Receptionist’s Radical Support® service model into the Sign In Solutions and Sign In App portfolios, expanding visitor management capabilities for more...
Jan. 12, 2026
Laura Berga, Vice President of Customer Operations, and Damon Standish, Vice President of Customer Success, were recently promoted by Integrated Control Technology.
ICT has elevated Damon Standish and Laura Berga to vice president roles overseeing customer success and customer operations across the organization.
Jan. 12, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

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NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang explains why collaboration – not competition – is our best defense against AI threats
Jan. 16, 2026
Timothy J. Pastore Esq., is a Partner in the New York office of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP (www.mmwr.com), where he is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department. Before entering private practice, he was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and Attorney with the DOJ. tpastore@mmwr.com • (212) 551-7707
Records of conversations with AI assistants could be used as evidence, creating a new data risk for you and your company.
Jan. 16, 2026
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New integration pairs Wiz’s cloud risk visibility with Swimlane automation to accelerate vulnerability response and remediation.
Jan. 15, 2026
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Extended partnership brings Arlo’s smart security platform and AI-driven capabilities deeper into the SmartThings ecosystem.
Jan. 6, 2026

Podcasts

Redefining Security in 2025 Part 1: Breaking Leadership Barriers with GMR CEO Mary Gates
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
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Wesco's Tara Dunning explores how AI, IoT, and cloud technologies are transforming the role of today’s security integrators.
Oct. 8, 2025
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Leo McCloskey discusses executive orders, the critical role of radar in counter-drone operations, how easy drones are to buy (or build), and how to fortify our most critical sites...
Sept. 24, 2025

Webinars

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Jan. 27, 2026
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Jan. 21, 2026
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Discover how AI-driven video intelligence is reshaping real-time threat detection and elevating security operations across industries. Join leading experts as they unpack next...
Jan. 7, 2026

Learning Resources

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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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Before you dial in your access control strategy, read the new report: Trends in Access Controllers: How Modern Challenges Are Influencing Technology Innovation. See where the ...
July 23, 2025

Videos

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