Security DNA

CES Exclusive: SimpliSafe Executives talk Active Guard, AI Automation, and the Future of the Industry

On the show floor at CES 2025, Security Business Editor-in-Chief Paul Rothman discusses the future of monitoring centers, the applications of AI automation, and SimpliSafe's Active Guard solution with SimpliSafe's CEO and High Tech Product Leader, Christian Cerda (L) and Hooman Shahidi (R).

Ensuring Active Shooter Preparedness with Police Chief Shannon Torres

Host Steve Lasky brings on Shannon Torres, Customer Success Manager at 911inform, former Chief of Police of the Keyport Borough in New Jersey, and veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, for a passionate discussion about emergency preparedness, active shooter training, and emerging technologies in this week's episode of SecurityDNA.
As Chief of Police, Torres managed a team of over 50 employees serving a diverse community 7,000 strong. With a specialization in investigation and internal affairs, she joined the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce as Detective Sergeant, where her critical investigations and forensic examinations contributed to a culture of safety and security for minors across the U.S. Her achievements include an Outstanding Leadership Award and commendation for cross-jurisdictional collaboration in solving violent crimes.

Shining the Spotlight on Generative AI with ONVIF's Leo Levit

Industry titan Leonid (Leo) Levit, ONVIF’s Steering Committee Chairman and Director of System Integration at Axis Communications, joins host Steve Lasky in this week’s episode of SecurityDNA. Join Steve and Leo for an in-depth discussion on the benefits, impact, and perils of generative AI and ONVIF’s role in safeguarding video assets.
 
Leo Levit’s 20-year-strong career in the security field, beginning with a master’s in electronic engineering from the prestigious Moscow State University of Transport (MIIT), evolved to include tenures at multiple industry-leading multinational companies, including Ericsson and Sony. He has contributed to technology adoption in the telecommunication, security, and video analytics fields.

Staying A.L.I.V.E. During Active Shooter Incidents with Michael Julian

In today's episode of SecurityDNA, host Steve Lasky engages with Michael Julian, the producer of the "Down 'n Dirty" podcast and best-selling author of "10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E." Together, they dive into discussion about the A.L.I.V.E. approach, the importance of building a robust security culture, why active shooter training is an essential team investment, and surprising stories from Julian's own podcast.
Michael Julian's storied 30-year career in security and investigations has equipped him with the extensive expertise required to prepare organizations for active shooter threats. His teachings, which span from behavioral threat assessments to interrogation techniques and beyond, have empowered businesses across the country to handle physical threats on their own terms. Since its inception in 2014, Julian's A.L.I.V.E. training program has become a vital part of corporate security training courses on a global scale.

i-PRO CEO Talks North America, Acquisitions, and the Road Ahead for Integrators

Established in 2019 after a 60-year tenure as Panasonic, i-PRO Americas provides sensing technologies in intelligent surveillance, medical and industrial imaging, and public safety. With a close network of integrators and elite partners in North America, the company's development in the region is being watched with close interest.
On today’s special episode of SecurityDNA, SecurityInfoWatch editor Paul Rothman makes the trek to Japan to speak with Masato Nakao, CEO of i-PRO, about i-PRO’s roadmap for integrators and partners in North America as well as Nakao’s thoughts on acquisitions.

How Johnson Controls is Bringing Data-Driven Security Solutions to Buildings

On the show floor at GSX 2024, Julie Brandt, vice president and president, Building Solutions North America at Johnson Controls, and Greg Parker, Global Vice President of Lifecycle Solutions at JCI, talk with SecurityInfoWatch.com editor Paul Rothman about what the company is doing to help its building customers implement connected, data-driven security solutions. They also discuss what thecompany is doing to address workforce development challenges.

Peeling Back the Layers of Veteran Suicide: The Mission of Willpower for Veterans

SecurityDNA podcast host Steve Lasky has an impactful discussion with Donna Chapman, Director of the A&E Program at HID Global North America, about the challenges in dealing with veteran suicide after her24-year-old son, Army National Guard Sgt. William Davidson, committed suicide during in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Chapman is working to help troubled vets through her foundation – Willpower for Veterans – and hopes to get her fellow securityprofessionals on board with this effort and the entire New England and New York communities. The Willpower for Veterans Fund is a non-profit organization and 100 percent of all donations go to the fund and help veterans and their families through awareness, resources, and financial contributions to wounded and troubled vets. Chapman has 25 years of industry experience in physical security, specializing in architectural door hardware and access control.

Protecting People First and Reimaging Security

In this edition of the SecurityDNA podcast, host Steve Lasky has an inspiring discussion about the evolving world of security with Francis D’Addario, emeritus faculty for theSecurity Executive Council. Francis is a Lifetime Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) recipient and his cross-functional teams have achieved reduced violent crime claims by 80% while establishing multi-million-dollar, per year, net ROI contributions for multiple brands.  
D’Addario, who co-leads strategic, SEC, Next Generation Leadership initiatives, including Solution Innovation Partner (SIP) programming, will discuss all-hazards operational risk oversight, communicating ROI-capable concepts of operations, and establishing value with security performance metrics.

The healthcare security conundrum, and how technology is shifting the paradigm

Please join SecurityInfoWatch as we host a wide-ranging discussion with Paul Sarnese, the accomplished owner of Secured & Prepared Consulting, about the challenges teams face in providing physical and cybersecurity in the health care sector, and what can be done about it.
The renowned healthcare safety, security, and emergency management expert shares some of the workplace violence indicators his staff looks for when his company contracts for a security/risk assessment at a healthcare facility. He’ll also discuss best practices that can be applied universally to mitigate violence in the healthcare system, and his experiences helping to manage the safety, security, communications, supplies and care of more than 11,000 Afghan refugees.

How Women Can Break Through Barriers in the Security Industry

Aileen Garcia was pursuing a career in interior design before a sudden change in trajectory  took her into the male-dominated field of security technology – more specifically cybersecurity, where as fraud prevention manager at ClearSale she’s working to ensure all her team members are motivated to take a flexible approach toward their important work.
In her interview with SecurityInfoWatch Associate Editor Samantha Schober, Garcia shares how she handled the challenges she faced as a woman entering the industry, what strengths she feels women can bring to the fight against fraud, and strategies women can consider to establish themselves and ensure their ideas and insights are heard.