In the world of cybersecurity, ethical hacking proactively identifies security vulnerabilities before malicious actors (i.e., unethical hackers) can exploit them. By simulating real-world attacks, organisations can strengthen defences, protect sensitive data, and maintain public trust. In the physical security world, ethical hacking can transform cybersecurity of security systems from a reactive struggle into a strategic safeguard. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the role of ethical hacking as it relates to physical security?

Next-generation (Next-Gen) technologies are products, services, or infrastructures that represent a significant leap forward rather than a small, incremental update. In the physical security industry, NextGen products are those that enable disruptive change, breakthrough performance, and a fundamental change that renders previous products obsolete. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the next generation of physical security solutions, and how will they change the industry?

Emphasising proactive rather than reactive security shifts the focus from dealing with crises and damage control to prevention. Advantages of a proactive approach include cost efficiency, better business continuity, and fewer crises that draw attention away from strategic improvements. Staying ahead of threats is a core mission of the security department, and technology has evolved to enable security professionals to deliver on that mission better than ever. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How are security systems transitioning from reactive to proactive, and what is the benefit?

Multiple technology trends are transforming the physical access control market. There is a fundamental shift away from physical cards and keys toward digital identities — mobile credentials, digital wallets, biometrics, and cloud-native access platforms. These next generation access solutions are radically reshaping how buildings operate, protect staff, and perform functionally. At the same time, AI and analytics solutions are being layered onto these physical access control systems to support predictive threat detection and behavioural insights. Access data itself is becoming an asset for sustainability, space optimisation, and smart building initiatives. Risk, impact operations and experience The annual HID Global Security and Identity Trends Report highlights these and other issues The annual HID Global Security and Identity Trends Report highlights these and other issues. The survey cites improving user convenience as a priority for nearly half of organisations, while 41% are focused on simplifying administration, and 28% struggle with system integration. These are not theoretical challenges, they are day‑to‑day friction points that add cost, increase risk, impact operations and experience, and, of course, must be addressed. HID Global’s commercial focus HID Global’s commercial focus is to help organisations digitise their access control — with mobile identities, biometrics, and cloud platforms — and then to use the data to deliver more value. “We are turning access control from an operational cost into a software-driven asset that improves efficiency, supports Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and even creates new revenue opportunities,” says Steven Commander, HID Global’s Head of Consultant Relations. The impact of digital transformation Digital transformation is the method of moving access control from hardware and physical credentials Digital transformation is in the process of moving access control from hardware and physical credentials to a software-driven, integrated experience. The transformation strengthens security while also improving user convenience — transforming the “pavement to the desk” journey. HID enables this shift through mobile credentials, biometrics, cloud-native platforms, and solutions that allow third-party applications to run on door hardware. “This helps customers turn access data into operational and commercial outcomes, while also improving the overall user experience,” says Commander.  Digital transformation in access control is not focused on chasing the latest trends. Rather, transformation is about turning software, data and integration into outcomes that matter to customers, says HID. “Security becomes stronger and more adaptive,” says Commander. “Operations become simpler and more cost‑effective. Experiences become seamless and consistent. Sustainability moves from ambition to action. And the financial case becomes clearer as efficiencies are banked and new value streams emerge.” The challenge of futureproofing with long lifecycles Given that physical security technologies will be in place for 15 to 20 years, it is important to plan for how systems can evolve over time. Considering how rapidly security threats, compliance standards, and user expectations change, 15 to 20 years is a long time. The decisions made at the beginning of a system’s lifecycle can either limit flexibility later (which will be costly) or enable long-term adaptability. Support for open standards such as Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is therefore important Choosing products and platforms that are open, interoperable, and designed for updates can enable future-proof projects. Support for open standards such as Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is therefore important.  In addition, systems built on open controller platforms — such as Mercury — enable organisations to switch software providers or expand functionality without replacing core door hardware. Architectural openness is key to system lifecycles and maximising the return on investment (ROI) from a chosen solution. Digital credentials and mobile access Flexibility and upgradeability should also be top of mind when it comes to endpoints like access control readers. While RFID cards are still commonplace, there is a clear trend toward digital credentials and mobile access. Readers that support both allow organisations to transition at their own pace, without committing to a full system overhaul. A long system lifecycle does not mean technology should remain static. Security, particularly cybersecurity, demands more frequent updates. Technologies that support firmware upgrades in the field extend the value of a deployment while helping organisations keep pace with emerging threats. In that sense, lifecycle thinking is not just about longevity — it’s about maintaining resilience and readiness over time. Applying biometrics and mobile identities Biometrics is becoming mainstream as a credential alternative, strengthening security without adding friction Biometrics is becoming mainstream as a credential alternative, strengthening security without adding friction. Many organisations are now deploying biometrics to support fast, seamless access journeys, with adoption already around 39% in access control according to HID’s recent research.  In addition, 80% of organisations surveyed expect to deploy mobile identities within the next five years. Full technology integration enables tap‑to‑access without opening an app; the user journey becomes faster, safer, and more convenient. “It is where the industry is headed and we are at the vanguard of this,” says Commander.    Ongoing challenge of cybersecurity At HID Global, cybersecurity is embedded into everything, from corporate processes and development practices to the solutions they bring to market. “Our approach ensures that customers can strengthen their overall security posture, not only by deploying secure products but by benefitting from HID’s commitment to the highest industry standards,” says Commander. HID holds multiple globally recognised certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 14298, SOC Type 2 and CSA STAR, which demonstrate their robust information security and cloud security practices. In addition, HID’s SEOS® secure chipset is independently SEAL-certified, providing one of the most advanced levels of protection available on the market today. “Ultimately, this means organisations are not just purchasing isolated secure products; they are implementing solutions developed and delivered within a comprehensive, cybersecure framework,” says Commander. “When deployed according to best practices, HID solutions enable customers to achieve the highest levels of resilience against evolving physical and cyber threats.” Developing green and sustainable solutions A huge amount of waste is generated from the manufacture of plastic RFID access cards Digital credentials align with the sustainable solutions that everyone wants. A huge amount of waste is generated from the manufacture of plastic RFID access cards. Over 550 million access cards are sold annually. This creates 2,700 tons of plastic waste and 11,400 tons of carbon, based on a PVC card weighing 5 grams.  Therefore, digital credentials self-evidently reduce the reliance on plastic cards (helping reduce carbon emissions by up to 75% according to HID’s research), while leveraging access control system data supports energy optimisation by shutting down or reducing systems in unused spaces. Energy use and CO₂ emissions can be cut dramatically, showing how access systems can contribute to sustainability goals and green building certification. What is the latest in smart buildings? Smart buildings increasingly rely on mobile access control as the backbone for digital services. Real-time access data enables new services such as automated room bookings, HVAC control, lift/elevator calling, e-bike hiring, and so on. Smart buildings increasingly rely on mobile access control as the backbone for digital services The financial upside is clear; smart, digitally transformed buildings can deliver around 8% higher yields per square foot versus traditional office space. Operational savings accrue from reduced administration, the removal of card production and shipping, and lighter IT support. This creates a value cycle — better experiences drive adoption, adoption fuels monetisation, and monetisation funds further improvements. Achieving technology impact in the real world One standout project is One Bangkok – a $3.9 billion mixed used development in Thailand – which demonstrates the scale of what can be achieved when access control data is used for optimisation, particularly when it comes to monitoring facilities usage and occupier behaviours. By switching lights off or lowering the temperature in unused rooms, for example, the One Bangkok building demonstrates this potential with a 22% reduction in energy consumption, saving 17,000 MWh and 9,000 tons of CO₂ annually.  Sustainability is a key factor in contributing to how properties are valued. And sustainability extends far beyond digital credentials having a lower environmental impact than plastic cards.  Buildings with recognised sustainability certifications often command rental premiums of around 6%, and three‑quarters of security decision‑makers now consider environmental impact in their procurement assessments.

Inner Range releases Inception Touchscreen V2.5, delivering a range of enhancements designed to improve the user experience, strengthen operational awareness and simplify support for system owners and installers. This update builds on the growing capabilities of the Inception Touchscreen, introducing smarter alarm feedback and integrated user help screens. A key highlight of V2.5 is the introduction of installer contact information directly within the touchscreen interface, allowing site users to quickly identify and contact their security provider when assistance is required. Complementing this are new contextual help options within the Health, Notifications and Emergency sections, giving users immediate access to guidance and support resources. Installer contact information To improve situational awareness and response times, V2.5 introduces distinct audible tones for Entry Delay, Exit Delay and Alarm events. By assigning a unique sound to each state, users can identify the status of the system without viewing the display, reducing confusion during critical situations. The release also expands visibility of alarm activity, with enhanced notifications that now display when alarms have been cancelled or aborted, providing clearer insight into system activity and alarm handling at the touchscreen. V2.5 introduces new power optimisation capabilities, allowing the touchscreen to intelligently manage Wi-Fi connectivity, display brightness and sound settings to improve overall efficiency. Reducing accidental activations The update also delivers a series of interface refinements, including improved navigation, enhanced area selection screens, updated settings pages and stronger data validation throughout. Emergency activation functions have been streamlined with automatic reset functionality to improve usability and reduce accidental activations. "The Inception Touchscreen has quickly become a popular user interface option for Inception systems due to its intuitive design and modern user experience," said Steve Mitchell, Director of Product, Inner Range. "Version 2.5 continues that evolution by making the touchscreen easier to use, easier to support and more informative for end users while improving overall system resilience." User interface experience Key highlights: Installer contact details stored directly on the touchscreen Built-in contextual help for Health, Notification and Emergency screens Unique audible tones for Entry Delay, Exit Delay and Alarm events Alarm notifications now display cancelled and aborted statuses New power optimisation features for Wi-Fi, brightness and sound management Enhanced navigation, settings and user interface experience

Iluminar, Inc., a pioneer in infrared and white light illuminator manufacturing, is alerting organisations to time-limited federal tax credits available for its Power Stack vertical solar poles. These benefits will expire for solar infrastructure builds not concluded by December 31, 2027, giving businesses, schools, non-profits, and municipalities a limited window to capture incentives before the deadline. Under the federal Clean Electricity Investment Credit (26 USC § 48E), Power Stack’s vertical solar poles qualify as an eligible clean energy asset and meet the criteria for a standard 30% baseline credit. That baseline can be stacked with additional credits, bringing the total eligible return on investment up to 70% and transforming a standard security expense into a strategic capital asset. Underground grid infrastructure These federal incentives are accessible to organisations of every kind. Nonprofit organisations can use the Direct Pay provision (26 USC § 6417) to receive the full eligible credit value as a direct cash payment from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Taxable businesses can use the transferability clause under 26 USC § 6418 to sell eligible credits to a third-party taxpayer for cash, converting the credit directly into project value. Many states offer additional incentives that can be layered on top of federal benefits, stretching project budgets even further. The Iluminar Power Stack is also uniquely engineered to help organisations meet the 2027 placed-in-service deadline with minimal disruption. Most poles can be installed in under one hour and raised and serviced by a ground-level crew. This effectively prevents construction delays and eliminates dependence on underground grid infrastructure. Solar battery storage The Power Stack solar poles support Iluminar illuminators, as well as IP cameras, license plate recognition systems, wireless connectivity, access control, and other IoT sensors, with up to five days of dedicated solar battery storage. Each pole delivers uninterrupted power through localised grid failures and severe weather events, protecting organisations from the potential losses that follow security downtime. “The use of clean, reliable energy has historically been the smart choice for ensuring continuous security operations, but these federal incentives make it the smart financial choice too,” said Eddie Reynolds, president and CEO of Iluminar. “We want to make it as easy as possible for organisations to take advantage of these credits while they can.” Solar tax incentives are subject to federal and state law, IRS guidance, and project documentation. Organisations are advised to consult their tax advisor before relying on any credit estimate.

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces changes to its executive team to support the company’s growth and maturation. ZeroEyes will preserve the vision and values established by the founding team while continuing to expand its product line and global footprint. As part of the transition, co-founders Sam Alaimo, Rob Huberty, and Dustin Brooks will move from their day-to-day operating roles into advisory positions on a newly-formed Founders’ Council, where they will continue to help guide the company's long-term strategy. Since founding ZeroEyes, they have played central roles in building the business, developing strong customer relationships, and creating the operational foundation that has driven the company's success. Additional security offerings To support the company's next chapter, co-founder and Chief Product Officer Tim Sulzer will expand his leadership responsibilities to oversee company operations, and VP of Sales JT Wilkins will take on expanded responsibility for the company's sales, marketing, and customer success. Together with the executive team, they will focus on strengthening customer relationships and delivering the expanding portfolio of products and services. ZeroEyes has grown considerably in 2026, expanding from AI gun detection pioneer to the creator of the world’s leading multi-analytics threat intelligence platform, complete with knife detection, real-time threat geolocation, and additional security offerings. The company has also released its ‘anywhere, anytime’ off-network ZeroLink solution, a 3D mapping solution with Ark Strategic, public safety alerts with Samdesk integration, and most recently, the Harborwatch risk-focused membership organisation. “I’ve worked alongside Sam, Rob and Dusty since our military service, and I can’t imagine better partners to have built this company with,” said Mike Lahiff, co-founder and CEO of ZeroEyes. “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I look forward to their continued contributions as trusted advisors to the company.”

Acalvio Technologies, the pioneer in autonomous cyber deception technology, announces the launch of Deception Guardrails, a groundbreaking preemptive defence capability designed specifically to secure AI agents. The new capability addresses a critical gap in agentic AI security: traditional guardrails primarily focus on inputs and outputs and provide limited visibility into agent behaviour after compromise. Deception Guardrails introduce proactive tripwires that detect, deceive, disrupt, and deny malicious agent activity before enterprise systems are impacted. Adopting agentic AI systems As enterprises rapidly adopt agentic AI systems capable of autonomous reasoning and task execution via tools and APIs, the attack surface has fundamentally shifted. Recent incidents involving AI agents have highlighted how quickly compromised agents can exploit credentials, tools, and external systems in ways that evade traditional guardrails. Most AI guardrails primarily focus on controlling and filtering agent inputs and outputs, leaving security teams blind once an attacker bypasses them. "Reactive guardrails are designed to keep well-behaved AI systems on the road, but they do nothing to stop a hijacked agent driven by a malicious actor," said Ram Varadarajan, CEO at Acalvio. "With our patent-pending Deception Guardrails, we are moving the industry from reactive filtering to preemptive defence. If an AI agent goes rogue or its infrastructure is manipulated, our deceptive assets rapidly detect the misalignment, feed the attacker fabricated data, and alert the SOC before real enterprise assets are compromised." Perfecting deception technologies The urgency of addressing agentic AI threats was underscored by the recent Hugging Face incident. A briefing, authored by top cyber authorities from the Cloud Security Alliance, SANS, and RSAC, issued a clear recommendation for deception, "Because agents cannot easily tell valid credentials or systems from honeypots, deploy fake identities, credentials, package registries, datasets, honey APIs, and honey clusters to slow attackers and generate high-confidence indicators." "Acalvio has spent years perfecting deception technologies to detect sophisticated attackers inside enterprise environments. Extending those same principles to AI agents is a natural and compelling evolution. By embedding deceptive assets directly into agent workflows and surrounding AI infrastructure with decoys, organisations gain a powerful new layer of detection that complements existing AI safety and governance controls," said Lawrence Pingree, Head of Research at Software Analyst Cyber Research. Detecting compromised agents Beyond detecting compromised agents, Deception Guardrails provide high-confidence early warnings that help security teams reduce AI risk and respond before business-critical systems are affected. Acalvio’s Deception Guardrails natively extend the company's award-winning ShadowPlex platform, combining agentic deception and AI-infrastructure honeytokens and decoys, with comprehensive enterprise deception across on-premises and cloud environments. Key features of Deception Guardrails include: Full-Spectrum Enterprise Coverage: An extensive set of honeytokens and decoys deployed across on-premises and cloud environments. This comprehensive enterprise deception ensures that any misalignment or unauthorised lateral movement by internal AI agents against enterprise infrastructure is rapidly detected. Agentic Deception: Deploys highly credible honeytokens and honey skills in the files and configuration surfaces that AI agents read as operational context. If a compromised agent attempts to access or utilise these tools, high-fidelity alerts are triggered. Decoy AI Infrastructure: Surrounds the AI ecosystem with a deceptive reality, including decoy MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, decoy RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, and decoy AI agents. Real-time Misalignment Detection: Identifies malicious manipulation, jailbreak behavior, and prompt injections in real-time by monitoring interactions with deceptive guardrails, neutralising threats before they can pivot to production environments. Enterprise-scale deployment As organisations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment, Deception Guardrails provide the visibility and pre-emptive defence required to manage agentic risk without slowing innovation. To learn more about cyber deception, visit the Acalvio team at Black Hat USA, at Booth #8606, AI Zone. Attendees are encouraged to visit the booth for a live demonstration of Deception Guardrails against agentic attacks.

Viação Santa Brígida partnered with Dahua Technology to improve the safety and efficiency of its bus fleet in São Paulo, Brazil. The integrated solution enables real-time monitoring, reduces blind spots, supports passenger counting and fare-evasion control, and helps operators respond to incidents more effectively. Overview - Viação Santa Brígida is a major operator serving São Paulo with a fleet of more than 650 buses. To improve fleet supervision, passenger and driver safety, and operational visibility, the client partnered with Dahua Technology to deploy an intelligent mobile video surveillance and fleet management solution featuring onboard cameras, passenger counting, vehicle tracking, and centralised real-time monitoring. Potential safety risks Challenges - Managing hundreds of buses operating across a densely populated metropolitan area requires continuous coordination and reliable access to operational information. Viação Santa Brígida needed a more effective way to monitor its vehicles in real time and respond rapidly to incidents. Limited visibility inside and around buses made it difficult for the company to verify events, identify potential safety risks, and support drivers during daily operations. Blind spots around large vehicles also presented a concern, particularly during passenger boarding, manoeuvring, and interactions with pedestrians and other road users. Assessing vehicle occupancy The company additionally needed better tools to address fare evasion and monitor passenger movement. Without centralised and accurate data, assessing vehicle occupancy, reviewing suspicious activity, and identifying possible revenue losses could be time-consuming. Another priority was improving the efficiency of fleet management. Information from individual vehicles had to be consolidated and made readily accessible to the operations team, enabling managers to make faster, better-informed decisions. Centralised management software Solutions - Working with Dahua Technology, Viação Santa Brígida deployed an integrated mobile video surveillance solution combining strategically positioned onboard cameras, intelligent analytics, vehicle information, and centralised management software. Cameras installed inside the buses provide continuous recording and real-time monitoring of passenger areas. This allows the operations team to review incidents, observe passenger movement, and obtain reliable video evidence when necessary. The system also helps identify cases of fare evasion, supporting the protection of company revenue and improving operational control. Passenger-counting capabilities External cameras give drivers a more complete view of the areas surrounding each vehicle. By reducing blind spots, the solution helps drivers see pedestrians, passengers, and other nearby road users more clearly throughout the journey. This is particularly valuable during boarding and disembarking, when people may be positioned close to the vehicle or outside the driver’s direct field of vision. The deployment also incorporates intelligent passenger-counting capabilities. By automatically analysing boarding activity, the system provides more accurate information about passenger volumes, vehicle occupancy, and potential discrepancies associated with revenue collection. Comprehensive view of fleet activity All information is brought together at Viação Santa Brígida’s Integrated Control Center, where operators can monitor the fleet through a video wall and Dahua’s mobile management software. The platform consolidates live and recorded video with vehicle location and operational information, giving the control team a clearer and more comprehensive view of fleet activity. The centralised system also supports the identification and investigation of unusual events. When an incident occurs, operators can access the relevant vehicle information and video footage, helping the company evaluate the situation and take appropriate action more efficiently. Continuous video monitoring Results - Dahua’s integrated mobile video surveillance solution has significantly improved Viação Santa Brígida’s fleet visibility by enabling continuous video monitoring, more accurate passenger counting, stronger fare-evasion control, and faster incident verification. External cameras also reduce blind spots, helping drivers operate more safely during daily journeys and passenger boarding. By centralising video, location, and operational data in the Integrated Control Center, the company can analyse events more quickly and make better-informed decisions. Overall, the collaboration between Viação Santa Brígida and Dahua Technology has delivered a safer, more transparent, and more efficient approach to public transportation management, benefiting the company, its employees, and the thousands of passengers who rely on its services each day. “Today, we can continuously monitor the cameras installed across our buses and provide our managers with more accurate operational information. Dahua’s technology helps us control fare evasion, improve safety for drivers and passengers, and manage our fleet with much greater efficiency and confidence,” says a representative from Viação Santa Brígida.

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed by Kansas’ Bonner Springs–Edwardsville USD 204 to protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. USD 204 serves more than 2,400 PreK–12 students with 455 staff members across a network of schools in the suburban communities of Kansas City, Bonner Springs, and Edwardsville, including one high school, one middle school, three elementary schools, and two pre-K buildings. ZeroEyes complements the district’s multilayered security plan, which also includes school resource officers (SROs), secured entrances, and close, ongoing collaboration with local law enforcement agencies across all three communities.  Situational awareness platform The district secured funding through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Kansas Attorney General, to purchase and implement ZeroEyes. “Ensuring the safety of our students and staff is at the core of everything we do,” said Lisa Terrell, Director of Education Foundation & Counseling Services. “The deployment of ZeroEyes is a natural extension of our district’s proactive, layered approach to security, enhancing the strong foundation we’ve built through trusted partnerships with local law enforcement, secure facilities, and dedicated personnel.” Digital security cameras ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the industry's only U.S.-based, fully in-house operation centre, which is staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. If these experts determine the threat is valid, they dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — to law enforcement and local security teams, often in a matter of seconds from the moment a gun is detected. “Thanks to the Office of the Kansas Attorney General, we can provide an added level of confidence for USD 204’s families and community with ZeroEyes,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “It's great to see the district reinforce its commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment where every student can thrive.”

Athena Security, a physical security and threat detection company specialising in AI-powered weapons detection systems, announced today they are working with MLK Community Healthcare, a non-profit healthcare system in South L.A., to improve security measures at their hospital. MLK Community Healthcare is utilising Athena’s Apollo 500 Weapons Detection System, an Al-driven walk-through concealed weapon detection system designed for busy entrances, such as those at hospitals and healthcare facilities. “Everyone deserves to feel safe going to work every day. Likewise, patients and their loved ones should feel at ease when seeking care at their local healthcare facility," said Lisa Falzone, Athena Security co-founder and president. Threat detection company Lisa Falzone, Athena Security’s co-founder and president, said the device offers peace of mind to healthcare providers and patients alike at a time when violence in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is rising across the country. “Everyone deserves to feel safe going to work every day. Likewise, patients and their loved ones should feel at ease when seeking care at their local healthcare facility,” Falzone said. “By leveraging our expertise in the security space and utilising emerging technology like AI, we’ve created a weapons detection system platform that is potentially saving lives while creating less disruption in the day-to-day activities at healthcare facilities.” Automated weapon detection systems The move comes ahead of a new AB 2975 California law requiring hospitals and certain other healthcare facilities to have automated weapon detection systems at key entrances. “When it came time to comply with California’s AB 2975 workplace violence prevention requirements and implement a weapons detection solution, we conducted an extensive evaluation of the available systems. Athena’s Apollo 500 Healthcare Weapons Detection System stood out as the best overall value, combining effective weapons detection with the operational capabilities and healthcare-focused workflows our hospital needed,” said Trenton Jackson, Director of Public Safety and Support Services at MLK Community Healthcare. Weapons detection platform “Throughout the installation and testing process, Athena has been a responsive collaborator. They’ve worked with us every step of the way to ensure that the weapons detection platform technology works as it should and integrates smoothly into our hospital operations.” Athena Security’s Apollo 500 Weapons Detection System has already been shown to improve security measures at healthcare facilities. A recent case study at an Illinois-based healthcare system found that Athena’s product successfully detected more than 200 weapons at their hospitals in 2025 alone.

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces that SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park have unified their physical security operations using Genetec™ Security Center. Home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi Stadium is the premier sports and entertainment destination located at Hollywood Park. The stadium has established itself as a world-class venue, hosting record-breaking concerts and global sporting events while consistently ranking among the top venues in the world. Global sporting events To support events of this scale, the organisation standardised on Security Center to unify video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), and other physical security systems in the 3.1 million-square-foot venue and across the 300-acre Hollywood Park development. Operators manage more than 3,000 cameras, 700 readers, and numerous other systems and sensors from three security control rooms, helping teams maintain situational awareness while streamlining day-to-day operations. "Genetec Security Center has improved our response time efficiency by giving us all the information we need in one platform. We’re able to understand what's happening and make decisions quickly," said Nick Bermensolo, Vice President of Security and Safety at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. Physical security systems Since deploying Security Center, the SoFi Stadium IT team has a reliable, scalable, and cybersecure platform that runs on an isolated network and connects back to centralised servers. During big events, they support security operations by monitoring system performance from the Network Operations Center, ensuring everything is working as it should. The security team can easily handle daily tasks, while IT keeps systems running smoothly on the backend. "The Genetec team doesn’t just understand physical security systems, but IT systems too. With their help, we’ve been able to deploy a reliable and high-performing security platform at scale," said Paul Maldonado, Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Operations at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. AI-based tools Looking ahead, both teams are focused on getting more value out of Security Center, exploring AI-based tools and more automation. They know they have a flexible, scalable platform that can support evolving cybersecurity and network requirements. "Genetec has really helped us establish a technology standard. Security Center is reliable and cybersecure, integrates well with our network, and reduces overhead for both IT and security. That’s the type of technology we want to continue implementing across our business," said Maldonado.