Why Security Pros May Benefit From the Coronavirus Outbreak
Though COVID-19 is putting serious stress on citizens and myriad industries, history has shown that the security industry will likely remain bulletproof.
Scott Goldfine is Editor-in-Chief and Associate Publisher of Security Sales & Integration. Well-versed in the technical and business aspects of electronic security (video surveillance, access control, systems integration, intrusion detection, fire/life safety), Goldfine is nationally recognized as an industry expert and speaker. Goldfine is involved in several security events and organizations, including the Electronic Security Association (ESA), Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA), ASIS Int'l and more. Goldfine also serves on several boards, including the SIA Marketing Committee, CSAA Marketing and Communications Committee, PSA Cybersecurity Advisory Council and Robolliance. He is a certified alarm technician, former cable-TV tech, audio company entrepreneur, and lifelong electronics and computers enthusiast. Goldfine joined Security Sales & Integration in 1998.
Though COVID-19 is putting serious stress on citizens and myriad industries, history has shown that the security industry will likely remain bulletproof.
SSI Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine says manufacturers should take a more proactive approach in responding to cyber concerns.
Check out these tips from security experts handpicked from a “Best Practices” roundtable session during the most recent SSI Summit.
One of the most significant developments that will enable IoT to grow exponentially is the emergence of 5G cellular communications.
The race for residential revenue is heating up as more and more competitors enter the fray. Here’s a few reasons why you should get to know your competitors.
Since its 2007 founding, Utah-based AMP has surged to be among the nation’s top residential security and home automation providers. Leadership explain the keys to AMP’s success and their view of the smart home market.
The manufacturer offered its Premier Dealer Program members market and product updates as well as encouragement at abbreviated version of its annual event.
Being ready for whatever technology or business challenges and opportunities lie ahead was a focal point for the Monitoring Association’s first virtual Annual Meeting.
SSI Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine chats with this year’s Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award finalists, Elite Interactive Solutions and Guardian Protection.
Using video and audio to verify intrusion alarms is gaining momentum. Leadership of the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR) explains how smarter technology is slashing false dispatches and optimizing law enforcement response.
On top of having the ability to meet once a month with an elite group of integrators/dealers, group members will be able to connect with each other all year long via a dedicated chat forum.
Guardian Protection notched a combined residential and commercial alarm factor of .42 on its customer base of nearly 300,000, earning it a PDQ Award runner-up honor.
Four integration company leaders shared 2020 lessons learned and the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.
Elite Interactive Solutions took home the 2020 Police Dispatch Quality Award for its use of remote guarding and reduction of false alarms. Here’s how.
The virtual event made a strong case for pivoting from the ABCs of always be closing to always be consulting. Here are the top takeaways.
This next installment of the SSI Industry Hall of Fame Webcast Series features Jim Henry, executive vice president of corporate development for Securitas Electronic Security.
Discover which residential and commercial devices, systems and services are best lending themselves to the recurring monthly revenue model
