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Walk into any modern security operations center and you'll see the same scene playing out: operators frantically switching between five, six, sometimes seven different screens, each one demanding..

We often focus on the obvious: cameras, access control systems, and security guards. But there's a vulnerability that many organizations overlook until it's too late: tailgating. This seemingly minor..

Security threats don't care about your budget constraints. Yet in today's high-stakes security environment, organizations are caught in the crossfire – forced to deliver ironclad protection while..

The team at HiveWatch believes that security technology should work for you, not the other way around. Over the past quarter, our team has been hard at work refining the HiveWatch® GSOC Operating..

Today’s global security operations centers (GSOCs) face unique challenges within the frame of reference for their own organization or vertical market – i.e., regulatory compliance, multi-region..

Security professionals are constantly faced with evolving threats that require sophisticated monitoring and response capabilities. Two popular solutions in the physical security industry are..

Restaurant security has grown far beyond a few cameras and a night guard. Today's restaurants face complex challenges: late-night operations, high staff turnover, managing multiple locations, and..

When it comes to understanding where security is headed, few people have their finger on the pulse quite like Jon Polly. As a key advisor to HiveWatch and a veteran of the security industry, Jon..

Technology innovation and the customer's evolving needs are driving some of the biggest changes the security industry has seen – and the recent 2025 Security Megatrends Report made this clear. The..

As a physical security startup building an AI Operator, we understand the importance of selecting the right foundational AI model. Our product analyzes security camera feeds and executes standard..

As threat landscapes become more sophisticated, there are very simple ways that bad actors might gain access to a facility. One often overlooked (but critical) security vulnerability is tailgating,..

Partnerships can be a powerful tool for growth and innovation. However, not all partnerships are created equal. To truly leverage the benefits of a collaborative partnership, companies should..

Whether you’re shopping for your team, your colleagues, or yourself, these gifts are a great way to celebrate the holiday spirit while honoring the vital work security professionals do every day...

Giving a new meaning to the phrase, “See something, say something,” now HiveWatch is helping to empower employees to report incidents directly from their mobile devices. Introducing our latest feature: QuickReport in the HiveWatch® GSOC Operating System (OS). Easily..

Two years ago, I wrote an essay, "Security Doesn't Scale!" Today, I'm here to tell you that's no longer true.

Many organizations think of cybersecurity and physical security are entirely separate entities. However, I think of them as siblings:interconnected, dependent on one another, and vital to a..

As technology advances, the lines between cyber and physical security increasingly blur. Securing your assets—both digital and physical—has become more crucial than ever. Whether you are on a..

Now that we’re halfway through the year, decisions around budgets, capital outlays, and upcoming investments are being made, dominating leadership meeting conversations and negotiations. As security leaders, your department plays a crucial role in protecting the people..

If we had to pick a theme for the latest product updates, it would be: customization.

In the current challenging environment, finding and retaining reliable security guards can be a daunting task. Recently, HiveWatch introduced a comprehensive guide to field resources and guarding..

In a little less than a month, security professionals from around the world will pack up their bags and head to the sweltering heat of Orlando, FL, for the 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX). Here, they will gather for networking, education, and technology..

Choosing the right security stack for your organization is similar to the hiring process.

Security is a crucial aspect of any organization, and the effectiveness of security teams directly impacts the safety and well-being of employees and the protection of assets. In today’s business..

Security teams handle a lot of incoming data and information related to potentially life-threatening events and emergencies. Whether you’re working with seasoned professionals or new trainees, having..

As an Account Executive, I learn a lot about the challenges that security leaders face. It’s my job to ask the right questions, understand where opportunities exist, and determine whether HiveWatch..

As we focus on the epicenter of physical security, global security operations centers (GSOCs) become a critical piece of the puzzle, often contributing to the health of the entire security program. Recently, Security Sales & Integration magazine released its 2024 GSOC..

As the whirlwind of ISC West 2024 comes to a close, I feel compelled to share thoughts about the industry trends I’m seeing and the overall direction security is headed. (One of these overarching..

Something interesting happened when we started talking to security leaders about the HiveWatch® GSOC Operating System (OS): the selling point wasn’t always about incorporating the video and access..

When the International Organization for Black Security Executives (IOBSE) was formed in 1982, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives were a long way off and few resources were allocated..

Workplace safety continues to make headlines every day, as these acts affect more than a million Americans each year. Last fall, the state of California passed S.B. 553, which requires employers to..

As we approach the end of 2023 and look toward the next year (and beyond), it’s important to harness the power of data – not from individual anecdotes, but from on-the-ground security leaders that..

When we all headed home to work back in 2020, security teams reeled at the shift in protection for the modern workplace. And as businesses continue to require more time spent in the office – or..

As a Security Director, I spent a lot of time seeking a single solution that would fulfill all my physical security operational needs — like bending an access control system (ACS) a bit to perform..

“What is cyber resiliency?” is the question that started off HiveWatch’s latest webinar, “Building Cyber Resiliency in a Physical World.”

“Noise” in a global security operations center (GSOC) refers to the numerous alarms coming in for operators to analyze and address. Amongst this “noise” are legitimate security alerts that need to be addressed immediately, crowded by completely false alarms triggered..

In the midst of Healthcare Safety and Security Week, it’s important to acknowledge the changing landscape of the healthcare industry and the measures required to protect patients, staff, and visitors..

We throw around the acronym “GSOC” a lot. (After all, it is a part of the name of our product…)

Going into our latest webinar alongside Security Magazine, 54% of attendees said the biggest challenge their security program faces is budget, followed by inefficiencies at 20%. Starting off the..

Of the many areas where HiveWatch seeks to break the mold in the security industry, our approach to Customer Success is among the most unique.

As HiveWatch has built a platform aimed at bringing together multiple streams of incoming data, we talk a lot about the term ‘Security Fusion.’ Now, we’re defining it.

“We need to order an expander for this thing,” the Command Center Operator told me as I reviewed the updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). In front of me was a massive desktop display with..

It’s no secret that threat actors are becoming more sophisticated. Whether it’s cyber crime or in-person threats, security isn’t innovating quickly enough or maturing fast enough to catch up. No one is feeling this pain more than those in the retail sector.

One of the values on which HiveWatch is built is a “passion for safety and security.” While we carry that forward in the software we’ve created, there’s something to be said for supporting the..

There’s a shift happening in global security operations centers (GSOCs). Centralized monitoring and response from a GSOC is often done for a global enterprise across multiple locations, but more..

Judging by the amount of people I had to wade through to make it to our first-ever booth, it’s safe to say that last week’s ISC West in Las Vegas was a resounding success. Early reports from credible..

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we see a lot of commentary on influential leaders in the tech industry and across the world. But women are making an impact each and every day on a smaller..

In a global security operations center (GSOC), operators are making decisions about the safety and wellbeing of assets and people. A lot of the challenges across security programs involve many of these decisions being made reactively, which can cause burnout and..

Here’s the deal. Budgets are tightening or staying flat. The recent State of the Industry report from Genetec found that 34% of respondents said their budgets were going to remain flat, while 16%..

If we’ve learned anything the last couple of years while building HiveWatch, it’s: representation matters. It shows in the leadership team being built, in the diversity of our team, and in the..

The security industry is, of course, ever-changing. That’s why it’s important to stay on top of industry trends and progressions to make sure you’re not falling behind when it comes to adapting and..

HiveWatch had an amazing year, and we’re excited and proud about the progress we’ve made in 2022.

How HiveWatch Helps Me Support Students in Rural India I have heard stories about the general work culture at startups, which include long working hours, having hard deadlines, and no work-life..

As the global threat landscape evolves and security resources remain limited, security leaders have had to re-think historic approaches to security risk assessments to meet the demands of..

Leading security industry online portal announces top products after more than 1,650 security pros participate in online voting El Segundo, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 — HiveWatch, a physical security..

In our webinar we invited representatives of key C-suite stakeholders to discuss how physical security leaders can navigate buy-in for security. Our panelists gave valuable insights into how and when..

It’s not a secret that physical and cyber security teams are still operating in completely different spheres. And in many regards, cybersecurity protocols are lightyears ahead of the game. It’s..

A lot of companies say all the right things about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), but when it comes to implementation, it’s easy to fall short. For the most part, many companies struggle to..

HiveWatch Volunteer Day It was the middle of summer with July coming to a close. Though HiveWatch had already had a busy summer with kicking off a performance review cycle for the first time and ramping up to an important physical security industry conference, we..

Companies moving to the Cloud As companies reflect on the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent changes to business operations, the maturity and effectiveness of physical security..

A GSOC is a key tenet of any security strategy, and because of this you want your team to be prepared and ready to act in a moment's notice if something were to go awry. But, if we’re being honest,..

Machine Learning (ML) should not be confused or used interchangeably with AI (Artificial Intelligence). ML is a subcategory of AI that uses algorithms to recognize patterns from data and..

When we started building HiveWatch in 2020, we had a vision of what the modern Physical Security Program would look like. HiveWatch has been quietly working over the last two years to understand the pains of security professionals and how to address them head on. As..

Security doesn’t scale! Now before you get offended and stop reading, consider where we are as an industry today and how much we’ve evolved over the past 5, 10, 15, 50 years. Sure, there has been great innovation across certain products: Camera resolution is higher..

In the security industry, “The Channel” is discussed in hushed tones and dark corners; this omnipresent thing that mustn’t be disturbed, or the industry as we know it will cease to exist. Or so that is the reality that is typically portrayed. The fear of disrupting The..

It’s clear that despite recent layoffs in the tech industry and general unease about the economy, there are still significant gaps in the number of jobs available and the amount of workers available..

Before HiveWatch became a software company, it was a service organization. That service organization (formerly known as RAS Watch) is what is now our virtual GSOC (vGSOC). I interviewed our GSOC..

‘Wearing the pants’ has taken on an entirely new meaning after two years at home, thanks to COVID. Gone are the days of stockings, ties, and cufflinks; but now even just putting on pants is a..

I never thought that taking a job as a Customer Support Specialist would be the bridge that helped me identify on a deeper level with who I am - but here we are. It all started when I found out that HiveWatch was taking an active role in Hermosa Beach’s Pride weekend...

Duty of Care is a broad term that encompasses some of the most important responsibilities a business can take on today. It might sound foreign, or even a bit vague, but duty of care is an element..

Imagine being told you’re going on a vacation. You’ve been sold on it by this amazing travel agent - and it’s everything you’ve ever dreamed of... but there’s a catch. No one told you how you’re..

Taking a new approach to anything is never easy. For so long, security decisions were made by security leaders; but as the lines blur between IT and physical security, and as more security devices..

For so many of us, the picture in our minds when we discuss security operations centers or command centers is the photo of numerous operators with multiple screens, a massive video wall and a chaotic..