This Week in Security: More Than 8 in 10 School and Health Campuses Use Security Cameras Daily, National Security Technician Day and more!

Each week, the marketing team at ESA gathers the latest news from the security industry for our weekly integrator round up!

This week we look at Subscriptions, Hardware & ROI: A Guide to Remote Monitoring Revenue, As Ransomware Groups Evolve, How Do Police and Defenders Keep Up? and more...

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More Than 8 in 10 School and Health Campuses Use Security Cameras Daily

For U.S. K-12 schools, school districts, institutions of higher education, and healthcare facilities, video surveillance is a must-have technology that most campus public safety and security departments use every day, according to the 2024 Video Surveillance Survey from SSI’s sister publication, Campus Safety.

Nearly 200 campus security and police executives participated in this year’s survey, which was conducted in November. Nearly all of the respondents (98%) said their organization has at least one video surveillance system.

Additionally, 59% of this year’s participants not only have security cameras but are also looking to expand, update or replace what they have in the next two years.

Which features are most important to campus security executives, how are their video surveillance systems being used, and what is prompting so many campuses to upgrade their cameras? Read on to find out.

Video Surveillance Systems Are Force Multipliers

More than nine in 10 respondents (91%) whose organizations have video surveillance systems use this technology daily (82%) or weekly (9%), which is about the same usage rate as in 2022.

However, more than seven out of ten respondents (71%) this year said their video surveillance systems frequently provide evidence for their investigations. That’s ten percentage points more than two years ago when 61% of respondents marked that their systems frequently provided evidence. Another 26% of 2024 respondents said their cameras sometimes provide evidence for investigations.

Additionally, at 83%, 10% more respondents this year than two years ago said their cameras frequently (40%) or sometimes (43%) act as force multipliers.

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Subscriptions, Hardware & ROI: A Guide to Remote Monitoring Revenue

Remote video monitoring has become a cornerstone of modern security services, offering integrators new ways to generate recurring revenue while meeting the growing demand for proactive, technology-driven solutions. Transitioning from one-time system installations to service-based models presents both challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to pricing strategies, client acquisition and demonstrating value.

SDM gathered insights from industry-leading manufacturers — Axis Communications, Eagle Eye Networks, Hanwha Vision and Honeywell Building Automation — to explore three key areas integral to capitalizing on remote monitoring services: the rise of subscription-based models, the benefits of Hardware as a Service (HaaS), and strategies for proving return on investment (ROI).

By leveraging these approaches, our expert panel provides valuable insights into how integrators can strengthen their market position and unlock sustainable growth in a competitive landscape.

Read Full Article - Subscriptions, Hardware & ROI: A Guide to Remote Monitoring Revenue | SDM Magazine

As Ransomware Groups Evolve, How Do Police and Defenders Keep Up?

The cyber threat landscape is constantly changing, but ransomware groups remain one of the most significant threats worldwide. Detections of these attacks have been trending downward over the past few years, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. The decrease in volume comes as these groups increase their sophistication and attack their victims with greater precision and more advanced techniques.

Law enforcement agencies worldwide are constantly racing against these groups to make cybercrime riskier, less profitable, and more difficult—but with criminals operating in underground networks around the world, it’s often an uphill battle. As police tactics innovate, criminals are doing their own work to stay ahead. Meanwhile, IT teams are facing greater challenges to improve their organization’s security.

Ransomware is Changing

Over the past few years, ransomware groups have increased their use of remote encryption and intermittent encryption techniques and exploited more Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) bypasses using unmonitored virtual machines. Multi-ransomware attacks, where criminals sell access to others to launch numerous complex attacks, also begin to complicate things even further.

These methods make it more difficult for organizations to block attacks and for law enforcement agencies to pinpoint their source. But they also serve an additional benefit: cybercriminals use the prestige of successfully executing difficult and large-scale attacks to maintain status in the criminal underground.

Read Full Article - As Ransomware Groups Evolve, How Do Police and Defenders Keep Up? | Security Info Watch

National Security Technician Day: How Will you Celebrate Excellence?

Every January 23rd, National Security Technician Day serves as a reminder to recognize the commitment and expertise of security technicians—the heroes fortifying our safety. These individuals, often working behind the scenes, are instrumental in ensuring the functionality, reliability, and effectiveness of security systems that safeguard our communities, businesses, and homes. 

Their dedication goes beyond the technical; it embodies a commitment to our safety. From installing and maintaining security systems to troubleshooting and ensuring operational efficiency, these technicians are integral. Here we explore some ideas to make the day extra special. 

Read Full Article - National Security Technician Day: How Will you Celebrate Excellence? - ESA

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Sources: Security Sales & Integration, SecurityInfoWatch.com and SDM Magazine