Filip Kaliszan, CEO of Verkada. Courtesy: Verkada Security technology startup Verkada has reached a $5.8 billion valuation after a new funding round led by CapitalG, Alphabet’s venture capital arm, announced Wednesday. “I think Google saw the opportunity with us in the application of AI and everything we’re driving to apply AI to the physical security...Read More
“I want to emphasize it is not to do RCMP work, not even to do CSO work,” Patrick told council. “It is just to do things in a more friendly, culturally sensitive way. Saying, ‘Hey, you know, maybe you need to move along, or can we help you?’” He said security personnel will direct incidents...Read More
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › R2 Wireless’s passive RF sensing network aims to provide comprehensive, covert monitoring capabilities for defense and homeland security applications worldwide.Austin Today R2 Wireless, an Austin-based technology company, has announced a major global expansion to build out its universal passive radio frequency (RF) sensing layer for defense and...Read More
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A Palm Beach County nurse who survived a brutal attack by a patient one year ago has filed a lawsuit against the hospital where she worked and its security company, seeking justice and accountability for what her family calls a preventable tragedy. Leelamma Lal was working at HCA Florida Palms...Read More
Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI in their attacks. At the same time, cyber defenders are also turning to the technology to fight back. Depthfirst, a security startup positioning itself at the forefront of this AI-powered defense, announced Wednesday that it had raised $40 million in a Series A round. Founded in October 2024, the company...Read More
Cyberattacks on big corporations are certainly newsworthy. However, hackers frequently target small businesses in data breaches and other digital intrusions. Cybersecurity incidents can paralyze your business and destroy customer trust — and recovering can be expensive. To help prevent these devastating consequences, it’s crucial for businesses of all sizes to put cybersecurity safeguards in place....Read More
2 The recruitment firm Zitko Group has launched a rebrand. The firm says that as delivery environments have become more complex and increasingly global, the role of talent has evolved. Organisations are no longer measured solely on hiring outcomes, but on how effectively talent supports performance, compliance and operational continuity across multi-region programmes, systems...Read More
Federal prosecutors probing public corruption in New York have charged the leaders of a homeless shelter nonprofit with stealing $1.3 million from the taxpayer-backed organization and steering contracts worth millions more to favored vendors in exchange for bribes and kickbacks, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. The charges come as investigators also probe whether City...Read More
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Knightscope’s autonomous security robots are expanding their presence, using advanced sensors and AI to enhance public safety in communities across the country.Sunnyvale Today Knightscope, a leading developer of autonomous security robots, has announced its 2025 financial results and plans to expand its fleet of self-driving patrol units...Read More
By Roland Rick Perry. Sekur Crosses Most Important Milestone in its History Is the Handwriting on the Wall? Reading the “Handwriting on the Wall” (HOW) is one of the more interesting Wall Street sayings we often hear, as it relates to small-cap companies. This week’s GSA announcement marks Sekur’s 4th major milestone. It was written...Read More
