In this episode of the SJA Leaders in Security Podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Russ Willmon, CEO at Defencify Training about the main challenges facing security teams right now and the importance of ensuring the most up-to-date training for security officers. They explore the benefits of online training and look ahead to how the landscape of physical security will change in the future.

In this episode of the SJA Leaders in Security Podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with William Knowles, Regional Sales Manager for the Pacific Northwest at Traka about the importance of accountability and auditability in data centers. Highlighting the main challenges to overcome when securing data centers, Knowles outlines the misconceptions surrounding these key pieces of infrastructure and the solutions available on the market that can mitigate the threats they face.

Clifton Greeff, Business Development and Partnerships Lead for the US at FF Group speaks with Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb about the technologies transforming cities into smarter, safer and more efficient places to live. Diving into the key challenges of urban traffic and congestion, Greeff discusses how AI-powered solutions, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) or License Plate Recognition (LPR), can enhance mobility, security and city planning. Also covered are what the smart cities of the future will look like.

In this third and final episode of the SJA Security Outlook 2025 miniseries, SJA Editor, Victoria Hanscomb speaks to Kobby Brafi and Alain Marquis, Regional Sales Managers for Traka, about the company’s recent expansion in Canada and how organizations in the region will benefit from key and asset management solutions. The two also explore the company’s vision for 2025 and beyond, as well as what Canadian businesses need to be considering as we approach the new year.

In the second episode of the SJA Security Outlook 2025 miniseries, Natalie Bannon, Director of Strategic Alliances, Gallagher Security, speaks with Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb about what the security industry needs to do to attract younger generations and how it can begin to make that transition successfully. They also discuss what will impact the security industry in 2025 and how to create a future-ready workforce. Keep an eye out for the next installment, coming soon!

In the first episode of the SJA Security Outlook 2025 miniseries, Kyle Gordon, Executive Vice President - Global Sales, Marketing, & Commercial Excellence, AMAG Technology speaks with SJA Editor, Victoria Hanscomb, about the main events that have shaped the security industry this year and the impact these will continue to have going forward. Gordon also discusses what the security industry needs to be thinking about in 2025 and how to overcome the challenges that potentially lie ahead. Keep an eye out for the next installment, coming soon!

In this episode of the Security Journal Americas Leaders in Security Podcast, Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Patrik Pettersson, Senior Manager, Future Business & Strategic Initiatives at Axis Communications and Eric Yunag, Executive Vice President, Products & Services at Convergint about cloud-based security systems. The speakers discuss the advantages of the cloud and how it will shape the security industry in the future.

In this roundtable episode of the Security Journal Americas Leaders in Security Podcast, to mark International Women’s Day and in partnership with key figures from the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF), we discuss how to make work environments within the security industry more equitable. SJA Editor Victoria Hanscomb is joined by Rajant Corporation’s Alice DiSanto, Content Creation Partners’ Margie Gurwin, Vector Firm’s Chris Peterson and SIA’s Dr Elli Reges. Listen to their conversation to discover more about the work the WISF does to increase the presence and support for women in security.