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HiveWatch 2025 Wrapped: Our Year in Physical Security
You know that satisfying moment when Spotify tells you exactly how many minutes you spent listening to the same three songs on repeat? Consider this our version of that. Our…
Industry Expertise
How to Talk Threat Intel to Your C-Suite (Without Losing Them)
Security leaders know the drill: You’ve got critical threat data, limited resources, and an executive team that needs to understand why it all matters fast. But bridging the gap between…
Industry Expertise
What Happens When Physical Security Systems Get Hacked?
Most people think about hackers going after credit cards or customer databases. But your access control system? Your camera network? Those are targets too. And when they get compromised, the…
Industry Expertise
6 Key Insights from Breaking Down Security Silos in Connected Ecosystems
There’s been a lot of talk across the security industry about the ways in which companies are leveraging all of the data being collected from various systems. The challenge that…
Industry Expertise, Tips & Tricks
Enterprise Security Without Enterprise Resources: 4 Key Takeaways
If you missed our recent webinar on right-sized security solutions, you missed some seriously valuable insights. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with the top takeaways that had everyone…
Industry Expertise
Breaking Down Silos: The Hidden Weakness in Security Operations
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 attention with…
Industry Expertise, Tips & Tricks
Closing Security Gaps: How Tailgate Detection Enhances Access Control
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 issue…
Product Updates
What’s New at HiveWatch: Recent Product Updates
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…
Industry Expertise
Understanding RTCCs vs. GSOCs: Key Differences and Benefits
Security professionals are constantly faced with evolving threats that require sophisticated monitoring and response capabilities. Two popular solutions in the physical security industry are Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) and Global…
Events
3 Ways Restaurants are Modernizing Security
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 handling cash across…
Industry Expertise
The Art of Strategic Partnerships: Ensuring Value and Alignment
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 understand when…
Product Updates
Product Feature: Embedded Standard Operating Procedures
“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…
Company News
HiveWatch Wins SecurityInfoWatch Readers Choice Award for Top Software
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 software…
Industry Expertise
Embracing New Technology in Physical Security
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 infrastructure…
Industry Expertise
Duty of Care – Whose Duty is it to Care?
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,…
Industry Expertise
Physical and Cyber Security Teams Still Need a Cohesive Vision
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…
Tips & Tricks
4 Questions to Ask About Technology Investments
Choosing the right security stack for your organization is similar to the hiring process. Each candidate must be evaluated by both the value they would bring to the organization as…
Tips & Tricks
5 Tips and Tricks for GSOC Operators, by GSOC Operators
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…
Tips & Tricks
10 Strategies for Building Strong Relationships with Field Resources
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 relationships, but here…
Industry Expertise
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Physical and Cyber Security
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 physical or…
Industry Expertise
The Impact of SOC 2 Compliance on Reputation and Customer Trust
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 comprehensive security plan.…
Industry Expertise
The Top 3 Benefits of Utilizing Machine Learning in Security
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 automatically…
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