Top Journalists in Security and Fire Alarm Services
Larry Anderson SecurityInformed.com (SourceSecurity)
Editor at SecurityInformed.com (formerly SourceSecurity.com); writes the Security Beat column and year‑round show coverage focused on physical security tech and the channel. Specialties: Physical security trade coverage; ISC West/GSX trends; access control and video; integrator/vendor market dynamics
Rachelle Blair-Frasier Security Magazine (BNP Media)
Editor in Chief of Security Magazine, leading coverage of physical/enterprise security news and analysis. Specialties: Enterprise and physical security leadership; risk management; industry news for security leaders
Rodney Bosch SecurityInfoWatch.com (Endeavor Business Media)
Editor in Chief of SecurityInfoWatch.com since December 2024; longtime trade journalist covering security dealers/integrators and tech. Specialties: Security integrator/dealer news; technology trends; industry analysis
Shane Clary Security Sales & Integration (SSI)
“Fire Side Chat” columnist at Security Sales & Integration; vice president of Codes & Standards Compliance at Bay Alarm and a veteran NFPA technical committee member. Specialties: Fire alarm/life safety codes (NFPA 72); code updates; compliance for alarm contractors
Christopher Crumley SDM Magazine (BNP Media)
Associate Editor at SDM Magazine covering the security channel and SDM’s flagship research/features. Specialties: Channel research (SDM 100, Top Systems Integrators); dealer/integrator news; product and market reporting
Brent Dirks Security Today (1105 Media)
Editor at Security Today overseeing daily news and channel‑focused content for integrators and security pros. Specialties: Dealer/integrator coverage; products and projects; fire and life‑safety category at Security Today
John Dobberstein SecurityInfoWatch.com (Endeavor Business Media)
Managing Editor of SecurityInfoWatch.com; leads site content and reports on technology and business trends affecting integrators and monitoring providers. Specialties: Channel/market reporting; integrator strategy; event coverage (ISC West/GSX)
Dan Ferrisi Security Sales & Integration (Emerald)
Group Editor, Commercial & Security at Emerald, with oversight of Security Sales & Integration’s editorial direction and programs. Specialties: Trade industry leadership; dealer/integrator business strategy; awards programs (SAMMYs, Hall of Fame)
Cory Harris Security Systems News (United Publications)
Editor of Security Systems News, writing On the Editor’s Desk and leading news/features across the commercial, residential and monitoring beats. Specialties: Channel news; opinion/analysis; coverage of dealers, integrators, suppliers and monitoring
Robin Hattersley Gray Campus Safety (Emerald)
Editor in Chief of Campus Safety, covering security systems, fire/life safety and emergency management for schools, universities and healthcare. Specialties: Campus physical security and life safety; emergency management; K‑12 and higher ed/hospital security technology
Karyn Hodgson SDM Magazine (BNP Media)
Editor in Chief of SDM Magazine, directing channel coverage and SDM’s annual industry research and awards. Specialties: Dealer/integrator market; SDM 100 and Top Systems Integrators research; editorial leadership
Ken Kirschenbaum Security Sales & Integration (columnist)
SSI “Legal Briefing” columnist and widely recognized attorney for burglar and fire alarm companies; publishes daily alarm‑industry updates. Specialties: Alarm and fire alarm industry law; contracts; compliance; M&A/legal briefing for dealers
Steve Lasky SecurityInfoWatch / Security Technology Executive (Endeavor Business Media)
Editorial Director for Endeavor’s Security Group (SecurityInfoWatch, Security Technology Executive, Security Business, Locksmith Ledger); host of the SecurityDNA podcast. Specialties: Security industry leadership coverage; executive interviews; technology/business trend analysis
Craig MacCormack Security Sales & Integration (Emerald)
Web Editor at Security Sales & Integration; veteran trade journalist covering AV/IT/security and the electronic security channel. Specialties: Web news for the channel; dealer/integrator success stories; products and projects across intrusion, fire, video, access
Claire Meyer Security Management (ASIS International)
Editor in Chief of Security Management, leading ASIS International’s flagship publication and digital content. Specialties: Security management, leadership and workforce topics; enterprise risk; industry trends
Paul Ragusa Locksmith Ledger (Endeavor Business Media)
Senior Editor at Locksmith Ledger; covers access control, smart locks and business trends impacting security pros and locksmiths. Specialties: Locks and electronic access; channel/state‑of‑industry for locksmiths; integrator/locksmith crossover to EAC
Paul Rothman Security Business (Endeavor Business Media)
Editor in Chief of Security Business magazine, serving the dealer/integrator audience with business‑focused coverage. Specialties: Integrator business strategy; operations/marketing; KPI/benchmarking; M&A and market outlook
Samantha Schober SecurityInfoWatch.com (Endeavor Business Media)
Associate Editor at SecurityInfoWatch.com producing news, features and podcast content across integrator and technology beats. Specialties: Channel news and event coverage; podcasts/features for integrators and vendors
Ken Showers Security Systems News (United Publications)
Managing Editor at Security Systems News, reporting across commercial, residential, suppliers and monitoring segments. Specialties: SSN daily news; supplier/monitoring coverage; industry features
Jeff Zwirn Security Sales & Integration (columnist)
“Security Science” columnist for SSI; expert consultant and author on alarm/central station standards and practices. Specialties: Alarm and fire/life‑safety systems science; monitoring/central station practices; standards and best practices
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