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  • Brivo joins Secure Building Council for AI-powered building security certification.
  • Steve Van Till appointed to SBC Advisory Board to elevate security standards.
  • Brivo supports SBC's commitment to unified approach in enhancing global building safety.

Brivo, known for its innovative work in AI and cloud-native physical security, has announced its membership with the Secure Building Council (SBC).

Furthermore, Steve Van Till, Brivo's Founder and President, has been appointed to the SBC Advisory Board. The SBC, a non-profit organisation, is dedicated to enhancing security, resilience, and intelligence in built environments. Its SHIELD Certification program marks the first AI-powered certification in building security, providing crucial guidance on security design, technology, operations, compliance, and liability for building owners and architects.

Framework for secure building certification

Van Till commented, "The Secure Building Council aims to do for physical security what LEED did for sustainability. By creating a credible, outcome-based certification, they are providing a framework that building owners actually want." The SHIELD Certification is designed to set a new standard in building security, ensuring the protection of people and assets remains a core focus in architectural and operational decisions.

The SHIELD Certification is designed to set a new standard in building security

Paula Balmori, SBC President, expressed enthusiasm about Van Till’s inclusion in the Advisory Board, stating, "Throughout his career, Steve Van Till has pioneered the move to cloud-native, data-driven security. We are honoured to have Steve join the SBC Advisory Board. His vision aligns with SBC's core mission: elevating security to a critical enterprise priority."

Improving global safety standards

Dean Drako, CEO of Brivo, echoed similar sentiments, highlighting Brivo’s support of SBC’s proactive approach to unified security standards.

Drako stated, "Brivo appreciates SBC’s commitment to a unified and proactive approach to security. We’re pleased to join leading security and business experts in building defined metrics that improve safety standards for buildings around the world."

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