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Permiso, the pioneer in identity security, has announced the launch of their Universal Identity Graph to provide risk and threat visibility for all identities, in all environments. The Universal Identity Graph combines industry pioneering Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) with Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) to provide the most comprehensive identity security solution in the market. Identity infrastructure “For most organisations, identity security is incredibly siloed. Identity providers focus on securing the identity infrastructure, a separate solution is adopted to manage IaaS or PaaS, and yet another solution for SaaS. Many times, organisations adopt one solution that focuses on identity posture to mitigate risk, and yet another solution that focuses on threat detection at runtime." "While organisations benefit from securing these layers separately, it creates a massive blind spot across the authentication boundaries in an environment. We’ve seen how threat actors take advantage of those blind spots when orchestrating identity-based attacks. Permiso’s Universal Identity Graph helps organisations secure all of their human identities and non-human identities across those environments in one centralised location,” said Permiso Co-founder and Co-CEO, Jason Martin. Front line knowledge Experience has created more than 1,200 unique detections and more than 500 alert rules in their platform Permiso, whose team is composed of several former FireEye/Mandiant executives, has detected and responded to hundreds of breaches collectively. By living in the breach, the team has front line knowledge of threat actor’s TTPs and are able to understand where controls fail for security organisations. This experience has created more than 1,200 unique detections and more than 500 alert rules in their platform. Permiso's solution "Permiso's platform provides us with a comprehensive view of our identity risk. With their new Universal Identity Graph engine, we're able to mitigate high-risk identities in real-time, giving us added peace of mind that our most valuable assets are protected,” said Eric Tan, CIO & Chief Security Officer at Flock Safety. “Permiso's solution has enhanced our ability to detect and respond to threats, making our organisation more resilient to cyberattacks.”  Threat detection solutions Many existing security posture management and threat detection solutions alert based on atomic events - specific actions performed in an environment that could potentially be suspicious or malicious.  These may include activities such as resetting MFA, logging in from a different geographic location, or database snapshotting. Because each of these events often generate alerts in an environment, many security teams drown in alerts that have no context of the activity that is actually taking place in their environment. Identity-based threats Permiso can track identities wherever they go and quickly see identity-based threats in a domain Permiso’s Universal Identity Graph follows all human (workforce, guest, vendor) and non-human identities (access keys, secrets, services accounts) wherever they go and tie the activity back to the identity that performed them, even when shared credentials are being used. By monitoring access patterns and behavioural anomalies as identities move across authentication boundaries, Permiso is able to track identities wherever they go and quickly detect identity-based threats in an environment. Cloud and on-premise environments Permiso has experienced rapid growth over the last twelve months. After LUCR-3 (Scattered Spider) was able to breach the environments of several large organisations like MGM and Clorox, many teams turned to Permiso to provide the industry’s most comprehensive method to detecting identity-based attacks in both cloud and on-premise environments. The startup raised a dollar 18.5M Series A in April 2024 and recently added some of the strip’s luxury resorts and casinos to their customer base.

Flock Safety, the all-in-one technology solution that keeps communities safe, has partnered with Prepared to deliver a comprehensive emergency response platform that delivers improved outcomes during emergencies for law enforcement officers, victims, and bystanders. In emergencies, every second can mean the difference between life and death. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as many as 10,000 lives could be saved annually with just a one-minute reduction in 911 response times. Better decision-making accuracy The software enables patrol officers to listen to live 911 calls as they proceed to a scene FlockOS® 911, developed in partnership with Prepared, gives Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) and officers enhanced information, sourced directly from the scene, enabling better decision-making accuracy during high-stakes events.  The software enables patrol officers to listen to live 911 calls as they proceed to a scene, providing vital insights into the situation ahead. Location-based call filtering ensures that officers only receive information relevant to their patrol area, reducing unnecessary noise and enhancing focus on pertinent incidents. Bridging the information gap FlockOS® 911 ensures every moment is optimised, every officer is well-informed "FlockOS® 911 is our solution to the gaps in the 911 call response chain, eliminating the minutes that currently delay our first responders and removing any ambiguity around the emergency,” said Garrett Langley, CEO and Founder of Flock Safety. “Now, when a call comes in, officers can hear the tone of the caller’s voice, background noises, and other nuances that get lost in translation. They have a clear picture of the scene and can respond accordingly to save lives and kickstart the investigation." By bridging the information gap between 911 callers, dispatchers, and sworn officers, FlockOS® 911 ensures every moment is optimised, every officer is well-informed, and communities benefit from a superior, agile public safety system. Integration of Prepared's real-time 911 "The integration of Prepared's real-time 911 data into the Flock OS platform ensures that officers in thousands of cities around the United States can achieve a new level of situational awareness during every emergency," says Prepared CEO Michael Chime. "By ensuring that critical 911 caller information like call audio and livestream video are seamlessly incorporated into the emergency response process, FlockOS® 911 drives lifesaving outcomes for communities and officers."

Flock Safety, the all-in-one technology solution that keeps communities safe, announced the results of a study that shows how Flock Safety technology is instrumental in solving 10% of reported crimes in the U.S. This large-scale study was intended to provide more data on the efficacy of Flock Safety technology, specifically its Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, and their impact on crime clearance and reduction. The research was conducted with oversight and validated by independent criminology research experts at Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at Tyler.  Stage of the research process “As Flock Safety products have become more ubiquitous in the world of law enforcement, questions of effectiveness and usage are concerns of the public. To address these issues, it is important for independent research conducted by research universities to examine their usage and social impact,” said Johnny Nhan, Ph.D., Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Texas Christian University. “Not only is Flock Safety actively supporting independent inquiry but has also been fully transparent and accessible during every stage of the research process. As a researcher who is scrutinising this technology and its real-world usage, I have been impressed by the company’s academic approach that fully supports the peer-review process,” said Professor Nhan. Diverse law enforcement agencies Researchers performed a meticulous analysis of crime clearance data from a sample of 123 diverse law From April to June 2023, researchers performed a meticulous analysis of crime clearance data from a sample of 123 diverse law enforcement agencies, representing various sizes and demographics. This analysis aimed to isolate the impact of both technology-centric and jurisdiction-centric factors on crime clearance rates. Key Findings: More Devices, More Access, and More Collaboration Equates to More Effective Crime Solving More Flock devices lead to higher clearance rates: The study found that the typical agency that acquires an additional 1 Flock LPR per sworn officer may expect a 9.1% increase in clearance rate. Broad access to Flock technology within agencies leads to more crimes solved: Agencies that provide Flock access and training to a diverse range of officers, from patrol to dispatch to criminal investigations, see a correlation to more success solving crime with the technology. Network effects significantly impact clearance rates: Network effects, both locally and on a national scale, should agencies choose to take advantage of them, are correlated with a significant impact on outcomes. The study found that 20 additional Flock customers within 50 kilometres of the original agency leads to a 1% increase in clearance rates. Flock technology helps agencies overcome challenging environments: Agencies with fewer sworn officers and larger population areas achieve higher clearance rates when using LPR, showcasing its effectiveness in addressing resource challenges, especially in the face of current hiring and retention difficulties. Rapid agency partner National impact: one in 10 reported crimes are now solved with Flock - This achievement highlights the crucial role of LPR technology in enhancing law enforcement outcomes. "When I founded this company, we hoped to make an impact on families, communities, and the officers that serve us every day, and two years ago, we set a lofty goal of helping communities solve 25% of reported crime in the US by the end of 2025,” said Garrett Langley, Founder and CEO of Flock Safety. “With this milestone, our principled product development, rapid agency partner growth, and unrelenting commitment to our mission, I have no doubt that we are in a position to one day, have an impact on 100% of this country’s reported crime.” Further research on LPR outcomes is presently underway as part of a joint project by Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at Tyler.

Drones are poised to fill long-standing gaps in physical security. Fixed cameras leave blind spots, and human guards cannot quickly cover large or complex properties during high-risk moments. Drones fill the gaps, providing a missing mobile layer, offering unmatched speed, broad aerial visibility, and proactive coverage that elevates security from reactive to truly responsive and deterrent. As an added element in security systems, drones complement fixed cameras, access control, and licence plate recognition (LPR) systems by serving as dynamic, rapid-response assets that reach areas other technologies cannot.  Integrated with existing alarms and sensors, drones can auto-launch on triggers to deliver near-instant, real-time aerial video for accurate threat verification, giving security teams critical information before taking action. Drones as first responders Drones as first responders (DFR) are a new tool in Flock’s suite of security technologies “Drones are a natural fit for physical security because they provide teams with fast, flexible visibility that fixed cameras and human patrols cannot always deliver, especially on large properties,” says Keith Kauffman, Senior Director of DFR Strategy at Flock Safety. Drones as first responders (DFR) are a new tool in Flock’s suite of security technologies, which includes LPR, video surveillance, and gunshot detection systems. “Drones act as a force multiplier, improving coverage without increasing head count,” says Keith Kauffman, adding “Scaling is easy with the ability for one pilot to control multiple drones stationed at multiple locations.” Drones as a force multiplier Drones reduce manpower needs by offering wide-area coverage that would normally require several guards or patrol vehicles. Drones boost security team productivity and safety by automating the most dangerous and tedious tasks, such as alarm verification. Acting as a first responder, a drone can clear a significant portion of false alarms, allowing human guards to concentrate on high-priority roles, complex issues, or confirmed intrusions with real-time aerial intelligence. This improves personnel deployment and cuts down workload, risk, and costly overtime. Drones also significantly improve efficiency and safety for security personnel, says Kauffman. A drone system delivers real-time aerial intelligence in seconds, enabling guards to respond wisely and safely. Initial threat verification Some drone systems' yearly costs are similar to a single mid-level guard's salary Some drone systems' yearly costs are similar to a single mid-level guard's salary, but they can cover up to 38 square miles. This investment provides ROI by reducing large-scale losses and allowing human guards to focus on high-touch roles, while the drone handles initial threat verification. Flock Safety entered the drone space after acquiring Aerodome DFR in October 2024, with their private-sector drone as automated security (DAS) system rolling out in Q3 2025. And because the drones plug directly into FlockOS and work alongside other tools like licence plate recognition (LPR) and gunshot detection, they can launch automatically on alerts, creating a smarter, faster response workflow. Immediate intelligence to combat false alarms Drones fundamentally change false alarm management by providing security teams with immediate, real-time aerial intelligence. When an alarm triggers, the drone can be dispatched to the exact location in seconds, allowing operators to verify instantly the threat's legitimacy via a live HD or thermal video feed. This capability enables staff to safely clear or ignore false alarms remotely, preventing guards from wasting time and resources on unnecessary, lengthy, or potentially dangerous physical checks. This process can significantly reduce alarm fatigue and allow personnel to reallocate their time to genuine security threats. Emerging drone use cases enhance security operations Emerging drone use cases enhance security operations by integrating with existing systems and enabling novel applications. One key area is Post-Storm Damage Assessment, where drones provide rapid, safe aerial visuals of expansive sites, documenting damage for insurance claims far faster than ground inspections. Another area is Ecosystem Integration via platforms such as FlockOS, where the drone automatically launches in response to alerts from other security sensors (LPR, gunshot detection). This creates a powerful, automated workflow that unifies responses, enabling quicker incident interruption, better evidence capture, and a proactive security posture without increasing the number of human patrol staff. Evolving regulations expanding drone usage Evolving FAA regulations and corporate airspace policies impact the usage of drones Evolving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and corporate airspace policies impact the usage of drones. Today, operating drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS), at night, and over-people/roadway operations requires special FAA waivers. However, the trend — Remote ID, expanded FAA Part 107 allowances, and growing BVLOS exemptions proven in drones as first responders (DFR) — reduces overhead and allows more automation. Combined with enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs), geofencing, and data governance, drone adopters can standardise flights, minimise risk, and integrate with other technologies. “In practice, that means automated dock-based dispatch on verified alerts, scheduled perimeter sweeps, and incident-to-incident coverage without on-site pilots,” says Kauffman. “The results are faster detection-to-dispatch, stronger evidentiary chains, and lower costs per incident — unlocking 24/7 remote operations across campuses, logistics, and sites.” Winning over public acceptance Public perception plays an important role in how communities embrace drone technology, which is why transparency and clear policy are essential. When employees and community members understand the drone’s purpose — responding to alarms, patrolling after hours, and deterring crime — they tend to view it much as they do security cameras or access control: a safety tool, not surveillance. Flock’s system is event-driven, privacy-minded, and used only by authorised personnel, and every flight is logged, documented, and fully audit-traceable for accountability. “With clear communication and responsible use, drones become a reassuring layer of protection rather than a cause for concern,” says Kauffman. Drones are extremely safe, actually reducing human risk by acting as a first responder to scout ahead of personnel. They come with layers of protection, such as geofencing, obstacle avoidance, precision landing, autonomous deconfliction with aircraft, and automated safety modes. Smartest approach For security teams considering adding drones, the smartest approach is to choose a system built specifically for 24/7 security operations. That usually means the drone provider handles FAA paperwork, writes clear procedures, develops sound policy, and trains customers’ staff so everything runs smoothly. “With the right partner, drones become a safe, compliant, and incredibly helpful part of your security toolkit,” says Kauffman. Flock ramps up drone production Flock Safety’s immediate focus is ramping production of its U.S.-designed and assembled Flock Alpha hardware, which is already NDAA-compliant and built to meet the growing demand for American-made drone solutions. At the same time, the next six to 12 months will centre on releasing key software updates, such as automated scheduled patrols. Together, increased hardware production and these software advancements will move the DAS product line toward full capability and broader commercial availability. Flock DAS Flock DAS essentially provides a guard’s vantage point from above, with the ability to instantly fly to any corner of a property. “And it doesn’t sleep on duty or call in sick,” says Kauffman. “Picture your traditional security measures: cameras are your static sentries; guards are your roaming patrollers. Now add Flock DAS: it’s your mobile, flying camera that can respond anywhere, anytime.” Just as a dispatcher coordinates police calls, Flock DAS serves as an aerial dispatcher for the security team, triaging alerts and providing eyes on the scene before anyone sets foot into potential danger. It gives the security team immediate, property-wide awareness so they can make safer, more informed decisions during any incident.