What was the Buzz at ISC West? SDM Editors Find Out

By Karyn Hodgson, Editor-in-Chief, Laura Stepanek, Contributing writer, Courtney Wolfe

While at ISC West 2019, SDM editors Laura Stepanek, Karyn Hodgson, and Courtney Wolfe asked exhibitors three of the most pressing questions facing the industry today: regarding cyber security, what do security integrators need to be concerned about with the video surveillance systems they sell and install; what needs to happen for mobile credentials to really take off with end users; and what can companies do to overcome the talent shortage and get young people interested in the security industry?

Cyber Security

Mobile Credentials

Talent Shortage

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As the Editor-in-Chief of SDM, Karyn Hodgson is responsible for the overall editorial direction of the magazine, its supplements, e-newsletters and website. She works with the SDM editorial staff to develop content that helps security dealers and systems integrators operate successful businesses. Karyn represents SDM at trade shows and conferences, and directs exclusive research studies such as the SDM Industry Forecast. She also manages SDM’s Dealer of the Year and Systems Integrator of the Year Award programs. Karyn has an MSJ in Journalism (magazine publishing) degree from Northwestern University, and more than 25 years’ experience writing for and about the security industry. Contact Karyn with article ideas.

Laura Stepanek is a SDM contributing writer. Laura was the Editor of SDM from 2001-2020 and first joined the publication in 1984. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Barat College of DePaul University.

Courtney Wolfe is the former Managing Editor of SDM. Courtney wrote exclusive cover stories, feature-length articles and case studies. She also managed SDM’s Monitoring Today supplements. Courtney received her bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism from Columbia College Chicago.