On the show floor at CES 2025, Security Business Editor-in-Chief Paul Rothman discusses the future of monitoring centers, the applications of AI automation, and SimpliSafe's Active Guard solution with SimpliSafe's CEO and High Tech Product Leader, Christian Cerda (L) and Hooman Shahidi (R).

Host Steve Lasky brings on Shannon Torres, former Chief of Police of the Keyport Borough in New Jersey and veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, for a passionate discussion about emergency preparedness, active shooter training, and emerging technologies in this week's episode of SecurityDNA.

As Chief of Police, Torres managed a team of over 50 employees serving a diverse community 7,000 strong. With a specialization in investigation and internal affairs, she joined the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce as Detective Sergeant, where her critical investigations and forensic examinations contributed to a culture of safety and security for minors across the U.S. Her achievements include an Outstanding Leadership Award and commendation for cross-jurisdictional collaboration in solving violent crimes.

Industry titan Leonid (Leo) Levit, ONVIF’s Steering Committee Chairman and Director of System Integration and Global Product Manager for Analytics Solutions at Axis Communications, joins host Steve Lasky in this week’s episode of SecurityDNA. Join Steve and Leo for an in-depth discussion on the benefits, impact, and perils of generative AI and ONVIF’s role in safeguarding video assets.

Leo Levit’s 20-year-strong career in the security field, beginning with a master’s in electronic engineering from the prestigious Moscow State University of Transport (MIIT), evolved to include tenures at multiple industry-leading multinational companies, including Ericsson and Sony. He has contributed to technology adoption in the telecommunication, security, and video analytics fields.