Secure Insights

Explore real-world insights from industry experts and discover how technology is shaping a smarter, safer world.

In the latest episode of the Secure Insights podcast, host Alex Walthers sits down with Jill Renihan, Segment Development Manager, Education at Axis Communications and Joshua Gerena, Segment Development Manager, Commercial Real Estate at Axis Communications to explore how modern access control is transforming safety across K–12 schools, higher education campuses, and student housing. 

From classrooms to residence halls, access control is often the first step in creating a safer campus. The guests discuss how modern tech can help schools secure buildings, manage access, and better protect students and employees.

In this episode, we discuss:

➡️ How access control strategies differ between K–12 schools, higher education campuses, and student housing

➡️ The growing role of mobile credentials, identity management, and visitor policies

➡️ How integrated video, audio, analytics, and access control improve situational awareness and emergency response

➡️ And so much more

Whether you're a school administrator, campus security professional, facilities leader, system integrator, or technology decision-maker, this conversation offers valuable insights into designing safer, more intelligent learning environments.

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ℹ️ Learn more about FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/ferpa

ℹ️ Understand the Clery Act and campus safety requirements: https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act

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00:00 — Welcome to Secure Insights 

01:14 — Interconnection of education and commercial real estate 

03:28 — Securing universities and commercial buildings 

09:55 — Credential authentication 

13:06 — Best practices for visitor management 

17:44 — Daily operations managed by an access control system

24:25 — Integration between video, access control, and audio

27:42 — Collaboration with law enforcement 

30:14 — Compliance and privacy considerations: FERPA and Clery Act 

33:08 — Trends to consider in K-12 schools 

36:20 — Analytics and business intelligence for daily operations 

40:20 — The next innovation 

43:55 — Designing the perfect access control

About Axis Communications
Axis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.
Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.

Explore real-world insights from industry experts and discover how technology is shaping a smarter, safer world.

In the latest episode of the Secure Insights podcast, host Alex Walthers sits down with Todd Miller, System Vice President of Security at SSM Health and Paul Baratta, Segment Development Manager, Healthcare at Axis Communications to chat about the evolving complexities of securing a healthcare campus. 

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ Balancing patient care, convenience, and the overall healthcare experience with safety and security

✅ Modernizing aging facilities with intelligent, future-ready security tech

✅ Improving situational awareness and response with AI, analytics, and integrated systems

✅ And so much more

Whether you're a healthcare security professional, system integrator, facilities professional, or technology leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating more resilient healthcare environments that are also prepared for the future.

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00:00 — Welcome to Secure Insights

01:10 — Introductions

03:45 — Securing buildings without barriers

10:09 — Teaching new tech to old buildings

12:08 — Crime prevention through environmental design

15:42 — Balancing care, safety, convenience, and aesthetics

19:19 — Integrating IT and OT for campus-wide intelligence

22:20 — Building digital trust

24:30 — How analytics make secure technology smarter

27:47 — Justifying spend through long-term ROI

30:46 — Managing people, processes, and technology

36:37 — Reducing response times through real-time data

38:53 — Shaping the future of healthcare security

About Axis Communications
Axis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.
Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.

Explore real-world insights from industry experts and discover how technology is shaping a smarter, safer world.

In the debut episode of the revamped Secure Insights podcast, hosts Steve Burdet and Alex Walthers chat with Kelly DeLeo, Director, Business Development & Services at Axis Communications. With close to 20 years at Axis, Kelly provides a unique perspective on bridging the gap between current and future market needs across solutions, services, and technology offerings.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ Key trends shaping the video surveillance and security industry

✅ How organizations are leveraging smart cameras for business intelligence

✅ The growing role of intelligence and analytics in security operations

✅ And so much more

Whether you're a security professional, system integrator, or technology leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into the current state and future of the industry.

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00:00:00 — Welcome to Secure Insights

00:44:18 — Meet the hosts

11:00:00 — The evolution and impact of surveillance technology

15:28:00 — Everyday challenges facing security professionals

23:04:00 — Staying ahead of a rapidly changing tech landscape

27:49:22 — Introducing Kelly DeLeo

31:55:05 — Why relationships matter in the security industry

33:21:15 — Current challenges that didn’t exist five years ago

37:43:12 — The trends reshaping the industry

40:21:15 — How vision data is redefining the security ecosystem

47:03:00 — The costs of falling behind on modern technology

48:34:00 — How modern technology is powering analytics

53:58:00 — The shift toward intelligence-driven security

57:14:00 — What’s next for the industry (and why it’s so exciting)

About Axis Communications
Axis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.
Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.

Listen in on Michael Almeyda, Business Development Manager for New Technology, and John Vellone, A&E Manager discuss the evolution of audio technology, focusing on the transition from analog to IP audio systems. Hear the benefits of network-based audio systems in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and commercial applications. Our experts share their experiences on how IP audio enhances security and operational efficiency, and they explore the future of audio technology in creating better environments for users. About Axis Communications

Axis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety,
operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network
technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance,
access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by
intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality
training.

Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and
collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide
to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the
headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.

Learn more about New Tech by Axis here
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About Axis Communications
Axis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.
Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.