Security Today

What Security Today does

Security Today is a B2B trade publication and digital media platform covering the security industry, operated as a brand within 1105 Media Inc.'s Converge360 network of technology publications. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company positions itself as the biggest circulation magazine in the security industry, delivering editorial coverage across 18+ security verticals including cybersecurity, access control, physical security, campus security, government, education, and networking. Its core technology is a web-based digital media platform that publishes news articles, product directories, webinars, whitepapers, and a digital magazine edition alongside a USA-only print subscription offering.

The company's revenue model spans three primary streams: advertising and sponsorships from security vendors and manufacturers, entry-fee revenue from four annual industry awards programs (Govies Government Security Awards, CyberSecured Awards, Secure Campus Awards, and New Product of the Year), and recurring subscription revenue from digital and print magazine subscriptions. Distribution channels include the securitytoday.com website, email newsletters, webinars, sponsored whitepapers, LinkedIn and Twitter/X social media, and a SecurPod podcast. Security Today maintains content partnerships with major industry associations including the Security Industry Association (SIA), Electronic Security Association (ESA), and The Monitoring Association (TMA) for conference coverage and sponsored research.

The publication serves two primary customer segments: security industry professionals (integrators, dealers, practitioners) who consume news, product information, and educational content, and security vendors/manufacturers who advertise, sponsor content, and participate in awards programs for brand visibility and lead generation. As part of the 1105 Media portfolio, Security Today benefits from cross-promotion and shared infrastructure with sister publications including Campus Security Today, ADTmag, THE Journal, and other niche technology media brands. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, revenue figures, or ownership transactions in the available source material.

Name

Security Today

Legal name

1105 Media Inc.

Website

https://securitytoday.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Security Today is a B2B trade publication and digital media platform covering the security industry across cybersecurity, physical security, government, and campus verticals. It serves security professionals and vendors through editorial content, awards programs, advertising, and subscriptions, operating within the 1105 Media Converge360 network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Industry Trade Publication

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technology & B2B PR (BPAFADAI)

Keywords

• Security industry news
• Trade publication media
• Industry awards programs
• Digital magazine publishing
• Sponsored whitepapers

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from advertisers and sponsors including security industry vendors promoting products and services through the website, newsletters, webinars, and whitepaper publications
2. Award Programs: Govies Government Security Awards, CyberSecured Awards, Secure Campus Awards, and Security Today NPOY generate revenue through entry form fees from participating companies
3. Content Subscriptions: Digital and print magazine subscriptions, premium whitepaper downloads, and newsletter signups drive recurring subscription revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Security Today is a B2B trade media publication delivering security industry editorial coverage across cybersecurity, physical security, government, campus, and education verticals. The platform generates revenue through magazine subscriptions (digital and print), advertising and sponsorships from security vendors, paid awards program entries (Govies, CyberSecured, Secure Campus, NPOY), and sponsored whitepapers and webinars. It operates as a brand within the 1105 Media Converge360 network of technology publications.

Product overview

Security Today is a B2B media publication and digital platform that provides security industry news, product information, awards programs, webinars, and white papers. The platform does not offer its own technology products or software services; instead, it serves as a content aggregator and industry resource covering multiple security verticals including cybersecurity, access control, campus security, government, and more. The company operates as part of the 1105 Media network alongside related publications such as AI Boardroom, ADTmag, Campus Security Today, Campus Technology, Environmental Protection, MCPmag, MedCloudInsider, Occupational Health & Safety, Pure AI, Redmond, Spaces 4 Learning, TechMentor, Tech Tactics in Education, THE AI Pivot, THE Journal, and Virtualization & Cloud Review.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Today Magazine Bi-monthly digital and print subscription magazine delivering security industry editorial coverage spanning cybersecurity, physical security, government, campus, and education verticals. Available with annual Digital (online) or Print (USA only) subscriptions.
• Security Today eNews Newsletter Free monthly email newsletter delivering essential security industry news and product information to subscribers.
• Sponsored Whitepapers Vendor-sponsored research and educational publications on security topics such as access control, cargo theft, and government security, available for download by industry professionals.
• Educational Webinars Sponsored webinar programs covering topics like AI in security, crisis communications, mobile security, and identity access management, available for industry professional registration.
• SecurPod Free security industry podcast delivering editorial content and interviews for security professionals.
• Govies Government Security Awards Annual awards program recognizing products and solutions in government security categories including Cyber Defense Solutions and Security & Risk Intelligence, with paid entry submissions from participating companies.
• CyberSecured Awards Annual industry awards program recognizing cybersecurity products and solutions, with paid entry submissions from participating companies.
• Secure Campus Awards Annual awards program recognizing security solutions for educational campuses and institutions, with paid entry submissions from participating companies.
• Security Today NPOY (New Product of the Year) Annual awards program recognizing outstanding new security products introduced to the market, with paid entry submissions from participating companies.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GenetecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenetec sponsors whitepaper content on Security Today, including guides on modernizing access control in K-12 school systems and selecting modern access control systems for campuses
• Security Industry Association (SIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIA partners with Security Today on content and initiatives including SIA AcceleRISE conference coverage and the SIA SMI (Security Market Index) report featured on the platform
• Electronic Security Association (ESA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA partners with Security Today on ESX conference coverage and the Future of Connected Home standards whitepaper sponsored by Resideo
• The Monitoring Association (TMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMA partners with Security Today for OPSTech conference coverage and monitoring industry news including ASAP service and certification programs
• ConvergintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConvergint Global Elite Partner Program featured in Security Today dealer and integrator content coverage
• 1105 MediacoreOthersSecurity Today is published by 1105 Media Inc. and operates within the Converge360 network of B2B technology publications including Campus Security Today, ADTmag, THE Journal, and others

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• SecurityWorldMarket.com: Security World Market is an online B2B publication and directory serving the global security industry with product news, case studies, and vendor resources. It is comparable to Security Today in editorial scope but operates primarily as a digital directory and international trade resource.
• IFSEC Global: IFSEC Global is a UK-based B2B security media outlet and event brand covering physical and cyber security across Europe and emerging markets. It is comparable in editorial focus to Security Today but primarily serves international geographies outside North America.
• a&s Adria / a&s International (Messe Frankfurt): a&s International is a global B2B security trade publication produced under Messe Frankfurt covering access control, video surveillance, and integrated security. It is comparable to Security Today in editorial and advertising offerings but serves a primarily Asia-Pacific and international audience rather than North America.

Direct peers

• Campus Security Today: Campus Security Today is a sister publication to Security Today within the 1105 Media Converge360 network, focused on educational campus and institutional security. It shares the same parent and editorial infrastructure but targets a narrower campus security vertical with overlapping vendor advertisers.
• Security Sales & Integration (SSI): SSI is a trade publication focused on security dealers, integrators, and installers, with print and digital editions plus industry awards. It targets the same security integrator and dealer segments as Security Today and competes for similar advertising budgets.
• SecurityInfoWatch.com: SecurityInfoWatch.com is a digital-first B2B media outlet covering security dealers, integrators, and end users across access control, video surveillance, and cybersecurity. It directly competes with Security Today for the same vendor advertising and editorial audience.
• Security Magazine (BNP Media): Security Magazine is a long-established B2B trade publication covering cybersecurity and physical security for enterprise buyers. It is a direct competitor to Security Today in the same news, product, and editorial category, serving overlapping vendor and practitioner audiences.
• SourceSecurity.com: SourceSecurity.com is an online B2B media platform covering CCTV, access control, intruder detection, and integrated security solutions globally. It competes with Security Today for international vendor mindshare and digital advertising in the physical security market.
• SDM Magazine: SDM Magazine is a B2B publication serving security dealers, integrators, and monitoring providers with news, product information, and industry research. It competes directly with Security Today for the dealer-integrator audience and vendor sponsorship dollars.

Emerging players

• Commercial Integrator: Commercial Integrator is a B2B publication covering AV, IT, and security system integrators in commercial environments. It overlaps with Security Today's dealer-integrator audience but is broader in scope, including AV and IT channels beyond pure security.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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