Once again we bravely march forward into a new year, optimistically looking at the clean slate that lies before us as a fresh start and an opportunity to reach new goals. However, we should not forget the importance of looking back at the year we leave behind, remembering that it is through this exercise of reflection that we may better understand the best ways to approach what lies ahead.

In a recent Security Info Watch article, Joel Griffin shared his thoughts on the impact of the biggest security stories of 2015, highlighting, “While there are no shortage of impactful events each year in security, 2015 will likely be remembered as one of the most transformational for the industry. From mass shootings and terrorist attacks to large-scale mergers and acquisitions, there were myriad stories that grabbed headlines this year which will forever alter the landscape of the security market. As we get ready to head into a new year, SIW takes a look back at some of events that defined 2015 and could affect the industry moving into 2016 and beyond.”

The events featured in this article are of great importance and can provide us with considerable insight into the future needs and direction of the security industry. I strongly encourage you to read it in its entirety here, and to be reminded that as we continue moving forward together, into 2016, let’s not forget the events that got us here. Let’s learn from them, and look to them to help inform and shape the best decisions that we can make for ourselves, and those that we strive to keep safe, in the year to come.

 

 

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