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Kat Merck recounts a decade‑long experience with SimpliSafe, praising its modular DIY design, no‑contract monitoring, and ease of expansion. After an early false alarm that summoned police, she upgraded the system with a smoke‑alarm listener, a smart CO₂ detector, an outdoor camera with Active Guard AI monitoring, and a smart front‑door lock—each installable in minutes without tools and without raising the monthly fee. She notes the base station’s simple keypad, app control, and compatibility with Alexa and Google Home, while pointing out drawbacks such as noticeable lag in SimpliSafe’s outdoor camera (mitigated by using Arlo cameras elsewhere) and occasional connectivity issues with the smart lock. Pricing is transparent, with basic monitoring at $1.10 /day, optional Active Guard adding $0.56–$1.56 /day, and 30‑day cloud storage included; there are no cancellation fees and customer service is reportedly helpful. Overall, despite minor quirks, Merck finds SimpliSafe one of the most flexible and user‑friendly home security setups available.

Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/simplisafe-rave-2026/

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Here we go, with another pre-RSAC 2025 Conference Coverage Brand Story!

#QuantumSecurity, Real Problems, and the Unifying Layer Behind It All
A Brand Story with Marc Manzano, General Manager, Cybersecurity Group at SandboxAQ

As we get ready for RSAC 2025, we’re kicking things off with some Brand Story conversation that sets the tone for what’s coming.

In this pre-event episode, SandboxAQ shares how their flagship platform, Active Guard, is reshaping #cybersecurity at the intersection of #AI and #quantum. From cryptographic asset management to non-human identity oversight and automated compliance, it’s all about solving real challenges and building a more secure, interoperable future.

ITSPmagazine's Co-founders Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin, CISSP sat down with Marc Manzano for a first look at the #technology and thinking behind it — and what you can expect from their presence at RSA Conference 2025.

We’ll reconnect and record with SandboxAQ on location at #RSAC2025 for a deeper dive into this critical conversation.

A special thank you to SandboxAQ for sponsoring our RSAC 2025 coverage and supporting this exploration into the future of cybersecurity.

Watch, listen, and learn more below:

Video Teaser: https://youtu.be/eCT8qNhp4nc

Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/aD34MD5IRnc

Full Audio Podcast: https://brand-stories-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/quantum-security-real-problems-and-the-unifying-layer-behind-it-all-a-brand-story-conversation-with-marc-manzano-general-manager-of-the-cybersecurity-group-at-sandboxaq-a-rsac-conference-2025-brand-story-pre-event-conversation

Explore our full RSAC 2025 Coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/events/rsac

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