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Impact Security provides innovative forced entry and bullet-resistant solutions. Visit www.defenselite.com to locate an Authorized Dealer near you.

We design, engineer, manufacture, and install retrofit security products for schools, retail, and government buildings, ensuring safety and protection worldwide.

04/21/2026

AIA Continuing Education | Retrofit Security Glazing Solutions

As an AIA CE Provider, Impact Security offers an AIA-approved course available online through AEC Daily:

Retrofit Security Glazing Solutions for Threat Mitigation
1 hour, 15 minutes | HSW Credits

This course provides architects and security professionals with a practical understanding of how security glazing systems perform under threat conditions and how retrofit solutions can enhance occupant safety.

Learning objectives include:

🔴 Identifying the function, components, and materials used in storefront and glazing assemblies, and how they perform for strength and protection
🔴 Discussing the need for glass and door security against vandalism, forced entry, riots, smash-and-grab crimes, and active shooter events
🔴 Comparing traditional and next-generation security options, including laminated glass, security films, bars/grilles, and retrofit overglaze systems
🔴 Evaluating key design considerations for retrofit systems engineered to remain intact during attack and help prevent unauthorized entry

AEC Daily shares as an online, self-paced course for ease of access and convenience.

Architects, specifiers, and security professionals are also invited to connect with Impact Security to schedule a live webinar or in-person Lunch and Learn, exclusive to your firm.

04/14/2026

Press Release: Impact Security Introduces SafeSuite™ for Interior Hardening and Forced-Entry Protection

Impact Security, a FutureVu Brands company, has introduced SafeSuite™—an integrated, retrofit security solution designed to strengthen interior environments and delay forced-entry threats.

SafeSuite™ brings together protective glazing, ballistic wall systems, and secure door assemblies to help create reinforced refuge spaces within existing buildings—without requiring full replacement.

Even short delays in forced entry can support emergency response and improve occupant safety outcomes...

Read the full announcement: https://ow.ly/2sS350YJ214

04/14/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀?

A recent Security Magazine article by Dr. Chris Pierson highlights a critical shift in risk facing healthcare leadership.

It’s no longer just about cyber threats or organizational liability.

🔴➤Executives are increasingly exposed at a personal level
🔴➤Digital vulnerabilities are translating into physical risk
🔴➤ Public frustration is becoming targeted behavior

In healthcare—and beyond—this raises an important question:

What happens when leadership becomes the point of vulnerability?

For security professionals and facility leaders, this is not just a cybersecurity issue. It’s a built environment and protection strategy challenge.

Executive protection is evolving—and so must the way buildings, access points, and interior spaces are secured.

"According to Allied Universal’s 2025 World Security Report, which surveyed 2,352 corporate security leaders at global organizations representing more than $25 trillion in combined revenue:

42% report a significant increase in threats of violence against company executives..."

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/xXOx50YFL29?

04/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆?

Retailers aren’t just concerned—they’re seeing escalation.

According to a recent report from the National Retail Federation:

“Roughly 70% of retailers said they were equally or more concerned about mob shoplifting… 59% reported the same or greater concern about smash-and-grab events.”
https://ow.ly/t92M50YCoBx

This isn’t just about theft—it’s about how quickly glass becomes the vulnerability.

The question isn’t if incidents occur.
It’s how long your building can delay entry when they do.

04/01/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁—𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺?

Homeowners evaluating security upgrades are increasingly asking what bullet-resistant windows for homes actually involve—and whether full window replacement is required.

Bullet-resistant glazing is not simply thicker glass. It is an engineered system composed of multiple layers of glass and specialized interlayers designed to absorb impact, resist pe*******on, and reduce dangerous fragmentation. These systems are tested to recognized standards such as UL 752, which defines levels of ballistic resistance based on specific threats.

Traditionally, achieving this level of protection meant replacing existing windows with heavy, complex assemblies. However, that approach can introduce higher costs, extended installation timelines, and potential disruption to a home’s architectural design.

Today, retrofit solutions offer a different path.

Systems such as DefenseLite® security glazing are designed to install over existing windows and doors, reinforcing vulnerable openings from the interior without removing the original glass. This approach allows homeowners to enhance protection while maintaining natural light, sightlines, and overall design intent.

Retrofit security glazing systems can:

→ Strengthen existing glass openings without full replacement
→ Help retain shattered glass and delay intrusion attempts
→ Preserve the appearance and performance of existing windows
→ Minimize disruption during installation

It is also important to distinguish between retrofit glazing systems and standard window films. While films may help hold broken glass together, they are not engineered to provide ballistic resistance and should not be considered equivalent solutions.

As residential security strategies evolve, the focus is shifting from complete window replacement to reinforcing existing conditions with purpose-built systems.

The question is no longer whether protection is possible—but how it can be achieved without compromising aesthetics or structure of the home.

Learn more:
https://www.defenselite.com/blog/bulletproof-windows-for-homes/

03/30/2026

Searching “bullet proof glass near me”? That’s only the beginning.

When it comes to ballistic-resistant glazing, proximity does not equal protection.

A local installer may be convenient—but true security depends on certified systems, engineered integration, and verified performance standards like UL 752.

What many facility managers and architects are discovering:

“Bullet proof glass” is not a product—it’s a system-based solution. Performance depends on glazing, framing, attachment, and installation working together. Improper installation can compromise even the most advanced materials.

Retrofit systems can enhance protection without full window replacement or operational disruption. The shift is clear: From commodity search → to engineered security strategy.

For high-risk environments, the real question is not who is closest—but who is qualified.

Read the full article to understand how to evaluate ballistic glazing solutions, reduce risk, and design for true protection: https://www.defenselite.com/blog/bullet-proof-glass-true-security/

03/18/2026

Highlights from the LPRC IMPACT Conference in Florida, where industry leaders gathered to address the growing challenge of retail crime and loss prevention.

This conference allows our Impact Security team to connect with professionals across the industry, demonstrating solutions designed to help retailers strengthen physical security and protect storefronts from smash-and-grab incidents.

03/10/2026

Don't Miss Out on this AIA CE Live Webinar | March 18th

It's not too late to sign up for: Retrofit Security Glazing for Threat Mitigation

This AIA Approved CE course outlines the fundamentals of physical security for today’s built environment—plus what performance requirements matter most when selecting threat-mitigation solutions.

Attendees will learn how clear, retrofit overglaze systems engineered with heavy-gauge polycarbonate and purpose-built framing improve resistance to forced entry and ballistic threats while maintaining daylighting and aesthetics.

Live Webinar:
March 18th | 1:00–2:15 PM ET
Earn 1.25 AIA LUs | HSW

Reserve your seat today to learn and earn HSW credits: https://www.defenselite.com/webinar-registration/ or scan the QR code.

03/04/2026

Sign Up Today for AIA CE Live Webinar | Retrofit Security Glazing for Threat Mitigation

This AIA Approved CE course outlines the fundamentals of physical security for today’s built environment—plus what performance requirements matter most when selecting threat-mitigation solutions.

Attendees will learn how clear, retrofit overglaze systems engineered with heavy-gauge polycarbonate and purpose-built framing improve resistance to forced entry and ballistic threats while maintaining daylighting and aesthetics.

Who should attend:
– Architects seeking AIA HSW credit
– Security and risk professionals
– School and campus safety leaders
– Building and facility owners planning upgrades

Live Webinar:
March 18th | 1:00–2:15 PM ET
Earn 1.25 AIA LUs | HSW

Reserve your seat today at https://www.defenselite.com/webinar-registration/ or scan the QR code.

03/03/2026

Upcoming Event | LPRC Impact Conference

Impact Security proudly supports the LPRC and its annual LPRC IMPACT Conference, an action-driven, three-day forum equipping retail and asset protection leaders to make measurable progress against organized retail crime and store-level threats

When: March 17–19
Where: University of Florida
74 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL
What: Impact Security | DefenseLite Booth 7

Through expert-led sessions, live technology demonstrations, and collaborative research discussions, IMPACT advances data-backed strategies and emerging innovations that strengthen retail security nationwide.

Impact Security's retrofit security glazing systems are engineered to harden vulnerable glass and door openings—helping retailers mitigate smash-and-grab incidents, delay forced entry, and protect employees, customers, and assets without full storefront replacement.

Visit Booth 7 to connect with the DefenseLite® team and explore tested, field-proven solutions designed for real-world retail environments.

02/11/2026

We are proud to share this important announcement from FutureVu Brands leadership and their participation in the Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP).

As part of the FutureVu Brands family, Impact Security and Window Film Depot remain focused on prevention-first strategies that help facilities strengthen protection, delay forced entry, and support safer outcomes across schools, commercial properties, and public-facing environments.

Collaboration through ASPP and alignment with the P.R.O. Model™ (Prevention. Response. Options.™) reinforces the value of layered security planning and practical solutions within the built environment.

We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside industry partners committed to proactive safety planning and helping ensure incidents are .

Read the full announcement from FutureVu Brands:
https://futurevubrands.com/futurevu-brands-aspp-collaboration/

02/10/2026

Secure your future with Impact Security through its AIA-approved continuing education course, Retrofit Security Glazing Solutions for Threat Mitigation.

This HSW-qualified course equips architects and design professionals with practical guidance on mitigating forced entry, vandalism, smash-and-grab crimes, riots, and active-threat scenarios. Participants may earn HSW AIA credits through American Institute of Architects or take the course to strengthen their security and glazing knowledge.

Learning objectives include the ability to:

📢Identify the functions, components, materials, and glass types used in storefront and general security glazing assemblies, and evaluate performance.

📢Discuss the need for glass and door security across retail, education, office, and commercial facilities.

📢Compare traditional and next-generation security options, including laminated glass, bars and grilles, security window film, and retrofit overglaze systems.

📢Apply key design considerations for retrofit security overglaze systems engineered to remain intact during attack.

Protect your designs. Strengthen your expertise. Take the course online today at AEC Daily. https://www.aecdaily.com/s/impact.security

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