Vigilis AI and Security Executive Council Partner to Advance How Uniformed Security Teams Operate in Real Time

SEATTLE, Wash., June 9, 2026 —

Vigilis AI, the AI-powered operating system for physical security, and the Security Executive Council (SEC), the leading research and advisory organization, announced their strategic partnership today.

The partnership brings together Vigilis AI's operational technology and the SEC's expertise in helping security leaders improve organizational effectiveness and reduce risk — with a shared focus on advancing industry discussions around security force optimization and augmentation. This includes how real-time operational intelligence and AI-enabled workflows can help improve frontline execution, workforce consistency, communication, and decision-making across distributed security environments.

Vigilis AI was founded to address a longstanding operational challenge in physical security: most systems are built to document incidents after they occur rather than support officers in the moment. Through its voice-first AI assistant, VAL (Vigilance, Assistance, Leadership), the company enables security officers, supervisors, and security leaders to access guidance, execute workflows, document activity, and communicate operational intelligence in real time.

As part of the collaboration, Vigilis AI and the SEC will work together on industry education, executive engagement, strategic advisory discussions, and solution innovation initiatives designed to help security leaders modernize operational execution while improving visibility, responsiveness, and decision-making across distributed environments.

"For too long, security teams have been asked to manage growing risks with disconnected systems and limited visibility. We believe the industry is entering a new era — one where AI unifies people, sensors, and intelligence to help organizations operate more effectively, respond more quickly, and better understand their security risks and posture in real time. I'm excited to partner with the Security Executive Council. I've known Bob and the SEC for over 25 years and have long respected their contributions to the profession."

— Dan Wachtler, Founder & CEO, Vigilis AI

The collaboration also reflects a broader industry shift toward operationally integrated security programs combining people, processes, intelligence, and technology into unified risk-management ecosystems.

"Security leaders are increasingly looking for solutions that move beyond passive reporting and help organizations operate more intelligently in real time. Vigilis AI brings a unique operational perspective to the market by focusing on frontline execution, communication, and decision support. We look forward to working together to explore how emerging technologies can support more effective and resilient security operations."

— Bob Hayes, Managing Director, Security Executive Council

Vigilis AI is currently deploying VAL across multi-site security environments, including commercial real estate, mobile patrol operations, and enterprise security programs seeking greater operational consistency, reporting quality, and real-time situational awareness.

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Editor's Note:For more on the Security Executive Council's research on security program integration and collaboration, visit: Collaboration Is Key to Expanding the Definition of Security.