Protos Security’s AI-powered operational assistant has earned industry recognition, with Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Cameron Tabor receiving SecurityInfoWatch’s 2026 Security Innovator Award for leading its development. The annual award recognizes security professionals whose innovative thinking and technological leadership are helping shape the future of security operations.
Cameron was recognized for leading the development of the AI-operational assistant within the Protos Client Portal, helping clients access and analyze security operations data more efficiently. By leveraging conversational AI, the solution enables users to instantly uncover operational insights, identify trends, evaluate vendor performance and analyze incident activity without relying on manual reports or technical expertise.
Security organizations weren’t suffering from a lack of data. They were overwhelmed by it. Valuable operational information existed across multiple systems, but uncovering meaningful trends often required hours of manually searching reports. Rather than creating another reporting tool, Cameron led Protos Labs in developing an AI assistant that delivers those answers through simple conversational questions.
The result is a faster, more accessible way for clients to make informed decisions, identify service gaps, recognize emerging trends and improve overall security operations. The innovation also establishes a foundation for future AI-driven capabilities across the Protos software ecosystem.
Users can ask natural-language questions such as, ‘Which locations generated the most incidents this month?’, ‘Which vendors are consistently underperforming?’ or ‘What recurring security trends should I be watching?’ and receive immediate answers without manually searching reports or dashboards.
“Cameron’s recognition is a reflection of the culture of innovation we’ve built at Protos,” said Mark Hjelle, CEO of Protos. “He has been instrumental in transforming how we leverage technology to deliver greater value for our clients. Under his leadership, Protos Labs has developed solutions that don’t just improve operational efficiency but fundamentally change how organizations interact with their security data. We’re incredibly proud of Cameron and the entire Protos Labs team for continuing to push the industry forward.”
“I’m honored to receive this recognition,” said Cameron Tabor. “Our goal has always been to build technology that makes our clients’ jobs easier and helps them make better security decisions. We’re excited about what’s ahead as we continue expanding AI capabilities across the Protos software suite.”
The Security Innovator Awards celebrate individuals who are redefining the future of security through creativity, leadership and impactful technology.
The Security Innovator Awards, now in their fourth year, are a 100% peer-nominated recognition program, honoring individuals whose creativity, leadership and technological advancements are driving meaningful change across the profession. Selected by their peers, recipients are recognized for developing innovative solutions, advancing industry best practices and delivering measurable impact for customers and the broader security community.
About Protos Security
Protos Security delivers integrated protection solutions, including guarding, off-duty law enforcement, specialized security, remote services and proprietary software, to organizations across North America. Through its nationwide network of vetted security partners and the country’s largest off-duty law enforcement network, Protos helps organizations manage complex security programs with greater visibility, accountability and operational performance.
For more information on Protos, please visit www.protossecurity.com.
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