CareHawk Sets New Industry Standard in School Communication Technology with Cybersecure CH2000IP and Spotlight 6.0

LONGWOOD, Fla., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CareHawk®, an established leader in life safety and mass notification systems, is proud to announce the release of Spotlight™ 6.0, the latest evolution of its software platform. This major update adds a host of safety communication capabilities and bolsters cybersecurity to maintain a clear leadership position in this space.

"As we continue to lead through innovation, we're also focused on keeping our solutions accessible," said Salvatore Marinello, Vice President of Sales at CareHawk. "We're pleased to confirm that there will be no pricing increases or surcharges through, at minimum, September 1, 2025. Thanks to our integrated manufacturing approach, we can strategically manage rising component and tariff costs, allowing us to deliver industry-leading safety and communication technology at a competitive price."

Spotlight 6.0 demonstrates CareHawk's commitment to aligning both physical safety and cybersecurity priorities of today's K–12 schools. As digital threats to school data, records, and infrastructure increase, CareHawk is setting a new standard by integrating rigorous cybersecurity protections directly into its core technology. Spotlight 6.0 delivers enhanced data protection, secure access controls, and independent verification to ensure schools can rely on a resilient, uncompromised safety platform.

"We are deeply committed to ensuring both the physical and digital wellbeing of K-12 schools and their staff and students," said Rami Michael, President and CEO of CareHawk. "With Spotlight 6.0 and our independently verified CH2000IP platform, we are fulfilling our vision of being a leader in providing secure and intelligent emergency response solutions that today's schools can depend on."

As threats to school security evolve, so should the systems that protect them. Spotlight 6.0 integrates industry-leading cybersecurity enhancements, including Active Directory support, encrypted communications, role-based access control, and independent third-party penetration testing, to ensure that school communication platforms are responsive and secure.

The CH2000IP Life Safety Communication Server has undergone independent penetration testing by certified cybersecurity professionals, earning a "None" risk rating, the highest level of confidence possible. Using best-in-class tools and OWASP standards, CareHawk has worked with third-party experts to identify, prioritize, and proactively remediate potential vulnerabilities.

"Cybersecurity isn't a checkbox—it's a foundation," said Stacie Dinse, Director of Product Management at CareHawk. "With Spotlight 6.0, we've redefined what schools should expect from a mass notification system. We're empowering districts to not only respond faster, but to do so with absolute confidence in their system's security."

In addition to these cybersecurity advancements, Spotlight 6.0 introduces key feature improvements to enhance emergency communication, response, and school-wide situational awareness:

• Alert Origin Display: See exactly where an alert was initiated across all visual displays and system interfaces for faster, informed responses.
• Active Directory Integration: Beyond security, it streamlines access control, user and password management and administrative efficiency.
• Raptor® Integration: Direct connection to the Raptor® Alert App for real-time crisis coordination.

Attendees of the 2025 National School Safety Conference & Exposition, taking place July 28 – August 1, 2025, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, will have an exclusive opportunity to see Spotlight 6.0 and the CH2000IP platform in action. CareHawk experts will be on-site to provide hands-on demonstrations and insights into the future of secure school communications.

Learn more and register for the conference here: https://schoolsafety911.org/

Media Contact
CareHawk Marketing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-888-223-5816
Website: www.carehawk.com

SOURCE CareHawk