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Will AI Rid The Need For Cybersecurity Experts And Service Providers?

Will AI Rid The Need For Cybersecurity Experts And Service Providers?

When mechanized looms were first introduced, workers protested because they feared the automation would rob them of their skilled craft. When ATMs first arrived, some foretold the demise of bank tellers. When self-service kiosks were introduced, everyone believed they would replace cashiers. While technological shifts may have caused job losses in certain sectors, it could be argued that automation simply transformed the nature of work, or altered the responsibilities of workers instead of eliminating jobs. In fact, history shows that societal changes due to advances in technology have created more jobs than not.

SecurityHQ Signs Strategic Partnership with Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies

SecurityHQ, a global leader as a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), are excited to announce its enhanced collaboration with Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, one of most respected corporations in the Gulf region.

ASSA ABLOY Brings Safety and Security to GSX 2023 With New, Innovative Opening Solutions

ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, returns to GSX to reconvene with the worldwide community of security professionals. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 3033 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, from Sept. 11-13, where the company will showcase its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control.

Hanwha Vision Highlights Intelligent Solutions for Every Surveillance Application at GSX 2023

Hanwha Vision is showcasing a diverse array of new surveillance products and vision solutions at GSX 2023 (Booth #3123), reinforcing the company’s leadership position as a global supplier of intelligent video solutions.

Live from GSX 2023 Preview

Live from GSX 2023 Preview

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already September—and that means GSX 2023 is taking place next week in Dallas, Texas. The security industry’s biggest names and brightest minds will be coming together to showcase their latest developments, and whether you’re attending the show or keeping tabs on it from afar, you won’t want to miss a second of it.

Welcome to Texas

Welcome to Texas

Specifically, welcome to Dallas. I’ve lived in Texas nearly half of my life, and I’ve always wanted to declare this welcome to visitors. Texas is a friendly place, unless there is an ice storm, and the roads are a mess. Don’t worry about that; our heat wave continues.

5 Great Education Sessions at GSX 2023

5 Great Education Sessions at GSX 2023

The calendar has flipped to September, and that means it is almost time for GSX 2023. One of the top draws, along with a huge exhibition hall with great vendors, is a robust education series. We're highlighting some of the top options available.



IPVideo to Launch New HALO Cloud App & 10-Year Product Warranty for HALO 3C Cloud Customers With a 10-Year Cloud License at GSX 2023

IPVideo Corporation, a leading provider of physical security solutions, today announced the company will introduce its all-new HALO Cloud Application in booth #3245 at GSX 2023 in Dallas, TX, Sept. 11-13.

Edge 360 Adds Industry Veterans to Drive Growth and Expand Revenue Streams

Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerized video management solution, today announced the appointment of two seasoned experts, Bill Hobbs and Chris Ritter. As senior consultants for the Surveill VMS platform, both will leverage their extensive industry knowledge to amplify awareness, supercharge sales, and cultivate new revenue streams.

Acre Security Builds Momentum In 2023 with Robust Adoption of Cloud-Enabled Solutions and Expansion in High-Demand Markets

Today, acre security, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, unveiled its robust growth trajectory in the first half of 2023, marked by a steady adoption of its cloud-based access control solutions, an expanding international reach, and continuous enhancement of its mobile solutions.

IDIS Announces The Completion Of Its Costar Acquisition

IDIS is pleased to announce that its acquisition of Costar Technologies, Inc., a leading U.S. provider of electronic security products, has been completed.

AI-Based Vision System Prevents Contraband Drops in Prisons

AI-Based Vision System Prevents Contraband Drops in Prisons

Recreational drone popularity continues to rise as the devices become less expensive, easier to use, and safer to fly. Current Federal Aviation Administration figures show more than 500,000 recreational drones registered, and this does not include those that weigh 0.55 pounds or less. These figures, of course, do not show unregistered drones being used for nefarious and otherwise illegal activities.

DSI Security Services Announces CPP Certification of Kent Calhoun, Electronic Security Solutions Manager

DSI Security Services is pleased to announce that Electronic Security Solutions Manager Kent Calhoun has earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification through ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) International.

12 Commercial Crime Sites to Do Your Research

12 Commercial Crime Sites to Do Your Research

Understanding crime statistics in your industry and area is crucial for making important decisions about your security budget. With so much information out there, how can you know which statistics to trust?

ASIS International Announces its 2023 ASIS Awards of Excellence Recipients

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, today announced the 2023 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honored not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.

TSA PreCheck® Program Adds Four New Airlines

Eligible passengers can use TSA PreCheck lanes when traveling from the United States on 90 airlines

Gallagher Security Teams Up with Edge360 to Deliver Advanced Video and Access Control Solution

Award-winning Gallagher Security strengthens Command Centre’s VMS capabilities by partnering with Edge360, the company that delivers a comprehensive containerized video management solution, to create a unified video and access control solution.

BRTC Enters MOU with Proventus

Black River Technical College (BRTC), located in Pocahontas, AR, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Proventus to provide leadership development courses designed by members of its team of retired Navy Seals.

Introducing the i-PRO Endurance 7-Year Camera Warranty

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, today announced the i-PRO Endurance 7-year camera warranty on its full line of cameras. i-PRO is the only security camera manufacturer to offer a standard 7-year warranty across its entire line of surveillance cameras.

Media Power, Product Power

If used correctly, public relations can be a powerful tool for security companies of all sizes. A small security integrator can make themselves appear bigger, while an enterprise-level manufacturer can portray an intimate and personal relationship with employees and customers.

D-Fend to Participate in FAA Research Program

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone detection and takeover technology, has been selected for participation in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program, under Section 383 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.

Tom Thebes Named as Fortem Technologies’ CFO

Fortem Technologies, a leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones, has announced the appointment of Tom Thebes as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.

Swann Security Appoints Alex Talevski as Global CEO

Swann, a global leader in consumer security solutions for more than 35 years, announces the appointment of Alex Talevski as its new CEO. This transition underscores the company's commitment to expertise and innovation.

Report: DDoS Attacks Up 200 Percent in First Half of 2023

Zayo Group Holdings Inc. recenrly announced its annual Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Insights Report, analyzing DDoS attack activity and impact across industries in the first half of 2023.

IDCUBE, Inc. to Introduce Access360 and GreenID Solutions, Anchored in Artificial Intelligence at GSX

IDCUBE, a pioneer of AI-enabled Access Control solutions, proudly announces the North American launch of its revolutionary platform that includes Access360.ai, Access360.helix and GreenID.

Former President George W. Bush Highlights GSX 2023 Keynote Speakers

GSX 2023 will three keynote sessions each day of the conference. Radosław “Radek” Sikorski will kick the event off on Monday morning, followed by President George W. Bush on Tuesday, and Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, will be the final keynote on Wednesday.

The Benefits of OT, IT Collaboration

The Benefits of OT, IT Collaboration

It is no secret: OT and IT are converging. Physical security devices that were previously air gapped or standalone are now connected to a network, and with physical security devices more affordable than ever, the number of connected devices continues to grow. However, just because the technology itself is converging, that does not mean the human side of OT and IT are following suit.

AlertEnterprise Selected by GRC Outlook as One of the Top GRC Solution Providers in 2023

AlertEnterprise, the only provider of three dimensional governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, has been recognized by GRC Outlook as one of the Top 10 GRC solution providers in 2023.

The Knowledge, Intention and Behavior Gap in Cybersecurity: How to Close It

While technology plays a crucial role in strengthening organizational defenses, it is not the sole solution to cybersecurity challenges. Cybercriminals understand that the easiest way to breach an organization, even those with top-notch security controls, is through exploiting the human element.

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  • New Report Reveals Top Security Risks for U.S. Retail Chains

    Interface Systems, a provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Read Now

  • Gaining a Competitive Edge

    Ask most companies about their future technology plans and the answers will most likely include AI. Then ask how they plan to deploy it, and that is where the responses may start to vary. Every company has unique surveillance requirements that are based on market focus, scale, scope, risk tolerance, geographic area and, of course, budget. Those factors all play a role in deciding how to configure a surveillance system, and how to effectively implement technologies like AI. Read Now

  • 6 Ways Security Awareness Training Empowers Human Risk Management

    Organizations are realizing that their greatest vulnerability often comes from within – their own people. Human error remains a significant factor in cybersecurity breaches, making it imperative for organizations to address human risk effectively. As a result, security awareness training (SAT) has emerged as a cornerstone in this endeavor because it offers a multifaceted approach to managing human risk. Read Now

  • The Stage is Set

    The security industry spans the entire globe, with manufacturers, developers and suppliers on every continent (well, almost—sorry, Antarctica). That means when regulations pop up in one area, they often have a ripple effect that impacts the entire supply chain. Recent data privacy regulations like GDPR in Europe and CPRA in California made waves when they first went into effect, forcing businesses to change the way they approach data collection and storage to continue operating in those markets. Even highly specific regulations like the U.S.’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) can have international reverberations – and this growing volume of legislation has continued to affect global supply chains in a variety of different ways. Read Now

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  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises. 3

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge. 3

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3