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Anixter International Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Tri-Ed

Accelerates Anixter’s strategic security growth initiative, significantly advancing their existing capabilities and footprint.

USC Student Death Prompts Security Upgrades

USC Student Death Prompts Security Upgrades

Safety includes safety practices and methods and people being aware of their surroundings.

Security Holes Found in some DLP Products

Security Holes Found in some DLP Products

Two researchers planned to reveal their findings at Black Hat USA.

Speco Technologies Brings Award Winning Intensifier Technology to IP

Cameras display color images at night in HD without IR LEDs.

College Deploys Latest SILENT KNIGHT Technologies in Renown Fire Engineering Program

Complete and fully-functional Silent Knight Fire Alarm and Emergency Communication System serves critical training role in Delaware Tech Fire Engineering Lab.

New Samsung Heat-map Analytic Solution Improves Retail Operations and Customer Service

Analyzes movement in a scene to provide a graphical representation of the areas where the most activity occurred.

Taking HD Video Surveillance to the Extremes

Bosch MIC IP 7000 HD family goes IP, captures relevant details in the harshest environments 24/.



Voltage SecureData z/Protect Provides Reliable, Standards-based Protection

Breakthrough encryption and tokenization technologies deliver a new level of safety in today’s risk-prone, online transactional world.

Homeless Woman at San Jose Airport Boards Plane without a Ticket

Homeless Woman at San Jose Airport Boards Plane without a Ticket

Airport responded that the stowaway posed no security threat because she passed TSA screening.

U.S. Homeland Security Contractor Acknowledges Computer Breach

US Homeland Security Contractor Acknowledges Computer Breach

The company says it has all the markings of a state-sponsored attack.

Facebook Follows its Users across Cyberspace

Facebook Follows its Users across Cyberspace

4 ways to battle this social media giant to beat them at their own game.

Hackers steal 1.2 billion Usernames and Passwords

Hackers Steal 1.2 Billion Usernames and Passwords

Russian hackers stole 1.2 billion passwords resulting in the largest collection of stolen internet information.

Making a Cultural Shift

Making a Cultural Shift

Hospitals operate 24/7. As a result, countless numbers of people enter and exit their facilities. In order to provide a safe environment for their patients and employees, they need to know who these people are and why they are there.

Quantum Secure Debuts SAFE for Secure Cloud

SaaS solution makes SAFE accessible to SMB users and resellers.

Allegion to Feature New ENGAGE Technology-enabled Schlage Wireless Electronic Locks at ASHE

Allows healthcare organizations to easily migrate from mechanical locks to electronic access control.

Proximex Delivers Surveillint Essentials

This fast deploying, PSIM value solution helps customers to easily integrate and monitor their entire security environment.

LENSEC to Demonstrate Perspective VMS at ASIS 2014

LENSEC representatives will show new features of Perspective Video Management Software.

Google Turns in Man with Child Porn

Google Turns in Man with Child Porn

The internet company found illegal images in his Gmail account.

Application Single Sign-on – Benefits and Considerations

Application Single Sign-on – Benefits and Considerations

Simplify the process of accessing multiple resources for productivity and collaboration to a "sign and done" experience.

Government Websites in Israel Hacked by Anonymous

Government Websites in Israel Hacked by Anonymous

In wake of recent bombings, activist group feels need to hack.

Video Insight V6, optimized for power with quick capital search, easy to use menu options, and streamlined playback

The New Video Insight V6 is a Video Management Software (VMS) that provides immediate access to live and recorded video from any server.

33 P.F. Chang Restaurants Affected in Data Breach

33 P.F. Chang Restaurants Affected in Data Breach

A security breach in June might have led to customer data theft.

USA Officers Keep Risk and Anxiety Low with Training Recall

Rigorous, award-winning security officer training program pays off this summer.

US Patent and Trademark Office Issues Patent to AtHoc

Patent #8,736,443 further expands portfolio of AtHoc intellectual property.

Aiphone Corporation Receives Lenel Factory Certification

Aiphone Corporation's IS-IP Series Networked Video Security Communication System integrates with Lenel’s OnGuard access control security system.

XTec Announces 10 Year Homeland Security Enterprise Identity Management Contract

XTec Incorporated awarded long-term work to continue the implementation of the HSPD-12 Program.

Unlock Your Smartphone with a Tattoo

Unlock Your Smartphone with a Tattoo

Place a round, nickel-sized sticker on your skin where it’s easily accessible and tap your smartphone on the sticker to unlock it.

Where Current SMS Authentication Fails, the Next Generation Succeeds

Jane and Jake work for the same company. This week they’re on one of those dreaded road trips—three cities in four days—and are, as we all are, completely dependent on their tools of choice while on the move.

Mission Critical Life safety systems play an important role in high-security facility

Mission Critical

Dealing with an obsolete, legacy fire alarm system and a separate, standalone ECS, the building owner’s property management company, Childress Klein Properties, Inc., turned to local Gamewell-FCI distributor Critical Systems LLC, to help them find a new, comprehensive solution.

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    Managing and maintaining locks and door hardware across a school district or university campus is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Knowing the basics of common door hardware, including locks, panic devices and door closers, can make a difference in daily operations and emergency situations. Read Now

  • Choosing the Right Solution

    Today, there is a strong shift from on-prem installations to cloud or hybrid-cloud deployments. As reported in the 2024 Genetec State of Physical Security report, 66% of end users said they will move to managing or storing more physical security in the cloud over the next two years. Read Now

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    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

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    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

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  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame. 3

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    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction. 3

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis. 3