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IdentiSys acquires ACS and ACS East

Identification, Emergency Response, Security Solutions and On-site Service Provider expands into Pennsylvania tristate area.

iPhone X Face ID May Risk User's Facial Data

The iPhone X releases today, and with it come more concerns about the privacy and security of its new Face ID feature.

DHS Looks to Boost Border Security with Facial Recognition

DHS Looks to Boost Border Security with Facial Recognition

The Department of Homeland Security is soliciting facial recognition technology that can passively scan the faces of people crossing the U.S. border by car.

NYC Marathon Increases Security In Wake of Terror Attack

NYC Marathon Increases Security In Wake of Terror Attack

NYPD to increase NYC Marathon security following terror attack in Lower Manhattan

Idesco To Showcase Full Line of ID Card Printers At ISC East

ID card solutions provider to showcase its latest security solutions at ISC East this month at booth #812

IPVideo Corp. Showcases Mobile Command Vehicle at ISC East; Kicks Security & Mobile IoT Management Into High Gear

Leading manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance will be showcasing its full line-up of video management products within a mobile setting at ISC East in NYC in booth #729.

6 Dead, 15 Injured after Vehicle Attack in Lower Manhattan

UPDATE: 8 Dead, 11 Injured after Vehicle Attack in Lower Manhattan

A suspect drove a rental truck down a bike path striking people in it's path.

3 People Killed In Colorado Walmart Shooting

3 People Killed In Colorado Walmart Shooting

Three people are dead after a man open fires in a Walmart.



Branch Banking

Branch Banking

While retailers have been incorporating video analytics into their daily operations for decades, financial institutions have lagged well behind the technology curve.

The Age Of Collaboration

The organizations of today have a wealth of technology at their fingertips, highlighting new features and advancements that are changing the way these entities do business, how people work and the interconnectivity between the two.

Keeping the Stars Aligned

Multi-tenant buildings present security challenges not found in single-user facilities. Tenants may come and go at different times.

The IP Evolution

A few advantages with IP-based systems worth mentioning are remote access anytime, anyplace; digital images do not degrade over time; real time analytic capability; and content distributed electronically quickly and easily.

Are We All in on Security

I suppose it’s only a matter of time before another obscene, violent act will make headlines across the world. I do not wish for this, but these days it seems to be one wave after another.

Maintaining Customer Trust

Maintaining Customer Trust

There are a few things you should know about the consulting business in the security industry. First, it is a must to be a trusted security advisor.

Making the Case

Established security integrators often deal with prospects who are also considering solutions that let them eliminate live monitoring and keep an eye on their homes via smartphone.

It’s a Woman’s World

It’s a Woman’s World

As with the technology in the industry, times are changing and Nancy Ford, and many other women, are now filling the rank and file of a booming industry.

The New First Responder

The New First Responder

People are constantly on the move—particularly in busy transit hubs—and passengers need to know where they should be and by when.

Biometric Ideas

Biometric Ideas

To best leverage the advantages of biometrics, integrators should follow the tips outlined below to take advantage of the primary benefits of biometrics, which are enhanced security and convenience.

Getting A Hold On The Bandwith

More than a decade ago, it was all about analog cameras. My, how times have changed. By 2010, IP-based cameras were taking over the security duties, and doing a good job, but there were challenges.

Putting the Customer First

Boxerbaum was driven by good work and making the world a more secure place, but he also was a techie interested in futuristic gadgets.

Its Not Just A Turnstile

Its Not Just A Turnstile

Many professionals in the security industry today tend to use the word “turnstile” to refer to all security entrances, when, in fact, there are actually multiple types of entrances for different applications, industries and levels of security.

Retail Under Fire

A recent data security report, published by Thales, revealed that 62 percent of all retailers worldwide have experienced a data breach within the past year.

Criminal Intent

Criminal Intent

As more of our lives move online, crime has unfortunately migrated to the internet at matching pace taking form in what’s now considered cybercrime.

3 Access Control Trends to Watch

hile video surveillance may get all the attention—what with the stunning sharpness of 4K, the immersive experience of panoramic sensors and see-through-the-night capabilities— for most security projects, the door access control solutions are among the most important.

Held Hostage

Ransomware attacks are becoming infamous. As I write now, the Petya attack is unfolding.

MONI Smart Security Hosts 5K Run with Mission 500 for Children in Need

Charity Run Raises More Than $36,000 and Provides 600 Local Elementary Students with Book Bags

Micron Accelerates Edge Storage for Video Surveillance

New industrial microSD cards designed for commercial and enterprise surveillance deliver cost savings, ease system design and speed deployments

Data Breaches That Will Haunt You

Data Breaches That Will Haunt You

This year has been filled with some of the biggest data breaches in history, which is a truly horrific thought.

3 Common Misconceptions About Business Security Systems

3 Common Misconceptions About Business Security Systems

When you can secure the building at night, you can open your business for a lucrative tomorrow.

Three Technologies That Will Change Your Business

3 Security Technologies to Invest Time in Researching

How researching and investing in these three technologies will change your business

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