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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

5 Halloween Home Security Tricks

5 Halloween Home Security Tricks

Just because Halloween is here doesn't mean you have to throw security out the window.

£3 Million Investment Gives Overseas Prison Officers Body-Cams

£3 Million Investment Gives Overseas Prison Officers Body-Cams

Officers welcome Ministry of Justice's new measures for England and Wales, including trial of incapacitant spray.

3 Online Tools to Help Businesses Prevent Cyberattacks

3 Online Tools to Help Businesses Prevent Cyberattacks

Without these online tools, your business could be vulnerable to cyberattacks risking the information of your employees and customers.

Paxton Announces Next Steps on Ambitious Growth Journey

Paxton Access has added significant additional headcount to its team of security and technology experts.

Legrand Raises $98,750 in Employee and Company Contributions to Red Cross Natural Disaster Relief Efforts

“At Legrand, we feel a strong sense of responsibility to assist in the recovery efforts of the many unfortunate natural disasters that have occurred in our country."

IDIS Launches Compact Four-Channel NVR Ideal for Small Business and Single Location Video Surveillance Needs

The IDIS DR-1204P offers a stylish, modern form factor and all the benefits and scalability of the IDIS DirectIP™ end-to-end solution



New Altronix Power Supply Charger Solves a Common Access Control Installation Challenge

Dual Output Power Supply Charger Provides a Host of Features

New Airport Security Measures Go Into Effect

New Airport Security Measures Go Into Effect

New "security interviews" to begin for fliers on U.S. bound flights.

2 Dead After Shooting at Grambling State University

2 Dead After Shooting at Grambling State University

A student and visitor were found dead in the courtyard between two dorms early Wednesday morning.

Security Companies Partner with Amazon to Introduce Key

Kwikset and Yale Partner with Amazon Key to let services and couriers into your home.

3 Security Challenges Houston Will Face Hosting the World Series

3 Security Challenges Houston Will Face Hosting the World Series

Houston Police, federal security agencies and surrounding security professionals will have to overcome challenges to keep Minute Maid Park safe and secure.

San Jose State Installs New Gunshot Detection System, Surveillance

San Jose State Installs New Gunshot Detection System, Surveillance

San Jose State University is reviewing their newly installed security system that includes gunshot detection and license plate readers.

Ransomware Targets Transit and Goverment Organizations in Ukraine, Russia

Ransomware Targets Transit and Goverment Organizations in Ukraine, Russia

A new ransomware called Bad Rabbit (variant of Petya) is spreading through Ukraine and Russia.

Sielox Announces Partnership with F.M. Valenti, Inc.

Experienced Rep Firm Will Serve Sielox Customers in the New England Region, New York, and North Jersey

Bank of America Boosts Online Security with Biometrics

Bank of America Boosts Online Security with Biometrics

Bank of America will start using an additional layer of authentication for online banking.

Getting the Complete View with Guardzilla

Getting the Complete View with Guardzilla

DIY security camera maker Guardzilla introduced a new indoor camera that gives you a complete view of your home.

SALTO Systems Names Gerry Rupper As Regional Sales Manager for New York City

SALTO Systems has appointed Gerry Rupper to the commercial sales team position of Regional Sales Manager.

How to be Effective in the Wake of a Cyberattack

How to be Effective in the Wake of a Cyberattack

Helping you be prepared if an attack happens

Researchers Find Ways to Boost Security of Voice Control

Researchers Find Ways to Boost Security of Voice Control

Voice activated systems are vulnerable to hacking. Researchers from Michigan have found ways to bolster their security.

Speco Technologies Releases Customers and Dealers Guide on Protecting Video Surveillance Equipment from Hackers

The guide is an accumulation best practices for hardware, software and network security measures to minimize any unwanted intrusions or breaches.

Vulnerability in Children

Vulnerability in Children's Smart Watch Could Reveal Location

Some smart watches geared towards children have series security flaws.

ASSA ABLOY to Acquire August Home, Expanding Leadership in Smart Doors

ASSA ABLOY to Acquire August Home, Expanding Leadership in Smart Doors

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire August Home, a leading smart lock business in the US.

Security and Tensions Are High Ahead of Richard Spencers Speech at UF

Security and Tensions Are High Ahead of Richard Spencer's Speech at UF

Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for the event.

Three Dead, Two Injured in Maryland Workplace Shooting

UPDATE: Maryland Workplace Shooter Captured in Delaware

Radeed Prince killed three and injured two more in Edgewood, Maryland and injured one more in Wilmington, Delaware.

Border Wall Prototypes Stand Tall in San Diego

Border Wall Prototypes Stand Tall in San Diego

Construction crews broke ground two weeks ago to build eight prototypes for the Trump Administration's Border Wall.

DHS Demands Basic Email Security

DHS Demands Basic Email Security

DHS will issue a "binding directive" which will require the implementaion of security measures for email.

University Hack Leaves Professors

University Hack Leaves Professors' Data Vulnerable

A University of Kansas student was able to use a keystroke logger to gain access to a professor's computers and change his grades.

Overseas Holiday Markets Looking to Bolster Security to Prevent Attacks

Overseas Holiday Markets Looking to Bolster Security to Prevent Attacks

Attacks on Christmas markets and festivals in 2016 have motivated officials to boost security in order to prevent mass-casualty attacks.

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    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

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    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

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    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

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    UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in safety science, today announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) safety certification services, enabling comprehensive assessments for evaluating the safety of AI-powered products. Read Now

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    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

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    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

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