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Historic Inauguration Day Begins Amid Protests, Tight Security

Historic Inauguration Day Begins Amid Protests, Tight Security

Security for the Inauguration is tight as protests swarm and a new president is sworn in.

Inauguration Security: Washington Prepared for Anything

Inauguration Security: Washington Prepared for Anything

Washington D.C. Police along with Secret Service and the FBI have been working to secure the Presidential Inauguration for over a year.

Champion Names Nino Zeccardo as Partner/Executive VP, Chief Business Development and Sales Officer

Premier provider of integrated Security, Fire, A/V and Electrical and Data Cabling/IT Infrastructures expands executive team & appoints veteran security industry expert to grow company and expand geographical reach

Paul Cohn Joins Feenics as Western Regional Business Development Manager

Feenics appointed Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager.

5 Injured in Mexican Private School Shooting

5 Injured in Mexican Private School Shooting

A 15-year-old shot a teacher, three students and himself.

Little Elm Officer Shot and Killed During Standoff

Little Elm Officer Shot and Killed During Standoff

An officer in Little Elm, Texas was killed in a standoff with a gunman.

SDC Growth Spurs Key Hires for 2017 to Meet Market Demand

Here’s a little more detail about SDC’s new hires.

Morse Watchmans' KeyWatcher System Helps Secure World's Tallest Suspension Bridge in Istanbul

Bridge Safety and Security Bolstered with Key Management System



MLK Day Turns Violent After Shootings in Separate Cities

MLK Day Turns Violent After Shootings in Separate Cities

Houston and Miami saw a violent close to Martian Luther King Jr. Day when gunfire erupted injuring 12 people in all.

Hikvision Supports School Security and Success for Students with Disabilities

Hikvision provided cameras used for instruction and security at Kids World in Utah

5 Killed in Mexican Club Shooting

5 Killed in Mexican Nightclub Shooting

4 people were killed in the gunfire and 1 was killed in the stampede as people attempted to leave the nightclub.

6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Security Guard

6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Security Guard

Essential questions you must ask a private security company to ensure that you have picked a right team for your property and workplace.

Trump Choses Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

Trump Picks Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

President-Elect chooses Rudy Giuliani to hold private industry meetings on cybersecurity.

New Orleans Plans to Boost Security on Bourbon Street

New Orleans Plans to Boost Security on Bourbon Street

Following two shooting incidents that killed one and injured nine more, the city is planning new security measures on Bourbon Street.

Pivot3 Expands Investment in Canadian Market with Two Industry Veterans

Hyperconverged infrastructure technology leader hires two seasoned industry professionals with deep experience in the region.

Bucks County, PA Goes Live with Automated Secure Alarm Protocol

Bucks County becomes first agency in the State of Pennsylvania to implement ASAP; Alarm users to benefit from faster, more accurate emergency response.

Digi Security Systems Partners with Gallagher to Offer Protection Solutions

Powerful access and control solution gives customers complete site control

2017: The Year Encryption Goes Wild

2017: The Year Encryption Goes Wild

Maybe it’s time for a different (and maybe more affordably efficient) approach.

Vicon Announces New Valerus VMS Is Now Available

Vicon Valerus is built on open standards

Mission 500 Ends Year on a High Note

More than $800K Raised in 2016 for Children and Families in Crisis Across the U.S.

Hostage Situaton at Alabama Credit Union Near University Campus

Hostage Situaton at Alabama Credit Union Near University Campus

Tuscaloosa police confirm a hostage situation at Alabama Credit Union.

Mike Botten Joins LVC Sales Team

Growth from 2016 carries over to 2017 with the addition of Mike Botten to the LVC sales team.

Charlie Johnson Joins LVC Sales Team

The addition of Charlie Johnson to the LVC sales team is an exciting one.

Orlando Police Officer Shot and Killed

UPDATE: Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Officer Captured

Markeith Loyd was captured on Tuesday, January 17.

Shots Fired at Fort Lauderdale Airport, Killing 1

The Latest: Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting

A gunman opened fire, shooting at least 12 people and killing five of them.

While these topics may seem somewhat disparate, there is actually a common thread amongst them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.

Single Sign-On and a Secure Portal

While these topics may seem somewhat disparate, there is actually a common thread among them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.

Security Firm Predicts the Internet Will Shut Down for 24 Hours in 2017

Security Firm Predicts the Internet Will Shut Down for 24 Hours in 2017

Security firm LogRhythm has predicted the internet will shut down for 24 hours in 2017 due to a massive DDoS attack.

Aiphone Upgrades GT Series for Multi-Tenant Buildings

Improved video quality, new slim tenant stations and VMS recording connectivity available

Hanwha Techwin America Expands to New Facility

New Location Will Optimize Service and Experience for Customers, Installers and Technology Partners

Sonitrol Reaches Record Number of Criminal Apprehensions

Sonitrol’s verified alarm detection techniques coupled with law enforcement partnerships result in more than 175,000 criminal apprehension to date

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  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    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

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    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

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    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

  • ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

    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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    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • 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.