Markeith Loyd was captured on Tuesday, January 17.
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 among them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.
- By Dean Wiech
- Jan 06, 2017
Security firm LogRhythm has predicted the internet will shut down for 24 hours in 2017 due to a massive DDoS attack.
Improved video quality, new slim tenant stations and VMS recording connectivity available
New Location Will Optimize Service and Experience for Customers, Installers and Technology Partners
Sonitrol’s verified alarm detection techniques coupled with law enforcement partnerships result in more than 175,000 criminal apprehension to date
The annual Consumer Electronics Show had many security companies showing off their latest innovations.
Open Options is excited to announce David Johnstone as our new Northeast United States sales manager.
ADT customers will be able to integrate home automation skills with Amazon Alexa.
No children received life-threatening injuries.
Purchase of Falcon Fire Systems in Charleston, SC becomes 22nd branch for ADS.
Resolutions to keep your 2017 free of the most common security blunders.
A security camera catches footage of a toddler rescuing his twin brother from a fallen dresser.
The attack killed 39 people and injured dozens of others.
Hanwha Techwin America Takes HD Compression to Higher levels with the Unique Combination of H.265 and WiseStream Technology
Alarm Lock announces the release of their new full line catalog.
SDC confirms the addition of B&T Sales LLC to its national family of quality Security Industry Sales and Support Centers.
The headlines were horrifying, evoking emotion from anyone who was reading them on December 15, 2012, the day after Adam Lanza fatally shot and killed 20 elementary school students and 6 adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School. While the tragic event was over, it will never be forgotten.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 01, 2017
Following several high-profile incidents alleging abuse special needs students (including some non-communicative students), and the activism of a number of parent groups in the state of texas, governor greg abbott signed texas senate bill 507, requiring districts to install audio and video surveillance equipment into select special education classrooms when requested.
- By Alan Morris
- Jan 01, 2017
Insider threat has become an increasingly prevalent concern for organizations, and the damage from breaches caused by current or former employees, contractors or partners misusing access credentials can be devastating.
- By Don Campbell
- Jan 01, 2017
Since 9/11, travel through the world’s busiest airports has changed dramatically. Security professionals are focused on extensive security investments to protect these “Soft Targets” from threats, including terrorist attacks, crime, theft and vandalism.
- By Robert P. Mitchell
- Jan 01, 2017
Being in school every day is vital for a student’s success, and with state funding associated with attendance, it is also vital that school districts keep close track of when students are in school and when they are not.
- By Maged Atiya
- Jan 01, 2017
As concerns for campus safety rapidly rise within higher education communities, it is important to implement a proactive plan as the first step to acknowledging your security needs.
- By Molly Walsh
- Jan 01, 2017
The pharmaceutical industry is a business exposed to many unique risks. Attaining capital, investing in intensive research and development, the uncertainty of FDA approval and the constant shroud of legislative risks are merely some of the many significant challenges that innovative pharmaceutical companies regularly face.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 01, 2017
Effective campus security consists of more than just a budget line-item and the proverbial “knocking on wood” in today’s day and age.
- By Minu Youngkin
- Jan 01, 2017
One of the most important things that you can do at the start of a new year is to refine your business plan with both short and long-term goals.
- By Barbara Holliday
- Jan 01, 2017
Students and the facilities in which they attend classes face more threats in today’s society than at any other point in history.
- By Russell Ost
- Jan 01, 2017
Video surveillance permeates our lives today; it is part of a changing world. We recently sat down with Jeff Whitney, vice president of marketing for megapixel camera manufacturer Arecont Vision to get an industry insider’s view on where the video surveillance market is today, how we got here, where we can expect it go in the near future, and what his own company is doing to keep up.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 01, 2017
Frustrated with a faulty analog security setup, Chicago’s United Center set out to raise their technology standards and centralize operations through a network system.
- By Mark McCormack
- Jan 01, 2017