For years, the alarm industry has framed alarm verification around a simple and actionable response. When an alarm is triggered by an external factor, an agency is then responsible for responding to the incident.
- By Julie Beach
- Jan 04, 2016
Merlin Entertainment needed a full-scale security solution for its new central-Florida triple-attraction complex: The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussaud’s Orlando and SEA LIFE Orlando.
- By Taylor Foster
- Jan 04, 2016
Large hospital environments present unique challenges for a surveillance integrator specifically, these challenges can include implementing IP Surveillance Technology, Access Control or Networking.
- By Brian Levy
- Jan 04, 2016
When industry veteran Timothy J. Whall was first approached to take the helm of Protection 1 back in 2010, it was primarily a residential security company that was struggling with growth.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 04, 2016
Since 9/11, airport and aviation security has generally been terminal centric with increased checkpoint screening for passengers and air cargo, increased protection of the flight deck with both physical security and air marshals to secure planes while in flight.
- By Anthony Incorvati
- Jan 04, 2016
As a kid, Matt Barnette got shuffled around the country as his father would relocate his family for career opportunities in the technology field.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 04, 2016
Opening a door with anything other than a metal key was once unimaginable, but a growing number of openings are using an electronic key.
- By Minu Youngkin
- Jan 04, 2016
Entry solution providers must understand an end user organization’s “culture,” and must be able to communicate the best way for the organization to adapt to a new security entrance.
- By Tracie Thomas
- Jan 04, 2016
Today, I plan to take a look at international security, and frankly, I am not even getting close to the line of invalidity. Security is an international problem, and security has been about terrorism since 9/11.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 04, 2016
The life safety industry, comprised primarily of burglary, fire and medical alert systems, has seen an accelerated evolution in monitoring service offerings over the past decade.
- By Mike Zydor
- Jan 04, 2016
The “free alarm system” has been around so long that many professionals can’t remember a time when it wasn’t the starting point for just about any company looking to hang a keypad in a customer’s home.
- By Barbara Holliday
- Jan 04, 2016
In the midst of the terror events happening around the world, it isn’t a bad idea to have a plan when celebrating NYE in Times Square.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 31, 2015
It seems all we read about in 2015 was data breaches, data breaches and more data breaches.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 30, 2015
Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal have announced that they are adding additional security precautions.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 28, 2015
Don’t let your holiday season turn be ruined by bad security.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 23, 2015
AirportXP, a mobile experience tool, allowed travelers to log their satisfaction with airport security checkpoints.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 22, 2015
Throughout America, schools have made great strides in creating a safety-first culture while federal, state and local governments have also offered expertise to help schools create a more secure environment.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 21, 2015
The American Integrated Security Group opened a new office in Ohio to serve the Midwest Region of North America.
President Obama assures the nation that there are no potential terrorist threats leading into the holidays.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 18, 2015
Ask any SIA manufacturer member to state the most likely threats to future business growth and many will cite complex regulatory requirements, changing economic conditions and finding highly-skilled workers.
- By Don Erickson
- Dec 18, 2015
Augusta County closed cancelled school due to security concerns following an Islamic worksheet controversy.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 18, 2015
New Samsung WiseNet Camera App records directly to disk.
Law enforcement ready themselves for any fallout after a judge ruled the case against Officer Porter a mistrial.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 17, 2015
The Department of Homeland Security issued a new type of terror alert in December, warning Americans that self-radicalized suspects inspired by foreign extremists could strike without notice.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 17, 2015
Initiative delivers unprecedented technical support and growth opportunities to certified integrators.
Recent shootings at theaters of popular movies have lead theater security professionals to crack down on movie goers in the midst of ‘Star Wars’ opening.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 16, 2015
Laura Freeny to Ensure the Highest Level of Support for Security Professionals
New York and Miami events raise money for children in need.
Target is back on the naughty list after a tech security company found that users’ data could be pulled from a gift registry app.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 16, 2015