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Unique One-press Classroom Deadbolt Avoids Door Barricade Dangers

QID Classroom Safe Haven solution maintains responder access.

Futuristic Replacements for Passwords

Futuristic Replacements for Passwords

Since introduction of computer passwords, not much has changed...until now.

Mexican Drug Lord Escapes Prison for the Second Time

The drug kingpin known as El Chapo has escaped from a maximum security prison.

The threat of terror, real or imagined, has focused the minds of building owners, architects, engineers, technologists and planners to better design buildings that can withstand a whole new array of risks.

Online Exclusive: A Perspective on Glass and the Terrorist Threat

The threat of terror, real or imagined, has focused the minds of building owners, architects, engineers, technologists and planners to better design buildings that can withstand a whole new array of risks.

Pet Parents Enjoy Reliable, Live Doggie Cam

Dog resort installs LILIN 9-channel NVR Touch network video recorder with four iMEGAPRO 2MP IP dome cameras.

Farpointe's fleaPower Option Reduces Energy Costs in Card-based Access Control Systems

In emergencies, back-up batteries last much longer.

Speco Technologies Launches Premium Commercial In-ceiling Speaker Line

Combination of home theater speaker quality and performance with commercial durability and longevity.

Focal4 SSA System Adds Responsive Search

Integration bolsters situational awareness with real-time, location-based information emanating from social media posts and communications.



SIA Calls for Nominations for 2015 George R. Lippert Memorial Award

To honor a distinguished individual from member company for long-term, selfless service to the security industry.

New Infrared LED from Osram

First to market for unlocking smartphones by iris scanning.

New LVPRO Series

Three preloaded models include new color scheme, adjustable backlit display and capability to attach test modules.

21 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen in Second OPM Data Breach

21 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen in Second OPM Data Breach

Credit monitoring and identity-theft protection offered to those affected.

India and Pakistan Join Expanding Security Organization

India and Pakistan Join Expanding Security Organization

The organization is led by Russia and China.

FBI Prevented Islamic State Attacks on July 4th

FBI Prevented Islamic State Attacks on July 4th

10 people arrested over the past 4 weeks.

Trusted Resources Promote Safe, Secure Environments

Online Exclusive: Trusted Resources Promote Safe, Secure Environments

Mitigate insider threat and improve perimeter security and personnel assurance to ensure only trusted resources have access.

How Colleges and Universities Defend Against Cyber Threats

How Colleges and Universities Defend Against Cyber Threats

Take into consideration the hackers' motivation, then develop a plan of action.

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

The cloud-based physical security tool raised the money from a group called Singulariteam.

IC Real Tech Creates Virtual Reality Viewing App for the 2015 MISS USA Pageant

The Miss USA 720 Experience App lets iPhone, iPad and Android users watch pageant contestants live behind-the-scenes in a 360 x 360-degree immersive video format.

Online Exclusive: Electronic Access Control for the Medical Facility and Beyond

Online Exclusive: Electronic Access Control for the Medical Facility and Beyond

Increasing mobility of equipment raises new concerns of managing access and keeping data confidential.

TRI-ED Announces 2015 USA Stadium Tours

Customers take part in a day of networking, demos, trainings, an expo and a night out at the ballgame.

CINCH systems, Inc. Introduces CeLAN Door-EZ

Door and gate control for entry management.

REELEX Signs Four New Licensees in 1H 2015

Catalysts include improvements in global economy and successful anti-knockoff education effort aimed at differentiating imitators.

EXAIR's New Catalog 28 Offers 192 Pages of Intelligent Compressed Air Solutions

Full color technical guide with solutions common for industrial cooling, drying, conveying, blowoff, cleaning, coating and static electricity problems.

LILIN Merges the Power of 360 Degree Video Surveillance

Affordability of an analog dome camera with the new CMD2422 series camera that captures the entire scene.

United Airlines Resuming Flights after Computer Glitch

United Airlines Resuming Flights after Computer Glitch

Flights were grounded nationwide due to a network connectivity issue.

BCDVideo Introduces Second-generation SMARTcontrol Management Suite

System-monitoring package comes standard on all company's enterprise access control and video recording platforms.

IC Realtime Enters Access Control Arena

Video surveillance cameras and recorders now fully integrate with entry-point control hardware and software solutions for smooth one-click navigation viewing.

Town Organizes Electrifying Fundraiser for Public Safety

Town Organizes Electrifying Fundraiser for Public Safety

The one and only prize that is probably a once-in-a-life-time experience that's actual legal.

Hikvision Honored as Electronic Security Association's Executive Strategic Partner

Commitment to innovative security technology and enrichment opportunities for customers.

New Warden and Increased Security after Prison Escape in New York

New Warden and Increased Security after Prison Escape in New York

A range of new security measures has been put in place at the maximum-security prison in upstate New York

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    Today, there is a strong shift from on-prem installations to cloud or hybrid-cloud deployments. As reported in the 2024 Genetec State of Physical Security report, 66% of end users said they will move to managing or storing more physical security in the cloud over the next two years. Read Now

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    Interface Systems, a provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Read Now

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    Ask most companies about their future technology plans and the answers will most likely include AI. Then ask how they plan to deploy it, and that is where the responses may start to vary. Every company has unique surveillance requirements that are based on market focus, scale, scope, risk tolerance, geographic area and, of course, budget. Those factors all play a role in deciding how to configure a surveillance system, and how to effectively implement technologies like AI. Read Now

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    Organizations are realizing that their greatest vulnerability often comes from within – their own people. Human error remains a significant factor in cybersecurity breaches, making it imperative for organizations to address human risk effectively. As a result, security awareness training (SAT) has emerged as a cornerstone in this endeavor because it offers a multifaceted approach to managing human risk. Read Now

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    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

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