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TSA Fails to Find 95 Percent of Weapons in Undercover Tests

TSA Fails to Find 95 Percent of Weapons in Undercover Tests

The tests were conducted by Homeland Security Red Teams.

Proficio Introduces ProSCAN Remediation Management Service

Brings new ease, speed, efficiency to enterprise compliance and breach prevention.

OpenXchange Delves into the Changing Landscape of the Electronic Security & Life Safety Industry

To examine IoT, next-gen cellular networks, disruptive technologies and more in a lively panel discussion format.

Genetec Helps Electric Co-op in Texas Secure Widespread Operations

Addressing changing federal compliance mandates, South Plains Electric Cooperative chooses to centrally manage security for its 32 substations.

AS&E Awarded $11.6 Million Service and Maintenance Renewal Contract in Latin America

Company to continue servicing vehicle, cargo, and parcel detection systems in support of counter-drug and anti-terrorism missions.

U.S. Security Associates Coordinate Active Shooter Training Events

Helps clients and communities prepare for workplace violence and emergency situations.

WavestoreUSA Releases V5.50 Version of Video Management Software

Offers additional performance enhancements to the V5 Video Management Software Suite.

Razberi Technologies Enters Distribution Partnership with PSA Security Network

Company's growth and product development in the IP video industry leads to additional avenues of distribution.



Milestone Systems Set Sails for Nautical Markets with Partner Last Mile Communications at the Helm

Initiative to fit ships and drill rigs with advanced video systems based on Milestone XProtect.

VingCard Elsafe Takes the Family Name to Become ASSA ABLOY Hospitality

New name for trusted security brand opens the door to future growth and innovation.

Protection 1 Acquires Cam Connections, Inc.

Company is full-service systems integrator focused on high-end security solutions.

USA Freedom Act Approved by Senate and Signed by President Obama

USA Freedom Act Approved by Senate and Signed by President Obama

Phone companies to retain data while NSA must get permission from federal court.

Highlighting the Hotsheet: Cargo Theft Spikes Dramatically in Q1 2015

Highlighting the Hotsheet: Cargo Theft Spikes Dramatically in Q1 2015

Contains what's important about statistics, what you can do to help fight cargo crime and suggests the only defensible, consistent trend in cargo theft.

Campus Security Products, LLC Paves Way to Campus Safety and Security

Budget constraints not an issue with Safe@School program that brings community together to support local schools.

AMAG Technology Sponsors SIA Government Summit

FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System demonstration in collaboration with HID Global's pivCLASS Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40/RKCL40 readers.

MicroPower Technologies Announces Strategic Alliance with TEW Plus

SOLVEIL solar, wireless surveillance solution enhances TEW Plus product portfolio by driving opportunity in the UK.

Vanderbilt Completes Acquisition of Siemens Security Products

Strategic global expansion delivers more comprehensive range of products.

Synergy 3 Achieves ONVIF Compliance for IP Interoperability

Reflects company's ongoing commitment to open architecture.

Undercover Agents Set Out to Beat Airport Security

Undercover Agents Set Out to Beat Airport Security

Homeland Security's Red Team helps reveal security flaws at nation's busiest airports.

A Great Investment - IP surveillance delivers ROI on multiple fronts

A Great Investment

When it comes to IP video, too many customers base their buying decisions on the sizzle and not the steak. While the sizzle may tantalize, it’s the steak that satisfies your hunger.

Protecting The Nation

Protecting The Nation's Power

It was a late night shooting spree in early Spring of 2013, when an apparent lone rifleman situated in a thicket on a hillside in San Jose, Calif., attacked a large electrical power transmission substation by aiming and shooting at critical components as if playing an arcade game.

Not All Drone Detectors are Created Equally

Not All Drone Detectors are Created Equally

On a recent Monday morning, about 1 million spectators and 30,000 runners participated in the Boston Marathon, two years after the bombing tragedy that impacted so many people’s lives.

The Fighting Lady

The Fighting Lady

In 1975, one of the most revered naval aircraft carriers—the USS Yorktown— was relocated to Mount Pleasant, S.C., to star as the centerpiece attraction of the newly developed Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum operated by the Patriots Point Development Authority.

Security Corrections

A large corrections campus, encompassing more than 30 buildings in the southeast United States, houses approximately 5,000 inmates with separate jail facilities for men and women who are awaiting sentencing, serving sentenced jail time and are in maximum security.

Securing the Glass Entrance - Wireless reader plays significant role in company security

Securing the Glass Entrance

A dramatic entryway makes a brand’s first impression and sets the tone for visiting customers and staff.

Navigating the Ever Evolving Threat Landscape

Navigating the Ever Evolving Threat Landscape

No matter where you look in the retail sector today, the market seems to be in a perpetual state of transition when it comes to security.

Security in Every Language

Security knows no boundaries or borders. Security comes in a multitude of shapes and sizes, but mostly security touches everyone in the world that we inhabit.

More than Loss Prevention

Today’s retail and distribution centers face a growing number of risks that make safeguarding employees and reducing shrink a challenge. These organizations often must balance security and loss prevention with their goal of maintaining an employee-friendly work environment that is free from discrimination and privacy concerns.

The Importance of Keeping Alarms Up to Date

The Importance of Keeping Alarms Up to Date

During the 1960s, Arlington, Va. and the entire Washington, D.C. area experienced tremendous growth as demand for office space soared and new residents flocked to the region for employment.

A CLEER Path To IP - Modern method of migration from analog to IP

A CLEER Path To IP

For hospitals and critical care facilities, security and access control systems are a key part of the situational awareness and security management platform.

Featured

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    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

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    Modern enterprises are grappling with an increasing number of identities, both human and machine, across an ever-growing number of systems. They must also deal with increased operational demands, including faster onboarding, more scalable models, and tighter security enforcement. Navigating these ever-growing challenges with speed and accuracy requires a new approach to identity governance that is built for the future enterprise. Read Now

  • Eagle Eye Networks Launches AI Camera Gun Detection

    Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, recently introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. Read Now

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    AI isn’t just transforming how we work. It’s reshaping how cybercriminals attack, with threat actors exploiting AI to mass produce malicious code loaders, steal browser credentials and accelerate cloud attacks, according to a new report from Elastic. Read Now

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    Every year, the security industry debates whether artificial intelligence is a disruption, an enabler, or a distraction. By 2025, that conversation matured, where AI became a working dimension in physical identity and access management (PIAM) programs. Observations from 2025 highlight this turning point in AI’s role in access control and define how security leaders are being distinguished based on how they apply it. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.