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Creating a One-Stop Security Shop

Paul Accardo, the manager of marketing communications at LiftMaster, discusses the company’s newest app technologies, as well as the future of home connectivity and app integration.

The Largest Mass Transit Deployment

Helping the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) reduce violent crime and robberies by up to 35 percent was a mission Sentry 360 relished. Providing their Ultra HD surveillance cameras and systems, the Plainfield, Ill., camera manufacturer was involved in the largest 360-degree install in mass transit history.

Security in All Forms

We have learned via the news recently that security comes in many forms and fashions; included are risk management and contingency planning.

Leverage Home Automation

The connected home is emerging as an exploding market sector for security dealers and integrators. In simple terms, a connected home connects smart devices, lights, thermostats and appliances, links them together, and controls them with centralized interfaces.

Exacq Technologies Adds Higher Performance, Reliability and Capacity with Latest Z-Series Recorders

Company's most powerful video recorders provide increased reliability with new features.

Honeywell Adds Schlage AD Series Locking Systems to Pro Watch Access Control Suite

This eliminates the need to run wires to each access point and reduces time and associated labor costs.

Adams Rite Adds Dual Lever Hardware to RITE Door

New TRUE Wood RITE door available in three types with a variety of product options available.

Pelco by Schneider Electric and Avaya Team Up

Delivering high-performance, IP video surveillance solutions to their joint customers.



Honeywell Develops Wireless Fire Sensing System

Wireless fire sensing devices integrate with existing fire alarm systems to protect challenging applications and high-cost installations and building expansions.

Smartvue Corporation Honored with Product of the Year Award

S9M Cloud Video Surveillance Server receives New Product of the Year award for Best Cloud Video Surveillance Solution from Security Products magazine.

European Union Holds Largest-Ever Cyber-Security Exercise

European Union Holds Largest-Ever Cyber-Security Exercise

The European Network and Information Security Agency coordinated an exercise based in Athens.

BadUSB is Haunting Cyber Space

Howling about Halloween Safety

Security Today and Protect America have partnered to bring you a fun and festive Halloween Twitter chat about keeping parents, kids and pets safe during this time of witches flying on broomsticks, the pitter-pat of little ghost and ghoul feet and candy, candy, candy! Join us to learn some awesome safety tips as well as the chance to win treats by answering trivia questions throughout the chat! No tricks here, just treats!

Customers Concerned about Security in CurrentC vs. Apple Debate

Customers Concerned about Security in CurrentC vs. Apple Debate

Customers are worried about the safety of their banking information.

Mission 500 Launches in Canada at Security Canada Central

Raising more funds for children in need.

Key Systems, Inc. Certifies with AMAG Technology

Now a certified partner, Global Facilities Management System (GFMS) Integrator software is certified with Symmetry V8 Security Management System.

ASSA ABLOY Announces Sponsorship of Safe and Sound Initiative

Empowering communities to improve the safety and security of their schools.

US Heightens Security at Federal Buildings Nationwide

US Heightens Security at Federal Buildings Nationwide

Responding to recent fatal shooting at Canadian Parliament building, security measures are stepping up in America.

TRI-ED Releases 2014-2015 IP Products Catalog

100-pages showcase a broad range of products from over 50 IP manufacturers.

G4S Technology Chosen to Deploy Second Phase of Critical Infrastructure

Ongoing technology partnership between Iberdrola USA and G4S Technology continues to transform physical security for the energy and utility industry.

Multi-factor Verification with a Lifetime Warranty

Farpointe Pyramid Proximity Card ReaderPlus Keypad has 8-inch read range that determines what you have and a PIN establishes what you know.

HID Global Demonstrates Its Secure Mobile Identities and Solutions at CARTES 2014

Latest credential management and layered authentication solutions addressing enterprise and banking security will be showcased.

Hackers Breach White House Computers

Hackers Breach White House Computers

The hackers are thought to be working for the Russian government.

Milestone Systems Announces IT Distributor Partnership

Ingram Micro to distribute Milestone IP video products in Austria, Germany and Switzerland for security and IT integrators to deliver solutions based on open platform technology.

Man Still Missing from Broncos Game

Man Still Missing from Broncos Game

The 53-year-old was last seen during halftime of the Broncos vs. Chargers game

Genetec Wins 2014 Axis ADP of the Year Award for North America

Axis recognizes Genetec for its continued growth and commitment to IP video surveillance and access control technology.

AMAG Technologys Newest Symmetry V8 Software Further Developed to Support Federal Government

Government entities required to install FICAM-compliant products to meet security specifications.

Cornhusker Bank Standardizes on Genetec Security Center

110-year old bank in Lincoln, Nebraska unifies security operations across its branches.

HID Global and Datawatch Systems Showcase Mobile Access Control

Washington D.C. high-rise office building tenants can view HID Mobile Access capabilities that are integrated with other advanced building technology in special demonstration suite.

Security Situation Investigated on Flight to Charlotte

Security Situation Investigated on Flight to Charlotte

Passengers were stranded for more than an hour after their plane landed.

Jane Embury explains how skybridges, along with modern glazing systems, play a significant role in evacuations.

The Bridge of Sighs and Evacuation Models

Skybridges, along with modern glazing systems, play a significant role in evacuations.

Featured

  • The Key to Wellbeing in the Office

    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

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New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file. 3

  • 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. 3