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The Rise of the Machines: M2M’s Role in Transforming Business and Security

The Rise of the Machines: M2M’s Role in Transforming Business and Security

Faced with tighter security requirements, enhanced regulatory pressure and heightened environmental concerns, businesses seek technologies that will improve overall business processes.

Twist Mobile Access Adoption Growing

Twist Mobile Access Adoption Growing

Smartphones expected to replace mechanical keys and physical access cards making user experience, value and new gestures a must.

Securitron EcoPower Power Supply Achieves Energy Savings

GreenCircle certified for up to 99% energy savings versus traditional power supplies.

Apple CEO Discusses Privacy Talks with Chinese Government

Apple CEO Discusses Privacy Talks with Chinese Government

Tim Cook said the talks were ‘very open’

Amazon Boosts Privacy Law Compliance with New Frankfurt Data Center

Amazon Boosts Privacy Law Compliance with New Frankfurt Data Center

The AWS data center hopes to help German businesses move to the cloud.

6 Halloween Safety Tips Every Adult Needs to Know

6 Halloween Safety Tips Every Adult Needs to Know

There's thousands of safety tips for children on Halloween, so parents, these are just for you!

Middle Atlantic Sets New Standard for Compact Surge Protection

Engineered with non-sacrificial and non-degrading protection to ensure system reliability by absorbing surges without contaminating system ground.

Von Duprin Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Devices Fill Church's Tall Order

Expansion and the building of new structures prompted way to secure pairs of 14-foot tall bronze doors.



BadUSB is Haunting Cyber Space

The ABC’s of Cyber Security

It’s time to stop lecturing about cyber security and transform it into a topic of conversation, a give-and-take discussion, so that an effective battle against cyber malice can wage, and hopefully, win out over cyber criminals. Our perceptions must change; we must take the time to make safety and security into habits when it comes to the cyber world.

Top 5 Security Apps for iPhone 6

Top 5 Security Apps for iPhone 6

The 5 most common uses of the smartphone and a corresponding safety app or two to protect iPhone 6 users.

Gunman Shot Down inside Canada’s Parliament Building

Gunman Shot Down inside Canada’s Parliament Building

It is unclear as to whether there are others in the area.

Google Takes Authentication to a New Level

Google Takes Authentication to a New Level

Insert USB device then tap it when prompted by Chrome.

Staples Stores Potentially Attacked by Credit Card Thieves

Staples Stores Potentially Attacked by Credit Card Thieves

Stores in the Northeastern United States may have been attacked

Infinova Signed Agreement to Acquire Swann Communications Pty Ltd

Transaction subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be closed within this year.

Verint Certifies Platform with AMAG Technology

Certification under Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program for latest version of Situation Management Center (SMC) software.

Altronix Launches Video Series on Infrastructure Solutions

Informative videos deliver overviews on new innovative products.

Airport Security Using Bomb-sniffing Plants

Airport Security Using Bomb-sniffing Plants

Genetically altered plants and electronic webcams may be the answer to a more serene airport experience.

Pennsylvania School Boosts Security after Reported Sighting of Alleged Killer

Pennsylvania School Boosts Security after Reported Sighting of Alleged Killer

Eric Frein, the suspect of a deadly police ambush, was allegedly spotted near his old school

Goldman Sachs Recognizes Eagle Eye Networks Founder and CEO

Dean Drako: one of '100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2014.'

Vanderbilt Industries Agrees to Acquire Siemens Security Product Business

Move consolidates company’s fast growing presence in global security systems industry.

Mission 500 Partners with DOT Generation on Innovative Fundraising Program

For every project printed with DOT, the company will donate 5% of the gross sale.

MasterCard and Zwipe Announce Launch of Integrated Payment Card

The world's first contactless payment card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor.

How to Set Up Your Twitter Profile as a Security Professional

How to Set Up Your Twitter Profile as a Security Professional

Learn step-by-step how to set up a Twitter account along with reasons why you should.

Total Recall to Unveil CrimeEye RD Rapid Deployment Surveillance Unit at IACP 2014

Company will showcase item equipped with HDTV-quality Axis dome network cameras.

CEM Systems Releases New Version of AC2000 Security Management System

Latest version of AC2000 offers solutions to improve security, a range of new integrations and enhances the functionality of emerald, the intelligent access terminal.

Hikvision Adds Ultimate Gain Glass to Enhance Performance of EXIR Network Bullet Cameras

Homes, offices and small to medium enterprises set to benefit.

IDV Solutions Visual Command Center and SureView Systems Immix CC Integrate

Leading risk visualization software integrated with SureView’s advanced situational awareness software to enhance situation awareness and incident response.

FBI Not Happy with Google, Apple Encryption

FBI Not Happy with Google, Apple Encryption

The encryption techniques might be regulated by the government in order to maintain control.

Newly-discovered Security Bug has Gone to the Dogs

Newly-discovered Security Bug has Gone to the Dogs

Used in encryption technology and can allow attackers to take over accounts, such as email and banking.

Obama Says Ebola is a National Security Threat

Obama Says Ebola is a National Security Threat

The President says the issue has a low margin for error in his statement regarding the disease.

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  • 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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  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 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

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening. 3