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UPS Confirms Data Breach

UPS Confirms Data Breach

The shipping company found that 51 stores have been hacked

Tri-Ed’s Senior Management Team Accepts the Challenge

Tri-Ed’s Senior Management Team Accepts the Challenge

Water...ice...a bucket?! This company found out exactly what these three things have in common.

SecurityTronix Announces Free iPad App for Surveillance DVRs and HVRs

SecurityTronix Announces Free iPad App for Surveillance DVRs and HVRs

Allows users to view and capture live video and still images as well as download existing files directly.

IC Realtime Launches Open Platform 720-degree Surveillance Camera Software

Presently available as a free App at iTunes.com, this special hardware-agnostic software enhances the user-experience of any 180- and 360-degree analog, IP or Megapixel surveillance camera by completely immersing the viewer into the center of the action.

Viscount Systems Technology Receives U.S. Government Approval

Freedom Access Control security solution approved as fully-compliant FICAM solution under PACS 13.02 topology.

HID Global Adds High Frequency NFC Tags for Outdoor Environments

Unique SlimFlex housings tolerate repeated bending and withstand rugged use.

Embracing Security for the 2014-15 School Year

Embracing Security for the 2014-15 School Year

A small sampling of schools from across the U.S. and what each is doing to ensure safety and security for students, faculty and staff.

Columnist calls for public security cameras after the disturbances in Ferguson

Columnist calls for public security cameras after the disturbances in Ferguson

Larry Seltzer says that public security cameras could have helped the police gather information



Fluidmesh Releases the FM4200 for Mobile Applications

Radio based on Fluidity, a technology that offers broadband connectivity and enables data and video streaming in mobile environments.

TRI-ED Technology Roadshow Coming to Los Angeles This Fall

Dealers and integrators: Mark your calendars and attend this free, one-day event on November 12th at the Marriott Burbank.

IRONCLAD Provides Solar Farms with Complete Perimeter Security Solution

Effective perimeter security that will prevent strangers from entering restricted areas.

New Website Publicly Shames Apps and Services without Encryption

New Website Publicly Shames Apps and Services without Encryption

Companies called out for jeopardizing the security and privacy of their users.

Honeywell Enhances Connected Home Offering by Adding Voice Commands to Tuxedo Touch

Video recording and remote software downloading among other updates to popular home and business controller.

Hospital Security Breach Steals Data from 4.5 Million Patients

Hospital Security Breach Steals Data from 4.5 Million Patients

Community Health Systems in Central Florida hospitals are affected by the breach

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Computers Hacked

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Computers Hacked

Internal investigation reveals three breaches in past three years, twice foreign related and once unidentifiable.

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Top Six Items Stolen During Home Burglaries

Interviews with 422 convicted burglars shed light on desirable possessions.

Quantum Secure Chosen as a Security Executive Council Solution Innovation Partner

Program is an informed diligence process that provides end users with a degree of confidence as they choose security products and providers.

Bosch Integrates Video with Intrusion Control Panel App

Remote Security Control allows arming and disarming of one or more B Series systems or areas.

Symantec Combines Nine Norton Products to Create One Service

Symantec Combines Nine Norton Products to Create One Service

The product can be used on Windows, OS X, Android, and iOS

New Honeywell Sensors Represent Next Evolution in Motion Detector Technology

Versatile PIR and DUAL TEC Lines delivers superior performance,saves time and money with installer-friendly features.

Securing Your Bank

Securing Your Bank's Email with 4-Layer Protection

Sending a wrong email can lead to massive privacy breaches which could inflict penalties or fines, or even loss of revenue.

Paxton Net2 Access Control Now Integrates With NUUO's Video Management System

Paxton has announced the integration of their networked access control system with NUUO's video management system (VMS) and video recording server. Net2 now integrates with Crystal 2.0 and Mainsconsole 5.0, to offer a complete user experience with a range of sophisticated features.

Florida School District to Receive Security Grant from Video Insight

Columbia County School District will receive 48 Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS) licenses, 16 IP video surveillance cameras, one video encoder that includes VMS licenses, 10 years of software upgrades, one year of a customer assurance program, and product training.

Speco from the Inside Out

Speco from the Inside Out

My journey north to Amityville, New York to investigate Speco Technologies.

ADT to Offer New Remote and Mobile Products

ADT to Offer New Remote and Mobile Products

The home security company begins its movement into home-control products.

Monitronics Lends Support to Mission 500 Children Fleeing Violence Project

Monitronics Lends Support to Mission 500 Children Fleeing Violence Project

Effort dedicated to providing protection and basic resources to children from Central American who are traveling unaccompanied to the United States.

Security Fears Restricting Mobile Commerce in the US

Almost half of consumers would never use mobile payment and banking apps due to fears about the level of security on their devices, with suspicions highest in the over 55 age group.

Microsemi SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 Product Families Successfully Complete NSA IAD Guidelines

Further validates Microsemi FPGA Security capabilities leadership, simplifies information assurance system design.

Eid Passport Partners with HID Global to Enhance Highest Assurance ID Management Solution

Partnership combines HID Global pivCLASS technology and ActivID Credential Management System with Eid Passport’s RAPIDGate Premier solution.

German Artists Claim Responsibility for the White Flags on the Brooklyn Bridge

German Artists Claim Responsibility for the White Flags on the Brooklyn Bridge

Two artists say they made the flags themselves

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  • 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

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 3

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame. 3