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Surge in Credit Card Knives at Airports

Almost 500 knives that fold into the shape of a credit card have been confiscated by TSA.

Olathe Kansas Schools Upgrade Classroom Security with Multiple Schlage Products

As the second largest school district in Kansas, with an enrollment of more than 29,000 students, safety is top priority.

HID Global Debuts Latest RFID Transponder Using 8KB FRAM Technology for Memory Intensive Application

Endures billions of read-write cycles with fast memory access.

Verizon to Offer Rewards with Tracking Consent

Verizon to Offer Rewards with Tracking Consent

Mobile provider will offer rewards, with a catch.

HID Global Provides Credential Management System for PIV-I Managed Service Offered by Eid Passport

U.S. Navy recently awarded Eid Passport, Inc. a contract to provide credentialing support for the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) for PIV-I credentials to its contractors, vendors, suppliers and service providers who seek entry to naval facilities.

Hackers Passwords Exposed

Hackers Passwords Exposed

Search engine offers way to look up login credentials from over 100 hacks, but what's the catch?

IndigoVision Helps Birmingham Airport Increase Operational Efficiency

Achieves return on investment in only 9 months.

New York Reveals Bitcoin License Rules

New York Reveals Bitcoin License Rules

State’s department of financial services unveiled a set of draft rules for “BitLicenses,” which apply for all virtual currencies.



Training in Session for Texas Educators to Become School Marshals

Training in Session for Texas Educators to Become School Marshals

Are some Texas ISDs taking the meaning of "school security" too far?

Bing to Offer Europeans the Right to be Forgotten

Bing to Offer Europeans the Right to be Forgotten

Microsoft will follow in Google’s footsteps and allow users to block search results for their name.

Another Malaysian Airlines Plane is Down

Another Malaysian Airlines Plane is Down

BUK is the suspected culprit behind this plane crash over the Ukraine-Russia border.

Smartvue Corporation Wins Stratus Award For Best Cloud Surveillance Solution

Smartvue Corporation earned a Stratus Award for its achievements in cloud innovation with the Smartvue S9M cloud video surveillance server. The industry awards competition recognizes those companies innovating in the Cloud and providing offerings that are truly differentiated in the market.

Hacked Light Bulbs Can Reveal Your Wi-Fi Password

Hacked Light Bulbs Can Reveal Your Wi-Fi Password

With sophisticated technology comes risk if you are not vigilant in applying security updates.

Commonwealth Games Security to Cost 90 Million Pounds

Commonwealth Games Security to Cost 90 Million Pounds

Scottish police preparing to install a "ring of steel" around the venues to prevent possible terrorist attack.

mBank Poland Deploys HID Globals MultiFactor Authentication Solution for Banking

Token includes touchpad for secure PIN entry that can fit in customers’ wallets easily, making it highly portable and allows access to their Internet bank accounts anytime, anywhere.

TSA Finds Weapons, Bear Spray and More

TSA Finds Weapons, Bear Spray and More

Agency releases statement of recently confiscated items during airport security checks.

Andrews International Runs in La Prensa International Marathon

Andrews International Runs in La Prensa International Marathon

Employees exchange security boots for running shoes and joined a team sponsored by one of their clients, the largest clothing manufacturer in Honduras.

Indiana Hospital Put on Lockdown

Fatal stabbing leaves elderly woman dead with another body discovered in a nearby home.

CCTV Takes Shot at Apple Regarding Cybersecurity

CCTV Takes Shot at Apple Regarding Cybersecurity

Apple customers warned to be aware of security risks on their iPhones.

Should You Expect Your Security Software to Predict The Future?

Should You Expect Your Security Software to Predict The Future?

6 steps on predicting the future of your network's security: process, enhance, cross-correlate, baseline and analyze information.

Germany Used Big Data to Score Big Win over Brazil

Germany Used Big Data to Score Big Win over Brazil

Team’s assistant coach says that they used years of research to study the Brazilian team.

World Cup 2014 Phishing Scam

World Cup 2014 Phishing Scam

Petition floating around Facebook supporting Lewis Alberto Suarez Diaz (the biter) scamming people out of their personal data.

Schlage Joins Tri-Ed’s Line Card as a New Vendor Partner

Longtime manufacturer of deadbolts, touchscreen keyless entry locks, keypad entry locks, doorknobs, levers, handlesets, hardware and accessories, cables, chains and padlocks.

Samsung Launches New Eco Partner Website

Samsung Techwin STEP Portal allows partners to maximize the benefits of program participation.

HID Global Celebrates Prestigious LEED Platinum Certification for its New World Headquarters

The only industrial manufacturing facility in the state of Texas to achieve LEED platinum certification.

Ocularis from OnSSI Adds Support for Intelligent Video Analysis Events from Bosch IP Devices

Partnership results in new integration capabilities.

The Importance of Employee Security Training

The Importance of Employee Security Training

Employees not following security policy are the top security challenge for organizations according to some professionals.

How to Create a Strong and Unique Password

How to Create a Strong and Unique Password

Complete with an example of a strong, unique password with a surprise at the end, this is a must-read!

Republican State Representative Wants Migrant Children Quickly Returned Home

Republican State Representative Wants Migrant Children Quickly Returned Home

"I think the first step to fix it is to give our CBP guys the authority to immediately repatriate them back to their countries," said Salmon, chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and a member of the working group that U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, assembled to address the crisis.

Genetec Expands Appliance Offering Through New Partnership with BCDVideo

Nova Recording Servers from BCDVideo now preconfigured with Genetec's Security Center Software for an easy-to-deploy, certified, highly-scalable turnkey solution.

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  • Survey: 84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Spotted Cyberattack in Last 12 Months

    Netwrix, a vendor specializing in cybersecurity solutions focused on data and identity threats, surveyed 1,309 IT and security professionals globally and recently released findings for the healthcare sector based on the data collected. It reveals that 84% of organizations in the healthcare sector spotted a cyberattack on their infrastructure within the last 12 months. Phishing was the most common type of incident experienced on premises, similar to other industries. Read Now

  • Keynote Speakers Announced for ISC West 2025

    ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled its 2025 Keynote Series. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of experts in cybersecurity, retail security, and leadership, each keynote will offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities transforming the field of security. Read Now

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  • Study: Video Doorbells Have a 71% Service Attach Rate

    Parks Associates recently announced a new white paper, Consumer IoT Product Development: Managing Costs, Optimizing Revenues, which provides companies with a business-planning blueprint to evaluate how a consumer IoT solution will perform across its lifetime. Subscription services, such as video storage and professional monitoring, can be critical for covering ongoing cloud and support costs Read Now

  • Michigan City Fights Retail Crime With AI-Powered Video Surveillance, 911 Camera Sharing

    To combat persistent retail crime and deliver peace of mind to workers in the bustling North Leroy Street business district, the City of Fenton Police Department has deployed a new AI-powered video surveillance system with camera-sharing technology to accelerate response time during retail heists or other emergencies. Read Now

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  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles. 3

  • 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

  • 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. 3