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Tri Ed Acquires SecurityPro Warehouse

New Orleans branch moving into 10,000 square foot facility.

Drones: The Future of Bonding with Your Neighbors

Drones: The Future of Bonding with Your Neighbors

Skyteboard 3G, an iOS and Android app-controlled drone, could help facilitate interaction in local communities. (Video Included)

Bitcoin Makes a Come Back to Apple App Store

Bitcoin Makes a Come Back to Apple App Store

As unregulated virtual currencies make their way back into iOS devices, what type of security issues will develop?

GovSec 2014 Attendance Grows 20 Percent

GovSec – the Government Security Conference and Expo, which featured TREXPO, the Law Enforcement Expo, and was held in conjunction with CPM East – saw its conference grow by 20 percent and total attendance reach more than 3,600 in 2014.

STANLEY Security transfers Sonitrol-branded Product Development to 3xLOGIC Inc

Goal is to bring combined strengths of both companies to the development and delivery of the brand.

Morse Watchmans Key Control Systems Improve Security at Wyndham Hamilton Park

KeyWatcher Systems ensure accountability for keys and essential communication devices.

Canon acquires Milestone to Make Major Advance in Network Video Surveillance Business

New combination will create formidable player in market by combining the strengths of Canon’s imaging technology with Milestone’s video management software.

Hacker Behind Bars for Revealing Ex-President’s Bathroom Art

Hacker Behind Bars for Revealing Ex-President’s Bathroom Art

Attempting to keep a low-profile after leaving the White House, George W. Bush didn't bargain on his most private room being revealed to the public.



Combining Technology and People to Increase Security and Awareness

Combining Technology and People to Increase Security and Awareness

4 elements that must be included in a security strategy to gather information from a variety of sources to create heightened security within an organization.

Open University Campuses Do Not Have to Be a Security Nightmare

Open University Campuses Do Not Have to Be a Security Nightmare

How three security professionals in the education vertical are keeping their campuses safe and secure for all.

New Chinese Military Cyberattacks Discovered

New Chinese Military Cyberattacks Discovered

Hackers targeting golfers at conferences, US government sectors along with American, European and Japanese satellite, aerospace and communication companies.

The Biometric Card - Next Evolution for ID Cards

The Biometric Card - Next Evolution for ID Cards

ID cards evolve from bar code to magnetic stripe to proximity to smart card and finally to the biometric card.

Types of Passwords Hackers Use for Their Own Accounts

Types of Passwords Hackers Use for Their Own Accounts

Since hackers bust through networks on a daily basis, it would make sense that they are password-generating superstars, but are they?

Smart Hoodie Could Add New Layer of Security

Smart Hoodie Could Add New Layer of Security

GSM radio sewn into sweatshirt allows different gestures to trigger different text messages to be sent to smartphone contact.

SecurityTronix Announces Free Download of Advanced Mobile App

Designed for company's DVRs and Hybrid DVR standalone recorders to allow more control of surveillance system in palm of users hand.

Privacy Concerns about Student Data Meets Big Parents

Privacy Concerns about Student Data Meets Big Parents

Parents of school children are standing up against Big Data when it comes to their children's personal information.

DRS Technologies' WatchMaster Thermal Camera Portfolio Now Available On Leading Building Design Software System

DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently that its WatchMaster thermal camera specifications will be available to building designers using Autodesk Seek, a leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) web application accessible to Autodesk Revit users.

School Bully Changes His Ways with the Help of His Parents

School Bully Changes His Ways with the Help of His Parents

A second grader at Tournament Hills Elementary in Beaumont, California demonstrates what it means to go from bully to friend. (Awesome video included; a true must-see!)

Gunman Stopped by Students

Gunman Stopped by Students

Just a week before the end of the school year, a lone gunman riddles students with fear on Seattle Pacific University's campus.

How Safe are Your Secrets Online?

How Safe are Your Secrets Online?

Ways to make yourself a hard target by recognizing online vulnerabilities and ways to strengthen your defenses.

China to Punish Google, Apple and Microsoft for Spying

China to Punish Google, Apple and Microsoft for Spying

China's People's Daily, a state-operated media outlet, promises punishments as translated by Reuters.

Scan Wallpaper to Download Ebooks

Scan Wallpaper to Download Ebooks

Vodafone Romania and furniture retailer MobExpert merge the physical and digital world of reading, encouraging the use of mobile data.

The Token-less Solution to Eradicating Passwords

The Token-less Solution to Eradicating Passwords

In a world where security measures are always changing, but to date, have failed to keep our identities safe, what is the best way to keep our personal material truly secure?

SecurityTronix Announces HD-COAXINATOR Series

Series of high definition cameras and CVR digital video recorders that use the same coaxial cable, connectors and power plugs as a traditional analog CCTV system.

ONVIF and SIA Announce Memorandum of Understanding on Access Control Standards

Partnership within the security industry furthers the development of IP-based interoperability standards.

CBC AMERICA Corp Announces Promotion of Victor Milani

Former director, business development promoted to vice president, corporate strategy.

iOS 8 Adds TouchID Support for All Apps

iOS 8 Adds TouchID Support for All Apps

Just imagine unlocking your phone, buying apps and giving other apps permission to use your phone's fingerprint scanner for authentication.

Bicycle Thieves in San Francisco Could Become Twitter Celebrities

Bicycle Thieves in San Francisco Could Become Twitter Celebrities

City uses modern tools to crack down on bike thievery enabling police officers to make on-the-spot arrests.

IdentiSys Acquires Photo ID Systems and Supplies

Identification, emergency response, security solutions and on-site service provider expands Ohio customer base.

Cargo Theft: 2013 in Review

Cargo Theft: 2013 in Review

Analysis of Supply Chain – Information Sharing & Analysis Center Annual Report

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    You would think in a world where cybersecurity breaches are frequently in the news, that it wouldn’t require much to convince CEOs and C-suite leaders of the value and importance of security awareness training (SAT). Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Read Now

  • Windsor Port Authority Strengthens U.S.-Canada Border Waterway Safety, Security

    Windsor Port Authority, one of just 17 national ports created by the 1999 Canada Marine Act, has enhanced waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with state-of-the-art cameras from Axis Communications. These cameras, combined with radar solutions from Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., provide the port with the visibility needed to prevent collisions, better detect illegal activity, and save lives along the river. Read Now

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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