On March 10, 2007, three-day-old Mychael Darthard-Dawodu disappeared from her mother’s hospital room in the maternity ward of Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Even though the infant had been fitted with a state-of-the-art security bracelet around her ankle, the woman who abducted her simply snipped through the device and carried the five-pound bundle-of-joy out of the facility in her purse.
It’s 2014 and time for a new way of thinking when it comes to security. It’s kind of like our five senses; we have each one for a reason, and they are all equally valuable.
- By Richard Brent
- Mar 01, 2014
Security is no longer chained to a desktop, and breaking these chains has changed the face of remote monitoring. It used to be that remote monitoring meant keeping an eye on things from a central station, like a corporate security command center or even a thirdparty monitoring service.
- By Steve Surfaro
- Mar 01, 2014
High definition and megapixel cameras play an important role in video surveillance applications. They can provide images that are more useful, with a higher quality of detail and have wider coverage than standard-resolution cameras.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2014
With the recent downturn in U.S. automotive sales, many dealerships were left struggling. There were few options for increasing revenue, and many were forced to cut expenses through employee reductions, cutbacks in marketing and selective pruning of operational services.
- By Fernando Pires
- Mar 01, 2014
LILIN North America, the US entity of IP video provider Merit LILIN, recently announced its continued expansion in the markets of IP video and automation with the launch of two new demo rooms – the Automation Experience Center (AEC) and the LILIN Solutions Center (LSC). Both new additions to the North American facility are designed to cater to security and automation dealers, serving as prime product displays and training centers.
Based on current statistics, roughly 80% of the criminal acts at shopping centers and business offices occur in the parking lot.
LILIN announces that users of URC's Total Control now have full integration of LILIN's IP Video Cameras.
Device Pack 7.2 for Milestone XProtect video management software gives deep driver support.
Outreach ministry informs guests and staff with clarity and consistency across multiple zones.
With only a 24-inch foundation new Delta HD300 stops 15,000 pound truck at 50 MPH.
Cyber criminals are getting smarter about manipulating, stealing and profiting off of others’ identities.
Solution integrates high-quality video, audio and transaction data to combat point-of-sale (POS) fraud and other threats to the business.
Learn what terrorists believe, their goals, timeline and tactics, and last but certainly not least, how to protect ourselves against terrorism.
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 26, 2014
Training courses, seminars and webinars, face-to-face meetings at events, funding help, new products designed specifically for K-12 applications and free security assessments.
Adding to their repertoire of products, the S5 boasts a fingerprint scanner, water and dust resistance and heart rate monitor.
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 25, 2014
New tool for integrators, architects and engineers that helps make designing video surveillance systems easier and more accurate.
Financial results for the major manufacturers of security products in the last quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014 show a steady growth in revenues and profitability. There is also confidence to forecast that this trend will continue for the rest of
Major SSL vulnerability allows hackers to launch MITM attacks on iOS devices.
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 24, 2014
Many retail establishments and fast-food restaurants understand the concept of placing height strip stickers on their exit door jambs to more accurately describe the height of an individual committing a crime or robbery as they quickly exit the store. However, the ability to obtain a useful facial image as they exit a retail store or bank is a challenge.
- By Keith Shaver
- Feb 24, 2014
New ITIC/KnowBe4 Independent Survey Reveals 53% of businesses are unprepared to deal with hacked or stolen BYOD devices even though 50% indicated company-owned tablets, notebooks & smart phones may have been hacked in last 12 months.
Geutebruck products still compatible with earlier analog systems, saving much of the company's existing infrastructure.
MAXPRO hybrid NVRs and HVE encoders allow security pros to transition customers from analog to HD IP video.
Retrofits into standard cam lock openings and installed without power or wiring.
Hey, what's that smell? Oh, that's just Bob strolling through the entry point.
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 21, 2014
Former Secretary of State to share leadership insights gained over the course of 50 years in public service.
Fashion and security collide to bring a new line of wearables to the market for personal safety.
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 19, 2014
Is your city one of the first in America to host a Bitcoin ATM?
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 18, 2014
SAFE Software approved for use with Lenel’s OnGuard access control security system.
No longer can visitors enter unimpeded and walk to an office on their own – a single entry door is generally used for access, with an intercom communication system.