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FST Biometrics Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under Lenel's OpenAccess Alliance Program

FST Biometrics' In Motion Identification (IMID) software interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard access control security system.

The Ultimate Cybersecurity Fix

The Ultimate Cybersecurity Fix

Typewriter sales in German economy boom as tool to thwart cyber spying.

S2 Security Strengthens Channel Partner Support

Expanded S2 Channel Partner Program to accelerate partner business growth.

PPM Certifies Its Incident Management Integration

Now a member of AMAG Technology's Symmetry Extended Business Solutions (EBS) Program.

Kwikset Kevo’s Latest Upgrade Introduces Free Unlimited Guest eKeys

Home access management becomes even more convenient for current and future Kevo owners; gives guests 24-hour access to the home, and sets day and time constraints.

OnSSI Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under OpenAccess Alliance Program

OnSSI’s Ocularis v3.8 approved for use with Lenel’s OnGuard Access Control Security System.

Home Security Systems Can Be Used to Spy on You

Home Security Systems Can Be Used to Spy on You

Cybersecurity researcher exploits home security for the sake of safety.

Help TSA Fix Airport Security Lines

Help TSA Fix Airport Security Lines

Someone could take home a $15,000 award just for helping to solve the traveler traffic issue at airports.



SecureNet Simplifies Payment Integration with Launch of Single Stack of APIs

Enhancements give developers access to a single stack of development-language-agnostic APIs for both card-present and card-not-present transactions, allowing for easier integration across all channels.

Mission 500 Partners with ESA Gives Back at ESX 2014 in Nashville

Over $10,000 was raised for children in need.

StubHub the Victim of Cyber Fraud

StubHub the Victim of Cyber Fraud

Authorities to announce the who they arrested and the number people victimized.

G4S Technology Awarded Contract to Upgrade Airport

$1.8 million dollar contract awarded to upgrade Killeen-Fort Hood airport.

Panopticon Captures Every Movement in 3D

Panopticon Captures Every Movement in 3D

Huge sphere of video cameras track movements of people and objects in the center of the dome.

White Flags Fly from Brooklyn Bridge in Security Breach

White Flags Fly from Brooklyn Bridge in Security Breach

The American flags that sit atop the bridge were replaced by white flags.

Protect Critical Infrastructure With Advanced Identity Management Solutions

Protect Critical Infrastructure With Advanced Identity Management Solutions

Huge component in protecting critical infrastructure from being high-risk terrorist targets is by properly managing the identities of those getting into and out of secured zones.

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.

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New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • 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.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.