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Geutebruck Continuity and Compatibility at L’Oréal

Geutebruck Continuity and Compatibility at L’Oréal

Geutebruck products still compatible with earlier analog systems, saving much of the company's existing infrastructure.

Honeywell Adds Hybrid Technology to MAXPRO NVR Portfolio

Honeywell Adds Hybrid Technology to MAXPRO NVR Portfolio

MAXPRO hybrid NVRs and HVE encoders allow security pros to transition customers from analog to HD IP video.

CyberLock Offers Wide Variety of Electronic Cabinet Locks

CyberLock Offers Wide Variety of Electronic Cabinet Locks

Retrofits into standard cam lock openings and installed without power or wiring.

Body Odor Biometrics for Identity Verification

Body Odor Biometrics for Identity Verification

Hey, what's that smell? Oh, that's just Bob strolling through the entry point.

Colin L. Powell to Keynote ASIS 2014 in Atlanta

Colin L. Powell to Keynote ASIS 2014 in Atlanta

Former Secretary of State to share leadership insights gained over the course of 50 years in public service.

Wearables Startup Cuff Incorporates Security with Jewelry

Wearables Startup Cuff Incorporates Security with Jewelry

Fashion and security collide to bring a new line of wearables to the market for personal safety.

Bitcoin ATMs Launching This Month in the US

Bitcoin ATMs Launching This Month in the US

Is your city one of the first in America to host a Bitcoin ATM?

Quantum Secure Receives Lenel Factory Certification under Lenel’s OpenAccess Alliance Program

SAFE Software approved for use with Lenel’s OnGuard access control security system.



Securitech Employee Proud to See LEXI Control Trim Securing High School Alma Mater

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.

Milestone Systems to Provide Deeper Support of Pelco IP Cameras

Milestone Systems to Provide Deeper Support of Pelco IP Cameras

Customers gain full compatibility when using all features.

PERS Primer

PERS Primer

As an industry, we need to stop pigeon-holing PERS as a solution for elderly people at risk of falling and expand our thoughts to a broader health and wellness offering.

IC Realtime Launches ClearView CCTV Video Surveillance

IC Realtime Launches ClearView CCTV Video Surveillance

A wide assortment of professional-grade yet cost-effective IP and analog cameras, recorders and accessories supported by IC Realtime-certified technicians.

New Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by White House, Part 2

New Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by White House, Part 2

“We cannot look back years from now and wonder why we did nothing in the fact of real threats to our security and our economy,” said Obama

New Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by White House, Part 1

New Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by White House, Part 1

“We cannot look back years from now and wonder why we did nothing in the fact of real threats to our security and our economy,” said Obama.

Quintron Simplifies Access Control with New Network Appliance Technology

Quintron Simplifies Access Control with New Network Appliance Technology

The RDS-1 manages best-of-breed access control and intrusion hardware platforms such as Mercury, HID, DMP and more.

HID Global Acquires Lumidigm

Lumidigm offers multispectral imaging technology, software and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities.

Fear the Fire, Not the Fire Alarm

Fear the Fire, Not the Fire Alarm

People are concerned at what might happen if they push the wrong button, so incorporate human factors into fire alarm control panel design to help solve this issue.

Delta Scientific Celebrates 40 Years of Protecting Facilities from Car Bombers

Delta Scientific Celebrates 40 Years of Protecting Facilities from Car Bombers

More than 15,000 Delta systems protect people and property in over 130 countries around the globe.

Dilemma Over Drone Strikes Against American Citizens

Dilemma Over Drone Strikes Against American Citizens

Should the Obama administration kill an American citizen who is a member of al-Qaeda and is actively planning attacks against Americans overseas or legally build a case against him?

Video Insight Awards First Security Grant to Monroe Public Schools of Michigan

Video Insight Awards First Security Grant to Monroe Public Schools of Michigan

“Our research found that video surveillance is the backbone to almost all of the security measures schools and districts are making," said Monroe Public Schools Technology Representative Peter Frailing.

Protecting the Winter Olympics in Sochi

Protecting the Winter Olympics in Sochi

A layered approach to security keeps athletes, coaches, dignitaries and fans safe during the Winter Games.

Milestone Not Preparing for IPO

Milestone Not Preparing for IPO

Sometimes everything a person reads on a certain blog just isn't true.

Kwikset Joins Forces with Building Homes for Heroes

Kwikset Joins Forces with Building Homes for Heroes

Security products supplied to nonprofit organization that builds homes for wounded veterans.

HID Acquires Biometric Authentication Provider Lumidigm

HID Global today announced the acquisition of Lumidigm, a provider of authentication solutions that use multispectral imaging technology, software, and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities with a high degree of certainty.

WaveStoreUSA Unveils Newest Version of Video Management Software

Updated software, V5.42, streamlines video search and adds support for new edge devices.

Minuteman Launches New EnterprisePlus LCD Battery Backup Systems

New configurations and features add value to the popular UPS lineup.

Theia Technologies Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Theia Technologies Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

President of company said this certification represents the culmination of months of effort and investment to bring their quality management system to the world.

Panasonic Raises Bar on Image Quality with New 6 Series Dome Network Cameras

Panasonic Raises Bar on Image Quality with New 6 Series Dome Network Cameras

Next-generation 720p and 1080p dome cameras deliver crystal clear images at 60 frames-per-second and feature 133dB enhanced video dynamic range performance.

DVTEL Unveils ioimage Thermal Camera for Low Light or Zero Light Environments

DVTEL Unveils ioimage Thermal Camera for Low Light or Zero Light Environments

When bundled with ioimage analytics encoders, these cameras are ideal for the security of critical infrastructure, perimeter, oil and gas, and transportation. (VIDEO INCLUDED)

OnSSI Offers 30% Discount to Support a Higher Level of Security at Educational Institutions

OnSSI Offers 30% Discount to Support a Higher Level of Security at Educational Institutions

OnSSI solution addresses changing school environments.

Featured

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • 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.