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Milestone Open Platform Video Integrated with Omnia Traffic Management for Galway City

Milestone Open Platform Video Integrated with Omnia Traffic Management for Galway City

XProtect software works with cameras, traffic lights and message boards.

TycoIS Awarded Contract Renewal by National Joint Powers Alliance

TycoIS Awarded Contract Renewal by National Joint Powers Alliance

Contract connects government, education and non-profit agencies with integrated security services.

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A Security Camera's View of High Speed Train Crash in Spain

Security cameras caught the horrific instant a Spanish express train derailed.

Bosch Engineer Recognized as an Important Inventor

Bosch Engineer Recognized as an Important Inventor

William DiPoala recognized alongside Robert Bosch and the inventor of the high-voltage, magneto ignition system.

Twitter Tracks Users for Sake of Social Media Ads

Twitter Tracks Users for Sake of Social Media Ads

New off-site tracking is Twitter’s way of relaying information to advertisers to create customized ads.

comCables Releases New Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable

comCables Releases New Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable

100 MHz plenum cable is installer-friendly and its performance exceeds its 100 MHz rating.

Advanced Technology Video Announces the 700TVL LD72 and LV72 Series Mini Domes

Advanced Technology Video Announces the 700TVL LD72 and LV72 Series Mini Domes

New LD72 and LV72 lines are a natural extension to the popular ATV LD62 and LV62 (600TVL) series products.

Anthony Promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Secura Key

Anthony Promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Secura Key

Executive sales management professional with nearly 30 years of experience receives promotion.



Protecting our Oil and Gas Rigs

Protecting our Oil and Gas Rigs

With a greater control over our own future energy supply, domestic security becomes a major concern.

Arecont Vision Ultra Low Profile MicroDome Cameras Now Shipping

Arecont Vision Ultra Low Profile MicroDome Cameras Now Shipping

Camera installs in minutes with spring arm design.

LCN Door Closers to be Seen on Manufacturing Marvels on the Fox Business Network

LCN Door Closers to be Seen on Manufacturing Marvels on the Fox Business Network

Nation’s premier door closer manufacturer goes “on screen” at 9:35 pm EDT, Monday, July 29.

Small Town Declares Open Season on Drones

Small Town Declares Open Season on Drones

Seeking bounty hunters to take down drones in Colorado.

TSA Launches Application Program

TSA Launches Application Program

New process allows more U.S. citizens to enroll in TSA Pre✓™

Honeywell Adds Advantage Security Integration to First Alert Professional Dealer Network

Honeywell Adds Advantage Security Integration to First Alert Professional Dealer Network

Security systems integrator provides life safety and security solutions to greater Houston area.

Vicon Launches Spanish Language Website for Customers in Latin America

Vicon Launches Spanish Language Website for Customers in Latin America

Site provides product information and literature, system design tools, video tutorials, webinars, white papers, and case studies.

Polaroid Flagship NVR will Support 250 Cameras

Polaroid Flagship NVR will Support 250 Cameras

Unpack it and it’s ready to record and playback – instantly.

Fort Lauderdale Police Make First Arrest with Help of Smartwater CSI

Fort Lauderdale Police Make First Arrest with Help of Smartwater CSI

Forensic coding theft deterrent aids police in capturing criminals.

Panasonic Acquires Cloud Based Video Surveillance Company

Panasonic Acquires Cloud Based Video Surveillance Company

The acquisition of the cloud-based video solutions company reinforces Panasonic's existing security business as it looks to extend its cloud-based solutions to the business and consumer markets.

High Profile Shootings Spur Rapid Growth of Market for US School Security System Integration

High Profile Shootings Spur Rapid Growth of Market for US School Security System Integration

U.S. educational institutions are adopting systems that allow them to respond to all kinds of emergencies in real time.

SIA Standards to Launch SNMP MIB Project

SIA Standards to Launch SNMP MIB Project

Effort will define security-specific set of attributes.

Chinese Cyber Attacks Cost American Universities Billions

Chinese Cyber Attacks Cost American Universities Billions

American universities concerned as cyber attacks try to barge their way in.

Eye Tracking Could Outshine Passwords if Made User Friendly

Eye Tracking Could Outshine Passwords if Made User Friendly

Standard PIN authentication won for its speed and user-friendliness, but the dot targeting exercise also scored high among users.

Trapping Terahertz Rays for Better Security Scanners

Trapping Terahertz Rays for Better Security Scanners

Terahertz waves, which are electromagnetic waves with frequencies between those used for mobile phone communications and for optical fiber communications, are used for some airport body scanners and other security scanners to see through packages and clothes.

FST21 Unveils Digital Doorman

FST21 Unveils Digital Doorman

The ultimate in door security and convenience.

What Does the Near Future Hold for ID Cards and Credentials

What Does the Near Future Hold for ID Cards and Credentials

Discover the three major initiatives you need to be aware of when it comes to cards and credentials.

Quantum Secure New Identity Management Software Launches at Friedman Memorial Airport

Quantum Secure New Identity Management Software Launches at Friedman Memorial Airport

SAFE for aviation designed to improve workflow of airport security operations.

Sentry360 Expands Internationally

Sentry360 Expands Internationally

Venturing new partnerships into Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

Cheating Wars in the Classroom

Cheating Wars in the Classroom

High tech may give students unfair advantage.

Bosch Introduces DINION and FLEXIDOME 960H Cameras

Bosch Introduces DINION and FLEXIDOME 960H Cameras

Maximum sensor resolution of 720 TVL is the highest available for the PAL and NTSC standard.

Featured

  • From the Most Visible to the Less Apparent

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) states “There are 16 critical infrastructure sectors whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, and national public health or safety or any combination thereof.” Read Now

  • Work Anywhere, Secure Everywhere: 2025 Tech Predictions

    Five years after the pandemic, organizations need a flexible work reset to stay productive and support any work arrangement. Despite the pandemic-fueled workplace shift that began five years ago, companies across industries and geographies continue to increase flexible work configurations. However, many tools adopted during COVID onset remain in place today, and they now need a reset to keep employees productive and secure regardless of location. Security leaders must re-evaluate existing practices and reinvest in zero trust security, passwordless environments, and automation adoption to improve efficiency and productivity. Read Now

  • Guiding Principles

    Construction sites represent a unique sector of perimeter security, especially amidst a steady increase in commercial construction. As in any security environment, assessing weaknesses and threats remains paramount and modern technology, coupled with sound access control principles, are critical in addressing vulnerabilities at even the most secure construction sites around the world. Read Now

  • Empowering 911

    In the wake of the tragic murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, media coverage flooded the airwaves with images, videos and detailed timelines of the suspect’s movements. While such post-incident analysis is not new, today’s 911 centers now have access to similar data in real-time. This technological evolution marks a pivotal transformation in emergency response, transitioning from analog calls to a digital ecosystem capable of saving more lives. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.”

  • 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.