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2011 Oslo Terrorist Attack in Focus at ASIS Europe 2013

2011 Oslo Terrorist Attack in Focus at ASIS Europe 2013

ASIS International, an association for security professionals, has announced that Special Adviser for Strategic Security Risk Management at Norges Bank (the Central Bank of Norway), Anders Groenli, will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Europe 2013.

HID Global Introduces Best in Class Features to Retransfer ID Card Printer

HID Global Introduces Best in Class Features to Retransfer ID Card Printer

Enhancements to the popular FARGO HDP5000 printer/encoder include a new graphical display, faster throughput speeds, dual card hopper and other expanded capabilities.

Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge Upgrading Biometrics to Lumidigm Fingerprint Readers

Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge Upgrading Biometrics to Lumidigm Fingerprint Readers

A more secure and intuitive solution is needed.

Lutron to Announce Advanced Integration Capabilities with Leading Security Manufacturers

Lutron to Announce Advanced Integration Capabilities with Leading Security Manufacturers

Committed to enhancing home security while giving homeowners control of lights, shades, and temperature, Lutron will show ISC West attendees how to exceed customer expectations.

TriEd and Exacq Expand North American Partnership

TriEd and Exacq Expand North American Partnership

“Exacq has called on Tri-Ed as a regional distributor in the U.S. and throughout all of Canada for a number of years,” noted Tom Buckley, vice president of sales and marketing for Exacq Technologies.

Mobotix East Coast National Partner Conference Honors Integrators and Previews Technology

Mobotix East Coast National Partner Conference Honors Integrators and Previews Technology

Channel event focuses on business strategies to drive growth.

Tearing Down the Technological Tower of Babel at the Borders

Tearing Down the Technological Tower of Babel at the Borders

Rescue efforts were dispatched immediately from the Canadian mainland as well as the United States, but confusion and lack of immediate information delayed some of the rescue efforts for hours.

BREAKING NEWS: Julie Pierson Becomes Director of United States Secret Service

BREAKING NEWS: Julie Pierson Becomes Director of United States Secret Service

President Obama appoints the first female director of the United States Secret Service.



Milford Housing Authority Improves Quality of LIfe with Megapixel Surveillance

Milford Housing Authority Improves Quality of LIfe with Megapixel Surveillance

Upwards of 300 cameras deployed to improve resident safety and housing administration in Conneticut.

Axis Expands and Strengthens North American Business Development Team

Axis Expands and Strengthens North American Business Development Team

Stephen Joseph joins as company’s first-ever banking & finance BDM; John Merlino hired as new government BDM; John Bartolac & Robert Muehlbauer to manage segment and program teams.

Free Sessions at GovSEC Meet Critical Training Needs for Organizations with Tight Budgets

Free Sessions at GovSEC Meet Critical Training Needs for Organizations with Tight Budgets

The May 14-15, 2013 sessions will address the latest trends and technology to support agencies’ missions and enhance security and safety.

Eyelock and Stanley Security Solutions Partner to Commercialize Iris Biometrics

Eyelock and Stanley Security Solutions Partner to Commercialize Iris Biometrics

Exclusive partnership to bring secure identity authentication solutions to the enterprise market in Canada, Europe and the U.S.

Milestone Appoints Director of Sales in Asia

Milestone Appoints Director of Sales in Asia

Experienced Sales Manager, Sunny Kong, leads the Asian division.

Window Genie Installs Privacy Window Film Adding to Increased Security Efforts

Window Genie Installs Privacy Window Film Adding to Increased Security Efforts

Showing the immense versatility and value of window film, Window Genie of Fort Worth installed privacy film on a local school to help prevent visibility of the inside of the building during school hours.

The Cloud + Standards = Serious Cutting Edge

The Cloud + Standards = Serious Cutting Edge

Brivo's Steve Van Till will be kicking off ISC West in style on April 10th at 10:00am with his presentation entitled, “Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes.” Salvatore D’Agostino, CEO at IDMachines, will join Van Till as well.

Fluidmesh Unveils a Major Rebranding Initiative

Fluidmesh Unveils a Major Rebranding Initiative

The young and dynamic company certainly wasn't in need of a facelift, but, as Cosimo Malesci, Fluidmesh co-founder and VP of sales and marketing, explained, "We deliver unique, powerful and reliable products, and it is time that our image reflects that."

Code Blue Corp Announces Hire of Mike Roark as Regional Sales Manager

Code Blue Corp Announces Hire of Mike Roark as Regional Sales Manager

Roark has excelled for over 20 years in the security and technology sector with particular expertise in sales management, data, telecommunications, CCTV, access control, surveillance and networks.

Barix Integrates with Enghouse Interactive Applications for Avaya CS 1000

Barix Integrates with Enghouse Interactive Applications for Avaya CS 1000

This solution enables IP voice paging over analog speakers via digital phone systems.

Lee Coates

Online Exclusive: Wrightstyle, Railway Stations and Fire Safety

Wrightstyle is a leading steel glazing company that has supplied systems for transportation projects internationally. In the USA and Canada, the company works in partnership with Hope’s Windows, Inc. (Jamestown NY). Wrightstyle’s technical director Lee Coates reports.

Fortinet to Acquire Coyote Point

Fortinet to Acquire Coyote Point

Acquisition further boosts Fortinet’s presence in enterprise by expanding its offerings in the ADC (Application Delivery Controller) market.

New Geutebruck G Cam E Cameras Cut Installation Costs

New Geutebruck G Cam E Cameras Cut Installation Costs

Geutebruck’s new G-Cam/E range of HD cameras are designed for quicker, cheaper, safer installation and adjustment.

A Wannabe Pilot Gets a Ride with No Layovers...Straight to Jail

A Wannabe Pilot Gets a Ride with No Layovers...Straight to Jail

No motive and just a few clues raise suspicions at the Philadelphia International Airport.

Secura Key Continues to Provide Wiegand Cards to the Access Control Industry

Secura Key Continues to Provide Wiegand Cards to the Access Control Industry

HID Global Corp will be obsoleting its Wiegand cards and reader line as of January 31, 2013.

AOC Receives an Award for Innovation in Commercial Payments

AOC Receives an Award for Innovation in Commercial Payments

Automated prefund process earns CIP’s Global Award for Excellence

AxxonSoft Celebrates the First Decade of its Journey

AxxonSoft Celebrates the First Decade of its Journey

AxxonSoft, a global security developer, is marking its 10th birthday this year. The company has enjoyed uninterrupted growth thanks to its bet on innovation and its unique approach to focusing on client needs.

Milestone Introduces its New Multi Platform Video Management Software for Embedded Partner Solutions

Milestone Introduces its New Multi Platform Video Management Software for Embedded Partner Solutions

Milestone Arcus is a low-complexity, low-cost solution that will run on Linux, Mac or Windows, offering partners embedding capabilities that streamline video management tools.

Bitzer Mobile Creates App to Enable Security Direct Access to Intranet Files

Bitzer Mobile Creates App to Enable Security Direct Access to Intranet Files

Bitzer has introduced Bitzer m/Drive, an enterprise-grade, mobile app that enables secure, direct access to corporate Intranet files from mobile devices.

Vector Security Furthers Commitment to Intelligent Video and Network Systems

Vector Security Furthers Commitment to Intelligent Video and Network Systems

New hire Steven White will fulfill the role of Senior Director of Technology.

Internet Explorer Browser Security Tips

Internet Explorer Browser Security Tips

Don't become the next Internet victim! From lurking spyware to sophisticated hackers, you need to build a line of defense to help ensure safe Internet browsing. Consider the following tips to establish your safe browsing plan with Internet Explorer.

PSIA Introduces Access Control and Intrusion Detection Profiles to the Physical Security Industry

PSIA Introduces Access Control and Intrusion Detection Profiles to the Physical Security Industry

Profiles and conformance test tool expedites the adoption of PSIA specifications.

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    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

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    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

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    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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