Today, the Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano. In the letter, the organizations urge the secretary to reconsider grant allocations assigned to the Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program, or to offer waivers on cost share agreements of previously awarded grants.
OneLogin recently announced the debut of its mobile one-time password (OTP) app, which lets users perform multi-factor authentication with the click of a button. Available on all major smartphone platforms, including iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and BlackBerry OS 6 and 7, the app is free with every OneLogin plan.
Monitronics International was presented with a Gold Stevie Award in the Inbound Marketing Program of the Year category in the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
The Forest Heights Police Department, located in Prince George’s County, Md., is installing IQinVision HD megapixel cameras in key locations throughout the city.
Demonstrating its leadership in the information technology (IT) and physical security marketplace, Ingram Micro Inc. will host the inaugural Ingram Micro Convergence Pavilion at the International Security Conference (ISC) West, March 28-30, 2012, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
The Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Mississippi has installed approximately 373 IQinVision IQeye HD megapixel cameras at their 12 school buildings and campuses.
The adoption of IP-based surveillance continues to increase annually, capturing market share across virtually all industry segments.
- By James Marcella
- Mar 01, 2012
With the growth of IP-based network applications throughout the power industry, power plants have increased their ability to control and monitor both central utility operations and remote installations.
- By Jim Krachenfels
- Mar 01, 2012
It’s better known for its rolling hills, thoroughbred race horse farms and ladies with big hats. It is, after all, home of the Kentucky Derby, the crown jewel of the triple crown of horse racing.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2012
With thousands of guests daily visiting Casino Copenhagen, money is always changing hands.
- By Courtney Pedersen
- Mar 01, 2012
HP has announced an integrated platform of risk-driven security solutions that provides enterprises clear visibility across traditional, mobile and cloud environments, and enables the ability to apply adaptive security defenses based on specific organizational risks.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2012
At a time when terrorism and random violence against ordinary citizens are global concerns, the Little League World Series poses numerous and complex security challenges for several reasons.
- By Joe Kirmser
- Mar 01, 2012
Protecting this magnitude of sheer space, residents, visitors and employees is no easy feat.
- By Craig Albrecht
- Mar 01, 2012
Managers of the Shanghai Metro System were very concerned about what could happen if there was an accident.
- By Nathan Needel
- Mar 01, 2012
To block off residential areas from nighttime traffic on Sunset Boulevard and mitigate traffic from the Sunset Millenium Shopping Center, the city of West Hollywood, Calif., is employing the same type of anti-terrorism bollards used by the government to stop car bombers at embassies around the world.
- By David Dickinson
- Mar 01, 2012
Security is more than just the protection of people, companies and their assets; it also is an integral part of a company’s reputation and success.
- By Ryan Strange
- Mar 01, 2012
May 15-18 Verint’s “Road to Certification” roadshows are designed for system integrators who manage, utilize or support the Nextiva VMS platform.
RSA Conference, the world’s leading information security conferences and expositions, recently announced the honorees of its 15th annual awards program.
Though the thief stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, the Calderons were just thankful to be alive.
- By Sherleen Mahoney
- Mar 01, 2012
Organizations whose operations span cities, countries and even continents face formidable challenges in their efforts to secure people, property and assets.
- By Debjit Das
- Mar 01, 2012
Come and listen to the story of an Austrian named Glock, He and wife, Helga, made curtain rods in their shop, Then one day he invented a new handgun, And the Austrian army said, “We gotz to have us one.” Glock, that is. Lightweight. Model 17. Well, the first thing you know ol’ Glock’s a billionaire, Kinfolk said, “Gast’, export it away from there!” Said, “USA is the place it oughta be.” So he marketed it abroad to frontline security. The police, that is—needing new fire power.
- By Ronnie Rittenberry
- Mar 01, 2012
Advances in communication technology, trade barriers and production cost reductions have furthered global capital markets and provided new economic opportunities.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2012
Veracode Inc. recently announced the availability of a whitepaper, ‘Outsourcing the problem of software security’, produced by primary research and analysis company, Quocirca.
Many people—even within the security industry—may be surprised to learn how traditional alarm dispatches work. It can be a lengthy process.
- By Megan Weadock
- Mar 01, 2012
Thales, provider of information systems and communications security, recently announced the publication of the 2011 Global Encryption Trends Study.
In order to allow an all-IP-based services platform, service providers are upgrading existing networks and migration strategies.
- By Terence Martin Breslin
- Mar 01, 2012
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) recently announced two significant new initiatives for 2012, addressing growing areas of need in cloud security -- mobile computing and innovation.
HID Global recently announced its highly-integrated fraud detection service from its Identity Assurance business, ActivIdentity.
Mission-critical facilities such as data and telecommunications centers must maintain operations without interruption.
- By Kris Cahill
- Mar 01, 2012
The Port of Portland services more than 800 vessel calls each year, accounting for more than 14 million tons of ocean-going cargo.