Approximately 92 percent of Americans believe that a safe and secure Internet is crucial to our nation's economic security and 81 percent of Americans want to learn more about being safe and secure online, but there still exists a visible disconnect between Americans' perceptions of their online safety practices versus the reality of their actual safety practices.
The Transportation Security Administration announced eight airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology units.
When a wounded U.S. military veteran passes through Newark Liberty International Airport, there is a good chance that Lead Transportation Security Officer Randal Habick of Brick, N.J., is alongside, serving as a personal guide through the airport.
A Naval Research Laboratory instrument designed to study the Earth's thermosphere is part of a future science mission that has been selected by NASA for evaluation for flight.
Pennsylvanians who suffered losses because of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee have been approved for more than a quarter billion dollars in disaster relief.
Instead of current authentication systems that force humans to adapt to computers, consider computers that adapt to the humans that built them in the first place.
DERMALOG correctly identifies 129 million fingerprints in one second.
Critical infrastructure providers come from industries that are of such importance that if their cyber networks were successfully attacked and disabled, it would result in an actual threat to national security.
One of the most encouraging findings from Memoori’s 3rd annual report “The Physical Security Business in 2011” is that this industry has outperformed most peers and, despite a troubled economic climate, has increased revenues and profitability while merger and acquisitions have surged by more than double in the last two years to $9.847 billion.
In times of crisis on a college or university campus, the ability to quickly communicate safety information to students, faculty and visitors is critically important.
Telecom office building and data center employed advanced fire protection with expandable, cost-conscious networking capabilities.
- By Beth Welch
- Nov 14, 2011
The world's first prototype of a hand-held fingerprint drug testing device has been created by UK technology company Intelligent Fingerprinting.
When a soldier in good mental health becomes homicidal or a government employee abuses access privileges to share classified information, we often wonder why no one saw it coming.
IBM is unveiling a new service to help businesses secure the exploding number of mobile devices with access to corporate data.
University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers helped the Federal Bureau of Investigation and NASA Office of Inspector General identify seven foreign nationals arrested for a massive, sophisticated Internet fraud that infected more than 400 million computers in 100-plus countries and scammed $14 million.
Approximately 35 percent know about security policies, but don't think it matters and 25 percent don't worry about security, instead relying on system admins to keep company PCs safe.
Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 “Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award” and “Humanitarian Awards."
The fourth largest city in the United States recently deployed an artificial neural network-based video surveillance analysis software to identify potential criminal or terroristic behavioral activity throughout the city.
SC Solutions 2011 -- with its shortened day-and-a-half show this year -- welcomed approximately 230 exhibitors. Thought the traffic seemed light this year, it was steady. For the smaller, regional show, it still continues to attract the big players, such as Axis Communications, Panasonic, Samsung and Honeywell -- all with news to share.
- By Sherleen Mahoney
- Nov 09, 2011
Is your home free of hazards? Check electrical appliances for loose or frayed cords. Do not place wires under rugs. Check for outlets overloaded with plugs; including TV, computer, stereo, and printer. Install GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets in your home; especially near sources of water like your bathroom, kitchen and laundry room.
Virtua Healthcare System, a comprehensive multi-hospital healthcare system headquartered in Marlton, N.J., has recently upgraded its video surveillance system to an IP-based network complete with Arecont Vision IP megapixel cameras.
As Calgary's transportation system welcomes a new light rail, the city also amps up its security surveillance.
Habitat for Humanity, known for building homes for families in need, started construction on another Habitat family home—but not just any home. West Pasco Habitat for Humanity decided to document one build along the Florida Gulf Coast for its unique sustainable features. IQinVision HD megapixel IP cameras will stream the home construction taking place in New Port Richey, Fla.
At ISC Solutions, SituCon demonstrated how its Emergency Awareness Solution, which features a sophisticated alerting system and patented privacy protecting technology, allows individuals to instantly alert authorities when an emergency occurs and lets responders see what is happening at the scene, while privacy is guaranteed at all other times
Americans will go to great lengths to avoid identity theft, and many say they would take legal action against government or private organizations that compromise their personal data, according to new research conducted by Unisys Corporation.
Intransa, the VideoAppliance Company, and Tri-Ed / Northern Video, North America’s largest independent security distributor, are pleased to announce a new distribution agreement. Intransa’s award-winning physical security appliances are now among Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution’s roster of vendor products.
The new partnership between the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “If You See Something, Say Something” public awareness campaign and the AH&LA and LodgeNet—highlights the Department’s continued efforts with the private sector to ensure our nation’s safety and security.
AlertEnterprise Inc. will showcase its Intelligent Enterprise Visitor Management solution to manage multiple visitor types across multiple enterprise applications and control systems at ISC Solutions.