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Study: Fire Protection System Sales to Reach $138 Billion by 2032

Fact.MR predicts the sales of the fire protection systems to exceed $138 billion by registering a positive CAGR of 6.3% in the forecast period 2022-2032. Increasing urbanization and changing designs of commercial infrastructure have given a rise to fire instances.

Vicon Expands the U.S. Sales Team, Appointing Steve DeTroye as Field Sales Engineer

With his extensive experience, DeTroye will deliver technical sales support for Vicon's U.S. customer base.

Prepare for the Expected: Mitigating Cyberthreats with Digital Incident Management

Prepare for the Expected: Mitigating Cyberthreats with Digital Incident Management

Cyber criminals are not picky and cyberattacks are inevitable. They will target your organization regardless of industry, revenue, or how long it has been operating. Cyberattacks have been carried out on large corporations and small businesses, in medical and healthcare, education, government, transportation – the list goes on

Banks Need to Act Now to Ensure Post-Quantum Cybersecurity

Banks Need to Act Now to Ensure Post-Quantum Cybersecurity

The Financial Services Industry has long been a lucrative playground for cyber thieves. These days, the push toward a digital banking economy has opened financial institutions to an overwhelming number of new and sophisticated cyberattacks.

Boon Edam’s North American Headquarters Receives SHARP Certificate at Formal Ceremony

Boon Edam Inc. has been presented with a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certificate during a formal ceremony on March 2.

Motorola Solutions Acquires Ava Security Limited

Motorola Solutions today announced it has acquired Ava Security Limited, a global provider of cloud-native video security and analytics, based in London.

Keynote Series Speaker Lineup Announced for ISC West 2022

ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announces this year’s Keynote Series speaker lineup ahead of the March 22-25 event in Las Vegas

Resideo Acquires Arrow Wire & Cable

Resideo has acquired privately held Arrow Wire & Cable, based in Chino, Calif. Arrow was founded in 1989 and is a leading regional distributor of data communications, connectivity and security products.



Going Beyond Security

Going Beyond Security

Houston, the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the country, is the fourth most populous city in the nation with an estimated population of approximately 2.3 million residents as of April 2020. Houston is home to 24 headquarters of Fortune 500 companies in the larger metropolitan area and continues to expand.

Overcoming the Problems

Overcoming the Problems

What you are about to read is like an old-fashion action-thriller book or movie. There is a very mean-spirited evil villain, and, happily, a protagonist to save the day.

Manage video and alarms with VSaaS

Manage video and alarms with VSaaS

Each year demand for video surveillance continues to grow, as organizations seek to increase the security and safety of people and property. Searching for a solution that scales with their operations while minimizing upfront investments is challenging for companies with many locations.

Continuing Camera Advancement

Video surveillance technology has come a long way over the past few decades, evolving into the intelligent network system endpoints they are today.

Unified Solutions and Emerging Technologies

Unified Solutions and Emerging Technologies

Large scale infrastructure environments, like airports and critical infrastructure sites, present a physical security challenge.

Protecting a Budding Industry

The legalized cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in North America, and when it comes to the security of the facilities that grow it, the stakes are high.

Curbing Security Threats

Curbing Security Threats

Outside of physical attacks, when natural gases are extracted, transported, and refined, invisible gas leaks pose a quieter and consistently costly threat. In fact, the United States oil and natural gas industry loses approximately 1.4 to 2.3 percent of its natural gas from operations due to leaks, each year, according to the EPA.

The Rush to Digitalization

Over the last year, there has been unwavering focus on digital transformation driven by the need for greater connectivity.

Reducing Nuisance Alarms

Critical infrastructure sites need reliable, cost-effective physical security solutions.

A Medical Enhancement

New mandates require hospitals to implement various regulations and seismic safety precautions by 2030. This ultimately led to the construction of a state-of-the-art hospital for the North Bay region, and in the fall of 2020, MarinHealth announced the official opening of Oak Pavilion

If Things Can Go Wrong, They Will

Reading is a great pastime, and I do a lot of it. It’s part of my job. For fun, I read, but not the usual news; I like to focus on obituaries (just checking to make sure I’m not there) and lists. I like the Top Ten lists of just about anything.

Beyond Buzz

Beyond Buzz

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision are the latest buzzwords spreading throughout the security industry.

Winners at We-Ko-Pa

Winners at We-Ko-Pa

The number of cameras available from Hanwha Techwin was a key differentiator for the We-Ko-Pa Resort as it enabled them to choose the right camera for every situation.

Evaluating Access Control

The pandemic continues to challenge businesses in terms of security, safety and changing working conditions.

Securitas Launches Technology Life Cycle Management Tool SecureStat

Security Electronic Security, Inc. (SES) is pleased to announce SecureStat® 360 is now fully available for SES clients. Introduced last fall at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) show, SecureStat 360 provides a complete view of a company’s security technology life cycle from product installation to replacement.

Ransomware Attacks Rise Almost 93% in 2021, According to New Research

Global cyber security and risk mitigation expert NCC Group has revealed that ransomware attacks almost doubled in 2021, rising 92.7% year-on-year, according to its 2021 Annual Threat Monitor

Survey: 88 Percent of Companies are Experiencing Increase in Physical Security Threats

Survey: 88 Percent of Companies are Experiencing Increase in Physical Security Threats

As companies continue hybrid work in this third year of COVID-19, already high levels of physical threats are expected to continue to rise, significant health and safety protocol-related conflicts between management and employees are occurring, and workplace violence preparedness at businesses is primarily reactive and inconsistent.

Gallagher Welcome Three New Appointments to the Americas Team

Gallagher has announced the appointment of Andres Maurcio De La Ossa Garzon, Jason Raptis, and Leonel Urrutia within their Americas team.

Edge360 Boosts Leadership Team to Drive Operational Efficiencies, Support Aggressive Sales Strategies

Edge360 has announced additions to its leadership team to meet evolving customer requirements for the company’s mission-critical video management solutions.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Advisory Regarding Possible Russian Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Advisory Regarding Possible Russian Cyberattacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory titled, “Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Target Cleared Defense Contractor Networks to Obtain Sensitive U.S. Defense Information and Technology.”

Report: 96 Percent of Companies Continue to Experience Challenges Protecting Data from Insider Risk

Report: 96 Percent of Companies Continue to Experience Challenges Protecting Data from Insider Risk

Code42 recently released its Annual Data Exposure Report for 2022 on Insider Risk. The study, conducted by Vanson Bourne, found that cybersecurity teams are facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive corporate data from exposure, leak and theft.

Attivo Networks Wins DoD SBIR Contract for Unique Approach to Ransomware Mitigation

Attivo Networks® has announced it was awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) contract through AFWERX/AFVentures for its ransomware mitigation capabilities. The contract extends Attivo’s strategic support to the three major branches of the DoD – Air Force, Army and Navy.

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    Over the years, and many trips to various cities, I have experienced some of the craziest memorable things. One thing I always count on when going to Orlando is a massive rainstorm after the tradeshow has concluded the first day. Count on it, it is going to rain Monday evening. Expect that it will be a gully washer. Read Now

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  • Live from GSX 2024 Preview

    It’s hard to believe, but GSX 2024 is almost here. This year’s show runs from Monday, September 23 to Wednesday, September 25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The Campus Security Today and Security Today staff will be on hand to provide live updates about the security industry’s latest innovations, trends, and products. Whether you’re attending the show or keeping tabs on it from afar, we’ve got you covered. Make sure to follow the Live from GSX page for photos, videos, interviews, product demonstrations, announcements, commentary, and more from the heart of the show floor! Read Now

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  • Elevate Your Business

    In today’s dynamic business environment, companies specializing in physical security are constantly evolving to remain competitive. One strategic shift these businesses can make to give them the advantage is a full or partial transition to a recurring revenue model, popularly called a subscription service. This approach will bring numerous benefits that not only enhance business stability but also improve customer relationships and drive innovation. Recurring monthly revenue (RMR) or recurring annual revenue (RAR) are two recurring cadence choices that work simply and effectively. Read Now

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    Physical security technology plays a crucial role in detecting and preventing insider cybersecurity threats. While it might seem like a stretch to connect physical security with cyber threats, the two are closely intertwined. Here’s how physical security technology can be leveraged to address both external and internal threats. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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. 3

  • 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.” 3

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation. 3