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Colonial Pipeline Will Probably Not Have to Pay Ransom to Hackers

The ransomware attack forced the company to shut down its pipeline and has caused fuel shortages on the East Coast.

Interface Security Systems Appoints Brian Garavuso as CTO

Interface Security Systems has announced the appointment of Brian Garavuso as its chief technology officer.

Modernizing Data Distribution Capabilities

Modernizing Data Distribution Capabilities

Arizona-based Company Nurse has seen its share of faxes. So has everyone else in the workers’ compensation services industry. Reports and case documentation are still requested via fax or, increasingly, via email attachments.

By 2026, 23 Billion IoT Connections will Present New Threat Vectors and Generate $16 Billion in IoT Security Revenues

Today there are 8.6 billion IoT connections. By 2026, that number will nearly triple to 23.6 billion.

XTEND Given Contract for New, Small Unmanned Aircraft System

The Defense Department (DoD), in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, has contracted with revolutionary telepresence platform, XTEND, for a new small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), called “SKYLORD XTENDER”.

Reducing Response Time

Reducing Response Time

Active shooter incidents on campus where you can play a vital role in gunshot detection

Schmick Will Serve on the SIAs Panel of Security Industry Leaders

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Paul J. Schmick – vice president of security technology at Alliance Security – as the newest member of the SIA Executive Council.

AMAG Technology and IES Communications Selected for 100 Mill Development Project

AMAG Technology today announced that Gilbane Building Company selected AMAG’s Symmetry Security Management System to deploy at the new Hines 100 Mill high rise in Tempe, Arizona.



Allied Universal Video Provides Training to Help Stop Human Trafficking

Allied Universal is announcing that it is providing Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) with an online video training to the company’s more than 300,000 security professionals.

Company Accelerates Global Expansion and Artificial Intelligence Investment for its Cloud Video Surveillance Platform

Eagle Eye Networks has announced record Q1 2021 revenue growth, and greater than 85 percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2020.

Vivint Will Pay $20 Million Penalty, Compensation to Customers

Vivint Will Pay $20 Million Penalty, Compensation to Customers

Vivint has agreed to pay a $20 million settlement from allegations that the company failed to use credit reports properly to help unqualified customers to obtain financing for products and services.

Open Options Announces Web-Based Access Control Solution

Open Options continues to build upon its commitment to innovation with the launch of Fusion X. This new web-based access control software includes all the benefits of the robust DNA Fusion platform but requires no software installation, or dedicated PC required.

The SASE Way to Transform Your Network

This past year has seen a shift for organizations in everything from how they have operated, to the increase of digital transformation. However, current security and network solutions have failed to effectively meet the evolving needs of today’s digital businesses.

Vector Firm Appoints Vice President of Sales Management Consulting

Vector Firm is pleased to welcome Gannon Switzer as vice president of Sales Management Consulting.

SES Enters Core Commercial Market

Securitas Electronic Security leverages FEMSS expertise and footprint to expand focus on local, mid-size businesses

DHS Secretary Mayorkas Launches Internal Domestic Violent Extremism Review

DHS Secretary Mayorkas Launches Internal Domestic Violent Extremism Review

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has launched an internal probe "to address the threat of domestic violent extremism within the Department of Homeland Security," according to a letter he wrote to all DHS employees.

Acre Acquires TDS in Dublin

Acre has announced the acquisition of TDS based in Dublin, Ireland.

BCDVideo and Wasabi Come Together to Deliver Versatile, Cost-Effective Surveillance Storage

BCDVideo has announced that it has partnered with Wasabi, the hot cloud storage company for video surveillance storage in the cloud.

DHS Issues a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

DHS Issues a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin today after consultation with the intelligence community and law enforcement partners.

Smugglers Endangers Mother, Two Children by Lowering them down 30-Foot Border Wall

Smugglers Endangers Mother, Two Children by Lowering them down 30-Foot Border Wall

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents, in Calexico, CA, apprehended a group of three adults with a two-year-old and a six-year-old after human smugglers lowered them by rope down a 30-foot section of the border wall early Thursday morning.

Enterprise “Lift and Shift” to the Public Cloud Requires a Newer Type of API and Cloud Security Program to Prevent Data Breaches

Enterprise “Lift and Shift” to the Public Cloud Requires a Newer Type of API and Cloud Security Program to Prevent Data Breaches

One of our best customers is a Fortune 50 financial services company for homeowners across America.

Security Integration offered with end-to-end Tech from Quanika and Axis Communications

A vendor partnership between Quanika and Axis Communications in the United States will open an easier path to off-the-shelf systems integration for systems integrators, dealers and their customers.

Altronix to Deliver Session on Remote Power Management at TEC 2021 

Altronix has announced today that JR Andrews, national sales executive, and Stephen Oliva, western regional manager, will jointly present an education session entitled Remote Power Management: The First Step to Troubleshooting Any Solution at PSA’s TEC 2021.

Zenitel Releases Cybersecurity Hardening Guide

Zenitel is announcing the release of its Cybersecurity Hardening Guide.

AppViewX named in Gartner 2021 Solution Comparison for PKI and Certificate Management Tools

AppViewX has announced its inclusion in Gartner's Solution Comparison for PKI and Certificate Management Tools.

Banner Drives Expansion Strategy with Acquisition

Following its acquisition of the Pacific Northwest‘s leader in locks and hardware, the wholesale division of Builders’ Hardware & Supply Company based in Seattle, Washington in February 2021, Banner Solutions has now announced its acquisition of H.L. Flake Security Hardware, based in Houston.

Vector Flow Accelerates Growth Strategy with New Sales Executive Appointments

Vector Flow announces two new hires to support the company’s rapid growth and expanding sales activities.

Eagle Eye Networks Provides Guide to Business Owners

‘Analog Video to Cloud’ guide offers business owners—from coffee shops to large corporations—an overview of cloud system advantages, easy-to-follow best practices, checklists, and what to know when transitioning analog to cloud

Iris ID Biometric System Selected by Merrion Vaults

Ireland-based facilities use iris recognition for identity authentication and security

HID Global Adds Cloud-Based Multi-Factor Authentication to its WorkforceID Unified Identity and Access Management Platform

HID Global has announced the general availability of WorkforceID™ Authentication solution, the latest addition to its cloud platform for creating a seamless, effortless experience for issuing, managing and using identity credentials in physical and digital workplaces.

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