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A Custom Design for Screening

Allied Universal® Technology Services experts are working with customers to design and implement the screening solutions that best fit their company's environment, requirements and existing security operations.

Confidential Computing Membership Grows 60 Percent

Today, data is often encrypted at rest in storage and in transit across the network, but not while in use in memory. Additionally, the ability to protect data and code is limited in conventional computing infrastructure.

i-PRO will be new brand of Panasonic Spin-off

Last year, Panasonic gave spin-off Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions its freedom. Now the global brand will be known as i-PRO. The official new name of the company is still under review, and it’s a name that new company leaders are having some fun with.

IFSEC Cancels 2020 Security Show

IFSEC Cancels 2020 Security Show

The latest victim of the COVID-19 security trade show series in 2020 will be IFSEC in London. Originally scheduled for May of this year, IFSEC officials moved the event to September. Now organizers have canceled the event altogether.

PSA Announces Partnership with Infrared Cameras

PSA has announced the addition of Infrared Cameras Inc. to its network. ICI is an innovator in the infrared products space with a line of thermal cameras as well as multi-spectral infrared cameras and complete package systems.

Security Industry Association Strongly Opposes the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act Citing Immeasurable Benefits of the Proven Technology

Security Industry Association Strongly Opposes the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act

The Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading trade association representing security solutions providers, today announced its strong opposition to the recently introduced bicameral Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act.

ADT Commercial Donates Meals to Healthcare Workers Across the United States

ADT Commercial Donates Meals to Healthcare Workers Across the United States

ADT Commercial is donating meals to healthcare workers at five major hospitals across the United States to express gratitude for those caregivers who have been on the frontlines in the nation’s fight against the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Timothy O’Brien Promoted to Technical Support Manager

Speco Technologies is thrilled to announce the promotion of Timothy O’Brien to technical support manager. In his new role, O’Brien will oversee the technical support department, and ensure that all matters are handled in an efficient and timely manner.



ISC WEST 2020 In Person Event Has Been Canceled

ISC WEST 2020 In Person Event Has Been Canceled

It is official. Planning to go to Las Vegas for an in-person ISC West event? Well, it’s not going to happen this year. In person has been canceled, opting for a virtual event on Oct. 5-7.

Jemez Technology Announces Name Change to Evolon

Jemez Technology has recently announced it is changing its name to Evolon. The company’s new name was chosen to better reflect the company’s continuing innovation and evolving focus on advanced, AI-driven video analytics solutions.

Chaffee Joins SightLogix in Sales Role

Michael Chaffee has joined SightLogix as western region Director of Sales, where he will drive the growth of SightLogix’s smart thermal camera solutions throughout the western United States.

LAX Just Installed Thermal Cameras

LAX Just Installed Thermal Cameras

Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport may notice something new watching them — thermal cameras.

Aeroturn Brings Enterprise-Level Security to Multi-National Biopharma Company With Installation of High Performance Turnstiles

Aeroturn LLC has announced that the company’s turnstiles were selected for deployment at multiple locations of a major Biopharma manufacturer in North America.

HID Global Empowers Workplaces to Safely Re-Open by Automating Employee Social Distancing and Contact Tracing

HID Global Empowers Workplaces to Safely Re-Open by Automating Employee Social Distancing and Contact Tracing

Company’s Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem drives digital automation with new workplace safety capabilities while laying the foundation for future use cases

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to Deploy Iris ID Technology

Iris-based authentication system to make prisoner release process more accurate

Priority COVID19 Testing Available for All Georgia First Responders

To help maintain the readiness of first responders, the Georgia Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency began COVID-19 priority testing June 15, for first responders at all specimen points of collection (SPOC) sites throughout Georgia.

Two AvantGuard Employees Win TMA 2020 Excellence Awards

AvantGuard is pleased to announce that two of their employees, Gavin Butterfield and Amanda Edmunds, received awards in a virtual presentation of the TMA's Marvel Technology and Excellence Awards.

Owen Security Solutions Acquires Branch of Priority One

Owen Security Solutions, a locally-owned and operated security and technology company, announces its recent acquisition of the Cartersville branch of Priority One Security, Inc.

Florida Governor Announces Over $722,000 in Grants to Protect Florida Military Installations

Florida Governor Announces Over $722,000 in Grants to Protect Florida Military Installations

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that $722,400 was awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program to three projects to protect military installations across the state.

Genetec Customers Come Up with Innovative use of Mission Control Decision Support System

Security automation engine used to establish standardized and efficient screening procedures for staff and visitors

Global Security Exchange 2020 Transitions to Fully Virtual GSX+

New virtual experience delivers world-class security education, networking, and marketplace all over the globe

USBP Foils Elaborate Human Smuggling Plot

USBP Foils Elaborate Human Smuggling Plot

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate 8 checkpoint near Pine Valley, CA, arrested 12 undocumented migrants who were being smuggled within a hay-stack on a tractor-trailer.

2020 TMA Excellence Awards Winners Announced

The Monitoring Association (TMA) presented its 2020 Excellence Awards virtually yesterday via GoToWebinar.

SAFR Facial Recognition Now Runs On The AXIS Camera Application Platform

SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc. has announced SAFR® Inside, a new app component of its Facial Recognition and Computer Vision Platform that runs on ACAP enabled cameras with edge processing capabilities. SAFR Inside reduces network traffic and server overhead and thus lowers overall deployment costs.

DARPA’s First Bug Bounty Targets Hardware-based Security

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is inviting security researchers to find vulnerabilities in its System Security Integration Through Hardware and Firmware systems.

Solving the Challenges

Security managers, CSOs and other personnel tasked with mitigating risk at an organization are the first link in a long and vitally important chain.

Balancing Safety Security and Privacy

Hospital safety and security is a series of if-then scenarios. If we can prevent patients from falling out of bed, then we can avoid serious, costly injuries.

DOD looks for extension on Huawei ban

The 2021 must-pass defense policy bill could be a prime vehicle to give the Defense Department and its contractors more time to comply with a governmentwide ban on Huawei and other China-made telecommunications equipment.

The Sooner, The Better

Does an organization need to invest in a safety app? The short answer is yes, the sooner the better. For the longer answer we must consider the technological, behavioral, and legal trends.

Collaborative Partnerships

Integrated security solutions have become standard within the security industry, but recent years have seen a shift in the way companies want to manage their integrations.

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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

  • Teaching Old Dogs, New Tricks

    After more than 30 years in the security integration business, today’s video surveillance systems are certainly not the same CCTV systems I sold and installed when I first started hanging cameras. Back in the day, there were only a handful of companies out there and one that started with a “P” stood above the rest. If you were fortunate enough to get invited to travel on their private jet out to California to tour the factory, it was a real honor. I have a picture somewhere in my garage collecting dust, of me sitting in the co-pilot seat. I know, old-man highlights, but still very cool. Read Now

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  • Why Communication is Key in an Emergency

    During an emergency, communication with the outside world can be a critical component when it comes to response time and saving lives. Emergency communications typically consist of alerts and warnings; directives about evacuating the premises; information about response status, and other matters that can impact response and recovery. 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

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 3

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3