The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the creation of the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC), a new industry credential developed by SIA with support from PSA Security Network and Security Specifiers and the first-ever certification focused specifically on cybersecurity and physical security convergence.
The ransomware attack forced the company to shut down its pipeline and has caused fuel shortages on the East Coast.
- By Brent Dirks
- May 12, 2021
Interface Security Systems has announced the appointment of Brian Garavuso as its chief technology officer.
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 Scott Lucas
- May 11, 2021
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”.
Today there are 8.6 billion IoT connections. By 2026, that number will nearly triple to 23.6 billion.
Active shooter incidents on campus where you can play a vital role in gunshot detection
- By Christian Connors
- May 10, 2021
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 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 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.
Eagle Eye Networks has announced record Q1 2021 revenue growth, and greater than 85 percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2020.
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.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 04, 2021
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.
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.
- By Michael Wood
- May 03, 2021
Vector Firm is pleased to welcome Gannon Switzer as vice president of Sales Management Consulting.
Securitas Electronic Security leverages FEMSS expertise and footprint to expand focus on local, mid-size businesses
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 has announced the acquisition of TDS based in Dublin, Ireland.
BCDVideo has announced that it has partnered with Wasabi, the hot cloud storage company for video surveillance storage in the cloud.
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.
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.
One of our best customers is a Fortune 50 financial services company for homeowners across America.
- By Doug Dooley
- Apr 26, 2021
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 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 is announcing the release of its Cybersecurity Hardening Guide.
AppViewX has announced its inclusion in Gartner's Solution Comparison for PKI and Certificate Management Tools.
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 announces two new hires to support the company’s rapid growth and expanding sales activities.
‘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
Ireland-based facilities use iris recognition for identity authentication and security