Jamie Vos entered the security business in 1994 with locksmithing, when he started working for his father’s company, Bellingham Lock and Safe. Vos worked in various roles until a need became evident and he stepped up as general manager of the electronic security division. Now, Vos takes over as president of the Electronic Security Association (ESA).
IDIS is pleased to announce several new staff appointments and hires at IDIS America.
Transportation Security Administration officers at John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airports are using new technology at checkpoints that validates a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in near real time.
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Stephen Spinelli as NAPCO Senior Vice President of Sales, for all its corporate divisions – NAPCO Security, Alarm Lock, Marks USA and Continental Access.
Capturing depth in addition to the usual two dimensions is already a must-have feature for systems where depth-sensing information combined with computing power enables functionality such as face-based unlocking, with additional AI that can distinguish between people, animals, and vehicles as well as recognizing familiar faces.
- By Paul Gallagher
- Jul 24, 2020
Group Public and private sector security industry veterans bring expertise to assist with risk management and resilience in commercial environments.
The flow of illegal drugs is, and always has been, a security threat to this country. On Monday, July 20, Customs and Border Protection officers were busy with drug busts and apprehending loads of illegal drugs
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jul 23, 2020
The Department of Justice has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing valuable data, personal information and trade secrets from hundreds of organizations around the world, including companies that are working to develop coronavirus treatments and vaccines.
Scott Fleming, former CEO of Protect America will be joining ONIT Smart Home. Protect America was founded in 1992, and has protected more than 400,000 residential customers, with both DIY and professionally installed security systems in the United States and in Canada. Fleming was a central part of the company’s growth and recent bulk-account acquisition with Brinks Home Security.
ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its educational lineup for Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) 2020, taking place 21-25-September.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements for SIA members, their clients and our organizational partners in response to the need for more centralized information regarding the state-by-state requirements in the cannabis industry where applicable.
In the battle for security budget funding, enterprise key management isn’t nearly as sexy as technologies such as threat hunting or blockchain cybersecurity.
- By David Greene
- Jul 21, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are seeing an immediate need for thermographic technology.
- By Maurizio Pejoves
- Jul 20, 2020
Allied Universal® today announced the acquisition of Phoenix Systems & Service, Inc. (PSSI) – a full service security systems integrator providing security solutions to customers in Chicago and nationwide. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement encouraging all retailers to adopt a nationwide policy that requires customers to wear face coverings or masks to protect the health and well-being of customers, associates and partners during the coronavirus pandemic:
SALTO Systems has appointed Scott Smith as Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Region.
Deep Expertise in Security and IoT Markets Enables Continued Growth in Global Sales
Following a search by its nomination committee, dormakaba announced this week that Sabrina Soussan has been appointed as the company’s new CEO effective April 1, 2021. Soussan has served as the co-CEO of Siemens Mobility since 2017 and had held several leadership positions in the company over the past 20 years.
The government has mandated that integrators interested in doing business with them must eliminate all Hikvision and Dahua products from their supply chain by Aug. 13. This falls under a new interim Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
GardaWorld Security Corp. is pleased to announce its acquisition of WorldAware, a leading security risk management firm based in the United States. WorldAware, combined with Crisis24, a GardaWorld Company, will create THE premier industry player in integrated security risk management.
An off-duty Allied Universal security guard, Phillip Blanks, caught a three-year-old child who was dropped from a burning apartment in Phoenix last week. As smoke and flames engulfed the apartment, Blanks saw what was happening and ran towards the building.
ASIS International has announced that General Stan McChrystal, US Army (RET), will present a Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) keynote address on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at GSX+. The presentation, titled Leading in a New World, will take place on Wednesday, 23 September.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding its TSA PreCheck™ eligibility to all active Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) and Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) holders who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or lawful permanent residents.
We have charted the fortunes of the world’s physical security business over the last 12 years.
- By Jim McHale
- Jul 08, 2020
Weeks of protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd have placed renewed attention on police body-worn cameras, whose two largest U.S. manufacturers have a significant Seattle presence.
- By Geoff Baker
- Jul 07, 2020
It’s no secret that Huawei is in trouble because of U.S. sanctions. The Chinese tech company's access to vital American technology is at greater risk than ever before.
The National Cyber Awareness System (NCAS) issued its Alert numbered AA20-133A last month, which identified the 10 most exploited vulnerabilities from 2016 to 2019.
- By Syed Abdur
- Jul 06, 2020
EyeLock LLC has announced that is has secured a global partnership with Integral Technology Solutions out of Freehold, N.J. Integral’s proven track record of designing and deploying biometric authentication solutions is a perfect complement to EyeLock’s global distribution network.
The Cook & Boardman Group LLC (C&B), a specialty distributor of commercial door entry solutions and systems integration services has announced the acquisition of Dover, DE-based Advantech Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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.