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BriefCam Bolsters Real-Time Capabilities, User Experience and Platform Performance with Latest Release

BriefCam recently announced v5.4 of its innovative and extensible video content analytics platform.

SilverShield Showcases Cloud Based Safety and Information System at ISC West

SilverShield Safety & Information Systems is demonstrating the capabilities of their visitor management and communication software at ISC West this week at booth #4058. Originally developed for school campus applications, the software incorporates a fully-integrated suite of modules including visitor management, lockdown initiation and much more

New Exacq Solutions Simplify Video Management for Enterprise Applications

Johnson Controls has introduced a simplified approach to enterprise video management with its improved exacqVision Enterprise edition video management solution.

DITEK Delivers Robust Power Protection with Line of Surge Protectors and Uninterruptable Power Supplies

DITEK is exhibiting its comprehensive line of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), Network Protection, and indoor/outdoor Surge Protection Devices this week at ISC West 2019 (booth #6117).

SIA Education@ISC Kicks Off Today

In partnership with SIA, ISC West will be making educational sessions available during its 2019 ISC West show taking place April 9-12, 2019 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, with SIA Education@ISC kicking off the day prior to the exhibition on April 9.

Mission 500 Charity Organization Announces 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Award Winners

Mission 500, a charitable non-profit organization engaging security professionals to raise money for children in need across the USA, has announced the winners of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Humanitarian awards.

Wyoming Medical Center to Undergo Security Upgrades Following Shooting Incident

Wyoming Medical Center to Undergo Security Upgrades Following Shooting Incident

A medical center in Wyoming is increasing security after a man with a gun gained access to the facility and fired at two employees.

Tennessee City Reviews New Security Measures to Protect Citizens

Tennessee City Reviews New Security Measures to Protect Citizens

The City of Kingston is reviewing security measures such as security cameras, locks and bulletproof glass to protect city buildings.



Sailor Injured, Shooter Killed in Virginia Beach Naval Station Incident

Sailor Injured, Shooter Killed in Virginia Beach Naval Station Incident

A sailor at the Virginia Beach Naval Air Station Oceana was injured in a shooting last Friday.

Airlines Are The Next Big Targets For Cybercrime

Airlines Are The Next Big Targets For Cybercrime

No one really knows why airlines have become a target as of late but with the rate of attacks this high, something is definitely going on.

4 Ways Private Sector Security Professionals Can Make Peace With IoT Platforms

4 Ways Private Sector Security Professionals Can Make Peace With IoT Platforms

And harness their power.

Alabama City Works to Upgrade Park Security

Alabama City Works to Upgrade Park Security

After creating a threat assessment for the City of Dothan's parks, leaders are now pushing to upgrade security measures.

Little Rock Police Department Considering Body-Worn Cameras

Little Rock Police Department Considering Body-Worn Cameras

Little Rock Police Department is considering purchasing 250 to 450 body-worn cameras for all of its patrol officers.

Data Exposed on Amazon Cloud Service: Facebook Has Messed Up Again

Data Exposed on Amazon Cloud Service: Facebook Has Messed Up Again

Facebook is in trouble again.

10 Tips for Keeping Your Personal Data Safe on Social Media

10 Tips for Keeping Your Personal Data Safe on Social Media

Strong passwords, two-factor authentication and good cyber hygiene will keep your personal information protected while browsing popular social media accounts.

St. Paul

St. Paul's Cathedral Increasing Security After Arrest of Gunman

St. Paul's in London is beefing up security after the arrest of a gunman outside the cathedral.

Man Slipped Past TSA, Attacked Passenger in Secured Area

Man Slipped Past TSA, Attacked Passenger in Secured Area

Federal authorities are investigating after a man slipped past a TSA security checkpoint and assaulted a passenger.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet

By my count this makes about 20 ISC West tradeshows that I’ve attended. Hard to believe but this marks the third decade of traveling to Las Vegas. My, how things have changed.

Top 10 Booths to Visit at ISC West 2019

Top 10 Booths to Visit at ISC West 2019

The Expo Hall in Vegas is always a little overwhelming, here’s the booths you should definitely prioritize this year.

Live From ISC West 2019 Preview

Security Today's Live From ISC West Social Zone allows you to see news, updates and live views from the expo floor!

Dahua Technology Announces New Multi-sensor Cameras

Dahua Technology has announced the addition of two new multi-sensor cameras to its North America IP product line.

Toyota and Lexus Dealerships Hacked, Millions Left Vulnerable

Toyota and Lexus Dealerships Hacked, Millions Left Vulnerable

Toyota's servers in Japan have been hacked, leaving millions of pieces of data left vulnerable.

Perimeter Security Measures Go Up for Final Four

Perimeter Security Measures Go Up for Final Four

Minneapolis is securing the Final Four games with perimeter security solutions such as fences and metal detectors.

SALTO Systems Names Turk Cuddington As Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager

SALTO Systems has appointed Turk Cuddington to the newly-added commercial sales team position of Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager.

The Next Level

The Next Level

Convenience stores and mini marts have traditionally installed surveillance cameras to deter crime and encourage safety, but too often these have provided images that lacked detail, particularly in low light conditions.

Clearing Up Confusion

The confusion I hear in the industry starts with the definitions of these terms: artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (deep and shallow), and analytics. Some believe these things are all the same and use them interchangeably.

The Impact of Technology

The Impact of Technology

Technology is everywhere in today’s classrooms and campuses. As the suite of technology solutions for campus security expands, so does the complexity for how to apply them in a fit-for-purpose way.

A Voice for Veterans

Every interview I get for the magazine is enjoyable, and even entertaining. Every conversation is a story but once in a while I have a lead that I know will stick with me for quite a long time.

Automation Can Close the Gap on Cyber Exposures

Automation Can Close the Gap on Cyber Exposures

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil: It is tempting for physical security professionals to take this passive approach to cybersecurity.

An Iron Solution

An Iron Solution

One of the primary criteria for any surveillance, access or security system is the requirement for a consistent and reliable power source, as even the most complex and expensive system solutions will be rendered useless if power is interrupted.

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    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge. 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

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