The government recognizes the need to increase security for cyber and physical assets so counter measures to reduce, mitigate and eliminate external and internal terrorist threats have been, and remain, paramount.
- By Mark Steffler
- Nov 01, 2013
As a part of the GSA-led effort to bring federal buildings in compliance with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive, (HSPD-12) Vector Electric Inc. (VEI) was asked to explore the possibility of adding additional features to the standard FIPS-201 access control systems being upgraded at a number of Customs and Border Protection, Port of Entry (LPOE) facilities.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 01, 2013
In a highly-diversified and complex age of security, our armed forces provide the one fundamental security measure shared by every citizen in the United States: keeping American civilians out of harm’s way and allowing us to enjoy freedom.
- By Kent Jacocks
- Nov 01, 2013
Let’s say, for the sake of argument, your boss comes into your office or cubicle and says, “Your next assignment is to investigate the disaster that is Benghazi.” Would you flinch?
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 01, 2013
The security glitch has been fixed, or has it?
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 30, 2013
Interesting Fact: If an airline has a traveler’s passport number on file, it is required to share it with TSA, even for domestic flights.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 22, 2013
"There is nothing funny about what he did. This is a serious pipe bomb filled with shrapnel; it is a destructive device,” commented Deputy Chief of Los Angeles police.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 17, 2013
Visitors to Senegal now pass through Lumidigm sensors at embassies, consulates and border posts.
President of L-3 Security & Detection Systems pleased to be listed on GSA website.
Like many small town police departments seeking to maintain neighborhood safety, the Village of Glenwood, Ill., needed to squeeze every ounce of value from its law enforcement tools.
- By John Bartolac
- Oct 01, 2013
Shots fired inside Naval Sea Systems Command.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 16, 2013
The familiar sentence "we will never forget" still rings true 12 years later.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 11, 2013
Seen by millions since its dedication in 1982, the American Vietnam Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVVT) Wall is a scaled-down replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., but with a specific mission: “Create a forum for communities to come together to Honor, Respect and Remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country and to educate all to the Cost of Freedom.”
- By Skip Haight
- Sep 01, 2013
178-page document reveals the objectives, successes and failures of 16 U.S. spy agencies.
- By Ginger Hill
- Aug 30, 2013
Farewell address filled with warning to the nation.
- By Ginger Hill
- Aug 27, 2013
Phyllis Schneck, PhD, chief technology officer and VP at McAfee named new head of cybersecurity.
- By Ginger Hill
- Aug 19, 2013
THE George Zimmerman zooms through Texas...or at least tries to.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jul 31, 2013
American history is tampered with as statue of 16th American President is paint spattered.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jul 26, 2013
Seeking bounty hunters to take down drones in Colorado.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jul 19, 2013
Forensic coding theft deterrent aids police in capturing criminals.
The leading government and homeland security event, GovSec, featuring TREXPO and held in conjunction with CPM East, attracted 3,514 attendees and 175 exhibitors for its 12th year.
Ideal for companies with multiple departments or government buildings with various agencies and services.
As police surrounded the suspected Boston bomber hiding inside a boat stored behind a Watertown, Mass., home last April, officers with a thermal camera peered through the hull and tarp to watch his every move.
- By Christopher Lindenau
- Jul 01, 2013
Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced that the historic courthouse in Crown Point, Ind., has substantially upgraded their access control management capabilities with a cloud-based Brivo ACS WebService system.
The Govies award outstanding products from the government security market.
Demanding but fast installation used HD, thermal, infrared, mobile and wireless technology.
AES 256 encryption provides the highest level of security for government and enterprise customers.
The government has secretly been collecting phone records from Verizon since April 25.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jun 06, 2013
Schlage offers “Try Me” Program for barracks using hotel locks.
In 2011, his mother, along with several other volunteers, joined forces with the Cedar Park Veterans Memorial Citizens Advisory Group to honor military veterans who have given their lives serving our country.
Are 3D printed guns the next nemesis for the Department of Homeland Security along with state and federal law enforcement agencies?
The 146th Air Support Operations Squadron is utilizing thermal imaging technology, seeking body heat under the rubble, in an effort to locate those buried.
- By Ginger Hill
- May 21, 2013
Amsterdam’s police looked for a partner who was able to support them in terms of video surveillance as well as monitoring the streams of visitors.
"The retired general talked about leadership, and how vital it is to the U.S. position not only to lead by example, but to assume the global role."
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 17, 2013
Let’s face it, tradeshow attendance is hard work. When a company is putting on its own tradeshow, it become less a trial and more a labor of love. Security Products magazine (1105 Media Inc.) owns GovSec, an annual security conference and exposition held in Washington, D.C. each spring.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 16, 2013
Security Products magazine, the only integrated product and technology magazine reaching the entire security market, announced Platinum and Gold winners in the 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security award competition today.
EMT arrested for being in the possession of a destructive device.
- By Ginger Hill
- May 10, 2013
This reflects PESA’s commitment to providing mission-critical products for high definition video and audio distribution.
Sandia has decided not to patent or license the formula, but to make it freely available in hopes of saving lives.
XProtect Corporate video management software is a centralized solution for all government facilities and with Agent Vi analytics integrated at the airport.
Security Products magazine, the only integrated product and technology magazine reaching the entire security market, announced the winners in the 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security award competition today.
Do American cities need more surveillance cameras? See what Rep. Peter King has to say on the issue.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 16, 2013
Armed with pen in hand, Gov. Dannal P. Malloy makes a strong statement about gun control by signing strong and harsh Connecticut legislation.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 04, 2013
Senstar is pleased to share two major government approvals of their industry leading perimeter intrusion detection sensors: Senstar’s Intelli-Flex with the United Kingdom’s Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and OmniTrax with the United States Air Force.
With scattered buildings and each with different access control needs, the town of Estes Park, Colo., faced a complicated security situation. Initially, the town upgraded its security by converting mechanical locks to several types of compatible electronic locks that improved control over authorized users, yet provided flexibility in meeting access control needs.
- By April Dalton-Noblitt
- Apr 01, 2013
Despite the economic uncertainty in our nation’s capital, there is still plenty of upside to government security spending in fiscal 2013 with opportunities to be awarded significant contracts.
- By John Merlino
- Apr 01, 2013
Are our faces now like bar codes, easily scanned and instantly traceable? Not quite. But face recognition has grown into a tool that every investigator can benefit from.
- By Paul Schuepp
- Apr 01, 2013
Portable bunkers provide first responders the ability to make a difference in the early stages of critical crisis response. If staged in schools, airports or a mall, these tools become a needed resource for first responders regardless of the level of training or the equipment they may have.
- By Bob Bradshaw
- Apr 01, 2013
Discovery of a prominent Chinese university in cahoots with the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
- By Ginger Hill
- Mar 27, 2013
President Obama appoints the first female director of the United States Secret Service.
The May 14-15, 2013 sessions will address the latest trends and technology to support agencies’ missions and enhance security and safety.
The need to stop vehicles remotely was identified by the law enforcement community. With funding from Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate and the expertise of the engineers at Engineering Science Analysis Corporation (ESA), the SQUID prototype was a success.
AN SIA-supported bill provides robust funding for school security.
Surveillance cameras at a Garland, Texas home captured police officers rummaging through duffle bags, searching a parked vehicle and breaking a surveillance camera mount.
For the first time since the 9/11 terror attacks, airline passengers will be allowed to have small knives and some previously prohibited sports equipment as carry-on items.
GovSec has everything you need to keep up-to-date on the latest trends, improve your job skills and make budget-conscious, spending decisions.
This year, TREXPO is joining forces with GovSec– the Government Security Conference and Expo – to bring together leaders in law enforcement, military, security and federal agencies in a single location.
According to the United States House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, over 1.1 million tax returns were filed by identity thieves for the 2011 processing year.
Article Highlights: Company’s new, dual-interface smart cards for FIPS-201 physical and logical access control deployments are also on the GSA-approved product list. Credential is available as a traditional PIV-I credential for government use or as a CIV credential for a wide variety of current and emerging commercial applications.
MP5000 barriers are able to stop 7.5 ton (6400 Kg) vehicles traveling 40 mph (48 kph).