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Surveillance: Debunking the Biggest Transport Security Myth

Why safe travel doesn’t have to mean slow travel

Nov 09, 2015

Surveillance Footage Helps Make Sense of Shooting near Subway Entrance

Video surveillance helps to map out events of triple shooting near subway entrance.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 09, 2015

Dropbox Combats Security Stigma with Enterprise Version of App

Dropbox creates Enterprise version of app to combat their reputation of being a low security file-sharing platform.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 06, 2015

Airport Worker May Have Put Bomb on Russian Plane

A new report suggests someone working at the Egyptian airport may have smuggled the bomb aboard Metrojet Flight 9268.

Nov 06, 2015

Pentagon Suspends Missile Defense Program After Blimp Escapes

The military has indefinitely suspended the JLENS program one week after one of the blimps broke free, spreading chaos with it as it went.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 06, 2015

Four People Injured in Campus Stabbing

Police investigate after suspect stabs four victims at the University of California, Merced.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 05, 2015

Standoff with San Diego Gunman Ends after Five Hours

Dozens of shots fired in an incident that shut down many blocks in a San Diego neighborhood and even delayed flights at the local airport.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 05, 2015

Andrew Flood Joins Integrated Biometrics

Flood will work on Integrated Biometrics’ partner services infrastructure.

Nov 05, 2015

ONVIF Hosts 2015 Member Meeting

The company provided an update on activities and accomplishments over the years.

Nov 05, 2015

Fort Bend County Texas Chooses 3xLOGIC to Unify Access Control

Fort Bend County installs infinias Intelli-M slated to scale up to 1500 doors at multiple locations.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 05, 2015

Research Finds 11 High-Impact Security Flaws on Galaxy S6 Edge

Google research team finds 11 security flaws on Android device.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 04, 2015

U.S. Airports Missing Layers of Security

A recent investigation shows U.S. airports are missing important security measures.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 04, 2015

A Look at Sharm el Sheik Airport Security after Plane Crash

A look at the security of the airport in which Russia's deadliest aviation disaster departed from.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 03, 2015

STANLEY Security Launches Veteran Recruiting Program

STANLEY partners with Wounded Warrior Project, Warriors to Work Program and Bradley-Morris, Inc. to employ former U.S. service members.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 03, 2015

IT Security Compliance for Cloud Service Providers

KPMG and BalaBit have released the results of study involving IT service providers.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 03, 2015

5 Products that Define the Next Generation of Home Security

These technologies are changing the game when it comes to keeping you safe and giving you peace of mind.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 03, 2015

Taking a Practical Look at Video Storage in the Cloud

VSaaS solutions have been around for a while now, offering what many see as more efficient software maintenance and support for their surveillance systems.

By Dan Cremins
Nov 02, 2015

Majority of Retailers are not using the New Credit Card Technology

Retailers are deciding not to change over to credit card chip transactions until after the holiday season.

By Sydny Shepard
Nov 02, 2015

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Guiding Principles

Construction sites represent a unique sector of perimeter security, especially amidst a steady increase in commercial construction. As in any security environment, assessing weaknesses and threats remains paramount and modern technology, coupled with sound access control principles, are critical in addressing vulnerabilities at even the most secure construction sites around the world. Read Now
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Empowering 911

In the wake of the tragic murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, media coverage flooded the airwaves with images, videos and detailed timelines of the suspect’s movements. While such post-incident analysis is not new, today’s 911 centers now have access to similar data in real-time. This technological evolution marks a pivotal transformation in emergency response, transitioning from analog calls to a digital ecosystem capable of saving more lives. Read Now
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Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation. Read Now
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UK’s NHS Hospital Transforms Security with Edge-processing Camera System

i-PRO Co., Ltd.,(formerly Panasonic Security), a manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, recently announced that a leading teaching hospital in Northeast England, has enhanced its security infrastructure with i-PRO X-Series cameras integrated with Milestone’s XProtect Video Management Software (VMS). Read Now
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Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.
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