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New Technologies Aim to Enhance Airport Security Speed Up Lines

Companies are displaying their newest technology designed to help increase efficiency at airport security.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 24, 2019

Homeland Security to Help with Super Bowl Security Despite Shutdown

"The current lapse in government funding will have no effect on our commitment to assuring a safe and secure event," DHS press secretary Tyler Q. Houlton said.

By Jessica Davis
Jan 24, 2019

Venture Capital Funding of Cybersecurity Firms Hit Record High in 2018

Venture capital investments in cybersecurity firms hit a record high last year amid a surge in cyber crime over the last few years.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 24, 2019

SALTO Systems Names Steve Burk U.S. Director of Marketing

SALTO Systems has appointed Steve Burk as the Director of Marketing for the United States.

Jan 23, 2019

Nortek Security & Control Appoints Industry Veteran Scott Osborne to Regional Sales Manager

“We’re thrilled to welcome Scott to the Nortek Security & Control sales team, “ NSC Vice President of Sales Jeff Costello said.

Jan 23, 2019

Massive Data Breach Exposes 773 Million Emails, 21 Million Passwords

Security researcher Troy Hunt reported last week a massive data breach, a collection of 772,9-4,991 unique emails and 21,222,975 unique passwords.

By Jessica Davis
Jan 23, 2019

Alabama Parks Get Security Improvements

ecognition in GovSec, our government security print publication published by Security Today

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 23, 2019

Securing Transportation

In today’s connected world, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) play vital roles managing our Nation’s critical infrastructure including roadways, interstates, intersections, ports, mass transit lines, city traffic, and urban mobility.

By S. Guerry Bruner
Jan 23, 2019

Panduit Acquires Leading Global AV Solutions Manufacturer Atlona

Panduit Corp. announced today it has acquired global AV manufacturer Atlona.

Jan 22, 2019

ISONAS Certified Integrator Training Hits the Road with New Technical Sales Trainer

Leading Colorado-based access control manufacturer appoints new technical sales trainer to drive deeper IP technology knowledge and support integrator partners.

Jan 22, 2019

Paxton Announces New Support Manager to Ensure World-Class Customer Satisfaction

Paxton has appointed Natasha Shell as U.S. Support Manager.

Jan 22, 2019

Chicago Transit Authority Upgrades Security Cameras Following Crime Spike

A significant increase in crime surrounding Chicago's rail system leads to upgraded surveillance cameras.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 22, 2019

UK Police to Take Cybersecurity Courses to Increase Cyber Crime Knowledge

Law enforcement in the UK are brushing up on their cybersecurity skills to better help the public.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 22, 2019

North Carolina City Adds Over 150 Cameras to Boost Security

Greenville police have increased their security cameras by 54 percent.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 22, 2019

Per Mar Security Services Acquires All Channel Electronics

Jan 18, 2019

Washington State Hospital Employs Security Dog to Curb Violence

A hospital in Washington is deploying a K-9 unit to deter violence.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 18, 2019

Japan is Experimenting with AI to Combat Terrorism

Japan's National Police Agency is looking into artificial intelligence and how it can be used to combat terrorism.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 18, 2019

Sensitive Files Exposed in Oklahoma Securities Commission Data Leak

Millions of sensitive files were discovered on an unprotected server belonging to a state level agency.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 18, 2019

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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
- Hospital
- Facility Security
Gun Violence Report Finds Retail Spaces, K-12 Schools Most Targeted

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced the release of its annual Gun Violence Report, offering a deep dive into the landscape of gun-related incidents across the United States. This analysis extends beyond mass fatality events, providing a more nuanced understanding of when, where, and why shootings occur. Read Now
- Retail Loss Prevention
Agentic AI Will Revolutionize Cybercrime in 2025 According to New Report

Malwarebytes, a provider in real-time cyber protection, recently released its 2025 State of Malware report, which reveals insight into the emergence of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), plus the year’s most prominent threats and cybercrime tactics. The report details a significant uptick in the number of known ransomware attacks, the total value of ransoms paid in 2024, and how IT teams can address them. Read Now
- Cybersecurity

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