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Alexa Integrates with Even More Security Systems

Amazon has opened up Alexa's home security features to the whole developer community.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 20, 2018

California Mall Employs Security Robot

A security robot will start patrolling a California mall to increase security and customer relations.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 20, 2018

U.S. Ballistic Missile Systems Lack Cybersecurity

A Department of Defense report found no anti-virus, no data encryption and no multi factor authentication.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 19, 2018

Washington State Police Department Recruit Private Surveillance Cameras to Fight Crime

Renton Police are asking the public to register their surveillance cameras to increase the likelihood of solved crimes.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 19, 2018

Florida Hospital Upgrades Security, Ensures Safety of Patients

The hospital recently began phasing in additional security measures, including reducing the number of entry points.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 19, 2018

ACRE Purchases Open Options

By Ralph C. Jensen
Dec 18, 2018

Wave of Bomb Threats Linked to Group of Spammers

Last weeks wave of Bomb Threats has been linked to the same group of spammers responsible for mass sextortion scams.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 18, 2018

Indiana City to Install Surveillance Cameras to Government Buildings

Columbus, Ind. is adding surveillance cameras to its Department of Public Works building.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 18, 2018

French Christmas Market Targeted in Shooting, Terror Level Raised

A Christmas Market in France was the scene of a shooting that left five dead and 10 injured last week.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 18, 2018

ACRE to Acquire Texas Based Open Options

Dec 17, 2018

The Monitoring Association Appoints Two New Directors

Association management professional Illeny Maaza and security industry veteran marketer Leigh A. McGuire join The Monitoring Association headquarters staff

Dec 17, 2018

Facial Recognition Kiosk at Taylor Swift Concert Brings Up Data Security and Privacy Issues

Data security and privacy experts discuss the issues of facial recognition at Taylor Swift's May 18th concert.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 17, 2018

Facebook Bug Exposes 6.8 Million Users' Photos

Facebook continues to face criticism of the information they share with third-party app developers.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 17, 2018

Tennessee Courthouses See Security Boost Thanks to New Funding

Courthouses in Tennessee will receive funding to increase security.

By Sydny Shepard
Dec 17, 2018

U.S. Airlines Should Expect Busy Air Travel over the Holidays

U.S. airlines expected to see almost 46 million passengers over the holiday travel period

By Jessica Davis
Dec 14, 2018

Indiana County Implements Surveillance Camera Program

Project Guardian is funded by money seized from drug dealers. Schalk believes the program will help deter criminals and prevent illicit activity in the county’s parks.

By Jessica Davis
Dec 14, 2018

NY Times Report Shows Scary Side of Location Data

A new report from the New York Times details how personal and invasive smartphone location data can get.

By Jessica Davis
Dec 13, 2018

New York Hospital to Increase Emergency Department Security

RRH officials said security will be increased in multiple areas of the emergency department, including the addition of more staff and a metal detector.

By Jessica Davis
Dec 13, 2018

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Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now
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The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

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