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The Importance of Power Generation Utilities

Power generation plants are critical infrastructure for providing electricity to local communities. Generating electric energy requires a vast array of equipment, including massive generators, turbines, boilers and transformers. They also have a large footprint with multiple buildings and worksites, often occupying hundreds of acres.

Sharp as a Hawkeye

The security engineering services team at the University of Iowa recently underwent a process that many institutions of higher education face – integrating innovative technology with its existing security system, specifically with key management solutions. Understandably, they were hesitant at first and ran into challenges. Still, when they identified the correct technology to communicate with their existing ecosystem, the immediate results necessitated expanded adoption.

ZeroEyes and Raptor Technologies Partner to Protect Against Gun-Related Violence with Emergency Alert System

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and Raptor Technologies, the leading provider of school safety software, today announced their system technology integration partnership to enhance emergency response and school safety. The companies unveiled their first joint customer, Angleton Independent School District (ISD), which has successfully adopted ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and situational awareness software integrated directly with the Raptor Alert silent panic alert technology systems.



Creating Value for Security Integrators

In recent years, we have seen an influx of security systems integrators getting on the recurring monthly revenue (RMR) bandwagon post-pandemic. During this time, the security industry has experienced a high demand for as-a-service offerings, not only from customers, but on the integration side.

Into the Breach: Why Employees Remain the Achilles Heel

The past half decade has seen culture and flexibility springboard to the top of employees’ priority lists. As a recent survey conducted by job site Monster shows, 26% of U.S. workers would alarmingly rather get a root canal than work in the office five days a week, while 38% stated that they would consider quitting their jobs if they were told that they had to work in the office just one day a week.

Registration Now Open for ISC East 2024

ISC East 2024 opens registration with its premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter. ISC East is the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event and will return to the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on November 19 (SIA Education@ISC: November 19-21 | Exhibit Hall: November 20-21).

Report: Cargo Theft Soars 49 Percent in First Half of 2024

Freight hubs and major cities across North America are witnessing an alarming surge in cargo theft, with incidents skyrocketing by 49% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, Overhaul's United States & Canada H1 2024 Cargo Theft Report.

Manufacturing is Top Targeted Industry for Cybercrime So Far in 2024

Critical Start, a provider of in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and a pioneer in Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), recently released its biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2024, and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the manufacturing, healthcare, technology, professional services, engineering, and construction industries. The report also includes actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their security posture and proactively mitigate potential cyber risk.

Livingston County, Michigan Implements Eagle Eye 911 Emergency Security Camera Sharing

With the common goal of improving security and emergency response in the event of a critical incident, community members in Livingston County have deployed technology that turns their standard security cameras into a powerful resource for 911 Emergency Communications Center telecommunicators (911 professionals).

Milestone Systems to Showcase Latest Video Innovations at Los Angeles XPerience Days

Milestone Systems, a prvider in video technology, is at the forefront of the video security industry, emphasizing responsible technology innovation across its operations. The company will host this free, one-day event on September 5, in Los Angeles.

72 Percent of Senior Executives Targeted by Cyberattacks in the Last 18 Months

Senior executives are prime targets for cybercriminals, with a staggering 72% of surveyed cybersecurity professionals in the US reporting that this group has been targeted by cyberattacks in the past 18 months. This trend, highlighted in GetApp’s 2024 Executive Cybersecurity Report, underscores the growing sophistication of attacks, including the rising use of AI-generated deepfakes, which have been involved in 27% of the attacks.

Securitas Technology Apprentice Program Launches

Securitas Technology Corporation, a provider of security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, is proud to announce the launch of the Securitas Technology Apprentice Program. Developed in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA), this groundbreaking initiative aligns with our key business priority of "Investing in Our People" and reflects our deep commitment to the growth and development of our associates.

Government Sector Hit Hard By Ransomware Attacks According to New Report

ExtraHop recently released its global ransomware trends report, a data-driven analysis of ransomware impacts across geographies, industries, and organizations of different sizes.

ZeroEyes Launches ZeroEyes One Proactive Gun Detection Solution for Smaller Deployments

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, reently announced the availability of ZeroEyes One (ZEO), a first-of-its-kind AI-powered, human-verified gun detection solution available for deployments ranging from 1-16 IP cameras

Survey: More Than Half of IT Security Professionals Are Concerned About AI-Powered Threats

Pluralsight recently released results from a survey that polled over 200 technologists about cybersecurity and AI. The findings show that 56% of security professionals are concerned about AI-powered threats. Additionally, the survey explores the top cybersecurity skills in today’s tech landscape and emerging cybersecurity roles.

Genetec Security Center 5.12 Added to FIPS 201 Approved Product List

Genetec Inc., a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, trecetnyl announced that Security Center 5.12 now complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program.

Mission 500 Welcomes Tristin Vaccaro as New Community Engagement Coordinator

Mission 500, the security industry's non-profit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tristin Vaccaro as the new Community Engagement Coordinator. Tristin, the owner of Vaccaro Copywriting and Marketing Solutions, brings a wealth of experience in communications within the security industry.

More Than 30,000 Products Models are ONVIF Compliant

ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability.

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    In today's security landscape, we are witnessing a fundamental transformation in how organizations manage digital evidence. Law enforcement agencies, campus security teams, and large facility operators face increasingly complex challenges with expanding video data, tightening budget constraints and inflexible systems that limit innovation. Read Now

  • Accelerating a Pathway

    There is a new trend touting the transformational qualities of AI’s ability to deliver actionable data and predictive analysis that in many instances, seems to be a bit of an overpromise. The reality is that very few solutions in the cyber-physical security (CPS) space live up to this high expectation with the one exception being the new generation of Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) software – herein recategorized as PIAM+. Read Now

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  • Street Smarts

    The ongoing acceptance of AI and advanced data analytics has allowed surveillance camera technology to shift from being a tactical tool to a strategic business solution. Combining traditional surveillance technology with AI-based data-driven insights can streamline transportation systems, enhance traffic management, improve situational awareness, optimize resource allocation and streamline emergency response procedures. Read Now

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  • 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.”

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.