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Active Shooter Incident at YouTube HQ Leaves Four Injured

Active Shooter Incident at YouTube HQ Leaves Four Injured

Three people were shot at the YouTube HQ in San Bruno, Calif.

Top 10 Booths to Visit at ISC West 2018

Top 10 Booths to Visit at ISC West 2018

There are quite a few (hundred) booths to visit at ISC West this year, so we have narrowed it down to the top 10 must-see booths, with a few honorable mentions.

Ready for Another Security Experience

I've pulled down the suitcase, checked for my comfortable shoes and I'm almost ready for the annual trek to Las Vegas. It is time for ISC West.



Live From ISC West 2018 Preview

Don't miss one thing at ISC West this year!

Saks, Lord & Taylor: 5 Million Debit and Credit Card Details Stolen

Saks, Lord & Taylor: 5 Million Debit and Credit Card Details Stolen

Card information from charges in-store at Sakes Off 5th and Lord & Taylor have been found vulnerable online.

Under Armor Admits Huge Data Leak in MyFitnessPal App

Under Armor Admits Huge Data Leak in MyFitnessPal App

Under Armor has admitted that nearly 150 million users of the smartphone application "MyFitnessPal" were hacked.

Johnson Controls bolsters cloud video service, business analytic capability with acquisition of Smartvue® Corporation

Cloud services provider adds global IoT platform, partner revenue opportunities to portfolio

Benefits and Challenges

Benefits and Challenges

The first IP network-based megapixel (MP) cameras were a disruptive technology. They were often more expensive on a unit basis than their familiar analog counterparts.

Integrators Look at Video Intercoms

Integrators Look at Video Intercoms

System integrators count on video intercoms to secure virtually any facility, whether it’s a remote water pump station, a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant or a multitenant apartment building. Intercoms add a valuable layer of security by letting employees or residents control who enters their facilities.

Join the Team

Join the Team

Winning more business is typically thought of as using marketing, advertising, referrals, or even cold calls and precision pitching to secure new opportunities at new clients. When it comes to physical security integration, there are after all, only so many doors to secure in your area of operation.

All On Board

Traditionally, security directors deployed physical access control systems to secure doors and IT managers controlled their networks. Physical security and IT security were managed independently and operated in silos. Today, this model is no longer successful.

The Evolution of a Standard

Like many other standards, ONVIF has evolved incrementally and its development, use and acceptance have as well. The journey ONVIF is on is actually quite typical for a standards organization.

Case Study: Everett Public School System Chooses Hanwha Techwin Cameras

Case Study: Everett Public School System Chooses Hanwha Techwin Cameras

The information technology department of the Everett Public School district was asked to design a modern security system that would serve the district’s current needs, be cost effective and handle future expansion.

Make the Right Choice

Make the Right Choice

Whether your business is contemplating an upgrade or delving into a comprehensive video surveillance system for the first time, it’s important to consider how a modern VMS integrated with state-of-the-art security devices can provide not only security but also analytics and business intelligence to help you move beyond visual security into understanding your entire environment.

Technology at the Door

Advancements in emerging technologies require leadership, critical thought about the future, and a willingness to take risks. Stretching oneself to integrate with new technologies is critical, of course, but the true promise of innovation is offering new solutions to the market.

Service Driven Security

Service Driven Security

Efficiency is part of Climatec’s DNA—after all, much of their work is in energy and access solutions—but efficiency doesn’t mean taking shortcuts. Climatec believes in client-focused, service-driven work and solutions.

The New Reality

Technology marches ever forward, lockstep with ‘Moore’s Law.’ However, the influx of technological change affects different industries in different ways.

Digital Security in a Zero Trust World

Digital Security in a Zero Trust World

We’re hearing about security breaches every day in the news. From retailers like Target and TJ Maxx, to financial services firms like Equifax and J P Morgan Chase, and government agencies like the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), it seems like no organization is safe.

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  • 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

  • ESX 2025 Announces Expanded Schedule of Events

    ESX has announced its dynamic 2025 schedule, set to provide an unparalleled experience for professionals in the electronic security and life safety industry. Taking place June 16-19 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, this year’s event features an expanded lineup of educational sessions, hands-on workshops, inspiring main stage speakers, networking opportunities, and an engaging expo floor showcasing the latest technology. Read Now

  • City of New Orleans Launches NOLA Ready Public Safety App Before Super Bowl

    The City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) is pleased to announce the official launch of the NOLA Ready Public Safety App, powered by Motorola Solutions. This new mobile application is designed to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness for both residents and visitors. All individuals planning to attend major events in New Orleans, including the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, and other large gatherings, are encouraged to download the app. Read Now

  • 5 Tips to Improve Your Password Security

    Change Your Password Day is right around the corner. Observed every year on February 1, the day aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity and underscores the importance of keeping passwords strong and up to date. Read Now

New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.