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FLIR Introduces F-Series ID Thermal Security Camera with Built-In Analytics

FLIR Systems, Inc. recently introduced the F-Series ID, a high-resolution thermal security camera with onboard analytics

Security Today Goes Live From ISC West for Third Year

Security Today has been providing the security industry with a live look at ISC West since 2016. The program gives attendees a way to be connected throughout the entire show while also giving those who could not attend a look at the goings-on during the expo.

Morse Watchmans Features Flagship KeyWatcher Touch at ISC West

Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control and key management systems, is showcasing their KeyWatcher® Touch complete key management system at ISC West 2018 (booth #12109) in Las Vegas.



Zuckerburg Admits Fault, Facebook Releases List of Fixes

Zuckerberg Admits Fault, Facebook Releases List of Fixes

Mark Zuckerberg released his remarks to Congress following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

YouTube to Increase Security After Shooting

YouTube to Increase Security After Shooting

“We will be increasing the security we have at all our offices worldwide to make them more secure not only in the near term, but long-term,” YouTube Spokesman Chris Dale said.

Delta Customer Payment Info Potentially Exposed in Cyberattack

Delta Customer Payment Info Potentially Exposed in Cyberattack

Delta has not said how many of its customers were involved in the breach, but Sears Holdings confirmed that as many as 100,000 customers could have been impacted.

Security Officials Prepare for Boston Marathon

Security Officials Prepare for Boston Marathon

Officials have been working on their security plan for the last six months, and have made adjustments in the wake of the Mandalay Bay shooting and vehicular attacks by terrorists in France.

Automated Screening Lanes Installed at Some LAX Security Checkpoints

Automated Screening Lanes Installed at Some LAX Security Checkpoints

All 14 of the security checkpoint lanes at the terminal have now been replaced with new, automated screening technology that officials said will allow up to five passengers to fill trays with personal belongings simultaneously and move to the body scanner, allowing more passengers to be screened per hour.

ASSA ABLOY Americas Division Names New President

Lucas Boselli succeeds Thanasis Molokotos as President of the Americas division and Executive Vice President – Head of Americas for ASSA ABLOY effective April 2.

ACRE Announces Senior Leadership Changes

The evolution of the company's leadership roles will allow ACRE to refocus its efforts based on geographic regions, allowing greater alignment between its Vanderbilt and ComNet brands in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and APAC.

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.

Live From ISC West 2018 Preview

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

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.

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.

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  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    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

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    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

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    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.

  • 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.