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ASSA ABLOY Announces Integration of Aperio Wireless Technology with BadgePass Access Manager

ASSA ABLOY announced the integration of their Aperio™ wireless lock technology with Access Manager from BadgePass, an integrated credential management solution.

Russian Ambassador to Turkey Shot at Art Gallery

Russian Ambassador to Turkey Shot at Art Gallery

Russia's ambassador to Turkey was reportedly shot by a gunman at an art gallery.

Heightened Security as Electors Gather to Cast Ballots

Heightened Security as Electors Gather to Cast Ballots

Electoral College voters will cast their ballots for President of the United States amid heightened security.



Officer in Critical Condition Following Standoff in Washington State

Officer in Critical Condition Following Standoff in Washington State

The suspect is in custody following an overnight standoff with police.

Boy Tried to Detonate Nail-Bomb at German Christmas Market

Boy Tried to Detonate Nail-Bomb at German Christmas Market

Officials believe the same boy tried to bomb a separate event just 9 days earlier.

EgyptAir Flight 804: Traces of Explosives Found On Victims

EgyptAir Flight 804: Traces of Explosives Found On Victims

Evidence recovered from the scene of the crash lead experts to believe EgyptAir Flight 804 was most likely downed due to terrorism.

Yahoo Hacked… Again

Yahoo Hacked... Again

Yahoo said 1 billion accounts were affected in the 2013 hack.

Teen Arrested at Trump Tower with Bag of Weapons

Teen Arrested at Trump Tower with Bag of Weapons

A 19-year-old “survivalist” was arrested after bringing in weapons to Trump Tower on Tuesday.

Quest Diagnostics Hack Leaves the Data of 34,000 Patients Exposed

Quest Diagnostics Hack Leaves the Data of 34,000 Patients Exposed

Quest Diagnostics' mobile application was hacked leaving the health information of about 34,000 people vulnerable.

Netgear Warns Routers have Easily Exploitable Security Vulnerability

Netgear Warns Routers have Easily Exploitable Security Vulnerability

Several routers, including those in the popular “Nighthawk” series, are affected.

Sielox Announces Partnership with Milsk Company

Veteran Rep Organization Reinforces Sielox Presence in Ohio Valley

dormakaba Completes Its Acquisition of Mesker Openings Group

dormakaba has satisfied the conditions necessary in order to complete the acquisition of Mesker Openings Group

ACRE, LLC, Announces the Acquisition of ComNet

The company continues to rapidly expand presence in the global security industry

AMAG Technology's Symmetry Access Control Integrates with Allegion Schlage AD-400 Wireless Locks

Allegion Joins AMAG’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program

TSA to Notify Travelers of Upcoming 2018 REAL ID Airport Enforcement

Signs at airports to inform travelers of ID requirements at security checkpoints

Best Practices for Securing Documents

Best Practices for Securing Documents

Exploring basic best practices for securing documents on your computer and smartphone

Camden Door Controls Releases Its 2017 Price List

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that its 2017 Price List is now available in both U.S. and Canadian editions.

Istanbul Twin Bombings Kills 38, Leaves 155 Injured

Istanbul Twin Bombings Kills 38 Leaves, 155 Injured

The explosions occurred after a heavily attended football game at Basiktas Vodafone Arena.

High School Student with Knife on Campus Shot by District Police Officer

High School Student with Knife on Campus Shot by District Police Officer

Police rushed to Hug High School after reports of a knife-wielding student and a shot fired.

Vanderbilt Provides Cost effective Expanded Access Control with Allegion Integration

Vanderbilt announced the integration of its award-winning lite blue® and bright blue® access control solutions with Allegion's Schlage® NDE Series wireless locks with ENGAGE™ technology.

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  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

  • Study: Only 35 Percent of Companies Include Cybersecurity Teams When Implementing AI

    Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology. Read Now

  • New Report Series Highlights E-Commerce Threats, Fraud Against Retailers

    Trustwave, a cybersecurity and managed security services provider, recently released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, marking the second year of its ongoing research into these critical security issues. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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.” 3

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3

  • 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. 3