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CBC LightGuard Action Camera Recorder Named as Attendee's Choice for Featured Product Showcase

CBC LightGuard Action Camera Recorder Named as Attendee’s Choice for Featured Product Showcase at ISC East

Video Trends To Focus On

Video Trends To Focus On

If these technologies aren’t on your radar, they probably should be. These product categories are rapidly growing in popularity and for good reason.

Our Round of Convergence

There are myriad clichés that describe change. However, the one that seems to suit Security Products magazine best is: Success is often brought about by change.



Going for the Gold

Going for the Gold

When the Olympic Games come to town, the welfare of people and property are of paramount importance in both the planning process and during the event.

Deterring Fraud and Theft

There is an old saying about how everything is bigger in Texas, and in the case of Lexus of Lakeway, the expression certainly rings true.

What

What's In Store

What’s ahead in 2017? In 2016, we saw video surveillance and security increasingly become the focus of mainstream media conversations, with video playing a pivotal role in bringing terror suspects to justice (as it did recently in NYC) and with police body-worn cameras capturing sometimes controversial incidents that spark national conversations.

A Glimpse Into The Future Of IP Video

A Glimpse Into The Future Of IP Video

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s first IP network camera, a technology that eventually revolutionized the video surveillance landscape.

Innovations, Solutions and a Renewed Sense of Pride

It’s an exciting time to be in the security industry, as evidenced by the successful year we have seen in regards to technology innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and a renewed sense of pride in the industry.

Concern for Rail Security

Concern for Rail Security

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said we need to be more concerned with rail security following the commuter train that crashed into a New Jersey terminal.

Total Recall to Showcase Newest CrimeEye-RD-2 Unit at IACP 2016

Total Recall to showcase new CrimeEye-RD-2 citywide surveillance solution at IACP 2016.

Security Today Academy Launches, Offers Online Training Courses

Security Today Academy Offers Online Training Courses on Security Technology

Provides needed training and CEUs for the security industry with over 125 courses.

Cell Phone Footage Captures Charlotte Officer-Involved Shooting

Cell Phone Footage Captures Charlotte Officer-Involved Shooting

Cell Phone footage released by the New York Times shows Keith Scott's wife pleading officers not to shoot her husband.

ASIS party

13th Annual Security Industry Party A Big Success

Guests enjoyed food and drinks at Tapa Toro in Orlando

Disgruntled Employee Kills Two, Himself in Workplace Shooting

Disgruntled Employee Kills Two, Himself in Workplace Shooting

Three people are dead, the shooting included in Athens, Tennessee after a workplace shooting.

ISC West Launches Unmanned Security Expo

Exhibits & Education Dedicated to Aerial Drones & Ground Robotics

Can Artificial Intelligence Solve the Cybersecurity Talent Drain?

Online Exclusive: Can Artificial Intelligence Solve the Cybersecurity Talent Drain?

Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning allows organizations to enjoy real time protection and risk identification, significantly reducing security risks without the need to increase staff.

Fredrik Nilsson of Axis Communications to Receive Lippert Award

The Security Industry Association announced the selection of Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President, Americas, Axis Communications Inc., to receive the 2016 George R. Lippert Memorial Award.

Yahoo Confirms Data Breach of 500 Million Accounts

Yahoo Confirms Data Breach of 500 Million Accounts

Yahoo has confirmed that a copy of data for at least 500 million accounts has been stolen.

Department of Commerce Awards XTec PIV-Interoperable Credentialing Contract

XTec adds another Federal Agency to their PIV-I hosted service offering

Featured

  • 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

Webinars

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. 3

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction. 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