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Invest In Marketing

Thriving businesses must continue to grow year over year to survive in the ever-evolving alarm industry. Over the course of a year, products and services change, customer needs evolve and public perception changes with the economy.

Running to Security

Running to Security

You are an integrator, and imagine you could have any installation job you wanted. What would you choose? Would it be a well-known company, or a prestigious location? What if you could have both?

An Ounce of Prevention

An Ounce of Prevention

Common sense dictates that it is easier to stop something from happening in the first place than to repair the damage after it has been done.



Thermal Cameras are Hot

Thermal Cameras are Hot

Network thermal cameras were first introduced to the security market in 2010 filling a critical detection gap in network video systems.

Video Reliability, Serviceability and Convenience

Video Reliability, Serviceability and Convenience

What to look for and how it affects your organization.

U.S. Reveals New Airport Security Measures to Avoid Laptop Ban

U.S. Reveals New Airport Security Measures to Avoid Laptop Ban

The United States has unveiled enhanced security measures for flights to the country designed to prevent a laptop ban.

Homeland Security to Begin Creating Border Wall Prototypes

Homeland Security to Begin Creating Border Wall Prototypes

This summer, the Department of Homeland Security will begin building prototypes for the wall proposed by President Trump on his campaign trail.

Vicon Welcomes Dolores Wellisch as Director of Marketing

The Company Looks to Her to Lead New Branding Initiative

Hanwha Techwin America Launches Wisenet Professional Certification Program

Program Empowers Security Industry Professionals to Enhance Best Practices

New Ransomware Attach Infects Airlines, Banks and Utilities across the World

New Ransomware Attack Infects Airlines, Banks and Utilities across the World

Yesterday, PC users across the world were asking for help as ransomware took data hostage and locked users out of their computers.

2017 Safest College Campuses in America

2017 Safest College Campuses in America

See which college campuses top the list of the safest in the United States.

Great Systems Start with Great Planning

Great Systems Start with Great Planning

To ensure that new and enhanced systems best meet expectations, one of the most critical steps in the design process is in the initial planning stages

Government Websites Hacked with ISIS Messages

Government Websites Hacked with ISIS Messages

Government websites in Ohio, Maryland and New York were targeted.

Napco Names Glenn Kocek New Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Glenn joins Napco’s sales team with many years of security experience, in all facets of the industry, including roles with LRG and Tyco/ADT.

Members of Parliament Fall Victim to Cyber Attack

Members of Parliament Fall Victim to Cyber Attack

Fewer than 90 email accounts with weak passwords are believed to have been hacked in “sustained” attack.

Security to be Tight at Denver Comic Con

Security to be Tight at Denver Comic Con

Denver will be hosting the conference for the fifth time, but never with so much security.

Girl Scouts to Earn Badges in Cybersecurity

Girl Scouts to Earn Badges in Cybersecurity

The education program is being developed in a partnership between the Girl Scouts and Palo Alto Networks.

Vicon Appoints Fredrik Wallberg as Director of A&E Services

This Newly Created Position Expands Vicon’s Dedicated A&E Support Team

Featured

  • Collaboration Made Easy Using a Work Management Platform

    Effective collaboration between security operators, teams and other departments is critical to the smooth functioning of organizations. Yet, as organizations grow in complexity, it becomes more difficult for teams to coordinate with each other. This is compounded by staffing shortages, turnover and ineffective collaboration tools. Read Now

  • Creating a Safer World

    Managing and supporting locks and door hardware within a facility is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Read Now

  • Creating More Versatility

    Today, AI has become top of mind for most security professionals. It is the topic of conversation in the technology world and continues to transform the way data is used to make important business decisions. Read Now

  • Report: 78 Percent of CISOs Seeing Significant Impact from AI-Powered Cyber Threats

    Darktrace recently unveiled its 2025 State of AI Cybersecurity report. The findings reveal that 78% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) surveyed say that AI-powered threats are having a significant impact on their organizations, a 5% increase1 from 2024. While an increasing number of CISOs report feeling a significant impact from AI threats, more than 60% now say that they are adequately prepared to defend against these threats, an increase of nearly 15% year-over-year. However, insufficient AI knowledge and skills and a shortage of personnel and talent continue to be listed as the two top inhibitors to a successful defense. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.