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41 Dead in Istanbul Terror Attack

41 Dead in Istanbul Terror Attack

41 died and more than 230 more were injured when three men open fired and set off explosives at a Turkish airport.

Mission 500 Takes the Field for Children in Need

Second Annual Security Industry Softball Game Scheduled for August 20.

Monitronics Donates $20,000 in Security to Local Women's Shelter

Monitronics donated $20,000 in security hardware and monitoring to the Agape Women’s Shelter, including new professionally-installed, monitored security systems throughout the shelter and in all of the residents’ homes.



Intel Open to Selling Security Software Business

Intel Open to Selling Security Software Business

Intel could never make full use of the McAfee business, which it bought in 2010.

Star Tribune names IdentiSys Inc. a 2016 Top Workplace

IdentiSys Inc. has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.

At Least 10 Injured at California Rally

At Least 10 Injured at California Rally

At least 10 were injured when a white supremacist group and counter-protesters clashed at a rally on the Sacramento Capitol steps Sunday, June 26.

Vanderbilt SMS Streamlines Access, Integrates Multiple Systems for Historic Ripon College

It was critical for Ripon to deploy a comprehensive safety and security program that streamlined access management across the expansive campus.

German Cinema Attacker Killed by Police after Hostage Situation

German Cinema Attacker Killed by Police after Hostage Situation

German police shot and killed a rifle-wielding man Thursday after he open fired in a movie theater and took hostages.

Online Exclusive: Managing Control System Access with an ID Card Solution

Automation and data solutions provider uses ID cards in an innovative way.

Dave Larson, COO of Corero Network Security, discusses DDoS attacks.

Online Exclusive: DDoS Attacks Fuel the Need for Modern Protection Methods

DDoS attack prevention is nearly impossible: it’s difficult to track down hackers, whereas it’s easy and inexpensive to launch a DDoS attack.

Google Seeks to Make Two-Step Authentication Effortless

Google Seeks to Make Two-Step Authentication Effortless

Google announced their new method of two-step authentication, quite possibly the easiest way to log into an account.

Dortronics Fills New Position of A&E Sales Coordinator

Dortronics today announced that Skip Burnham has joined the company to fill the newly created position of coordinating sales efforts through architects, engineers and specifiers.

A Breakdown of the Nation’s Unsecured Security Cameras

A Breakdown of the Nation's Unsecured Security Cameras

A security firm analyzed open security cameras and concluded which U.S. cities have the most unsecured cameras in use.

Airport Security Could Suffer from Brexit

Airport Security Could Suffer from Brexit

If Britain decides to leave the European Union, British airports may see a slump in security.

Louroe Electronics Showcases Live Gunshot Detection Demonstration

Louroe Electronics Showcases Live Gunshot Detection Demonstration

Schools, law enforcement and other institutions to experience first-hand the benefits and ease-of-use of cutting-edge audio analytics technology.

Security in Rio Questioned After Olympian Mugged

Security in Rio Questioned After Olympian Mugged

Australian Olympian, Liesl Tesch, was mugged outside the athlete accommodations in Rio.

Alternative Fire Alarm Reporting Communications Solutions for New & Old Systems:  Offer Monthly Savings & Meet New NFPA 72 Code

Alternative Fire Alarm Reporting Communications Solutions for New & Old Systems: Offer Monthly Savings & Meet New NFPA 72 Code

Under the latest 2016 edition requirements for Fire System Monitoring has changed drastically. The three options to keep current for fire system monitoring are two telephone lines requiring special, site specific AHJ approval; a single phone line plus another independent form of communications, or a Sole Path Fire Communicator or Equivalent.

FBI Release Timeline and Transcript of 911 Calls from Pulse Nightclub Shooting

FBI Release Timeline and Transcript of 911 Calls from Pulse Nightclub Shooting

Orlando Police and FBI released information about the sequence of events during the shooting that killed 49 and injured 53 more.

Thousands of Credit Cards Stolen from Acer Online Store

Thousands of Credit Cards Stolen from Acer Online Store

Acer has admitted to a data breach that affects more than 30,000 customers.

Shadow IT: Balancing Efficiency with Security

Shadow IT: Balancing Efficiency with Security

While the practice of Shadow IT has existed since computing became a staple of the workplace and tech-savvy employees started skirting the rules, the risks of Shadow IT have skyrocketed with the exponential rise of mobile devices and cloud technology.

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  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area. 3

  • 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. 3

  • 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. 3