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Shooter Open Fires on Congressional Baseball Practices, House Majority Whip among the Injured

Shooter Opens Fire on Congressional Baseball Practice, House Majority Whip among the Injured

A least two people were injured when someone open fired on a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Access Control Dilemma – Balancing Security, Convenience and Budget

The Access Control Dilemma – Balancing Security, Convenience and Budget

There are many different features with access control, and the technologies behind the platforms are ever-changing

Beware MacSpy: Malware Targeted at Mac OS

Beware MacSpy Malware Targeted at Mac OS

MacSpy is being advertised as the “most sophisticated Mac spyware ever.”



Idesco Adds New Zebra ZC10L Oversized ID Card Printer To Its Product Line; Streamlines Printing Process For Customers

Leading security systems integrator now carries the Zebra ZC10L direct-to-card printer that can produce full, edge-to-edge oversized cards in one printing process.

Two Inmates on the Run After Killing Correctional Officers

Two Inmates on the Run After Killing Correctional Officers

A Georgia inmate shot and killed two correctional officers and now two prisoners are on the run.

Hundreds Gather to Remember Pulse Nightclub Victims

Hundreds Gather to Remember Pulse Nightclub Victims

The incident that left 49 dead happened one year ago.

Increased Security in UK for Britain’s General Election

Increased Security in UK for Britain's General Election

Security will be stepped up at polling stations during the general election in UK in light of the London terror attack.

President Trump Picks New FBI Director

President Trump Picks New FBI Director

President Trump says he has chosen Christopher Wray to head the FBI.

Speco Technologies is Growing

We are pleased to welcome the newest members of the Speco team.

Setting the Industry Standard: Camden's 'Universal' Electric Strikes are now UL1034 Certified

They're setting the new industry standard for quality, features and affordability.

Active Shooter Prompts Quick Response to Indiana Beauty College

Active Shooter Prompts Quick Response to Indiana Beauty College

Two females were injured after a man entered the beauty college and open fired. He then shot and killed himself.

Orlando Workplace Shooting Leaves 5 Dead

Orlando Workplace Shooting Leaves 5 Dead

Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed five people were killed in a workplace violence incident in Orlando, Florida.

Unprecedented Amount of Force Used Against London Attackers

Unprecedented Amount of Force Used Against London Attackers

Police in London say they used unprecedented amount of force to ensure the London attackers were neutralized in less than ten minutes.

Vicon Energizes Its Sales Force with Four New RSMs

Regional Sales Managers for the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Florida Join the Vicon Team

Per Mar Security Services Acquires Southlake Security in Griffith Indiana

Per Mar Security Services is pleased to announce it has acquired Southlake Security in Griffith, Indiana further expanding its security services and customer base in Northwest Indiana.

Security at Manchester Benefit Concert Expected to be Tight

Security at Manchester Benefit Concert Expected to be Tight

Ariana Grande and company are playing a benefit concert to raise funds for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. Here’s how they’ll keep it safe.

Security Strategy

Security Strategy

While many security teams at retailers are concerned about the potential for a big data breach, everyday security threats, like social engineering and shoplifting, are heightened in a world of omni-channel retail.

Featured

  • Work Anywhere, Secure Everywhere: 2025 Tech Predictions

    Five years after the pandemic, organizations need a flexible work reset to stay productive and support any work arrangement. Despite the pandemic-fueled workplace shift that began five years ago, companies across industries and geographies continue to increase flexible work configurations. However, many tools adopted during COVID onset remain in place today, and they now need a reset to keep employees productive and secure regardless of location. Security leaders must re-evaluate existing practices and reinvest in zero trust security, passwordless environments, and automation adoption to improve efficiency and productivity. Read Now

  • Guiding Principles

    Construction sites represent a unique sector of perimeter security, especially amidst a steady increase in commercial construction. As in any security environment, assessing weaknesses and threats remains paramount and modern technology, coupled with sound access control principles, are critical in addressing vulnerabilities at even the most secure construction sites around the world. Read Now

  • Empowering 911

    In the wake of the tragic murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, media coverage flooded the airwaves with images, videos and detailed timelines of the suspect’s movements. While such post-incident analysis is not new, today’s 911 centers now have access to similar data in real-time. This technological evolution marks a pivotal transformation in emergency response, transitioning from analog calls to a digital ecosystem capable of saving more lives. Read Now

  • Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

    As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.