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Inauguration Security: Washington Prepared for Anything

Inauguration Security: Washington Prepared for Anything

Washington D.C. Police along with Secret Service and the FBI have been working to secure the Presidential Inauguration for over a year.

Champion Names Nino Zeccardo as Partner/Executive VP, Chief Business Development and Sales Officer

Premier provider of integrated Security, Fire, A/V and Electrical and Data Cabling/IT Infrastructures expands executive team & appoints veteran security industry expert to grow company and expand geographical reach

Paul Cohn Joins Feenics as Western Regional Business Development Manager

Feenics appointed Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager.



5 Injured in Mexican Private School Shooting

5 Injured in Mexican Private School Shooting

A 15-year-old shot a teacher, three students and himself.

Little Elm Officer Shot and Killed During Standoff

Little Elm Officer Shot and Killed During Standoff

An officer in Little Elm, Texas was killed in a standoff with a gunman.

SDC Growth Spurs Key Hires for 2017 to Meet Market Demand

Here’s a little more detail about SDC’s new hires.

Morse Watchmans' KeyWatcher System Helps Secure World's Tallest Suspension Bridge in Istanbul

Bridge Safety and Security Bolstered with Key Management System

MLK Day Turns Violent After Shootings in Separate Cities

MLK Day Turns Violent After Shootings in Separate Cities

Houston and Miami saw a violent close to Martian Luther King Jr. Day when gunfire erupted injuring 12 people in all.

Hikvision Supports School Security and Success for Students with Disabilities

Hikvision provided cameras used for instruction and security at Kids World in Utah

5 Killed in Mexican Club Shooting

5 Killed in Mexican Nightclub Shooting

4 people were killed in the gunfire and 1 was killed in the stampede as people attempted to leave the nightclub.

6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Security Guard

6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Security Guard

Essential questions you must ask a private security company to ensure that you have picked a right team for your property and workplace.

Trump Choses Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

Trump Picks Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

President-Elect chooses Rudy Giuliani to hold private industry meetings on cybersecurity.

New Orleans Plans to Boost Security on Bourbon Street

New Orleans Plans to Boost Security on Bourbon Street

Following two shooting incidents that killed one and injured nine more, the city is planning new security measures on Bourbon Street.

Pivot3 Expands Investment in Canadian Market with Two Industry Veterans

Hyperconverged infrastructure technology leader hires two seasoned industry professionals with deep experience in the region.

Bucks County, PA Goes Live with Automated Secure Alarm Protocol

Bucks County becomes first agency in the State of Pennsylvania to implement ASAP; Alarm users to benefit from faster, more accurate emergency response.

Digi Security Systems Partners with Gallagher to Offer Protection Solutions

Powerful access and control solution gives customers complete site control

2017: The Year Encryption Goes Wild

2017: The Year Encryption Goes Wild

Maybe it’s time for a different (and maybe more affordably efficient) approach.

Vicon Announces New Valerus VMS Is Now Available

Vicon Valerus is built on open standards

Featured

  • UL Solutions Launches Artificial Intelligence Safety Certification Services

    UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in safety science, today announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) safety certification services, enabling comprehensive assessments for evaluating the safety of AI-powered products. Read Now

  • ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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  • Ransomware Attacks Rise for the First Time in Six Months

    Ransomware attacks have risen for the first time in six months, increasing by 28% month-on-month to 421 attacks. While overall attack volume remained below 500, the uptick may signal a renewed escalation heading into the year’s most active period for cyber criminals. Read Now

  • Report: 47 Percent of Security Service Providers Are Not Yet Using AI or Automation Tools

    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

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  • Identity Governance at the Crossroads of Complexity and Scale

    Modern enterprises are grappling with an increasing number of identities, both human and machine, across an ever-growing number of systems. They must also deal with increased operational demands, including faster onboarding, more scalable models, and tighter security enforcement. Navigating these ever-growing challenges with speed and accuracy requires a new approach to identity governance that is built for the future enterprise. 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.

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.