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Shifting the Selling Paradigm

Shifting the Selling Paradigm

With the increased focus on home automation and associated “smart home” devices, it is incumbent on security dealers, installers and integrators to do more than simply sell security products.

  • By Larry Goldman
  • Aug 01, 2015

Access Control in the Midst of an IP Revolution

Given the prevalence of IP-enabled devices in video surveillance today, it is reasonable to surmise the adoption of network technology will follow a similar path in access control.

  • By Mitchell Kane
  • Aug 01, 2015
One Innovation at a Time

One Innovation at a Time

Today, Dedicated Micros continues to conceptualize and develop ground breaking video surveillance solutions to meet industry needs.

  • By Neil Robertson
  • Aug 01, 2015


Ensuring Success

Ensuring Success

Those words are often associated with the real estate industry, but the security community can also apply that mantra to the all-important issue of camera placement for optimizing analytics.

  • By Ian Westmacott
  • Aug 01, 2015
The Big House

The Big House

A large corrections campus encompassing more than 30 buildings in the southeast United States houses approximately 5,000 inmates with separate jail facilities for men and women who are awaiting sentencing, serving sentenced jail time and are in maximum security.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Aug 01, 2015
The User Experience

The User Experience

With the move to a mobile- and cloud-first world, corporate data has become increasingly difficult to protect.

  • By Tim Phipps
  • Aug 01, 2015
No Protection From Bad Data

No Protection From Bad Data

Walking the expo floor at the most recent RSA conference, it was hard to miss how many companies were talking about big data.

  • By Jonathan Sander
  • Aug 01, 2015
Security in the Sanctuary

Security in the Sanctuary

I wouldn’t consider myself an extremely religious man, but I do go to church on a weekly basis, and I do expect my presence in the church to be safe and secure.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Aug 01, 2015
High Value Assets

High Value Assets

Perimeter security: Just the words conjure-up visions of horror.

  • By Dale Climie
  • Aug 01, 2015
A Key Role

A Key Role

The city of Calgary in southern Alberta, Canada has achieved international acclaim with its annual Calgary Stampede and its legacy of world-class sporting facilities and events.

  • By Tony V. Capelli
  • Aug 01, 2015
Breaching the Network

Breaching the Network

Cyberattacks are one of the greatest threats facing global businesses today.

  • By Lee Pernice
  • Aug 01, 2015
Privileged Identities

Privileged Identities

Over the last year, we have witnessed a series of staggering data breaches affecting some of the world’s leading businesses— with each breach seemingly worse than the last in terms of financial and reputational damage.

  • By Philip Lieberman
  • Aug 01, 2015
Securing Your Car

Securing Your Car

Chances are, when you picked a parking place this morning, you weren’t thinking about security in that facility.

  • By Mary Wilbur
  • Aug 01, 2015
Part 5: Wake the Flight Crew

Part 5: Wake the Flight Crew

Five key areas of understanding for information security directors.

  • By Martin Zinaich
  • Jul 31, 2015
Pay Now or Pay Later

Part 4: Pay Now or Pay Later

Breaches of all sizes - small, medium and large - ruin reputations and can cost millions of dollars.

  • By Martin Zinaich
  • Jul 30, 2015
Man Bypasses Security at DFW Airport without ticket or ID

Man Bypasses Security at DFW Airport without ticket or ID

Damarias Cockerham passed through the TSA checkpoint and boarded a flight to Guatemala.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 29, 2015

Employee's Death Deemed Preventable

OSHA has cited International Paper for willful, repeated, and serious safety violations.

  • Jul 29, 2015
Back to the Future

Part 3: Back to the Future

Bolting on security after the fact is always more costly, time consuming and less effective.

  • By Martin Zinaich
  • Jul 29, 2015
Android Security Flaw Leaves 950 Million Phones Vulnerable

Android Security Flaw Leaves 950 Million Phones Vulnerable

The devices can be hacked using a simple MMS message.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 28, 2015
Industry Mourns Passing of Frank DeFina

Industry Mourns Passing of Frank DeFina

Heavy hearts in the sudden passing of a highly-respected security industry professional.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Jul 27, 2015

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  • Cutting Retail Losses

    Retail is still a more complex and dynamic security vertical in modern society. Inherent challenges with in-store and distribution center operations are primarily due to constantly shifting consumer buying trends. Retailers must show daily flexibility to keep workers, meet sales goals and attract customers while maintaining safe and efficient operations. Retail is an intricate web of interconnected elements. Read Now

  • The Key to Wellbeing in the Office

    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • 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

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  • 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

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3

  • 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. 3