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Tech Giants Create Database for Terrorist Content

Tech Giants Create Database for Terrorist Content

Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Microsoft are collaborating to crackdown on terrorist content on their platforms.

Orion Entrance Control, Inc., To Take Center Stage at Popular New Hampshire High Tech Forum Dec. 7

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. will share its company story, opportunities, and challenges with a group of hand-selected experts and a live audience to gain valuable feedback and advice.

Man Motivated by Fake News Story Brings Rifle to Washington Pizzeria

Man Motivated by Fake News Story Brings Rifle to Washington Pizzeria

No one was hurt in the incident.



'Tis the Season to be... Alert

With the holidays upon us, there is no better time to start implementing these safety measures.

Edge360 Deploys Global Situational Awareness Platform for the Department of State

Security Experts to Lead the Development and Integration of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) System in Support of State Department’s Worldwide Upgrade

Jacksonville Bank Robber in Custody after Taking Hostages

Jacksonville Bank Robber in Custody after Taking Hostages

SWAT teams were able to break into the bank to rescue hostages and arrest the suspect.

Facebook Isn

Online Exclusive: Facebook Isn't Safe!

Close the door on Locky ransomware infection via Facebook

Former ASG Security President and CEO Joe Nuccio joins ADT as Senior Vice President, Business Development

Nuccio joins ADT from ASG Security, where he served as President and CEO.

CBC LightGuard Action Camera Recorder Named as Attendee's Choice for Featured Product Showcase

CBC LightGuard Action Camera Recorder Named as Attendee’s Choice for Featured Product Showcase at ISC East

Video Trends To Focus On

Video Trends To Focus On

If these technologies aren’t on your radar, they probably should be. These product categories are rapidly growing in popularity and for good reason.

Our Round of Convergence

There are myriad clichés that describe change. However, the one that seems to suit Security Products magazine best is: Success is often brought about by change.

Going for the Gold

Going for the Gold

When the Olympic Games come to town, the welfare of people and property are of paramount importance in both the planning process and during the event.

Deterring Fraud and Theft

There is an old saying about how everything is bigger in Texas, and in the case of Lexus of Lakeway, the expression certainly rings true.

What

What's In Store

What’s ahead in 2017? In 2016, we saw video surveillance and security increasingly become the focus of mainstream media conversations, with video playing a pivotal role in bringing terror suspects to justice (as it did recently in NYC) and with police body-worn cameras capturing sometimes controversial incidents that spark national conversations.

A Glimpse Into The Future Of IP Video

A Glimpse Into The Future Of IP Video

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s first IP network camera, a technology that eventually revolutionized the video surveillance landscape.

Innovations, Solutions and a Renewed Sense of Pride

It’s an exciting time to be in the security industry, as evidenced by the successful year we have seen in regards to technology innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and a renewed sense of pride in the industry.

Concern for Rail Security

Concern for Rail Security

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said we need to be more concerned with rail security following the commuter train that crashed into a New Jersey terminal.

Total Recall to Showcase Newest CrimeEye-RD-2 Unit at IACP 2016

Total Recall to showcase new CrimeEye-RD-2 citywide surveillance solution at IACP 2016.

Featured

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

  • 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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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.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.