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Flight Attendant Case Shows Airport Security Lapses

Flight Attendant Case Shows Airport Security Lapses

In late March, a flight attendant was trying to board a plan with 70 pounds of cocaine. When she was stopped at a security checkpoint to be randomly screened, she took off running.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 28, 2016

Checkin' Out the Offerings

It's no secret that ISC West has the best of the best in the security industry there to show their latest and greatest. We'll see new products, new solutions, and new companies.

  • By Lindsay Page
  • Mar 28, 2016

ISC West Prep

With less than a week to go before ISC West officially kicks off, preparing for the tradeshow is a must. This will be my first year attending, and I've often heard stories from other editors about how large this show is. Simply put, it can be very intimidating, especially for those who are either new to the industry or haven't been to many tradeshows of this caliber before.

  • By Lindsay Page
  • Mar 28, 2016


On the Fringe of Something Exciting

You already know there are great things in store at this year's ISC West in Las Vegas. Press releases are flying out of corporate offices announcing new and tuned up security solutions. I'm going to mention a few to whet your appetite for the tradeshow.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Mar 28, 2016
Cubs up the Security at Wrigley Field

Cubs up the Security at Wrigley Field

Wrigley field will be opening two and a half hours early on Opening Day to allow fans to acclimate to the new security procedures.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 25, 2016
Brussels Attacks Spotlight Need for More Security at Nuclear Plants

Brussels Attacks Spotlight Need for More Security at Nuclear Plants

Nearby nuclear plants have been a focus of the Brussels terrorist attacks as some fear they could be vulnerable to attack.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 25, 2016

IDIS Integrates HD Video Surveillance Cameras with Genetec's Unified

Partnership expands IDIS Total Solution offering enabling smarter HD surveillance .

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 24, 2016
U.S. Hospital Falls Victim to Hackers

Hospital Falls Victim to Hackers

Yet another hospital was tossed into chaos after its computers were infected by hackers.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 24, 2016
FBI Employs Israeli Security Firm to Hack Phone

FBI Exhausts All Efforts before Going Back to Court

Apple was thought to have caught its first break in a long fight with the FBI that includes the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino attackers.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 24, 2016

Open Options to Showcase Fusion Suite at ISC West 2016

Visit ISC West Booth 7125 to demo the exciting features of DNA Fusion access control & apps.

  • Mar 23, 2016
Do Airports have a Soft Spot?

Do Airports have a Soft Spot?

After the attacks in Belgium, experts are looking into the vulnerabilities associated with long lines at security checkpoints.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 23, 2016

Industry Veteran Tom Cook Named as Panelist for ISC West 2016 Best Practices Seminar

Seminar to Deliver Insights on Game-Changing Technologies

  • Mar 23, 2016
One Person Arrested in Brussels Attack

One Person Arrested in Brussels Attack

Belgian Police were able to identify the suspects in the case and arrest at least one of them within the 24 hours after the attacks in Brussels.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 23, 2016

Orion Entrance Control to Showcase New Turnstiles, Technology at ISC West

ISC West attendees are invited to visit Orion Entrance Control Booth 12135 at ISC West to demo exciting new products.

  • Mar 22, 2016

Resolution Products Names Don Weber Vice President of Sales

Industry Sales Management Veteran Joins the Product Development Powerhouse

  • Mar 22, 2016

Paxton Net2 Access Control Integrates with Hikvision Video Integration Platform

Paxton has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision.

  • Mar 22, 2016

LRG Celebrates 15th Anniversary with $15,000+ in Customer Appreciation Prizes

LRG will award two winning Dealer entries and two winning Distributor entries each month.

  • Mar 22, 2016
Brussels: 26 Die at 2 Explosion Sites

Brussels Attack: 26 Die at 2 Explosion Sites

26 are dead in three explosions that occurred at the Brussels airport and subway station.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 22, 2016

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  • 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

  • UK’s NHS Hospital Transforms Security with Edge-processing Camera System

    i-PRO Co., Ltd.,(formerly Panasonic Security), a manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, recently announced that a leading teaching hospital in Northeast England, has enhanced its security infrastructure with i-PRO X-Series cameras integrated with Milestone’s XProtect Video Management Software (VMS). Read Now

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New Products

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • 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.

  • 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.