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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
Utah’s Online Caucus is Making Security Experts Cringe

Utah's Online Caucus is Making Security Experts Cringe

There are many security risks that could come up by allowing citizens to vote online, but Utah is going to try it anyway.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 22, 2016
Top 10 Worst Sports Passwords

Top 10 Worst Sports Passwords

Despite the fact that bad passwords are becoming a dying breed because of the immense security measures one must comply with in order to create a password to login to an account, sports fans have found a way to use their favorite games as terrible credentials.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 21, 2016

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  • It's Show Time

    I am one of those people that likes to see things get bigger and better. As advertised, ISC West is going to be bigger (more exhibitors) and better (more attendees). It’s show time in Las Vegas. Read Now

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  • SIA Releases New Report on Operational Security Technology

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released an impactful new resource – Operational Security Technology: Principles, Challenges and Achieving Mission-Critical Outcomes Leveraging OST. Read Now

  • Cyber Overconfidence Is Leaving Your Organization Vulnerable

    The increased sophistication of cyber threats pumped by the relentless use of AI and machine learning brings forth record-breaking statistics. Cyberattacks grew 44% YoY in 2024, with a weekly average of 1,673 cyberattacks per organization. While organizations up their security game to help thwart these attacks, a critical question remains: Can employees identify a threat when they come across one? A Confidence Gap survey reveals that 86% of employees feel confident in their ability to identify phishing attempts. But things are not as rosy as they appear; the more significant part of the report finds this confidence misplaced. Read Now

  • Mission 500 Debuts Refreshed Identity Ahead of Security 5K/2K at ISC West

    Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity ahead of ISC West. The charity’s new look includes a modernized logo with refined messaging to reinforce Mission 500’s nearly decade-long commitment to serving the needs of children and families in crisis. Read Now

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