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Genetec Announces New AutoVu Free-flow Off-street Parking Enforcement Solution

Optimizes parking enforcement efficiency with real-time violation tracking.

More Security Planned at Dallas Police Department

More Security Planned at Dallas Police Department

The department headquarters was attacked by a lone gunman this weekend.

Secure Your Data with Emojis

Secure Your Data with Emojis

Cute little pics could take the place of PIN codes.



Security at Summer Camps is Not What it Needs to Be

Security at Summer Camps is Not What it Needs to Be

How security professionals can help kids and those who care for them stay safe.

Online Exclusive: Who

Online Exclusive: Who's Minding Your Surveillance Systems' Performance?

Bud Broomhead, CEO, Viakoo wonders how you are managing the performance of your video surveillance infrastructure.

Whistleblower Calls Out Visa Program for Wealthy Foreigners

Whistleblower Calls Out Visa Program for Wealthy Foreigners

Taylor Johnson came forward with critical comments regarding a program known as EB-5.

Avigilon Launches the Control Center Edge Solution High Definition Recorder

Compact solution offers intelligent high definition surveillance and local storage capabilities for monitoring of critical infrastructure locations.

LUCY Data Security Solution Acts as “Crash Test Dummy” to Emulate Cyberattacks

Helps find security weakest links to prevent phishing, malware and drive-by attacks.

Altronix Receives Coveted Superstar Award at PSA-TEC 2015

Based on PSA membership, ease of doing business, product quality and customer service excellence.

The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

It’s all a game of psychology used to take over the world.

Chinese Ex-Security Chief Gets Life Sentence

Chinese Ex-Security Chief Gets Life Sentence

Zhou Yongkang was sentenced for accepting bribes, abusing power and revealing state secrets.

Genetec Expands Support for Body Wearable Cameras in Latest Release of Security Center

Easily complement existing surveillance operations with wearables to centralize all archives and evidence within a single video management platform.

ADI Awarded 2015 North American Distributor of the Year by Arecont Vision

Recognized for continued commitment in delivering first-rate IP solutions.

Dean Drako Acquires Brivo Cloud Access Control Company for $50 Million

Eagle Eye Networks CEO and Barracuda Networks founder expands reach in cloud security.

Tamron Releases Varifocal Lens Supporting 5-Megapixel Resolution

High-grade lens supports NIR bandwith with P-Iris.

Breathalyzer-embedded Steering Wheels Could Save Lives

Breathalyzer-embedded Steering Wheels Could Save Lives

Imagine breathing into your vehicle to prove you’re sober enough to safely drive.

Incumbent TSA Leader Shares Worries about Airport Security

Incumbent TSA Leader Shares Worries about Airport Security

Peter Neffenger says he will identify security gaps and close them.

Pelco Launches High-performance Spectra-enhanced Series IP Dome System

Provides image quality with double exposure, WDR imaging, 60 fps, extreme low latency PTZ along with other features.

Louroe Electronics CEO Chairs 2015 SIA Government Summit

Brings experience in security and government relations to SIA Government Summit Planning Committee.

D-Tools and SBS Group Announce Strategic Partnership

System integrator embedded into solution powered by Microsoft Dynamics SL.

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  • Personal Liability Concerns Impact 70% of Cybersecurity Leaders

    BlackFog, provider of ransomware prevention and anti data exfiltration (ADX), recently unveiled its research conducted with UK and US IT Security decision makers. The research revealed that the majority of respondents, 70%, felt that stories of CISOs being held personally liable for cybersecurity incidents has negatively affected their opinion of the role. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Announces the 2025 Security Megatrends

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2025 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry. Read Now

  • Generative AI, Cybersecurity Among Top Risks for Healthcare Provider Organizations in 2025

    Overseeing the use of generative artificial intelligence, enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring compliance with a host of federal healthcare regulations headline the Top Risks health systems face in 2025, according to an annual study by Kodiak Solutions. Read Now

  • Wisconsin Shooting Likely a 'Combination of Factors'

    Following the deaths of a teacher and student at Abundant Life Christian School in, Madison, Wisc., police chief Shon Barnes indicated that the motive appears to be a “combination of factors” for a 15-year-old female student’s attack on a study hall. Read Now

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  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 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