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Cleveland Prepares for Riots at Republican Convention

Cleveland Prepares for Riots at Republican Convention

Cleveland is spending $20 million in federal money on riot and security gear for the Republican Convention.

CBS Sports App Left User Data Vulnerable During March Madness

CBS Sports App Left User Data Vulnerable During March Madness

Fans of the college basketball tournament, March Madness, may need to pay special attention to the information they shared on the CBS Sports app and website during the popular event.

ISC West 2016 Product Showcase

ISC West 2016 Product Showcase



Until Next Year ISC West

When I attend ISC West next year, I’ll be better prepared.

Trends of ISC West 2016

Trends of ISC West 2016

This year at ISC West in Las Vegas, there were some definite trends to be seen in the security industry.

Live from the Final Day of ISC West 2016

The last day of ISC West saw some unexpected and innovative products

Chicago PD to Arm More Officers with Body Cameras

Chicago PD to Arm More Officers with Body Cameras

The Chicago Police Department will be arming officers in gang-plagued areas with body cameras that will continuously record

Hitting a Homerun

Spending three days in Las Vegas at ISC West, anyone attending had to get the feeling that the security industry is alive and well. There was synergy.

High Resolution, Data Storage, Easy to Use/Install – It's All Here at ISC West

Walking through the many, many aisle of company booths, showing their newest and most innovative products, it's hard not to stop and check out the latest offerings that every single company has to offer.

Superior Biometrics at ISC West

Biometrics has always been a hot topic in the Security Industry, but nowadays it seems like those faraway dreams of using fingerprint, facial and iris identification are here. During ISC West, I got the chance to sit down with Yaron Zussman, CEO of FST Biometrics, to discuss some of the latest they have to offer in the competitive world of biometrics.

Hospital Security Increased After Psych Patients Escape

Hospital Security Increased After Psych Patients Escape

Security will be increased at a Washington state psychiatric hospital after two dangerous patients escaped.

UT Students Call for Increase in Security after Murder on Campus

UT Students Call for Increase in Security after Murder on Campus

The University of Texas’ student population is petitioning for more campus security following the murder of a freshman on campus.

Connected Security at ISC West

During ISC West, visitors can also attend the Connected Security Expo, a new conference-led event that focuses on holistic security and aims to bridge the gap between IT Security and Physical Security for IOT. The expo helps attendees better understand information security and physical security can – and should be – used together to combat existing, new and upcoming cyber threats

Farewell to ISC West

Time seems to go a lot faster in Vegas. There's so much to do and see, that it's impossible to accomplish everything on your to-do list while you're there. I got to spend two day at ISC West, and I gotta say that I cannot wait to go again next year. The conference is spectacular, and the energy there is nothing short of electric

Bring on the Business

I've been coming to this tradeshow for a long time. This week's ISC West has been one of the most successful on record. It's not just a matter of having throngs of people, but how well versed and interested the attendees are in matters of security.

Live from ISC West Day 2

Day 2 of ISC West featured demonstrations and dealer relations

Sielox CLASS Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System Selected for Pemberton Township Schools

Sielox CLASS Crisis Lockdown Alert Status Systems (CLASS) have been selected for installation in New Jersey's Pemberton Township School District to enhance security and safety efforts. The CLASS System meets the district's unique security needs as outlined in a specification for an emergency communication system developed by Kathleen Devlin, Security Chief for Pemberton Township Schools.

Partners in Focus with New Version of Milestone Online Customer Support Tool

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces updates to Milestone Customer Dashboard, an online system monitoring service. This service enables Milestone channel partners to obtain real-time system status of customer installations and proactively solve potential issues before interruptions to the customer's business.

Featured

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • 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

New Products

  • 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.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • 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.