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Report Shows the Limits of Police Body Cameras

Body cameras used by the police is definitely happening, but there are some important issues to be concerned about, such as privacy, public access, storage and disciplinary actions for the tampering of footage.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 10, 2016

Top Education Theft Recoveries of 2015

Absolute Software Corporation has released their top four theft recoveries in 2015.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 09, 2016

Agencies Working Together to Increase Security for Mardi Gras

Thousands of people pour into New Orleans for Mardi Gras but what are authorities doing to ensure the safety of those celebrating?

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 08, 2016

Video Surveillance Captures Airport Workers with Laptop Used in Somalia In-Flight Jet Blast

CCTV footage finds that two airport workers helped to furnish the bomb that exploded on a Somali plane.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 08, 2016

Cognitec Face Recognition System Supports Macau Casino Security

Story and live demonstration to be presented at World Game Protection Conference

Feb 08, 2016

Honeywell Announces Aquisition of Xtralis

Honeywell has entered into an agreement to acquire Xtralis, a global provider of smoke detection and perimeter security technologies.

Feb 05, 2016

Data Breach: 63,000 Social Security Numbers Compromised at University

The University of Central Florida is investigating a data breach that left 63,000 Social Security numbers vulnerable.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 05, 2016

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Introduces New CEO

JoAnna Sohovich to lead Elmhurst-based corporation

Feb 04, 2016

Security Tight on Women's Day in Cologne

German police are stepping up security as the Cologne Carnival takes place.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 04, 2016

'Making a Murderer' Sheriff Department Target of Bomb Threat

Manitowoc sheriffs have now been targeted in more ways than one for their role in Steven Avery’s case.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 04, 2016

Paris Beefs Up Security for Six Nations Game

The rugby match will be the first one played at the Stade de France since the Paris Attacks.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 03, 2016

Rodo Group Joins OnSSI’s Growing Manufacturer Network

Rep Organization to Manage Sales Activity in Eastern Canada

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 03, 2016

DropBox, Gmail Logins Acquired in Security Camera Hack

Researchers find the Motorola Focus 73 security camera to have a pretty big vulnerability.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 03, 2016

CPSG Names Brian Huitt Chairman of the Board & Ross Porter President and Chief Operating Officer

Hutt has 25 years of experience in the industry

Feb 02, 2016

Is your Bank Teller your Biggest Threat?

Bank robbers aren’t the only ones that will demand cash from your accounts.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 02, 2016

3M Celebrates 50 Years of Innovative Window Film Products

Providing Consistent Solutions for Sun Control Since 1966

Feb 02, 2016

Camden Door controls Launches Quarterly Installation Contest

Each quarter, Camden will select one entry to receive a $500 Visa Gift Card prize. Winners will be featured on the Camden website, Facebook page and social media sites.

Feb 01, 2016

Facebook Bans Private Gun Sales on Its Site

Facebook announces they will be banning private gun sales on its site, a move meant to clamp down on unlicensed gun transactions.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 01, 2016

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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.”
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.
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