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Los Angeles Closes All District Schools after Bomb Threat

Los Angeles Closes All District Schools after Bomb Threat

All LAUSD schools were closed after an electronic threat risked the safety of students.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 15, 2015
U.S. Looking to Boost Social Media Security

U.S. Looking to Boost Social Media Security

After evidence of attack in San Bernardino was found on social media, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking to boost security on social-networking sites.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 15, 2015
New Sandy Hook School Built with Invisible Security Measures

New Sandy Hook School Built with Invisible Security Measures

On the third anniversary of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, we take a look into the school being built on the site of the shooting.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 14, 2015


This Year’s Hottest Gift Banned from Airlines

This Year's Hottest Gift Banned from Airlines

Nearly every major U.S. carrier won’t let you board with a hoverboard in tow.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 14, 2015

Midwest Alarm Services Announces New President

Effective January 1, 2016, Doug Richard will take over leading Midwest Alarm Services

  • Dec 11, 2015
Potential Security Risk of Wearable Tech

Potential Security Risks of Wearable Tech

The new, trendy wearable technology could pose a security threat to you.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 11, 2015
Companies Collaborate to Develop Aerial Thermal-Imaging Technology

Companies Collaborate to Develop Aerial Thermal-Imaging Technology

DJI And FLIR Systems announced a collaboration in which they would product a thermal imaging camera that can be attached to a drone.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 11, 2015
Patient Data Vulnerable in Hospital Cybersecurity Breach

Patient Data Vulnerable in Hospital Cybersecurity Breach

Middlesex Hospital suffered a data breach that compromised the information of over 900 patients.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 09, 2015

HID Global to Supply U.S. Government with Permanent Resident Cards

HID Global wins contract to help redesign and continue manufacturing U.S. government’s Permanent Resident Card.

  • Dec 09, 2015
Unified Banking Security for All Sizes - Increasingly, banks are turning to a consolidated unified approach to address concerns

Unified Banking Security for All Sizes

Increasingly, banks are turning to a consolidated unified approach to address concerns.

  • By Scott Thomas
  • Dec 08, 2015

OnSSI Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under OpenAccess Alliance Program

OnSSI’s Ocularis 5.1 approved for use with latest versions of the Lenel OnGuard Access Control Security System.

  • Dec 08, 2015

Vanderbilt Adds Industry Veteran as Director of Product Lines

Vanderbilt today announced the addition of Glen Greer as Director of Product Lines.

  • Dec 08, 2015
San Bernardino Steps Up Security

San Bernardino Steps Up Security

County employees are back at work after a shooting that killed 14 and wounded 21 of their coworkers.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 08, 2015

BSI Awarded 2015 Retail Partner of the Year by Axis Communications

Axis recognized BSI’s performance and collaboration with partner award at ACCC 2015

  • Dec 08, 2015
Security Vulnerabilities Found in PC Support Software

Security Vulnerabilities Found in PC Support Software

Lenovo, Toshiba and Dell advise users to remove software due to security issues.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 07, 2015

SecurityTronix Announces the Latest Installation Tool for HD Over Coaxial Cable Surveillance Platforms

SecurityTronix is proud to announce the official release of its latest CCTV tester and video monitor installation tool.

  • Dec 07, 2015
University of Houston to End Ties with Security Company after Fan Assault

University of Houston to End Ties with Security Company after Fan Assault

The relationship has ended after video surfaced of employees attacking students

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 07, 2015
Obama Calls for New Security Measures after Terrorist Attack

Obama Calls for New Security Measures after Terrorist Attack

The President of the United States calls for stricter gun laws in the wake of the attack on San Bernardino.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 07, 2015

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    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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    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

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