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Ask Before Buying

Ask Before Buying

There is little arguing that 4K is positioned to become the next imaging standard in the security industry

Escaping from Prison Fires

Wrightstyle Limited is a leading UK supplier of integrated steel and aluminium glazing systems and exports worldwide. Jane Embury, the company’s commercial director, looks at some notorious prison fires – and the appalling conditions in some facilities today.

Committee Chairman Questions Whether Clinton Still Have Security Clearance

The Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is directly questioning whether Hillary Clinton still maintains her security clearance despite the ongoing FBI investigation into the mishandling of classified information, according to a new letter to Secretary of State John Kerry.



Life Saving Technology Leads to Migrant Rescues

Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents rescued two Mexican nationals during separate incidents recently near Ajo.

Delivering Tangible ROI

Delivering Tangible ROI

Boston-based biotechnology company Genzyme is an organization dedicated to the research of rare genetic-related diseases.

US, Brazilian Officials Conduct Bilateral Export, Border Security Training

More than 30 law enforcement and government officials from the United States and Brazil completed a four-day bilateral export control and border security training program Thursday hosted in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Mission 500 and Axis Communications Tee Off for Children in Need

Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised $5,000 at the Second Annual Axis Golf Tournament in Brampton, Ontario.

Milestone Enables Video to Boldly Go Where No Video has Gone Before

Milestone Systems has released Device Pack 8.1 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect monitoring solutions.

Virginia Gunman Kills 2 Flees then Turns Gun on Himself

Virginia Gunman Kills 2 Flees then Turns Gun on Himself

In a developing story out of Virginia where a TV reporter and cameraman were fatality shot this morning, the gunman has apparently shot himself, and is being treated with life-threatening injuries.

Ashley Madison Extortion Begins

Ashley Madison Extortion Begins

Organizations are being warned to beware of now-underway spam campaigns and extortion attacks that may target employees who are current or former users of the pro-adultery Ashley Madison online dating site.

Sound the Alarm

Sound the Alarm

To support safety and notify personnel in the case of an emergency, Peru LNG’s needed a general alarm and mass notification system (MNS).

Security Begins at Home

Security Begins at Home

The majority of our editorial efforts focus on commercial and industrial security.

Many Healthcare Organizations have been Compromised by Cyberattacks

Eighty-one percent of health care executives say that their organizations have been compromised by at least one malware, botnet or other cyber-attack during the past two years

Securing Every Parking Space

Securing Every Parking Space

Chances are, when you picked a parking place this morning, you weren’t thinking about security in that facility.

Milestone VMS Helps Secure San Diego School District

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) has greatly improved security for the second largest school district in California.

HID Global Reader with Lumidigm Technology Simplifies Use of Cards Containing Biometric Information

Latest addition to reader line reinforces company's commitment to making security more convenient in a versatile and easy-to-use solution that supports widely used contactless smart card technologies.

Pivot3 Operation with Milestone Video Software is Tested and Documented

Certification between vSTAC and XProtect ensures availability and performance.

Featured

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    Door hardware and access control continue to be at the forefront of innovation within the security industry, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of commercial spaces. Read Now

  • Leveraging IoT and Open Platform VMS for a Connected Future

    The evolution of urban environments is being reshaped by the convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and open platform VMS. As cities worldwide grapple with growing populations and increasing operational complexities, these integrated technologies are emerging as powerful tools for creating more livable, efficient, and secure urban spaces. Read Now

  • Securing the Future

    Two security experts sit down with Security Today’s editor in chief Ralph C. Jensen to discuss what they see emerging and changing over the next several years along with how security stakeholders can harness these innovations into opportunities. Read Now

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    Effective collaboration between security operators, teams and other departments is critical to the smooth functioning of organizations. Yet, as organizations grow in complexity, it becomes more difficult for teams to coordinate with each other. This is compounded by staffing shortages, turnover and ineffective collaboration tools. Read Now

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    Managing and supporting locks and door hardware within a facility is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.