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Fire-Lite Alarms Latest Wireless Advancements Yield New Dealer Opportunities

New technology, listings, training and software expand dealer support and offer more solutions for traditional and non-traditional applications.

Universal Protection Service to Acquire Guardsmark

Merger produces the largest U.S.-owned security company.

Protection 1 Celebrates Third Annual Day of Community Service

Protection 1 Team Members Volunteered at Local Organizations across the Country for “All for 1 Day."



AMAG Technology Releases Symmetry CompleteView 4.5 Video Management System

Symmetry CompleteView VMS and Symmetry PowerProtect NVRs offer faster processes, performance gains and increased storage.

Oncam Expands Americas Headquarters in Boston Tech Corridor

New location to support rapid market growth, tap into area’s engineering expertise.

Public Wi-Fi Users Neglect Security Precautions

Public Wi-Fi Users Neglect Security Precautions

Some public Wi-Fi hotspots are provided by con artists.

DHS Issues Warning about Hobbyist Drones

DHS Issues Warning about Hobbyist Drones

Recreational drones could be used by adversaries to attack the United States.

Part 7: Refocus on the Glide Path

Part 7: Refocus on the Glide Path

Intersecting business into the professionalization of information security debate.

Senator and Comedian Team Up for Gun Control

Senator and Comedian Team Up for Gun Control

Gun violence became a personal issue due to Lafayette, Louisiana movie theater shooting on July 23, 2015 during the movie Trainwreck.

Zscaler Raises $100M in Funding

Zscaler Raises 100M in Funding

The funding was led by TPG Growth.

Part 6: Taking Control of the Stick

Part 6: Taking Control of the Stick

5 steps to help professionalize the cybersecurity workforce.

Navigating the High Seas

Navigating the High Seas

In recent years, the cruise industry has received a lot of attention from the news media regarding serious security issues onboard its vessels, ranging from people falling overboard to sexual assaults.

Everyone Is At Risk

Technology is amazing stuff. However, some of the greatest threats that today’s businessman or woman faces is a cyberattack. Just count the number of breaches in the last couple of years; you know what I mean.

Shifting the Selling Paradigm

Shifting the Selling Paradigm

With the increased focus on home automation and associated “smart home” devices, it is incumbent on security dealers, installers and integrators to do more than simply sell security products.

Access Control in the Midst of an IP Revolution

Given the prevalence of IP-enabled devices in video surveillance today, it is reasonable to surmise the adoption of network technology will follow a similar path in access control.

One Innovation at a Time

One Innovation at a Time

Today, Dedicated Micros continues to conceptualize and develop ground breaking video surveillance solutions to meet industry needs.

Ensuring Success

Ensuring Success

Those words are often associated with the real estate industry, but the security community can also apply that mantra to the all-important issue of camera placement for optimizing analytics.

The Big House

The Big House

A large corrections campus encompassing more than 30 buildings in the southeast United States houses approximately 5,000 inmates with separate jail facilities for men and women who are awaiting sentencing, serving sentenced jail time and are in maximum security.

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  • It's Show Time

    I am one of those people that likes to see things get bigger and better. As advertised, ISC West is going to be bigger (more exhibitors) and better (more attendees). It’s show time in Las Vegas. Read Now

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  • SIA Releases New Report on Operational Security Technology

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released an impactful new resource – Operational Security Technology: Principles, Challenges and Achieving Mission-Critical Outcomes Leveraging OST. Read Now

  • Cyber Overconfidence Is Leaving Your Organization Vulnerable

    The increased sophistication of cyber threats pumped by the relentless use of AI and machine learning brings forth record-breaking statistics. Cyberattacks grew 44% YoY in 2024, with a weekly average of 1,673 cyberattacks per organization. While organizations up their security game to help thwart these attacks, a critical question remains: Can employees identify a threat when they come across one? A Confidence Gap survey reveals that 86% of employees feel confident in their ability to identify phishing attempts. But things are not as rosy as they appear; the more significant part of the report finds this confidence misplaced. Read Now

  • Mission 500 Debuts Refreshed Identity Ahead of Security 5K/2K at ISC West

    Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity ahead of ISC West. The charity’s new look includes a modernized logo with refined messaging to reinforce Mission 500’s nearly decade-long commitment to serving the needs of children and families in crisis. Read Now

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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.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • 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.”