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IBM Launches z13 Mainframe

First system able to process 2.5 billion transactions per day built for mobile economy; capable of real-time encryption for safest mobile transactions, capable of real-time analytics on transactions 17X faster than competition at a fraction of the cost.

OpenEye Proud to Introduce Two New Cameras

Extremely low profile delivers high-quality, HD video.

Russian Spy Ship Docks in Old Havana

Russian Spy Ship Docks in Old Havana

Ship had approximately 200 sailors on board and was later opened to children of Russian diplomats.



Future Cyber Security Army Needs More Than Just Programmers

Sera-Brynn discusses cyber security with Vice Pres. Biden and Secretary of Energy Moniz.

Software House Gains FIPS 140-2 Validation

Certification of iSTAR Edge and iSTAR Ultra broadens company's range of government-compliant products.

Vanderbilt Industries Provides High-level Security for Crider Foods

SMS access control technology helps Crider gain highest level of food safety certification.

Exacq Technologies Partners with VoloForce

Leverage video security for more than just theft.

Security Increased at US Military Bases in Europe

Security Increased at US Military Bases in Europe

Ongoing concerns about the return of Europeans to their home countries in Iraq and Syria led to raised security levels.

Are You on the Top 25 List of Easy-to-Hack Passwords?

Are You on the Top 25 List of Easy-to-Hack Passwords?

Maybe people are becoming number to hearing about "strong, unique passwords."

Siemens Expands Security Portfolio

New video management software and strategic technology partnership with Milestone Systems expands range of solutions for enterprise security.

Obama Promotes Cybersecurity in State of the Union Address

Obama Promotes Cybersecurity in State of the Union Address

His emphasis was on protecting families, especially children.

Genetec to Support New Microsoft Cloud for Government Service

Addressing compliance and security requirements for U.S. public sector, U.S. state, local and federal government agencies can now host Genetec Cloud Services on New Microsoft Azure for government.

HID Global Shares Top Secure Identity Trends for 2015

Key trends for banks, hospitals, universities and federal agencies, as well as government ID, transportation, enterprise and retail applications.

SightLogix Offers New Power Grid Security Compliance Whitepaper

Best practices for meeting NERC CIP-014 to protect electrical substations.

Advantech Launches Fully-rugged Tablet PC for Field Services

Designed specifically for markets such as public safety, utility, inspection and construction.

Pelco by Schneider Electric Sets New Standard

Value and performance with Spectra Professional High Speed PTZ dome camera.

Voting Period Begins for Stanley Security's Grant Program

Nominated U.S. colleges and universities eligible to win share of $600,000 grant.

Russia to Build New Weapons for Security

Russia to Build New Weapons for Security

Putin tours shooting range and sees futuristic weapons, now Russia to modernize their weapons.

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Bad Password Security

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Bad Password Security

The late night host was able to get passwords from strangers off the street in a skit on his show.

A Layered Approached to Airport Security

A Layered Approached to Airport Security

As number of people traveling continues to rise, airport security become more extensive and complex while facing unique challenges.

Featured

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

  • Study: Only 35 Percent of Companies Include Cybersecurity Teams When Implementing AI

    Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology. Read Now

  • New Report Series Highlights E-Commerce Threats, Fraud Against Retailers

    Trustwave, a cybersecurity and managed security services provider, recently released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, marking the second year of its ongoing research into these critical security issues. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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.” 3

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities 3

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area. 3