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U.K. Creates Closer Cyber Security Ties in Washington

U.K. Creates Closer Cyber Security Ties in Washington

The Prime Minister is lobbying President Obama this week.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 16, 2015
A Canned Approach to School Security

A Canned Approach to School Security

Middle school students asked to bring canned goods to school, but it's not for a food drive.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 15, 2015

Open Options Unveils Website Redesign

New website includes different areas with customized content for dealers, system users and consultants.

  • Jan 15, 2015


UL Certifies SBN Cloud

A UL-certified central station is now achievable for all.

  • Jan 15, 2015

Protection 1 Earns Prestigious CSAA's Five Diamond Central Station Certification

Central Station Alarm Association’s certification re-enforces Protection 1’s commitment to providing the highest level of service to its customers.

  • Jan 15, 2015

Mission 500 Launches #ShowOrange Campaign

Initiative generates more involvement and funding for U.S. children in need.

  • Jan 15, 2015
Military Tightens Security at Base in Delaware after Drivers Raise Suspicion

Military Tightens Security at Base in Delaware after Drivers Raise Suspicion

Unknown suspects tried to probe the base for security weaknesses.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 15, 2015
Recap of White House Cybersecurity Efforts

Recap of White House Cybersecurity Efforts

Ways in which Obama proposes America fights against cyber threats with commentary from Yubico CEO.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 14, 2015

Securitron Expands Power Supply Offering

AQE Series of PoE injectors and extractors bring data and power together.

  • Jan 14, 2015

Viscount Systems Awarded New Patent

Increases security for schools and businesses during crisis lockdowns.

  • Jan 14, 2015

Panasonic Announces Availability of New i PRO ULTRA 360 Panoramic Cameras

Company's first surveillance camera built on advanced 4K ULTRA HD engine for improved business intelligence.

  • Jan 14, 2015

IC Real Tech 720-view Immersive Video Camera Sensation at CES

ALLIE made Reuters’ Best of CES list, received the Consumer Electronics Associations Mark of Excellence award, and was honored in both the Digital Imaging and SmartHome sections of the CES Innovations Awards showcase.

  • Jan 14, 2015
Military Tightens Password Security after Central Command Hack

Military Tightens Password Security after Central Command Hack

Officials have launched an investigation into the attack

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 14, 2015

Delta Bullet-proof Guard Booth Takes on Texas Shooter and Wins

No penetration of bullet-proof guard booth in November 28 downtown Austin, Texas shooting.

  • Jan 14, 2015

Eight Cities Video-linked with Milestone Ring of Protection

Innovative inter-city security solution for Minneapolis-St. Paul area highlights the power of partnering.

  • Jan 14, 2015

ASSA ABLOY Wins 2014 GOOD DESIGN Awards

World's oldest programs for design excellence worldwide that receives several thousand submissions from 48 countries across the globe.

  • Jan 14, 2015

Tyco Security Products Government Expert Named to Steering Committee

Helps to shape physical access control smart card technology in concert with other committee and Smart Card Alliance representatives.

  • Jan 13, 2015
Security Services on High Alert for Beheading Attack in Britain

Security Services on High Alert for Beheading Attack in Britain

Online discussions regarding the killing of soldiers and police lead to security services entering a state of high alert.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 13, 2015
Security Increased at U.S. Airports as Precaution

Security Increased at U.S. Airports as Precaution

Inspire Magazine, an Al-Qaeda publication, publishes article on how to make homemade bombs from household products.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 13, 2015

NorthStar Alarm Becomes First Honeywell Dealer to Provide the New Lyric Home Security Line

Lyric line features awareness cameras, motion and smoke and intruder detectors that integrate with other home automation products, such as the smart thermostat.

  • Jan 12, 2015

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    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

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    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

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    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 3