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Military Tightens Password Security after Central Command Hack

Military Tightens Password Security after Central Command Hack

Officials have launched an investigation into the attack

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.

Eight Cities Video-linked with Milestone Ring of Protection

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



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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Central Command Twitter Account Hacked by ISIS

U.S. Central Command Twitter Account Hacked by ISIS

Revealing Tweets from known terrorist group should not be taken lightly.

Monday Monologue of Security-related Issues

Monday Monologue of Security-related Issues

From one of the black boxes being retrieved from the AsiaAir flight crash to talks of speeding up nuclear talks, this is top news you need to know.

France to Mobilize 10,000 troops

France to Mobilize 10,000 troops

France is taking a number of measures in a reaction to last week’s terrorist attacks.

Major General (Ret) James Champion to Deliver ESX 2015 Opening Keynote

Retired Special Forces Officer to present: “Leadership Is A 24/7 Job.”

Surveillance Integration

Synectics to explain and demonstrate how achieving protection of crucial assets for economic and social development is as much about people as it is about technology at Intersec 2015 in Dubai.

Dealers Gain More Surveillance Options with New Honeywell HDZ Series Cameras

Ideal for any facility that requires detailed surveillance with IP and analog cameras, high image quality and zoom capabilities.

Drastic Security Measures being taken for Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

Drastic Security Measures being taken for Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

Armed boats and police dogs are just a couple of the ways officials are protecting the trial.

Monitor Dynamics Names REPMS Manufacturer's Rep for Northeast U.S.

iTRUST 2.0 POE+ powered, server-less, IP access control product launches and promoted in Metro New York, New Jersey and the New England area.

NSA Whistleblower Speaks with PBS about Digital Attacks

NSA Whistleblower Speaks with PBS about Digital Attacks

From his hotel room in Moscow, Edward Snowden has a thing or two to say about digital attacks. (Video included).

See What a Surveillance Camera Can Do

See What a Surveillance Camera Can Do

The funny side of video surveillance.

A Tweeter Invades College Coach

A Tweeter Invades College Coach's Privacy

Coach Sumlin of Texas A&M teaches college student the ultimate lesson about respecting the privacy of others.

Policewoman Shot in Paris Following Attacks

Policewoman Shot in Paris Following Attacks

The gunman also reportedly robbed a gas station in the northern part of the country

Featured

  • Cutting Retail Losses

    Retail is still a more complex and dynamic security vertical in modern society. Inherent challenges with in-store and distribution center operations are primarily due to constantly shifting consumer buying trends. Retailers must show daily flexibility to keep workers, meet sales goals and attract customers while maintaining safe and efficient operations. Retail is an intricate web of interconnected elements. Read Now

  • The Key to Wellbeing in the Office

    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • 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

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New Products

  • 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

  • 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. 3

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge. 3