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Leverage Home Automation

The connected home is emerging as an exploding market sector for security dealers and integrators. In simple terms, a connected home connects smart devices, lights, thermostats and appliances, links them together, and controls them with centralized interfaces.

Exacq Technologies Adds Higher Performance, Reliability and Capacity with Latest Z-Series Recorders

Company's most powerful video recorders provide increased reliability with new features.

Honeywell Adds Schlage AD Series Locking Systems to Pro Watch Access Control Suite

This eliminates the need to run wires to each access point and reduces time and associated labor costs.



Adams Rite Adds Dual Lever Hardware to RITE Door

New TRUE Wood RITE door available in three types with a variety of product options available.

Pelco by Schneider Electric and Avaya Team Up

Delivering high-performance, IP video surveillance solutions to their joint customers.

Honeywell Develops Wireless Fire Sensing System

Wireless fire sensing devices integrate with existing fire alarm systems to protect challenging applications and high-cost installations and building expansions.

Smartvue Corporation Honored with Product of the Year Award

S9M Cloud Video Surveillance Server receives New Product of the Year award for Best Cloud Video Surveillance Solution from Security Products magazine.

European Union Holds Largest-Ever Cyber-Security Exercise

European Union Holds Largest-Ever Cyber-Security Exercise

The European Network and Information Security Agency coordinated an exercise based in Athens.

BadUSB is Haunting Cyber Space

Howling about Halloween Safety

Security Today and Protect America have partnered to bring you a fun and festive Halloween Twitter chat about keeping parents, kids and pets safe during this time of witches flying on broomsticks, the pitter-pat of little ghost and ghoul feet and candy, candy, candy! Join us to learn some awesome safety tips as well as the chance to win treats by answering trivia questions throughout the chat! No tricks here, just treats!

Customers Concerned about Security in CurrentC vs. Apple Debate

Customers Concerned about Security in CurrentC vs. Apple Debate

Customers are worried about the safety of their banking information.

Mission 500 Launches in Canada at Security Canada Central

Raising more funds for children in need.

Key Systems, Inc. Certifies with AMAG Technology

Now a certified partner, Global Facilities Management System (GFMS) Integrator software is certified with Symmetry V8 Security Management System.

ASSA ABLOY Announces Sponsorship of Safe and Sound Initiative

Empowering communities to improve the safety and security of their schools.

US Heightens Security at Federal Buildings Nationwide

US Heightens Security at Federal Buildings Nationwide

Responding to recent fatal shooting at Canadian Parliament building, security measures are stepping up in America.

TRI-ED Releases 2014-2015 IP Products Catalog

100-pages showcase a broad range of products from over 50 IP manufacturers.

G4S Technology Chosen to Deploy Second Phase of Critical Infrastructure

Ongoing technology partnership between Iberdrola USA and G4S Technology continues to transform physical security for the energy and utility industry.

Multi-factor Verification with a Lifetime Warranty

Farpointe Pyramid Proximity Card ReaderPlus Keypad has 8-inch read range that determines what you have and a PIN establishes what you know.

HID Global Demonstrates Its Secure Mobile Identities and Solutions at CARTES 2014

Latest credential management and layered authentication solutions addressing enterprise and banking security will be showcased.

Hackers Breach White House Computers

Hackers Breach White House Computers

The hackers are thought to be working for the Russian government.

Milestone Systems Announces IT Distributor Partnership

Ingram Micro to distribute Milestone IP video products in Austria, Germany and Switzerland for security and IT integrators to deliver solutions based on open platform technology.

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  • TSA Intercepts 6,678 Firearms at Airport Security Checkpoints in 2024

    During 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft. Approximately 94% of these firearms were loaded. This total is a minor decrease from the 6,737 firearms stopped in 2023. Throughout 2024, TSA managed its “Prepare, Pack, Declare” public awareness campaign to explain the steps for safely traveling with a firearm. Read Now

  • 2024 Gun Violence Report: Fewer Overall Incidents, but School Deaths and Injuries Are on the Rise

    Omnilert, provider of gun detection technology, today released its compilation of Gun Violence Statistics for 2024 summarizing gun violence tragedies and their adverse effects on Americans and the economy. While research showed a decrease in overall deaths and injuries, the rising number of school shootings and fatalities and high number of mass shootings underscored the need to keep more people safe in schools as well as places of worship, healthcare, government, retail and commerce, finance and banking, hospitality and other public places. Read Now

  • Survey: Only 7 Percent of Business Leaders Using AI in Physical Security

    A new survey from Pro-Vigil looks at video surveillance trends, how AI is impacting physical security, and more. Read Now

  • MetLife Stadium Uses Custom Surveillance Solution from Axis Communications

    Axis Communications, provider of video surveillance and network devices, today announced the implementation of a custom surveillance solution developed in collaboration with the MetLife Stadium security team. This new, tailored solution will help the venue augment its security capabilities, providing high-quality video at unprecedented distances and allowing the security team to identify details from anywhere in the venue. Read Now

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  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction. 3

  • 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. 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