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Reducing Security Risks When Operating in Mexico

Government opening the door to $50 billion of international investment by 2018 boosts economy but menaced by serious security risks.

  • Jun 24, 2015

Paxton Inc. Announces Net2 Integration with Digital Watchdog's Spectrum IP VMS

Integration allows video management system to display video footage within events window.

  • Jun 24, 2015
A Market Where Even the Tomatoes Need Security Clearance

A Market Where Even the Tomatoes Need Security Clearance

NSA employees dreamed up the concept of their very own farmer's market.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 24, 2015


China Security Law to Cover Space and Sea

China Security Law to Cover Space and Sea

China is adding assets in space, deep sea and polar regions to its pending national security law.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 24, 2015
Banks Show Vulnerabilities in Website Security

Banks Show Vulnerabilities in Website Security

Banks such as HSBC and TD Bank are behind the times when it comes to protecting their digital assets.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 23, 2015
Perimeter Breaches at JFK Airport Raise Security Concerns

Perimeter Breaches at JFK Airport Raise Security Concerns

A pair of recent breaches through a supposedly secure fence has become a cause for concern.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 22, 2015

Speco Technologies Expands into Latin America and the Caribbean

Servicing the security industry in the U.S. and Canada for over 50 years.

  • Jun 19, 2015

Clear Congested Networks with the IDEAL LanXPLORER PRO

Handheld tester identifies sources of network congestion, troubleshoots PoE and VoIP devices, locates Wi-Fi deadspots.

  • Jun 19, 2015

PennyAlert Delivers Visibility into Video Infrastructure Behavior for a Penny a Day per Stream

PennyAlert pushes alerts, diagnostics, corrective actions and ticketing automatically.

  • Jun 19, 2015

California High School First To Deploy SecureCampus Solution

Leading-edge technology provides indoor and outdoor gunfire detection and alerts.

  • Jun 19, 2015
Inequality in School Security

Inequality in School Security

No balance when it comes to every school in America having access to the same types of security products.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 19, 2015
New Bills Will Affect Campus Security at Baylor and Other Schools

New Bills Will Affect Campus Security at Baylor and Other Schools

A campus carry bill and a police transparency bill were recently passed by the Legislature.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 19, 2015
Schools Spending More on Security Even Though Violence Statistics are Down

Schools Spending More on Security Even Though Violence Statistics are Down

National Center for Education Statistics reports rate of violent incidents per 1,000 students in 2013-14 was lower than in 2009-10.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 18, 2015

Dean Drako Purchases Brivo – What Does This Mean for the Industry?

Allows Drako to build upon his current stake in the VSaaS market.

  • Jun 18, 2015

EXTEGRA IP 9000 FX from Bosch

New family of cameras for hazardous environments.

  • Jun 18, 2015

BeON Home Showcases Preventative Security Solution for Dealers at ESX 2015

Intelligent LED bulbs learn and replicate lighting behaviors to create illusion of home occupancy.

  • Jun 18, 2015

Z-Wave Sees Further Acceleration

Alliance membership passes 325 companies with over 1350 certified products and 40 million units in the market.

  • Jun 18, 2015

L-3 WESCAM MX-Series Electro-optical and Infrared Systems Selected by Airbus Helicopters

Targeting systems of choice for Generic Weapon Systems (GWS) program.

  • Jun 18, 2015

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    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

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    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

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    UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in safety science, today announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) safety certification services, enabling comprehensive assessments for evaluating the safety of AI-powered products. Read Now

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    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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