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Security Partners and WAVE Electronics Announce Collaborative Rebate

Program between two companies gives security dealers a profit advantage for purchased products and monitoring services.

Security Industry Association Releases Latest Version of False Alarm Reduction Standard

Recommend design features for security system control panels and associated arming/disarming devices to reduce incidence of false alarm dispatches.

Ready for Unlimited Scalability with Milestone Arcus-embedded Solutions

Proof-of-concept will be shown at ASIS 2014.



Symmetry's Edge Network, Two-door, PoE-enabled Controller Delivers Flexible Options

EN-2DBC Edge Network Controller offers security installers a state-of-the-art panel.

Experience Razberi Technologies Network Video Solutions at ASIS 2014

Attendees encouraged to interact with company's latest all-in-one network video solutions.

Code Blue and Vigitron Announce Partnership

Strategic partnership to improve networking of emergency communication systems.

US Security Associates Gathers in Company's Hometown for ASIS

Hosting several event to enhance the ASIS experience.

Allegion to Host Press Conference at ASIS International 2014

Discussion consists of new company's new electronic security offerings and a school security seminar.

Ocularis Enables Seamless Integration between Atlanta Public Schools and Police Department

Heightened situational awareness provides enhanced public safety and security.

Chris Meiter to Lead Salient Systems as President

Will provide leadership to continue to position company in the forefront of the physical security industry.

ASIS 2014 Mobile App Available

The ASIS 2014 mobile app is a native application for iPad, smartphones (iPhone and Android), and a hybrid web-based app for Blackberry. A web-based version is available for other web-enabled devices.

ASIS to Pilot Two New Certificate Programs at ASIS 2014

Two certificate programs, Critical Thinking Skills for Security Solutions and Developing and Implementing an Insider Threat Program, join the slate of high-quality pre-Seminar programing taking place the days before ASIS 2014 opens.

Free Career Coaching and Resumes Reviews in Career Pavilion

Security practitioners and job seekers will get answers to their career-related questions and challenges—and learn how to best position themselves on the job at the 3rd annual Career Pavilion, September 29-October 2. Sponsored by University of Phoenix, the Pavilion will feature free career coaching and resume reviews, professional development sessions, and career services. Open to all registered attendees.

Where Does Traditional Security Begin and Logical Security End?

The mass migration of everyday objects becoming interconnected, or the “Internet of Things (IoT)” as the industry has coined it, exemplifies the merger between traditional and logical security. With the IoT, we must ask ourselves where traditional security begins and logical security ends. From security cameras to cars to medical devices and now even home appliances like refrigerators, what, if anything, can be identified as only traditional or logical security anymore.

Investigation into Pacific Gas & Electric’s Security Shows Weaknesses

Investigation into Pacific Gas & Electric’s Security Shows Weaknesses

A local NBC affiliate in the Bay Area looked into the security of a utility company that was attacked a year ago.

An Educational Look at ASIS 2014

Before every event I attend, it seems I’m always at a loss for words. You see, I don’t like knowing what’s going to happen; I just like going and absorbing things as they come.

Canon USA Introduces Ten New Feature-packed Megapixel Network Cameras

New cameras include multiple form factors with wide range of features and benefits to meet various security and surveillance applications.

Secret Service Reviews White House Security after Intruder Enters Mansion

Secret Service Reviews White House Security after Intruder Enters Mansion

A military vet who served three tours in Iraq jumped the White House fence and entered the front door

iPhone PIN Code Hack Using Thermal Imaging

iPhone PIN Code Hack Using Thermal Imaging

If thermal image taken right after someone touched keypad, researchers able to guess the correct PIN 80% of the time.

Video Insight Adds Access Control to Its Enterprise VMS at No Extra Charge

Latest version of VI Monitor v6 includes MonitorCastEDU, an access control product designed specifically for multi-campus education market.

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  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation. 3

  • 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

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3