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New Jersey Lawmaker Questions Armed Security Hiring

New Jersey Lawmaker Questions Armed Security Hiring

The lawmaker asks why the state spent $2M on armed security instead of using police.

Ex-president

Ex-president's Home without Alarm System for 13 Months

Agency expert warned Secret Service officials security system aging and likely to fail.

Maximize Connected Security

Bosch introduced new and innovative intelligent solutions at ISC West 2015.



Locate, Track and Zoom-in on Details with AUTODOME IP Camera Family

Provides relevant information, enabling operators to react instantly and make accurate decisions.

FLEXIDOME IP Panoramic Camera Family

360-degree overview in a single image.

Bosch Introduces Integrated Burglar, Fire & Access with New G Series Panels

Complete security with only one system to learn, install and maintain.

Drone with Radiation Symbol Lands on Government Official

Drone with Radiation Symbol Lands on Government Official's Office

Low levels of radiation discovered but wouldn't affect human body.

TrackTik Maintains Momentum

Adds Securitas North America and secures addition $1.5M in funding.

Hitting the Jackpot with IP Video Surveillance

Hitting the Jackpot with IP Video Surveillance

Ensuring safety and security of guests, employees and assets while maintaining an environment of fun and excitement.

Verizon Data Breach Study Finds Olds Flaws Still Dangerous

Verizon Data Breach Study Finds Olds Flaws Still Dangerous

The 2015 edition of the DBIR provides insight into the state of cyber-security in 2014.

Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally.  Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at the recent history of wind loading and glazing systems.

Online Exclusive: Wind Loading and Glass Technologies

National and regional governments and the insurance industry stepped in to drastically improve building codes, recognizing both the scale of human and financial loss. One important addition to the code was a requirement for missile-impact resisting glass.

Sentry360 Targets Retail and Mass Transit Markets with Verint Integration

Partnership integrates 360-degree, HD and Ultra HD cameras with video management software.

Theia Debuted 4K 4-10mm 12MP Lens at ISC West 2015

Boasts the fastest F number in the industry for excellent light gathering ability.

Making Memories at ISC West 2015

Trade show is a time for personal connections, getting business done and establishing relationships.

Security Breach at Manchester Airport under Investigation

Security Breach at Manchester Airport under Investigation

A planeload of passengers were able to enter the UK without having their passports checked.

Business as Usual at ISC West 2015

Business as Usual at ISC West 2015

Most of my days were a culmination of booth meetings, going from this booth to that booth, learning as much as I could about the products being offered to enhance security. After about 50 meetings, themes begin to emerge about the security industry.

Only Four Months Into the Year, the World’s Dumbest Criminal of 2015 is Caught on Camera At ISC West

Only Four Months Into the Year, the World’s Dumbest Criminal of 2015 is Caught on Camera At ISC West

Crime doesn't take a vacation, even in Las Vegas.

I’ve known Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Open Options, for several years. He is a southern fella who says it like it is; and when he talks, you ought to listen. Steve knows access control.

Quite a Show

I’ve known Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Open Options, for several years. He is a southern fella who says it like it is; and when he talks, you ought to listen. Steve knows access control.

Featured

  • The Future is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

  • The Impact of Convergence Between IT and Physical Security

    For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate. While they shared common goals and interests, they often worked in silos. Read Now

  • Unlocking Trustworthy AI: Building Transparency in Security Governance

    In situations where AI supports important security tasks like leading investigations and detecting threats and anomalies, transparency is essential. When an incident occurs, investigators must trace the logic behind each automated response to confirm its validity or spot errors. Demanding interpretable AI turns opaque “black boxes” into accountable partners that enhance, rather than compromise, organizational defense. Read Now

  • Seeking Innovative Solutions

    Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. You may recognize these terms as the “5 Phases” of a grieving process, but they could easily describe the phases one goes through before adopting any new or emerging innovation or technology, especially in a highly risk-averse industry like security. However, the desire for convenience in all aspects of modern life is finally beginning to turn the tide from old school hardware as the go-to towards more user-friendly, yet still secure, door solutions. Read Now

  • Where AI Meets Human Judgment

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. It is driving business growth, shaping consumer experiences, and showing up in places most of us never imagined just a few years ago. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.