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How Safe is Taxpayer Data?

How Safe is Taxpayer Data?

Several technologies are available that help detect misuse of taxpayer information.

France Refuses to Fuel the Fire of Terrorism

France Refuses to Fuel the Fire of Terrorism

Filming action movies on Paris streets banned in response to recent terrorist attacks.

Anthem Blue Cross Hacked, Affecting Millions

Anthem Blue Cross Hacked, Affecting Millions

The health insurance company is working with the FBI to come to a solution.



New Altronix Outdoor Solution

Enables long range Ethernet over Coax or CAT5e and supports Hi-PoE and PoE/PoE+ at longer distances.

Milestone Systems Makes Newborn Rhino an Online Star

First result of a strategic collaboration with Milestone on video-enabled experience in parks.

Video Insight to Donate $1,000,000 in Video Surveillance Systems To Schools and Colleges

Video surveillance isn't a luxury; it's a necessity.

Vector Security Now Accepting Applications for 2015 LPF Scholarships

Company continues commitment to furthering loss prevention education.

Digital Watchdog Course Qualifies for ESA Credit

ESA-certified DW Spectrum IP VMS classes available for 2015.

Contactless Payment and US Chip-and-PIN Adoption Drives Smart Card Growth in 2014

Smart Payment Association announces preliminary finds of 2014 smart card payments review.

Security and Privacy for Wearables Not So Good

Security and Privacy for Wearables Not So Good

By 2019, it is predicted that more than half a billion wearable devices will be in use each day.

Few Criminal Background Checks are run at Airports

Few Criminal Background Checks are run at Airports

Officials have admitted that it is a gap in security.

Google Adds Two New Initiatives to Security Rewards Programs

Google Adds Two New Initiatives to Security Rewards Programs

Paid out more than $1.5 million in 2014.

Panasonic Acquires Video Insight

Goal is to strengthen North American education market.

All New iBridge Messenger SMS & MMS Multimedia Notification Service

Complementary add-on and extension for dealers transition into the smart home market.

Honeywell Introduces Multilingual iOS Demo Apps for Lynx Touch Systems

Seamlessly translates between English, Spanish and French.

Raytec Illuminators Provide LPR for Colombian Police Cars

Growing need for accurate, reliable and mobile LPR to combat speeding in areas with no fixed monitoring.

Blast Kills One in Alexandria, Bombs Found at Cairo Airport

Blast Kills One in Alexandria, Bombs Found at Cairo Airport

The bomb in Alexandria front of the Mabaret Al-Asafra Hospital killed a 27-year-old man and wounded three others.

Delta Scientific Holding Southern California Vehicle Access Equipment Demonstrations

1 Day Only - March 5 in Palmdale, Calif.

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    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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New Products

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    Hanwha QNO-7012R

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  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities