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How Safe is Air Travel in Southeast Asia?

How Safe is Air Travel in Southeast Asia?

Primary issue is inadequate government oversight of airlines in certain countries.

MA Series Speakers in Black

Series now available in two colors to better match installations.

ASIS Foundation and University of Phoenix to Award 10 Scholarships

Full tuition scholarships to be awarded to security professionals to complete an undergraduate or master's degree program.



Drone Found on White House Grounds

Drone Found on White House Grounds

Officials say there is not an ongoing threat after the drone was discovered overnight.

Security Goals for China

Security Goals for China

Country believes government control of the Internet is one key to domestic order.

NYPD Increases Security over Charlie Hebdo

NYPD Increases Security over Charlie Hebdo

Stores in NYC that sold the Charlie Hebdo issue following the Paris attack are getting increased police protection.

North Central Security Services Gives Back To Community

Tennessee-based security firm provides access control solutions to HOPE Family Health and puts the security needs of patients and staff members first.

IBM Launches z13 Mainframe

First system able to process 2.5 billion transactions per day built for mobile economy; capable of real-time encryption for safest mobile transactions, capable of real-time analytics on transactions 17X faster than competition at a fraction of the cost.

OpenEye Proud to Introduce Two New Cameras

Extremely low profile delivers high-quality, HD video.

Russian Spy Ship Docks in Old Havana

Russian Spy Ship Docks in Old Havana

Ship had approximately 200 sailors on board and was later opened to children of Russian diplomats.

Future Cyber Security Army Needs More Than Just Programmers

Sera-Brynn discusses cyber security with Vice Pres. Biden and Secretary of Energy Moniz.

Software House Gains FIPS 140-2 Validation

Certification of iSTAR Edge and iSTAR Ultra broadens company's range of government-compliant products.

Vanderbilt Industries Provides High-level Security for Crider Foods

SMS access control technology helps Crider gain highest level of food safety certification.

Exacq Technologies Partners with VoloForce

Leverage video security for more than just theft.

Security Increased at US Military Bases in Europe

Security Increased at US Military Bases in Europe

Ongoing concerns about the return of Europeans to their home countries in Iraq and Syria led to raised security levels.

Are You on the Top 25 List of Easy-to-Hack Passwords?

Are You on the Top 25 List of Easy-to-Hack Passwords?

Maybe people are becoming number to hearing about "strong, unique passwords."

Siemens Expands Security Portfolio

New video management software and strategic technology partnership with Milestone Systems expands range of solutions for enterprise security.

Obama Promotes Cybersecurity in State of the Union Address

Obama Promotes Cybersecurity in State of the Union Address

His emphasis was on protecting families, especially children.

Featured

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New Products

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • 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.

  • 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