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R.I.P. Password

R.I.P. Password

A short but close look at the murder of the password by biometrics, from the mainframe to the smartphone.

New Silent Knight Website Supplies More Relevant Content for Dealers On-the-Go

Latest technical and educational information made available via intuitive, mobile-friendly website.

infinias Expands Integration Capabilities with Identity One Partnership

Combined access control and biometrics provides enhanced security at the door.



Honeywell Bolsters IP Camera Line with 14 New equIP Series Models

Honeywell Bolsters IP Camera Line with 14 New equIP Series Models

equIP Series S high definition IP cameras and HDZ standard definition PTZ dome provide high quality video and performance for almost any application.

FBI Facial Recognition Database Contains Images of the Innocent

FBI Facial Recognition Database Contains Images of the Innocent

By 2015 Next Generation Identification (NGI) will have millions of stored facial images.

Banking on a Solid IP Video Foundation

Banking on a Solid IP Video Foundation

IP video technology gives the fastest return on investment by taking immediate advantage of existing network IP infrastructure.

Tyco Unveils Expanded Security Global Center of Excellence

Tyco Unveils Expanded Security Global Center of Excellence

New center streamlines and standardizes global integrated security systems, enabling broader building systems solutions.

Open Options Growth Expands National Sales Territories

New territories open up in the Rocky Mountain, Northwest and South Central United States.

Geutebruck Video Security Upgrade for Berlin’s Alexander House

A modernist building with a modernized video security system.

AMAG Technology Presents Top Integrators with Eagle Awards

2013 Symmetry Authorized Resellers Eagle Awards recognize outstanding sales efforts, dedication to AMAG’s Symmetry access control solution and exceptional customer service.

HID Global Security Survey and Infographic Reveal Best Practices for Physical Access Control

Significant majority of survey respondents acknowledge importance of top technology and policy best practices, yet far fewer say they are implementing them well – or at all.

Pennsylvania Student Goes on Stabbing Spree at High School

Pennsylvania Student Goes on Stabbing Spree at High School

Student Alex Hribal charged with stabbing 20 students and a security officer; what's your opinion on violent children in schools?

Tri-Ed and ECKey Helps Transform Smartphones into Access Control Credentials

The administrative burden of cards is eliminated while security compliance is improved.

Tri-Ed Announces Distribution Agreement with Nest

Tri-Ed will now carry Nest professional products in all of its branches across the U.S.

ELK Products Announces New Two-Way Wireless Smoke Detector

ELK Products Announces New Two-Way Wireless Smoke Detector

Has ability to activate sounders in all enrolled smokes during an alarm.

Middle Atlantic Expands SNE Options For Added Versatility

A purpose-built series designed to meet the specific requirements of IP, analog and hybrid security systems.

Retail Checklist: 8 Tips for Secure Payments Processing

Retail Checklist: 8 Tips for Secure Payments Processing

When selecting a payment processor be sure to select one that has these characteristics to maintain secure data integrity.

Another Successful ISC West Is In The Books

This year’s version of ISC West is in the books. By all accounts, it was a huge success.

3 Trends All Security Integrators Must Know

Within the security industry, there seems to be a huge focus on trends, from specific verticals to educational programs for integrators to the market in general.

ICE Cable Systems Receives HDBaseT Certification on Cat 5e and Cat6 Products

Certification propels brand towards leadership position in the CEDIA channel and further cements its value proposition of high-performance, cost-effective structured wiring.

Featured

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

  • Study: Only 35 Percent of Companies Include Cybersecurity Teams When Implementing AI

    Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology. Read Now

  • New Report Series Highlights E-Commerce Threats, Fraud Against Retailers

    Trustwave, a cybersecurity and managed security services provider, recently released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, marking the second year of its ongoing research into these critical security issues. Read Now

Webinars

New Products

  • 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

  • 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 3

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area. 3