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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.

Genetec to Support New Microsoft Cloud for Government Service

Addressing compliance and security requirements for U.S. public sector, U.S. state, local and federal government agencies can now host Genetec Cloud Services on New Microsoft Azure for government.

HID Global Shares Top Secure Identity Trends for 2015

Key trends for banks, hospitals, universities and federal agencies, as well as government ID, transportation, enterprise and retail applications.

SightLogix Offers New Power Grid Security Compliance Whitepaper

Best practices for meeting NERC CIP-014 to protect electrical substations.

Advantech Launches Fully-rugged Tablet PC for Field Services

Designed specifically for markets such as public safety, utility, inspection and construction.

Pelco by Schneider Electric Sets New Standard

Value and performance with Spectra Professional High Speed PTZ dome camera.

Voting Period Begins for Stanley Security's Grant Program

Nominated U.S. colleges and universities eligible to win share of $600,000 grant.

Russia to Build New Weapons for Security

Russia to Build New Weapons for Security

Putin tours shooting range and sees futuristic weapons, now Russia to modernize their weapons.

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Bad Password Security

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Bad Password Security

The late night host was able to get passwords from strangers off the street in a skit on his show.

A Layered Approached to Airport Security

A Layered Approached to Airport Security

As number of people traveling continues to rise, airport security become more extensive and complex while facing unique challenges.

U.K. Creates Closer Cyber Security Ties in Washington

U.K. Creates Closer Cyber Security Ties in Washington

The Prime Minister is lobbying President Obama this week.

A Canned Approach to School Security

A Canned Approach to School Security

Middle school students asked to bring canned goods to school, but it's not for a food drive.

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    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.

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    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.

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