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Monitoring Student

Monitoring Student's Locations via the School Bus

Tracking students before and after school gives all adults involved in the safety and security of students peace of mind.

Scammers Taking Advantage of Apple Pay

Scammers Taking Advantage of Apple Pay

Criminals are using the platform to buy goods with stolen identities and credit cards

Monitoring Student's Locations via the School Bus

Tracking students before and after school gives all adults involved in the safety and security of students peace of mind.



ASSA ABLOY Reveals Strategic Initiative to License Seos

Mobile access solutions built on the Seos platform simplify life by eliminating the need for multiple physical credentials.

Honeywell Launches Entry-level PIR

False alarm-reducing sensor combines value with high performance for residential installations.

UniKeys Smart Access Control App Integrates into Samsung KNOX

Collaboration allows Samsung KNOX customers to gain secure, convenient, touch-to-open, keyless and cardless entry for consumers and businesses through UniKey's global platform.

Hikvision USA Awarded Vendor of the Year by ADI

Testament to strong relationships dedicated to growing the video surveillance market.

Ganz Introduces Transmission Product Line

Complete line of Ethernet transmission products round out line of IP cameras, recording devices and monitoring products.

Costar Video Systems Unveils Website Redesign

With consistent increases in mobile and tablet traffic, it was time for an upgrade.

SureView Systems Announces Integration with AMAG Technology

Immix platform integrates with Symmetry access control software.

Properly Trained School Security Guards

Properly Trained School Security Guards

Suggestions for what to include in a school security guard curriculum.

Secret Service Investigating Two White House Security Breaches

Secret Service Investigating Two White House Security Breaches

The Secret Service is investigating two separate instances that have occurred in the last 24 hours.

Securing Access Control

Just watching the news each night is reason enough to explain why security professionals worry about the security of their access control systems. If the card system is hacked, there can be major problems.

Integrating Security - Logistics company takes advantage of information management solutions

Integrating Security

The logistics company wanted a single solution to provide high-resolution video images as well as the ability to monitor, verify and restrict access to the facility in order to better manage employee time and attendance while also reducing theft and misplacement of inventory.

How an Interruption Sparked an Industry Trend - Key management systems developed to store, track sensitive keys

How an Interruption Sparked an Industry Trend

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of selfhelp sales books on the market offering advice for everyone from the beginner through to the seasoned sales veteran. A primary concept behind all of them is how best to get a foot in the door in order to pitch your product and show how this product will help solve the customer’s problem.

Now Trending

Our homes are becoming living, breathing, speaking organisms a buzz with device-controlled door locks, thermostats, shades, video cameras, garage doors, etc.

Changing the Landscape - Wireless intrusion makes a big splash in commercial applications

Changing the Landscape

Wireless intrusion solutions have been perceived as complicated systems with time-consuming installs, and the possibility for strong interference and constant on-site maintenance. However, as technology continues to advance, it has changed the landscape of wireless intrusion and opened the door for commercial applications—making wireless intrusion not only a viable option, but an ideal solution.

Bring on the Power - Understanding that PoE impacts network design

Bring on the Power

When selecting a PoE switch for an IP surveillance network, system integrators should be aware that not all switches are created equal. PoE switch manufacturers offer a variety of different features that can impact functionality and pricing.

Featured

  • The Future of Access Control: Cloud-Based Solutions for Safer Workplaces

    Access controls have revolutionized the way we protect our people, assets and operations. Gone are the days of cumbersome keychains and the security liabilities they introduced, but it’s a mistake to think that their evolution has reached its peak. Read Now

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

New Products

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.”