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SIA to Offer Unique Certification Exam at ISC West

Act now and receive a special ISC West offer of $50 off the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam fee using discount code: 50ISCW2015.

  • Feb 27, 2015

TRI-ED Opens New Branch in Baltimore

Looking forward to serving customers and exceeding their expectations.

  • Feb 27, 2015

RGB Spectrum Introduces MediaWall V

UHD video wall processor offering up to 4K resolution I/O, single wire connectivity and fully scalable windows.

  • Feb 26, 2015


U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

Announced in a statement of two paragraphs totaling less than 100 words.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 26, 2015

Signal-Tech and cramZ marketing services, Inc. Enter Into Strategic Marketing Alliance

Provides parking industry with a total parking guidance solution including vehicle counting, space available digital LED sign displays and parking management software.

  • Feb 26, 2015
Investigation Finds Hundreds of Airport Security Badges Missing

Investigation Finds Hundreds of Airport Security Badges Missing

TSA blocked access to missing badge records post-investigation.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 26, 2015

Kimberlite Aids Police in Most Apprehensions in 2014

Fresno-based monitoring station maximizes community resources, combats false alarms at more than double efficiency of national average.

  • Feb 25, 2015

HID Global Unveils Wafer-thin UHF High Temperature Label

RFID tracking in the automobile industry and harsh industrial applications that can withstand exposure to moisture, flames, chemicals, pressure and torsion.

  • Feb 25, 2015

Altronix Delivers Intelligent Power that Communicates

Enhanced eFlow Power Supply/Charger enables remote monitoring, reporting and the control of power or devices from anywhere.

  • Feb 25, 2015
Surveillance Technology Tracks Crimes in Real Time

Surveillance Technology Tracks Crimes in Real Time

Mounting cameras on fixed-wing aircraft can provide more use data than police helicopters and for less money.

  • Feb 25, 2015
Mall of America could be affected if Homeland Security Funds Run Out

Mall of America could be affected if Homeland Security Funds Run Out

Like so many other large operations across the country, the mall is partially funded by Homeland Security.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 25, 2015
Embarking on a remote video monitoring solution, especially third party, can seem like an overwhelming mission. However, with considerable value add to be gained by augmenting your security function, it’s imperative to educate yourself to recognize if it is right for you.

Online Exclusive: Real Talk About Remote Video Monitoring

Embarking on a remote video monitoring solution, especially third party, can seem like an overwhelming mission. However, with considerable value add to be gained by augmenting your security function, it’s imperative to educate yourself to recognize if it is right for you.

  • By Cale Dowell
  • Feb 25, 2015

Pivot3 Announces $45 Million in Financing

Company to use proceeds to expand sales and marketing teams to respond to increased demand for its hyper-converged infrastructure products.

  • Feb 24, 2015
WiFi-connected Toys May Stalk Children

WiFi-connected Toys May Stalk Children

Just how safe will the "Internet of Toys" be for your children?

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 24, 2015

Axis Communication Products Now Available at TRI-ED

Offers network video solutions for professional installations based on innovative and open technical platforms.

  • Feb 24, 2015

TRI-ED Welcomes Fluidmesh Networks as New Vendor Partner

Delivers reliable, fiber-like performance via unlicensed wireless spectrum.

  • Feb 24, 2015

PSA Security Network to Offer Track at ISC West 2015

Sessions covering cybersecurity, proprietary platforms and unconventional security solutions to be offered on April 14 in Las Vegas.

  • Feb 24, 2015
Gunman Kills Eight in Czech Shooting

Gunman Kills Eight in Czech Shooting

A gunman opened fire at a restaurant in the Czech Republic, killing eight people before fatally shooting himself

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 24, 2015

Featured

  • 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

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

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  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.

  • 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.