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U.S. Central Command Twitter Account Hacked by ISIS

U.S. Central Command Twitter Account Hacked by ISIS

Revealing Tweets from known terrorist group should not be taken lightly.

Monday Monologue of Security-related Issues

Monday Monologue of Security-related Issues

From one of the black boxes being retrieved from the AsiaAir flight crash to talks of speeding up nuclear talks, this is top news you need to know.

France to Mobilize 10,000 troops

France to Mobilize 10,000 troops

France is taking a number of measures in a reaction to last week’s terrorist attacks.



Major General (Ret) James Champion to Deliver ESX 2015 Opening Keynote

Retired Special Forces Officer to present: “Leadership Is A 24/7 Job.”

Surveillance Integration

Synectics to explain and demonstrate how achieving protection of crucial assets for economic and social development is as much about people as it is about technology at Intersec 2015 in Dubai.

Dealers Gain More Surveillance Options with New Honeywell HDZ Series Cameras

Ideal for any facility that requires detailed surveillance with IP and analog cameras, high image quality and zoom capabilities.

Drastic Security Measures being taken for Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

Drastic Security Measures being taken for Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

Armed boats and police dogs are just a couple of the ways officials are protecting the trial.

Monitor Dynamics Names REPMS Manufacturer's Rep for Northeast U.S.

iTRUST 2.0 POE+ powered, server-less, IP access control product launches and promoted in Metro New York, New Jersey and the New England area.

NSA Whistleblower Speaks with PBS about Digital Attacks

NSA Whistleblower Speaks with PBS about Digital Attacks

From his hotel room in Moscow, Edward Snowden has a thing or two to say about digital attacks. (Video included).

See What a Surveillance Camera Can Do

See What a Surveillance Camera Can Do

The funny side of video surveillance.

A Tweeter Invades College Coach

A Tweeter Invades College Coach's Privacy

Coach Sumlin of Texas A&M teaches college student the ultimate lesson about respecting the privacy of others.

Policewoman Shot in Paris Following Attacks

Policewoman Shot in Paris Following Attacks

The gunman also reportedly robbed a gas station in the northern part of the country

Taminco Chemicals Rely on Milestone for Employee Safety and Federal Regulation

Hazardous materials monitored through production and transportation.

Paxton Access to Release Net2 PaxLock

Secure, wireless, battery-operated, electronic lock that works with company's software for easy management of networked access control.

Hikvision Canada Inc. Established to Better Serve Needs of Canadian Market

Focus is on video surveillance with state-of-the-art technology and exceptional technical support.

Paxton Announces the Grand Opening of Their New Distribution Facility

Company provides IP, wireless and battery-powered access control solutions, providing electronic security for any site requirement.

Honeywell

Honeywell's Lyric Makes CES Debut

New way for families to stay in control of their home comfort and security while at home or away.

TSC Advantage Earns Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation

Credential provides additional validation of TSC Advantage’s holistic approach to cyber risk assessment.

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