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Drone Found on White House Grounds

Drone Found on White House Grounds

Officials say there is not an ongoing threat after the drone was discovered overnight.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 26, 2015
Security Goals for China

Security Goals for China

Country believes government control of the Internet is one key to domestic order.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 23, 2015
NYPD Increases Security over Charlie Hebdo

NYPD Increases Security over Charlie Hebdo

Stores in NYC that sold the Charlie Hebdo issue following the Paris attack are getting increased police protection.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 23, 2015


North Central Security Services Gives Back To Community

Tennessee-based security firm provides access control solutions to HOPE Family Health and puts the security needs of patients and staff members first.

  • Jan 23, 2015

IBM Launches z13 Mainframe

First system able to process 2.5 billion transactions per day built for mobile economy; capable of real-time encryption for safest mobile transactions, capable of real-time analytics on transactions 17X faster than competition at a fraction of the cost.

  • Jan 23, 2015

OpenEye Proud to Introduce Two New Cameras

Extremely low profile delivers high-quality, HD video.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 23, 2015
Russian Spy Ship Docks in Old Havana

Russian Spy Ship Docks in Old Havana

Ship had approximately 200 sailors on board and was later opened to children of Russian diplomats.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 22, 2015

Future Cyber Security Army Needs More Than Just Programmers

Sera-Brynn discusses cyber security with Vice Pres. Biden and Secretary of Energy Moniz.

  • Jan 22, 2015

Software House Gains FIPS 140-2 Validation

Certification of iSTAR Edge and iSTAR Ultra broadens company's range of government-compliant products.

  • Jan 22, 2015

Vanderbilt Industries Provides High-level Security for Crider Foods

SMS access control technology helps Crider gain highest level of food safety certification.

  • Jan 22, 2015

Exacq Technologies Partners with VoloForce

Leverage video security for more than just theft.

  • Jan 22, 2015
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.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 22, 2015
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."

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 21, 2015

Siemens Expands Security Portfolio

New video management software and strategic technology partnership with Milestone Systems expands range of solutions for enterprise security.

  • Jan 21, 2015
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.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 21, 2015

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.

  • Jan 21, 2015

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.

  • Jan 21, 2015

SightLogix Offers New Power Grid Security Compliance Whitepaper

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

  • Jan 21, 2015

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  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.