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IC Real Tech 720-view Immersive Video Camera Sensation at CES

ALLIE made Reuters’ Best of CES list, received the Consumer Electronics Associations Mark of Excellence award, and was honored in both the Digital Imaging and SmartHome sections of the CES Innovations Awards showcase.

  • Jan 14, 2015
Military Tightens Password Security after Central Command Hack

Military Tightens Password Security after Central Command Hack

Officials have launched an investigation into the attack

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 14, 2015

Delta Bullet-proof Guard Booth Takes on Texas Shooter and Wins

No penetration of bullet-proof guard booth in November 28 downtown Austin, Texas shooting.

  • Jan 14, 2015


Eight Cities Video-linked with Milestone Ring of Protection

Innovative inter-city security solution for Minneapolis-St. Paul area highlights the power of partnering.

  • Jan 14, 2015

ASSA ABLOY Wins 2014 GOOD DESIGN Awards

World's oldest programs for design excellence worldwide that receives several thousand submissions from 48 countries across the globe.

  • Jan 14, 2015

Tyco Security Products Government Expert Named to Steering Committee

Helps to shape physical access control smart card technology in concert with other committee and Smart Card Alliance representatives.

  • Jan 13, 2015
Security Services on High Alert for Beheading Attack in Britain

Security Services on High Alert for Beheading Attack in Britain

Online discussions regarding the killing of soldiers and police lead to security services entering a state of high alert.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 13, 2015
Security Increased at U.S. Airports as Precaution

Security Increased at U.S. Airports as Precaution

Inspire Magazine, an Al-Qaeda publication, publishes article on how to make homemade bombs from household products.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 13, 2015

NorthStar Alarm Becomes First Honeywell Dealer to Provide the New Lyric Home Security Line

Lyric line features awareness cameras, motion and smoke and intruder detectors that integrate with other home automation products, such as the smart thermostat.

  • Jan 12, 2015
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.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 12, 2015
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.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 12, 2015
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.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 12, 2015

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

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

  • Jan 12, 2015

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.

  • Jan 12, 2015

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.

  • Jan 12, 2015
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.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jan 09, 2015

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.

  • Jan 09, 2015
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).

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 09, 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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New Products

  • 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.”

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.