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Solution to Keep the US Government from Snooping

Solution to Keep the US Government from Snooping

Solutions that generate crypto keys may be the answer.

Tyco Acquires Westfire Inc

US operations of global acquisition strengthens Tyco SimplexGrinnell’s special hazards fire protection capabilities for mining, telecommunications and energy markets.

TSA’s $900 Million Failure

TSA’s $900 Million Failure

Government agency leaves identifying terrorists to chance.



Discovering the Fun and Interesting Side of Wire and Cable

Discovering the Fun and Interesting Side of Wire and Cable

From the U.S. to China and back again, Rizzo discovered the gaps and has developed products to fix them.

Lumidigm Fingerprint Sensors Help Track Vaccination Histories of Children in Developing Countries

Lumidigm Fingerprint Sensors Help Track Vaccination Histories of Children in Developing Countries

Biometric vaccine records are now in place for tens of thousands of adults and children in Kenya, Uganda, Benin and Zambia.

Monitoring and Protecting Retail Assets with Intelligent Electronic Locks

Monitoring and Protecting Retail Assets with Intelligent Electronic Locks

Internal theft is a top contributor to retail shrinkage.

State of the Global Electronic Security Market in 2013 and Forecast to 2017

State of the Global Electronic Security Market in 2013 and Forecast to 2017

Total value of world production of security products at factory prices was $23.4 billion in 2013.

5 Things to Do Before 8AM to Protect Yourself Online

5 Things to Do Before 8AM to Protect Yourself Online

Grab your cup of coffee, and take 5 minutes to make sure you stay safe online!

Top 8 Android Security Apps, Android Security Apps, Android Security, ESET Mobile Security, CoverMe Secure Messenger and Vault, Where’s My Droid, G Cloud Backup, SurfEasy VPN for Android, App Lock (HI AppLock), Keeper Password and Data Vault, App Cache Cleaner

Top 8 Android Security Apps

Awhile back, I explored the Top Security Apps for iPhone, so I felt that it was time to do the same for Android smartphones. For the Android security apps, I focused not only on ratings and recommendations, but also on finding cost-effective, easy-to-use security apps that won’t kill your budget!

Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2 is Released

Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2 is Released

Milestone extends its offering of distributed security solutions.

OnSSI Ocularis Drives BCDVideo Appliances

New EVO series plug-and-play NVR appliances deliver best-in-breed functionality.

Mission 500 Secures 60 Additional Child Sponsorships at Inaugural Launch in Colombia

Mission 500 Secures 60 Additional Child Sponsorships at Inaugural Launch in Colombia

Goal is to sponsor 500 additional needy children in Colombia through World Vision.

VMS Best Practices for IP Video Surveillance in Education

VMS Best Practices for IP Video Surveillance in Education

The capabilities of IP video surveillance make them a popular and effective security tool.

Public Charging Stations: Bad for Our Device

Public Charging Stations: Bad for Our Device's Health?

To plug in or not to plug in? This is the question. Innovative Technology’s CEO, Corey Lieblein examines portable power solutions vs. the public charging kiosk.

Gunman Opened Fire at TSA Checkpoint at LAX

Gunman Opened Fire at TSA Checkpoint at LAX

Currently, FAA has issued a ground stop for flights coming into LAX.

Nationwide Distribution Network Catalyst AV to Distribute TiVo in Custom Channel

Brings TiVo’s all-new line of Roamio set-top-boxes and accessories to network of 15,000+ integrators.

There is no question that better methods of authentication are needed

Achieve Assured Authentication

Biometrics has a central role to play in today’s authentication solutions, so it is important to revisit and review the many myths and misperceptions associated with this technology.

Keep Out Unwanted Guests

Along with the university’s education and research mission, security and safety are important factors. The university’s Department of Public Safety is one of the largest university law enforcement agencies in the United States.

King’s Subs & Pizza’s move to edge storage threatens the last piece of the analog pie

A Slice of Small System Surveillance

Just before noon on a muggy, New England, summer day, the line inside King’s Subs & Pizza in Andover, Mass. snakes tightly from counter to door so patrons can stay in air conditioned comfort.

Queen of Peace

Queen of Peace

Radius, a second-generation Enterprise Mobile Duress System (EMDS) that leverages a life-safety, wireless infrastructure and duress pendants to locate a mobile person when and where they need help has been the ideal solution.

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  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 3

  • 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. 3

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis. 3