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Weak Links in the Armed Security Guard Profession

Weak Links in the Armed Security Guard Profession

Yearlong investigation examines training standards, or lack there of, for armed guards in all 50 states.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 10, 2014
UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

Police in Birmingham, England received a threat Monday.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 10, 2014

PPM Acquired by Klass Software

Enterprise software, growth equity fund aims to invest further in PPM’s continued expansion and market penetration.

  • Dec 10, 2014


OnSSI Receives Axis Partner Award for Caribbean Region

Program recognizes top technology partners.

  • Dec 09, 2014

Fast-food Giant Gains on Bottom Line

More efficient operations, less shrinkage, greater staff and customer safety with Milestone video management software.

  • Dec 09, 2014

Police Department Announces Holiday Shoplifting Action Plan (HSAP)

Increased patrols and surveillance aim to increase holiday safety for all.

  • Dec 09, 2014
U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

American agencies around the world prepare for possible threats related to the release of the report

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 09, 2014
What

What's going on with Samsung Techwin and Hanwha Group?

Stock has been bought and new partnerships have formed to introduce LPR directed on Samsung's Wisenet III cameras.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 08, 2014
Royal Security for Prince William and Princess Kate

Royal Security for Prince William and Princess Kate

Rampant protestors in the streets of New York indicate need for extra security for the Royal Couple...just in case.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 08, 2014

Air Force Selects ISSE Services

Provide comprehensive cybersecurity information assurance, engineering and logistic support for Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) video surveillance system.

  • Dec 08, 2014

Toshiba Adds High-definition PTZ Dome Cameras to IP Portfolio

18x optical zoom cameras available in outdoor & indoor versions

  • Dec 08, 2014

ASIS International Presents Inaugural Security Book of the Year Award

"Crisis Management and Emergency Planning: Preparing for Today’s Challenges"

  • Dec 08, 2014

Nasty New Hybrid Strain of Ransomware

True self-replicating parasitic virus, VirRansom, demands 0.619 Bitcoin to let you back into your PC.

  • Dec 08, 2014
New U.S. Guidelines Ban Profiling by Federal Law Enforcement

New U.S. Guidelines Ban Profiling by Federal Law Enforcement

Airport and border screening are exempt from the new rules.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 08, 2014

Smartvue Recognized Among Top 20 Most Powerful Cloud Companies

Cloud company thrives in security industry.

  • Dec 08, 2014
FBI in Danger of “Going Dark” if not able to Tap Devices

FBI in Danger of “Going Dark” if not able to Tap Devices

Government agency attempts to stand its ground against political leader.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 05, 2014
Sony Hack Exposes Social Security Numbers

Sony Hack Exposes Social Security Numbers

Social Security numbers appeared more than 1.1 million times in 601 publicly-posted files stolen by hackers.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 05, 2014
Light in the Retail Sector

Light in the Retail Sector

Wrightstyle, based in the UK, supplies specialist steel and aluminium glazing systems worldwide, and has supplied shopping centres internationally. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at retail trickery and the power of light to seduce shoppers.

  • By Jane Embury
  • Dec 05, 2014

Featured

  • 2025 Gun Violence Statistics Show Signs of Progress

    Omnilert, a national leader in AI-powered safety and emergency communications, has released its 2025 Gun Violence Statistics, along with a new interactive infographic examining national and school-related gun violence trends. In 2025, the U.S. recorded 38,762 gun-violence deaths, highlighting the continued importance of prevention, early detection, and coordinated response. Read Now

  • Big Brand Tire & Service Rolls Out Interface Virtual Perimeter Guard

    Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering remote video monitoring, commercial security systems, business intelligence, and network services for multi-location enterprises, today announced that Big Brand Tire & Service, one of the nation’s fastest-growing independent tire and automotive service providers, has eliminated costly overnight break-ins and significantly reduced trespassing and vandalism at a high-risk location. The company achieved these results by deploying Interface Virtual Perimeter Guard, an AI-powered perimeter security solution designed to deter incidents before they occur. Read Now

  • The Evolution of ID Card Printing: Customer Challenges and Solutions

    The landscape of ID card printing is evolving to meet changing customer needs, transitioning from slow, manual processes to smart, on-demand printing solutions that address increasingly complex enrollment workflows. Read Now

  • TSA Awards Rohde & Schwarz Contract for Advanced Airport Screening Ahead of Soccer World Cup 2026

    Rohde & Schwarz, a provider of AI-based millimeter wave screening technology, announced today it has won a multi-million dollar award from TSA to supply its QPS201 AIT security scanners to passenger security screening checkpoints at selected Soccer World Cup 2026 host city airports. Read Now

  • Brivo, Eagle Eye Networks Merge

    Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the leading global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud AI video surveillance, today announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform. 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.”

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • 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.