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New Automatic IP Camera Addressing Feature Highlights exacqVision 6.4 Release

Latest launch also includes VideoPush video wall feature.

Security Partners and WAVE Electronics Announce Collaborative Rebate

Program between two companies gives security dealers a profit advantage for purchased products and monitoring services.

Security Industry Association Releases Latest Version of False Alarm Reduction Standard

Recommend design features for security system control panels and associated arming/disarming devices to reduce incidence of false alarm dispatches.



Ready for Unlimited Scalability with Milestone Arcus-embedded Solutions

Proof-of-concept will be shown at ASIS 2014.

Symmetry's Edge Network, Two-door, PoE-enabled Controller Delivers Flexible Options

EN-2DBC Edge Network Controller offers security installers a state-of-the-art panel.

Experience Razberi Technologies Network Video Solutions at ASIS 2014

Attendees encouraged to interact with company's latest all-in-one network video solutions.

Code Blue and Vigitron Announce Partnership

Strategic partnership to improve networking of emergency communication systems.

US Security Associates Gathers in Company's Hometown for ASIS

Hosting several event to enhance the ASIS experience.

Allegion to Host Press Conference at ASIS International 2014

Discussion consists of new company's new electronic security offerings and a school security seminar.

Ocularis Enables Seamless Integration between Atlanta Public Schools and Police Department

Heightened situational awareness provides enhanced public safety and security.

Chris Meiter to Lead Salient Systems as President

Will provide leadership to continue to position company in the forefront of the physical security industry.

ASIS 2014 Mobile App Available

The ASIS 2014 mobile app is a native application for iPad, smartphones (iPhone and Android), and a hybrid web-based app for Blackberry. A web-based version is available for other web-enabled devices.

ASIS to Pilot Two New Certificate Programs at ASIS 2014

Two certificate programs, Critical Thinking Skills for Security Solutions and Developing and Implementing an Insider Threat Program, join the slate of high-quality pre-Seminar programing taking place the days before ASIS 2014 opens.

Free Career Coaching and Resumes Reviews in Career Pavilion

Security practitioners and job seekers will get answers to their career-related questions and challenges—and learn how to best position themselves on the job at the 3rd annual Career Pavilion, September 29-October 2. Sponsored by University of Phoenix, the Pavilion will feature free career coaching and resume reviews, professional development sessions, and career services. Open to all registered attendees.

Where Does Traditional Security Begin and Logical Security End?

The mass migration of everyday objects becoming interconnected, or the “Internet of Things (IoT)” as the industry has coined it, exemplifies the merger between traditional and logical security. With the IoT, we must ask ourselves where traditional security begins and logical security ends. From security cameras to cars to medical devices and now even home appliances like refrigerators, what, if anything, can be identified as only traditional or logical security anymore.

Investigation into Pacific Gas & Electric’s Security Shows Weaknesses

Investigation into Pacific Gas & Electric’s Security Shows Weaknesses

A local NBC affiliate in the Bay Area looked into the security of a utility company that was attacked a year ago.

An Educational Look at ASIS 2014

Before every event I attend, it seems I’m always at a loss for words. You see, I don’t like knowing what’s going to happen; I just like going and absorbing things as they come.

Canon USA Introduces Ten New Feature-packed Megapixel Network Cameras

New cameras include multiple form factors with wide range of features and benefits to meet various security and surveillance applications.

Featured

  • Meeting Modern Demands

    Door hardware and access control continue to be at the forefront of innovation within the security industry, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of commercial spaces. Read Now

  • Leveraging IoT and Open Platform VMS for a Connected Future

    The evolution of urban environments is being reshaped by the convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and open platform VMS. As cities worldwide grapple with growing populations and increasing operational complexities, these integrated technologies are emerging as powerful tools for creating more livable, efficient, and secure urban spaces. Read Now

  • Securing the Future

    Two security experts sit down with Security Today’s editor in chief Ralph C. Jensen to discuss what they see emerging and changing over the next several years along with how security stakeholders can harness these innovations into opportunities. Read Now

  • Collaboration Made Easy Using a Work Management Platform

    Effective collaboration between security operators, teams and other departments is critical to the smooth functioning of organizations. Yet, as organizations grow in complexity, it becomes more difficult for teams to coordinate with each other. This is compounded by staffing shortages, turnover and ineffective collaboration tools. Read Now

  • Creating a Safer World

    Managing and supporting locks and door hardware within a facility is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.